Kom Ombo Temple at a glance
Kom Ombo Temple stands on the Nile between Edfu and Aswan and is a regular stop on a Luxor to Aswan route. It is a Greco-Roman double temple. Two parallel sanctuaries sit side by side, one for the crocodile god Sobek and one for Horus the Elder, known as Haroeris. Next to the temple is the Crocodile Museum, which opened in 2012.
The ticket covers both the temple and the museum, so you do not pay twice. If you are comparing boats and routes first, start with our guide to the Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Kom Ombo and the other stops compared
Prices for non-Egyptian visitors in 2026. Hours for each site.
| Stop | Adult | Student | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kom Ombo (temple and museum) | EGP 450 | EGP 225 | Daily 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Edfu | EGP 550 | EGP 275 | Daily until 5 p.m., from 6 a.m. on Sunday and Wednesday, otherwise from 7 a.m. |
| Philae (Aswan) | EGP 550 | EGP 275 | Daily 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., last entry 3 p.m. |
For most cruise guests, Kom Ombo is the one stop where a single ticket covers a temple and a museum. The long opening hours also make it the easiest of the three to fit into an evening arrival.
Our pick: Kom Ombo by car
Our take: a private day from Aswan with Edfu, entry fees included.
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Kom Ombo and Nile cruise tours
Temple visits, Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan and day trips that include Kom Ombo, with live prices and availability.
The double temple of Sobek and Horus
The temple is built on a symmetrical plan with two parallel sanctuaries. Sobek, the crocodile god, belongs to one side, and Horus the Elder to the other. Look at the reliefs on the walls and columns as you go.
The easiest way to take in the plan is to walk one half to the end and then return along the other. Take time at the back, where the sanctuaries are. If you have a guide, ask which side you are standing on before you start.
The Crocodile Museum
The museum next to the temple shows crocodile mummies and objects connected to the cult of Sobek. It is a museum, not a zoo, and there are no live animals.
Flash photography, touching the objects and smoking are not allowed. The EGP 450 area ticket covers the temple and the museum, so do not add a second museum fee to your budget.
Kom Ombo as a cruise stop
How the stop fits into a Nile cruise.
On a classic cruise
A sample four-night programme from Luxor to Aswan visits Edfu and Kom Ombo on day 3, then reaches Aswan for day 4. Not every ship stops here, so check your own programme. See the day-by-day itinerary for the full example.
On a dahabiya
A five-night dahabiya programme runs from Esna past El Kab and Edfu, takes a river day, stops at Gebel Silsileh and Kom Ombo, and ends near Aswan. Read more in the dahabiya guide.
By car or taxi
If you arrive by road, parking at the site costs EGP 25 for a car or taxi, EGP 50 for a minibus, EGP 75 for a coaster and EGP 100 for a bus. Ask your driver about the walk from the parking area to the entrance.
If you start from Aswan, there is also a short guide to visiting Kom Ombo from the Nubian side of the region.
Planning your time at Kom Ombo
Begin with the temple and finish in the museum, or the other way round if the heat is strong. The ticket covers both, so you can split the visit as you like. If your ship docks in the evening, the opening hours until 9 p.m. leave room for a late visit.
Check three things before you walk off the ship: the meeting time for the return, whether the visit is already in your package, and how far the temple is from the dock. Walking times from each landing differ, so ask your crew instead of assuming.
If you are choosing between stops, remember that Edfu and Kom Ombo are usually visited on the same day. That makes the day a long one, so bring water and a hat and keep the temple order simple.
Before you go
Practical points for the visit.
Timing
The site stays open until 9 p.m., but the last museum tickets are sold at 8 p.m.
Discounts
Children under 6 enter free. Students need a valid student card and must be 24 or younger. Not every foreign student card type may be accepted, so carry your passport too.
Heat
Kom Ombo is open and exposed. In summer, average daytime highs in the region run from 39 to 41 °C from May to September, so go early or late. See the weather guide for month-by-month averages.
Kom Ombo Temple: frequently asked questions
How much is the Kom Ombo ticket?
In 2026 the adult ticket for non-Egyptians is EGP 450 and the student ticket EGP 225. It covers the temple and the Crocodile Museum.
What are the Kom Ombo opening hours?
The temple and museum open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The museum ticket counter closes at 8 p.m.
Are there live crocodiles at Kom Ombo?
No. The museum shows mummified crocodiles and objects linked to the god Sobek. It is not a zoo.
Does every Nile cruise stop at Kom Ombo?
No. Many Luxor to Aswan programmes include it with Edfu, but ships differ. Check the programme before you book. See Luxor to Aswan for routes and stops.
Is this the official Kom Ombo website?
No. This is an independent travel guide, not connected to the ministry, to museums or to cruise lines. Confirm the ticket price and hours before you go.