Esna Vintage City Full Day tour
Description
Step into a captivating journey through time as we extend an invitation to explore the enchanting Vintage city of Esna. Here, you'll embark on a remarkable expedition to delve into its rich history and connect with the people who have borne witness to its centuries-spanning narrative, dating all the way back to its ancient origins in 2000 B.C., traversing the medieval epochs, and advancing into the modern era, ultimately arriving at the doorstep of the 21st century. This unique opportunity grants you a front-row seat to Esna's tangible and intangible heritage, allowing you to immerse yourself in the collective experiences of those who have left an indelible mark on this storied city. Their enduring legacy is etched into the very fabric of Esna, visible through its historic sites and indelible imprints.
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Mijahidiyya house. It is an old House with its door and foundation wooden panel, still exist to tell the story of the people who reside inside this house, and how they developed their stile of life from the rural style to the modern style at the same site with a lot of existing remains of time.
Wakalat Al-jiddawi An old Market was built during the Ottoman time by one of the famous Mamelukes Hasan Bek Al-Jiddawi from 1700s. It is a two story building was famous for the trade of textiles, African Ivory and Osterich Feathers during the 18th, 19th centuries A.D.
We will go in a journey of time to the Greco-Roman times, where we will see the Emperors while they are practicing the ancient Egyptian rituals as Egyptians. They go from one sky to another, to reach the 6th Horizon to meet the God Khnum, the potterman who creates mankind on his wheel, to start the story of life, full of happiness and rejoice. Esna is a text book full of wonders of earth and Sky, where you will see the astronomical emblems on the ceiling astonishing your insight before your vision with its magical colors, which was saved sofar by the great restorers of Egypt.
Al Amari Mosque is the oldest mosque of the city. the Minaret is the only remains of the first mosque built in the city in the 13th century A.D. The ministry of antiquities restored it from the damage of time, to appear with its islamic decorative elements of architecture to hug the sky with its illumination.
Al-Qisariyya Market. It is an old Market dates back to the Mamlukian Ottoman era, which was full of several caravanseraias, which was used for selling different fabric, sewing tools and Galabiyya tailor shops still active for locals and the whole visitors of all nations.
We will visit one of the oldest Oil Press in Upper Egypt, which was used and still active for cold-pressing and extraction of natural oils Sesame, Lettuce and Arugula seeds. This Oil press is the only one remaining of more than 30 oil presses that used to exist in Esna city within the last centuries.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Dr. Mo was the local guide for the 9th day of the Egyptian tour, and he accompanied us from Luoyang to visit the Temple of Kanak, the Temple of Luoyang, the Valley of the Emperor, the Tutanchamun Cemetery, the Queen's Temple, the Statue of Manhattan, the Temple of Edv, the Temple of Kimbo, the Temple of Absimbus, and the village of Nubia. Dr. Mo's explanations have benefited us a lot. The number of historical buildings, easy to be aesthetically exhausted, so it is important that an experienced local guide, Dr. Mo can point out the focus for us, even some unique photo angle. Finally, Dr. Mo also helped each of us draw an Arabic name and the meaning of the symbol. Local conditions are chaotic, and a local guide like Dr. Mo is your choice.
A very knowledgeable tour guide with sense of humour making your trip even more unforgettable. With Mohammad’s introduction, you’ll easily understand the cultures and history of ancient Egyptian history.
Dr. Mo is the perfect guide. He constantly balances history and anecdotes, transporting his guests into the mysterious stories of Egypt. He has an excellent didactic propensity and if you happen to ask him anything about board games based on Egypt of which he is a great connoisseur. We look forward to returning with his tour to discover new wonders.
