"2 days, 1 night... 5000 years of history!" Top 5 Page for this destination Idfu by ATXtraveler

Idfu Travel Guide: 88 reviews and 362 photos

Idfu

During our trip from Aswan up to Luxor, one of our stays was in Idfu, home of the Temple of Idfu, which was dedicated to the God Horus. As you will see from my tips, it was quite a fun trip, and well worth the time stopping here on the way to Luxor.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great Temple, Fun Horseride
Cons:Lots of street vendors!
In a nutshell:Turn a deaf ear to the vendors, and you are in for a good time!

Last visit to Idfu: May 2004
Intro Updated Jan 30, 2005
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A dark picture of the Barque of Horus - Idfu

Barque of Horus Things to Do (7)

Early in the 20th Century, the Egyptians added a replica of the Barque of Horus to the sanctuary. Once a year, they... more travel advice

Inner Sanctuary at the Temple of Horus Things to Do (7)

Within the Temple of Horus, there was an earlier temple built by Imhotep, for the Pharaoh Tuthemoses and it is clear... more travel advice

Story of Horus Things to Do (7)

One of the largest walls in the temple is dedicated to the story of Horus. During the time that we went into this area... more travel advice

Monument of Horus Things to Do (7)

Within the Temple of Edfu is the monument dedicated to Horus. He is represented here as a falcon, and on his head is the... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Horse Carriage to Horus' Temple

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Comments (19)

VeronicaG Mar 1, 2009 at 6:22 AM Report Abuse

Egypt seems to be such an interesting destination--you've captured its mystique so well!
LoriPori May 5, 2008 at 5:05 AM Report Abuse

Interesting page on Idfu. Really enjoyed all the travelogues.
volopolo Apr 23, 2008 at 6:19 AM Report Abuse

I am in love with the archaeological places in all the world!
Kuznetsov_Sergey Aug 17, 2007 at 10:35 AM Report Abuse

A very interesting page and wonderful tips and pics. Thanks Mark for bringing back sweet memories about this outstanding Temple!
deecat May 1, 2007 at 7:14 AM Report Abuse

Another "stellar" account of your fabulous trip to Egypt. Like the details for explaining your adventures.
acemj Aug 11, 2005 at 5:47 AM Report Abuse

That sand is a great preservative!
BerniShand Jul 20, 2005 at 10:55 PM Report Abuse

its a fabulous temple, it was our second favourite to Abu Simbol we managed to get in a carriage with a very warped wheel, it made our journey to the temple very wobbly and exciting !
matcrazy1 Apr 14, 2005 at 8:10 AM Report Abuse

Awesome pictures in travelogues!
Stephen-KarenConn Mar 12, 2005 at 10:25 AM Report Abuse

So what was more fun, driving a carriage or humping it on a camel? You two have some great adventures.
easyoar Jan 19, 2005 at 1:10 PM Report Abuse

Nice page! I guess one of the reasons the temple builders worked so hard was that they were probably toast if they didn't! The tip for the horse sounds like the Egypt I experienced too!