Visit Egypt's top historic destinations, including the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Discover sandstone structures and ancient treasures. Follow an Egyptologist guide to explore the best of Aswan.

7:00 AM:  Your day begins early with pickup from your accommodation in Luxor. With your Egyptologist guide and fellow travelers, settle into a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and head south along the Nile — the landscape slowly shifting as the morning light breaks over the valley.

Your first stop is Edfu, home to the awe-inspiring Temple of Horus. Towering and immaculately preserved, this is one of Egypt’s most impressive temples. Walk through its massive gateways and detailed reliefs as your guide shares the stories of Horus, protector of kings, and the divine battles that shaped his legend.

Back on the road, the journey continues along the river to Kom Ombo, where a remarkable temple rises right on the Nile’s edge. Unlike any other in Egypt, this twin sanctuary is shared by two gods: Horus the Elder and Sobek, the crocodile god. Explore the temple’s symmetry, the ancient surgical instruments carved into stone, and the nearby Crocodile Museum — a curious reminder of ancient beliefs.

By early afternoon, you’ll arrive in Aswan, where a well-earned lunch is served at a local restaurant. Recharge with a hearty Egyptian meal before heading to one of Aswan’s most iconic sites: Philae Temple, Reachable only by boat, this island temple dedicated to Isis greets you with columns rising from the water and myths as timeless as the stones themselves.

Before leaving Aswan, stop briefly at the Aswan High Dam — a modern marvel that reshaped Egypt’s relationship with the Nile, creating Lake Nasser and altering the course of history in the process.

9:00 PM – You’ll arrive back in Luxor, as the stars begin to fill the sky. After a full day of discovery, you'll arrive back at your accommodation with stories to tell and memories that will last a lifetime.