Title: Visit Esna: 2026 Travel Guide for Esna, Qena Governorate | Expedia.com [Hotels in Esna](https://expedia.com/Esna-Hotels.d3000001158.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Esna](https://expedia.com/Esna-Vacation-Rentals.d3000001158.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Esna](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Esna.d3000001158.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Esna](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Esna.d3000001158.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Esna](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Esna.d3000001158.Car-Rental-Guide)[Esna Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Esna.d3000001158.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Esna ## Travel Guide ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000001158/06617af1-e31e-4615-865b-4c8b6edf5d35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000001158/f838eb27-ecdd-412c-813b-1e09df80d7a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Taking a cruise down the River Bike is not only a once-in-a-lifetime experience, it's also a great way to see many amazing sights in Egypt #adventure #egypt #cruise #nile #nileriver #vacation #explore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2181/14903153-e1cc-4572-af83-2e9fcb60ff9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rameses III smiting his enemies in a single blow. The temple and carvings date from the Greco-Roman period (50-250AD). This is a great temple to visit on a Nile cruise as the hypostyle hall still has it's ceiling. The ruins sit 30ft (9m) below present-day street level in an excavated pit. Despite its impressive size, only the hypostyle hall has been excavated - the entire temple is about four times larger but still lies buried beneath the streets.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000001158/10e75418-cbd3-4b68-bd7a-a2712474b750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Esna Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(676 reviews) The pool Is very cool and the SPA look dirty Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=8758&PinnedHotelID=8758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000001158) [See all 443 properties in Esna](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F16%2F2026&endDate=3%2F17%2F2026®ionId=3000001158) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Dahabiya ECO Royal Cleopatra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70760000/70757300/70757256/72a222f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dahabiya ECO Royal Cleopatra Esna, cournish el nile Esna Qena Governorate Stay at this houseboat in Esna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attraction Temple of Khnum is located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Esna-Hotels-Dahabiya-ECO-Royal-Cleopatra.h70757256.Hotel-Information) ![Sirius Palace Luxor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109520000/109515900/109515870/b25d989a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sirius Palace Luxor Valley of the Kings Road Luxor Luxor Governorate Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Luxor. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Valley of the Kings and Mortuary Temple ... [](https://expedia.com/Luxor-Hotels-Sirius-Palace-Luxor.h109515870.Hotel-Information) ![Morning Star ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110800000/110797600/110797569/c5d9ffe9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Morning Star Luxor West Bank Luxor Luxor Governorate Stay at this aparthotel in Luxor. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Valley of the Kings and Luxor Corniche ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Greeted warmly and apartment was spacious and spotless. Breakfast was delicious and served on time as requested. We would return again without hesitation as it was truly a home away from home experience for us! Best regards Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Luxor-Hotels-Morning-Star.h110797569.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Esna](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000001158&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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The temple and carvings date from the Greco-Roman period (50-250AD). This is a great temple to visit on a Nile cruise as the hypostyle hall still has it's ceiling. The ruins sit 30ft](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000001158/10e75418-cbd3-4b68-bd7a-a2712474b750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Temple of Khnum 4.5/5(33 reviews) You can learn about the history of Esna when you stop by Temple of Khnum. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area. 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