"Cruise from Luxor to Aswan via Edfu" Top 5 Page for this destination Idfu by Kuznetsov_Sergey

Idfu Travel Guide: 88 reviews and 362 photos

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan via Edfu - Idfu

Edfu was the capital of the second nome of Upper Egypt, an important regional center from the Old Kingdom, partly due to the large area of fertile land belonging to the town, partly to the fact that Edfu was situated near the frontier between Egypt and Nubia.

The Temple of Horus in Edfu is a fine and well-preserved example of the period. It is considered that it was built in three stages, with protracted intervals between: first the temple proper by Ptolemy III, then the outer hypostyle hall (140-124 B.C.), and finally the perimeter wall and pylons. It is plainly a processional cult temple.

You may see Egyptian fiacres in Edfu on my Edfu Fiacre 2,20 minute VIDEO CLIP from my YouTube channel .

After opening the VIDEO please press the right bottom button on the screen for expansion of the image in the whole screen.

You may see the Egyptian bazaar on my Edfu Bazaar 1,17 minute VIDEO CLIP with Shag Rugge music.

My other Egyptian pages out of the April,2007 Trip:
1) Egypt,
2) Hurghada,
3) Bur Safajah,
4) Qina,
5) Al Karnak,
6) Necropolis of Thebes,
7) Thebes,
8) Luxor,
9) Esna (Isna),
10) Edfu (Idfu),
11) Temple of Horus in Edfu,
12) Kom Ombo,
13) Abu Simbel,
14) Philae,
15) Aswan,
16) Pyramids of Giza,
17) Cairo,
18) Alexandria.

Last visit to Idfu: Apr 2007
Intro Updated Dec 21, 2007
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Reviews (9)

Nile cruiser - a floating hotel Hotels (1)

The cruise is a very pleasant and relaxing way to get close to the attractions of antiquity, most of which are not far... more travel advice

Temple of Horus Things to Do (1)

The Temple of Horus is dedicated to Horus - the falcon headed Egyptian god. It is considered that it was built during... more travel advice

Bridge across the Nile at Edfu Transportation (3)

There is a bridge across the Nile in Edfu. I was nearly surprised how low it was! Though our boat wasn’t very high with... more travel advice

Extra payment for fiacre Local Customs (1)

Cost of a trip on fiacre is usually included in cost of cruise. Therefore guides usually warn tourists of that they did... more travel advice

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hunterV Jul 22, 2009 at 11:12 AM Report Abuse

That was an exciting trip I believe...
lynnehamman May 30, 2009 at 2:48 AM Report Abuse

Really good tips here, Sergey- with excellent photographs. The cruise-liner looks like an excellent way to see surrounding sights.
jumpingnorman Feb 10, 2009 at 12:17 PM Report Abuse

I love the I LOVE EGYPT hats...still going through your Egypt tips, Norman :)
willy_wonka Feb 25, 2008 at 9:50 PM Report Abuse

excellent commentary and photos here sergey! i would love to explore egypt one day for myself! regards from perth.
volopolo Feb 21, 2008 at 5:11 AM Report Abuse

Nice tips too here and pictures!
Trekki Sep 25, 2007 at 10:29 PM Report Abuse

You really did enjoy your Egypt trip :-)) I like your videos :-))) morning smiles to Moscow :-))
Mikebond Sep 22, 2007 at 9:43 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful temple!
scottishvisitor Sep 1, 2007 at 7:34 AM Report Abuse

Cruising around here and all exclusive sounds like a good idea - the Temple looks like it holds lots of history = enjoyed my virtual visit
JLBG Aug 25, 2007 at 12:26 PM Report Abuse

I wonder when is the best time to avoid the crowds of boats, tourists, etc?
MalenaN Aug 24, 2007 at 11:03 PM Report Abuse

I have never been to Edfu but would like to visit on day. The temple of Horus looks great and interesting. Nice tips !