Why choose this Luxor tour ?
Sign up for a trip to Esna – off the beaten track. Visit one of the oldest trade centers in Upper Egypt. The Temple of Khnum with the 3.500 year old doorway, later used as warehouse to store ivory, cotton and ostrich feathers, and the merely 200 year old CaravanSerai next door. All located in the middle of the Al-Qīsāriyya Market, trading center since medieval times.
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What makes Half Day Tour Luxor to Esna: Khnum Temple and CaravanSerai a unique experience ?
The Esna Temple is a well-preserved jewel and an example of Ptolemaic architecture. Only the pronaos (portico), dedicated to Khnum (God of the source of the Nile and creator of the human bodies) and his wife Menhit (Lioness Goddess of war and massacres), has been excavated; the rest of the temple rests underneath the city of Esna. 24 magnificent columns hold the temple ceiling with exceptionally well-carved palm and lotus floral capitals. The ceiling itself is adorned with the Ancient Egyptian interpretation of the constellations, moon phases and astronomical figures. A special feature: there is an ongoing restoration and cleaning project of the temple and it is wonderful to see the professionals at work during your visit.
The recently restored Wakalat al-Geddawi is a two-storey building that used to function as a caravanserai during the 18th century. The Inn housed merchants, their camels and goods after a long desert journey. It served as a center for trade and storage in the midst of the 2000-year old Qīsāriyya Market of Esna.
During the ride from Luxor to Esna and back, you will pass picturesque villages along the shores of the Nile and the famous Esna Lock.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Half Day Tour Luxor to Esna: Khnum Temple and CaravanSerai
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- English-speaking Tour Guide
- sightseeing tickets / admission fees
- one Bottled water each person
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- Tips, Meals, Beverages, extra activities not mentioned, and personal spending
- other Languages guides at supplement $20 per group to be paid in cash ,,,,,,
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by EgBride Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
