Esna

Esna is an Egyptian town in the region of Upper Egypt, located on the west bank of the river Nile some 54 km south of Luxor and 53 km north of Edfu.

• the Temple of Esna, open October-May 6am-5.30pm, June-September 6am-6.30pm, admission LE 15 - the large Graeco-Roman period Temple of Khnum at Esna is situated rather oddly beneath the level of the modern streets and houses, the result of its excavation from the accumulated debris of the town.

• isna has some nice egypt temples to visit. close to river nile. • Tobias M.
• When you go cruising on the river Nile, Isna (or Esna) is the first city after the Luxor. You must stop for a few hours and wait, because there is a water-gate. Very interesting is the first moment when the egyptian peoples came with the 20-30 small craft around your cruiser, and throw you the … • Honglee S.
• Si recorres esta parte del Nilo en uno de los famosos cruceros, lo más normal es que, sobre todo si vas de Aswan a Luxor, pares en Esna, antes de cruzar la exclusa. Aprovecha para bajar del barco, si vas hacia la derecha te encontrarás muy pronto con un mercadillo local... no es muy turístico … • Carmen C.