Places to visit near

Idfū

Idfū is a city in Aswan district, Egypt of about 133,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 16 places to visit: 8 forts & heritage, 3 temples and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Temple of Horus, Gebel Al-Silsila and Temple of Kom Ombo.

24.9792° N, 32.8772° EPop. 133,000

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km16
Must-see3
Notable39
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Idfū

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:47 pm

61 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Idfū
  2. Mabad Aminofistemple · 45 min
  3. Ancient Town of Nikhabheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Hebenuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. St. Pachomius Monasterymonastery · 1 hrs
  6. Edfu South Pyramidheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Idfū
Today’s loopIdfūStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Idfū?

Temple of Horus (temple, about 1 km), Edfu Temple (temple, about 1 km), River Wharf (attraction, about 1 km), St. Pachomius Monastery (monastery, about 5 km), Al Anba Bakhum (church, about 6 km), Edfu South Pyramid (heritage site, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Idfū?

16 places on Spotwander: 8 forts & heritage, 3 temples, 1 sanctuary, 1 viewpoint, 1 Buddhist site.

Which is the nearest fort to Idfū?

Edfu South Pyramid, about 7 km by road; Hebenu (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Idfū?

Temple of Horus, about 1 km by road; Edfu Temple (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Idfū?

Start in Idfū, visit Mabad Aminofis, then Ancient Town of Nikhab, then Hebenu, then St. Pachomius Monastery, then Edfu South Pyramid, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

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