The lock at Esna is scheduled to close annually between June 1-30 and December 1-15. During these periods Nile cruise arrangements will operate between Esna and Aswan with the programmed sightseeing in Luxor undertaken by air-conditioned coach. Depending on the positioning of vessels and conditions prevailing at the beginning and end of the closure periods it may still be possible to sail to Luxor for the visits
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