About Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo is unusual among Egyptian temples in being a double sanctuary, dedicated equally to the crocodile-god Sobek and the falcon-god Horus the Elder — the temple is mirrored along its central axis with twin entrances, twin hypostyle halls and twin sanctuaries. The adjoining Crocodile Museum displays mummified crocodiles excavated from the sacred pool. Most cruise vessels moor directly below the temple, allowing passengers to walk up to the pylon at sunset, when the warm light is at its best for photography.
River cruise ships that call at Kom Ombo
14 vessels from 6 operators include Kom Ombo in their published itineraries:
Itineraries that include Kom Ombo
- Wonders of Egypt & the Nile
- Treasures of Egypt
Operators serving Kom Ombo
Viking River Cruises
Scandinavian-styled Longships exploring Europe's great waterways.
AmaWaterways
Boutique river ships with twin balconies and onboard bicycles.
Emerald Cruises
Star-Ships with an indoor pool that converts to a cinema.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Floating boutique hotels with hand-curated antiques.
Aqua Expeditions
Luxury small-ship river cruising in the Mekong, Amazon and beyond.
Sanctuary Retreats
Boutique river cruising on the Nile, Yangtze and Irrawaddy.