• Esna - Mijahidiyya House. This historic house, with its wooden door and foundation panels, continues to narrate the story of its inhabitants and their evolution from a rural lifestyle to a modern one, all while preserving many remnants of the past.
• Esna - Wakalat Al-Jiddawi. This ancient market, constructed during the Ottoman era by the renowned Mameluke Hasan Bek Al-Jiddawi in the 1700s, is a two-story building that was well-known for trading textiles, African ivory, and ostrich feathers during the 18th and 19th centuries A.D.
• Temple of Khnum - Embark on a journey back to the Greco-Roman era, witnessing emperors engaging in ancient Egyptian rituals. They traverse from one sky to another, reaching the 6th Horizon to meet the god Khnum, the potter who shapes humanity on his wheel, beginning the joyous story of life. Esna is a textbook of earthly and celestial wonders, where the astronomical symbols on the ceiling captivate with their magical colors, preserved by Egypt’s skilled restorers.
• Mosque - Al Amari Mosque is the city’s oldest mosque. The minaret is the sole remnant of the original mosque built in the 13th century A.D. The Ministry of Antiquities has restored it, showcasing its Islamic architectural elements that reach for the sky with their illumination.
• Esna - Al-Qisariyya Market. This historic market dates back to the Mamluk-Ottoman era and was filled with caravanserais used for selling various fabrics, sewing tools, and Galabiyya tailor shops, which remain active for locals and visitors from all nations.
• Bakkur Oil Press - Visit one of Upper Egypt’s oldest oil presses, still operational for cold-pressing and extracting natural oils from sesame, lettuce, and arugula seeds. This oil press is the last of over 30 that once existed in Esna city over the past centuries.

• Bottled water included
• Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
• All tours conducted with traffic and police permissions

• Gratuities
• Entrance Fee to Temple of Khnum - Child 50 RGP, Adult 100 EGP
• Lunch
• Tea and coffee

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the annals of time as we beckon you to wander through the magical Vintage city of Esna. Here, you’ll undertake a significant exploration to uncover its profound history and engage with the inhabitants who have witnessed its narrative spanning countless centuries, tracking back to its early foundations in 2000 B.C., crossing the medieval timeframes, and progressing into the contemporary age, finally landing at the threshold of the 21st century.

This exclusive adventure provides you an unobstructed view of Esna’s tangible and intangible legacy, enabling you to plunge into the shared experiences of those who have made a permanent impact on this famed city. Their lasting heritage is inscribed into the very essence of Esna, apparent through its historical landmarks and unforgettable footprints.

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