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Private Esna Temple Half-Day Tour from Luxor
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Esna
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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All travelers are required to provide a copy of their passport.
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Luxor pick up hotel: Names & address are Required
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Additional supplement applies to guided services provided in languages other than English.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step beyond the usual Luxor sightseeing and discover the hidden beauty of Esna Temple on this private half-day tour. Travel about 60 km south of Luxor with your expert local Egyptologist guide to explore one of Egypt's best-preserved Ptolemaic temples, dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum. Descend below the modern street level to admire the magnificent hypostyle hall, where towering columns are decorated with intricate carvings, colorful ceiling reliefs, and fascinating astronomical scenes. Learn about the temple's remarkable history, its blend of Ptolemaic and Roman architecture, and the ancient religious traditions that once flourished here. With personalized guiding, comfortable private ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
All taxes & service charge
Bottled water during the tour
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Step back in time on a private half-day journey from Luxor to the remarkable Temple of Esna, one of Upper Egypt's hidden archaeological treasures. Your expert Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise at your preferred time for the scenic drive to Esna. Discover the temple dedicated to the divine triad of Khnum, Neith, and Heka, and admire its magnificent hypostyle hall, built during the reign of Roman Emperor Claudius. Learn how this impressive sanctuary, with origins dating back to the era of Thutmose II, once rivaled the great temples of Dendera and Edfu. Marvel at the beautifully carved sandstone columns, vibrant astronomical ceiling, and remarkably preserved reliefs that reveal centuries of ancient Egyptian and Roman history. After exploring this fascinating monument, relax on the return drive to your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor, taking home unforgettable memories of one of Egypt's best-preserved temples.
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Private Esna Temple Half-Day Tour from Luxor
(12) Reviews
Esna
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Step beyond the usual Luxor sightseeing and discover the hidden beauty of Esna Temple on this private half-day tour. Travel about 60 km south of Luxor with your expert local Egyptologist guide to explore one of Egypt's best-preserved Ptolemaic temples, dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum. Descend below the modern street level to admire the magnificent hypostyle hall, where towering columns are decorated with intricate carvings, colorful ceiling reliefs, and fascinating astronomical scenes. Learn about the temple's remarkable history, its blend of Ptolemaic and Roman architecture, and the ancient religious traditions that once flourished here. With personalized guiding, comfortable private ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
All taxes & service charge
Bottled water during the tour
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
