Things to Do in Esna

Things to Do in Esna, Egypt - Esna Attractions

Things to Do in Esna


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  • Rohit K
    19 contributions
    This temple still has its vivid colors, lacking in Kom Ombo and Edfu. It’s a relatively small structure, excavated right in the middle of the town.
    Written March 18, 2023
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  • AJ
    Bengaluru, India13 contributions
    During my Nile cruise recently I crossed the lock . It’s an amazing and mesmerising experience to be crossing the lock . One has to experience this
    Written November 28, 2022
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  • Karim Badr
    Cairo, Egypt48 contributions
    it is on the main road in Esna over the Nile river , you see it from the street , I visited the house itself and I met the family living in. they are very nice people, the place is not a place to visit because it is a family house, but it is a main attraction you have to see when visiting the city.
    Written November 3, 2020
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  • Discover Esna
    Esna, Egypt44 contributions
    Located directly to the south of the Temple of Khnum, this traditional covered market --established more than a century ago-- is one of Esna’s most significant features. In the past, several caravanserais used to exist along this market which was famous for the sale of fabrics, sewing tools, and tailors' shops. There are different varieties of textiles handicrafts products. The street market is a historic place that is restored in a good shape. the people are friendly, and it is the place of buying gifts in Esna ..
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    Written June 25, 2020
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  • Karim Badr
    Cairo, Egypt48 contributions
    An amazing place shows the architecture of an authentic traditional oil press, it produces vegetable oil, the place itself is a marvelous piece of architecture and a sense of cultural heritage that lasted for hundreds of years.
    Written June 28, 2020
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  • Karim Badr
    Cairo, Egypt48 contributions
    Between the authentic streets of the city you visit this great church and you enjoy the storytelling for the priests and saints who lived there. And the place itself is full of spirituality
    Written June 28, 2020
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  • Karim Badr
    Cairo, Egypt48 contributions
    An amazing architecture from the modern heritage of Egypt, a style which is rare and different from the other architectural styles in upper Egypt , it belongs to the colonial era ,, an amazing view for the Nile river with a lot of green scenery and beautiful gardens surrounding the palace .. 30 minutes driving from Esna , surrounded by other nice buildings ,, better to visit in the morning as it closes early ..
    Written November 3, 2020
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  • ahmed m
    Egypt1 contribution
    Crew was amazing, food was really good and they would make any requests happen. We had a great time.
    Written November 21, 2022
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  • Tamer Atallah
    Egypt1 contribution
    The idea of Dahabiya is unique and was a great experience that does not compare with Nile cruises I did before. It gets one closer to the scenic places and the life around the River Nile

    The Cleopatra Dahabiya was amazingly excellent by all means, very comfortable and well equipped just as larger cruises, which I did not expect. Very clean, food quality was better than larger cruises that I had been on before and more local cuisine which for me was fantastic. Service was excellent every one on the Dahabiya made the extra mile to make us happy onboard. Special thanks to Mr. Gomaa the Dahabiya manager and captain who was always cheerful and made us feel at home

    The fact it has only 6 guest cabins made the experience causey and personal.

    Thank you for a lovely cruise and will recommend for all my friends and family
    Written December 6, 2021
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  • Karim Badr
    Cairo, Egypt48 contributions
    It was my first time to visit Esna, Discover Esna team invited me to have the tour with them and I was amazed by the restorations they have done to the heritage city and how the heritage buildings looked amazing and authentic. I had a full day tour in the city of exploring the Cultural heritage resources of Esna. I was amazed by the local volunteers and local guides explaining the heritage of the city and the restorations and conservation processes that took place there and how the city is now enjoying a better improvement and a lot of chances for Cultural Tourism business.
    Written June 28, 2020
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