Philae Temple Sound & Light Show

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Price $43
Duration 2–3 Hours
Group Aswan Day Tour
Location Philae Temple,Aswan
Language All Languages

Overview

Take an unforgettable evening over at the stunning Philae Temple, one of Egypt's most beautiful ancient monuments, really. It sits on Agilkia Island, and once the sun is gone, the place sort of changes, thanks to a spectacular sound and light show, the kind that basically speaks to you while it paints everything in color. It shares the intriguing tale of Isis, pharaohs, and that whole ancient Egyptian world, you know, the civilization itself.
So your adventure starts with a short motorboat ride across the Nile towards the warmly illuminated temple. Then you step into the experience where vivid lights and immersive narration guide you through the grand courtyards, past tall columns, and into the sacred chambers. As the light keeps moving over the old stone walls, you might feel like you finally “see” the history, mythology, and architectural beauty in a deeper way than before.
Great for history lovers, couples, families, and photographers too, this kind of evening outing gives you a singular way to discover one of Aswan’s most iconic landmarks in a magical nighttime setting that just feels calm but grand at the same time.

Tour Plan

  • Pickup: Our representative will meet you at your hotel or Nile cruise boat. To take you in a private AC car to start our tour
  • Agilkia Island: We’ll take a motorboat across the Nile to Agilkia Island to start our journey at Philae Temple.
  • Philae Temple Sound & Light Show: Once we arrive, you’ll attend the Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple. You’ll know the story of the temple and its connection with the goddess Isis, Osiris, and their son Horus. The show also covers the history of Philae and the challenge of protecting the temple from the annual flooding of the Nile. It will be a very exciting experience.
  • Return to Aswan: After this show, you’ll take the motorboat back to Aswan.
  • Return back to your hotel: When our journey finishes, we’ll return you back to your hotel.

Meeting Point

Your hotel or Nile cruise boat in Aswan

 

What covered

Included / Excluded

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Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan
  • Round-trip motorboat transfer to Philae Temple
  • Entrance ticket to the Sound & Light Show (if selected)
  • English-speaking escort or guide
  • All taxes and service charges

Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Prices

Number of Persons Price per person
1 Person $104
2 - 3 Persons $66
4 - 6 Persons $50
7 - 10 Persons $43
Travel Questions

Frequently asked questions

What does the Philae Temple Sound & Light Show cover?

The show brings the ancient complex at  life with dramatic lighting and narration, telling the legendary myth of Isis, Osiris, and Horus, alongside the UNESCO operation that moved the temple to Agilkia Island to save it from Nile flooding.

How do we get to the temple for the evening show?

Our tour includes seamless private air-conditioned vehicle transfers from your hotel or Nile cruise boat in Aswan to the marina, followed by a scenic round-trip motorboat ride across the Nile to Agilkia Island.

What is included in the tour package?

The tour includes private hotel pickup and drop-off, round-trip motorboat transfers, entrance tickets to the Sound & Light Show (if selected), an English-speaking escort, and all taxes and service charges.

How long is the Philae Sound & Light Show experience?

The full experience lasts between 2 to 3 hours, including transfer times, the motorboat rides, and the 1-hour night show on the island.

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