Half Day Tour Luxor to Esna: Explore Ancient Khnum Temple and Historical CaravanSerai
Esna
Embark on a half-day tour from Luxor to Esna and discover the ancient Khnum Temple and the historical CaravanSerai. Explore the rich history of this off-the-beaten-track destination and immerse yourself in the vibrant Al-Qīsāriyya Market.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Temple of Khnum - 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.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Tips and personal spending
Additional Information
Embark on an excursion to Esna, an undiscovered gem. Explore one of the oldest trading hubs in Upper Egypt. Experience the Temple of Khnum, a site with a venerable 3,500 year old entrance that was subsequently used as a storage facility for ivory, cotton and ostrich feathers. Just a few steps away is the relatively youthful 200 year old CaravanSerai. All these remarkable places are nestled within the bustling Al-Qīsāriyya Market, which has a history of trade dating back to the Middle Ages.
Location
Temple of Khnum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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