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Edfu

Situated on the west bank of the Nile between Aswan and Luxor, Edfu is world-renowned for the magnificent Temple of Horus—one of ancient Egypt’s best-preserved monuments—and serves as a charming mooring port for traditional Dahabiya sailing cruises.

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Why visit Edfu

The Temple of Horus, the best-preserved temple in Egypt
The huge pylon and the court of the offerings
The Mammisi, the birth house, with its extraordinary reliefs
The Nile cruise stop on the way between Luxor and Aswan
The sugar cane fields and the felucca rides on the river

Getting there

Edfu is halfway between Luxor and Aswan on the east bank of the Nile. The Nile cruise boats stop here, and the organised day trip from Luxor takes about three hours each way. The town itself is a short walk from the temple.

Best time to visit

October to March. The temple is open to the sky, so the winter light is what makes the reliefs readable, and the cruise season runs through the same months.

Activities in Edfu

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Nile Cruises & Sailing

Edfu, Aswan & Luxor, Egypt

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From Aswan: 2-Night Boutique Dahabiya Nile Cruise to Luxor

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Frequently asked questions

One to two hours with a guide, and a little more if you want to go slowly. The highlights are the great hypostyle hall and the reliefs of the battle of Kadesh on the outer walls.

Yes — it is one of the two classic stops on the cruise between Luxor and Aswan, together with Kom Ombo. The boat usually calls in the early morning and leaves again in the late morning.

Yes, and it is the standard excursion from Luxor. The drive is around three hours each way along the Nile, and the tour usually includes Kom Ombo as well.

It is smaller and less frequently scheduled, but the temple is in better condition and the acoustics under the pylon are remarkable. Ask the local tourism office for the current schedule.