Major city · Egypt
Edfu
Spend a half‑day at the Temple of Horus, stay one night in town – total 1 day needed.
Edfu’s main draw is the well‑preserved Temple of Horus (237 BC–57 BC). The site can be explored in 3–4 hours, leaving time for a quick town walk and a night in a basic hotel. One full day (arrival, temple, overnight) is enough for most travelers.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–May
- avoid Jun–Sep (high heat, longer temple hours)
- Airport
- LXR
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Edfu122 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Edfu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, also written LE or £E).Egypt-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckVodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&) and WE sell tourist SIMs at Cairo airport with passport; about EGP 500–1,000 for 20–40 GB — check.Egypt-wide
- Tap waterTap water is chlorinated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; do not drink Nile water.Egypt-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% even when service is added (it rarely reaches staff).Egypt-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Egypt-wide
- SafetyEdfu is generally safe; watch for overcharging by caleche drivers and keep valuables secure in crowded spots.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; attendants at sites expect EGP 10–20.Egypt-wide
- Emergency numbers122 police · 123 ambulance · 126 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the weekend day (with Saturday for offices); sites open daily, some close earlier in Ramadan.Egypt-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLXR Luxor International Airport (Main gateway for Upper Egypt; about 100 km (62 mi) north of Edfu, bus or taxi transfer ≈ 2 h).LXR Luxor International Airport (Main gateway for Upper Egypt; about 62 mi (100 km) north of Edfu, bus or taxi transfer ≈ 2 h).
- Getting aroundWalk the short town centre or take a tuk‑tuk/taxi (≤ LE30).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LXR Luxor International Airport (Main gateway for Upper Egypt; about 100 km (62 mi) north of Edfu, bus or taxi transfer ≈ 2 h)LXR Luxor International Airport (Main gateway for Upper Egypt; about 62 mi (100 km) north of Edfu, bus or taxi transfer ≈ 2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Aug
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Sep
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Edfu: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Jul
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Aug
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Sep
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the short town centre or take a tuk‑tuk/taxi (≤ LE30). Caleche drivers at the river wharf often overcharge; negotiate a round‑trip price around LE150‑200.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kom Ombo
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Bus or shared taxi, about 65 km (40 mi) south, ~1 h travelBus or shared taxi, about 40 mi (65 km) south, ~1 h travel
River‑front temple town, good follow‑up after Edfu.
Esna
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Bus or shared taxi, about 60 km (37 mi) north, ~1 h travelBus or shared taxi, about 37 mi (60 km) north, ~1 h travel
Another temple town on the way to Luxor.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Horus Hotel
Opposite Massa Hotel, similar quality and price
Massa Hotel
Single room LE350, 4th floor, near temple crossroads
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- LE200–300 excl. bed
- Mid
- LE300–500 excl. bed
- High
- LE500+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Caleche drivers may ask LE200 for a round‑trip ride to the temple; try to keep it ≤ LE150.
- Temple entry: Adults LE140, students LE70 (check for any seasonal changes).
- Taxi fares should not exceed LE30 for short trips; confirm price before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
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Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
Embassy
US consulate in Cairo; nearest Egyptian embassy for other nationals is in Cairo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Cairo → Edfu (via Luxor/Esna): ≈ LE300–LE350, 12 h total; check schedule for exact times
- Taxi within town (e.g., station → temple): ≈ LE30 max
Say or show
- بكم الأجرة؟ — How much is the fare? (bikam al‑ujra?)
- عايز أوضة فردية — I would like a single room (ʿāyiz awḍa fardiyya)
- فين المعبد؟ — Where is the temple? (fēn al‑maʿbad?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Edfu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–May · avoid Jun–Sep (high heat, longer temple hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Edfu
- secondaryWikivoyage: Edfu, revision 5248611 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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