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Idfu Travel Guide: 56 reviews and 362 photos

Edfu, Horus Temple & again the souk - Idfu

Edfu was our third day destination in our cruise on Nile.
Located about 33 miles south of Isna and 65 miles north of Aswan, this is a friendly town, which once was the capital of the second nome (Horus) of Upper Egypt.
Leaving Louxor in the afternoon & waiting for the dam & navigating slowly all night long, we reached Edfu early in the morning. By that time, my dear friend recovered from her 2 days diarrheic fever which was her body way of responding to the warm Egyptian welcome:)
Here are the three graces: Daria, Ouided & myself on Edfu temple background.

Edfu harbour

Pros and Cons

Pros:Horus temple
Cons:Tricky people in the souk...

Last visit to Idfu: Feb 2004
Intro Updated Apr 23, 2004
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Reviews (7)

Hypostyle & great hall Things to Do (7)

The facade of the first hypostyle hall has images honoring Horus and Hathor, and there is an immaculate ten foot tall... more travel advice

Horus temple's sanctuary Things to Do (7)

The sanctuary itself is surrounded by chapels and rooms which, when facing north and in clockwise order, are the chapel... more travel advice

Horus legend Things to Do (7)

The sun and the moon are said to be his eyes. Horus avenged the death of his father against Seth. Horus lost his left... more travel advice

Edfou's souk Things to Do (7)

I was so fascinated about Horus legend & the temple that I could not help buying a yellow teeshirt with Horus:)... more travel advice

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Diana75 Mar 6, 2006 at 12:23 AM

Nice to remember beautiful places and wonderful times... You are absolutely right about working in a bank; sometimes it’s even worst :)… Salutari din Bucuresti. Diana
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Myndo Dec 14, 2004 at 2:40 AM

Very good tips and pics about that temple! Thanks for sharing!
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kenmerk Apr 14, 2004 at 1:09 AM

Hope ur friend has fully recovered, Oana... Yeah, I enjoyed Idfu, too... (both the market and temple...) even the touts: " My friend, my friend only one dollar !!!".
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jto Apr 9, 2004 at 2:54 AM

Oh another lovely page. Thanks for sharing such beauty.