One of the most beautiful temples of Egypt, due to its completeness and state of preservation. Edfu temple is the best example of the Ptolemaic temples in Egypt which dates back to Ptolemy III 237 B.C. The entrance to the temple is marked with 2 huge towers which are so called the pylon; each is about 118 ft high.

Located halfway between Luxor and Aswan, about 70 miles (115 km) of each.
Opens 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visitors from cruise ships get to the temple on a horse-carriage that takes about 15 minutes each way. Also possible to visit by road from either Luxor or Aswan.