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Esna Temple & the Nile Lock

Esna Temple & the Nile Lock

A little-visited temple, still being excavated from beneath the town around it.

⏱ 1 half-day / 4 hoursOne-Day Trip4.8(13 reviews)
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📍 Luxor

About this tour

Esna's Temple of Khnum sits nine meters below the modern town, only fully excavated in recent years — one of the best-preserved ceiling reliefs in Egypt, and one of the least crowded major temples on the Nile. A short trip from Luxor, often combined with watching river traffic pass through the Esna lock.

Highlights

  • ✦The Temple of Khnum's excavated hypostyle hall
  • ✦Well-preserved ceiling astronomical reliefs
  • ✦Watching Nile cruise ships pass through the Esna lock

Included

  • ✓Hotel pickup and return (Luxor)
  • ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Private English-speaking guide
  • ✓Entrance fees

Not Included

  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Tips
  • ✕Personal spending

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