Esna is about 55 km, approximately, south of Luxor and lies on the west bank of the Nile. It was the ancient city of Senat, called Latopolis by the Greeks. The "city of the fish" where the Nile perch was worshipped. Today it is very famous for its river barrage and as a result, it is a stop over for most of the cruise boats. The Temple of Esna, which was buried beneath its own debris for many centuries, is located in the centre of the town, close to the River Nile , through the local market. The Temple is dedicated to the ram headed God Khnum, the God of creation. Tuthmosis III laid the foundations of the Temple in the 18th Dynasty, but Ptolemaic and Roman Emperors, from 40-250 A.D, completed it, and their names are recorded all over the Temple walls.
The Egyptian Museum which houses around 250,000 antique pieces in its 107 halls. It comprises the world's greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian Artifacts. Marvel at the many rooms filled with golden treasures especially from the world famous treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun.
Then, visit The Citadel of Saladin, a spectacular medieval fortress dating from the 12th century & perched on a hill above the city. Also, located in the Citadel are the Alabaster Mosque & Tomb of the Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali.
Visit Khan El-Khalili Bazaar for woodwork, glassware, leather goods, perfumes, fabrics, pharaonic curiosities, etc.
The Turkish Bath had a bit of a rebirth in Victorian times, although the idea actually came from the ancient Greeks. You’ll get to experience one for yourself on this tour. It all begins in what’s known as the relaxation room, which is heated by a flow of hot, dry air. After a few minutes you’ll be transferred to an even warmer room, known as the ‘hot room’. This is where you’ll get a bit of a sweat on, before being hosed down with cold water from head to toe. Unwinding gets easier after this – you’ll be treated to a moisturising body peel and a soothing back massage with essential oils. You’ll then have some time to soak in the hot tub, before having a face mask applied and gearing up for the grand finale – an all-over aromatherapy body massage.
Discover the Coral Reef & the highly colored Fishes through Panoramic Glass Windows. You’ll climb on board a comfy Seascape - an ingenious glass-sided boat with a really deep hull - and be whisked three meters under the surface right into the middle of the aquatic action.
Drive to the Port Ghalip marina. Sail by the Submarine for an hour and Half to an unrivaled underwater. Experience through the panoramic windows. Brightly colored fishes. Plentiful marine life through the glass bottom boat. Back by the Submarine to marina. Transfer back to hotel.
Tombs of Nobles, they have been excavated on the side of the mountain in a large area extending between Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Ramose tomb belongs to the Vizier in the reigns of Amenhoteb III and Amenhoteb IV, later Akhenaton. It is of a historical important, because it is the few standing monuments in Luxor of the period of transaction from the worship of Amon Ra to that of the Aton under Ekhenaton.
The tomb gives us a unique opportunity to see the conventional Eighteenth dynasty representation a long side the realism that associated with Amarna period. Rekhmire was an ancient Egyptian noble and official of the 18th dynasty who served as "Governor of the Town" (Thebes) and Vizier during the reigns of Thutmosis III and Amenhotep II. He was the nephew of Vizier User, who took office at the time of the fifth year of Queen Hatshepsut’s reign. User's official titles included mayor of the city, vizier, and prince.
Rekhmire is noted for constructing a lavishly decorated tomb for himself in Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, part of the Theban Necropolis, containing lively, well preserved scenes of daily life during the Egyptian New Kingdom. His tomb is also important as it contains a full copy of a text detailing the duties of the office of the vizier. Tomb of Userhat, who was an Overseer of the royal harem. Userhat dates to the ?time of Amenhotep III from the middle of the Eighteenth dynasty of Egypt. User ?hat was the son of the judge Neh and his wife Senenu. Userhat's wife was named ?Maiay? the judge Neh and his wife Senenu.
There’s nowhere else quite like Luxor. Built on the 4,000-year old site of Egypt’s one-time capital of Thebes, it’s stacked with the building works of the great Pharaohs, making it one serious open-air museum. On this trip, you’ll fly to the city for a day of guided sightseeing that will whisk you back through the millennia in an instant. Walk the spectacular Valley of the Kings, whose limestone hills are peppered with 62 hand-carved tombs. Crane your neck at the massive twin statues of the Colossi of Memnon that guard the valley. And go deep into the most famous tomb of all - that of the boy king Tutankhamun. Nearby you’ll find another Pharaonic powerhouse - the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. With its symmetrical colonnades, it looks as if it was built only yesterday. After a complimentary lunch, you’ll cross the Nile to see two more of Luxor’s highpoints. Gasp at the vast pillars of Karnak and marvel at the incredible obelisks and sphinxes of Luxor Temple before heading to the airport for your return flight. And why not book a VIP upgrade? With private transfers and your own chauffeured car and personal guide in Luxor, it’ll make your day extra special.
Port Ghalib is a waterfront premier integrated resort community situated on 18 kilometers of virgin shoreline. Located in the rising city of Marsa Allam, Port Ghalib is an investment that is already redefining the exotic coast of the Red Sea Riviera.
The dazzling 8 million square meter master plan planned to contain a plethora of investment opportunities ranging from luxury beach front villas, elite golf estates, and superior Marina apartments to internationally renowned hospitals, schools, spas, water parks and international luxury hotel chains. With a variety of high-impact and low-impact land, water, and desert activities, Port Ghalib truly is a World of its Own.
We Pick up the guest from hotel to marina at port ghaleb around 10 km from madinat coraya after that the guest ride the boat to Sail from Port Ghalip Marina till 1st Snorkeling Stop around 40 minutes after that sailing to the second Snorkeling stop the guest has his Lunch on board (food variety Options are available).After that sail back to marina and Transfer back to hotel.
A day tour to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks.
Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of Al Deir El-Bahari temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. Then onto the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of goddess Isis the chief deity of the island.
Esta es una excursion de hora y media, navegaremos hasta el arrecife de coral, 1 hora viendo el fondo marino en el barco con el fondo de cristal y vuelta al puerto.
A day at sea and on a beautiful sandy beach island! Enjoy a day at sea, snorkel above the amazing coral reefs of the Red Sea and admire the underwater life for 2 full hours then spend a relaxing one hour and half on the white sandy beach of Giftun island. Delight your senses with a soft lunch buffet on the boat then simply relax away with the soft breeze while sailing the Red Sea.