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Philae Temple Sound And Light Show

About this experience

Be dazzled by a magical sound and light show at the Philae Temple on this 1.5-hour trip from Aswan, with round-trip transfers included.
Travel to the beautiful ancient temple, set on an island in the Nile, and admire its spectacularly lit walls, pylons and court lit by a kaleidoscope of lights and laser projections.
See the illuminations reflected in the lapping waters, and walk through the floodlit halls and colonnades as the powerful commentary tells tales of the temple’s history and pharaohs past.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr

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Philae Temple Sound And Light Show
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Sightseeing entrance fees
  • Pick up and Drop off from Hotel
  • Motorboat ride
  • Bottled water.

Not included

  • any extra activities and Drinks
  • Tipping

Itinerary and highlights

our representative will pick you up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan to Spend the evening while enjoying the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple, which takes you on a narrated journey to discover the legends of Goddess Isis & God Osiris.

There is a marvels story for this temple, since an early century, the site of Philae was flooded for six months each year. An incredible restoration program was undertaken in the 1960s, and the Temple was moved stone by stone to its current location.

Enjoy the spectacular lights of the multimedia presentations which vividly reveal the form and majesty of this ancient site and walk through the magnificent temple as its history is narrated.
After the show transfer back to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We do pick-up all travelers outside Aswan city at an extra cost

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Sunrise Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We do pick up all travelers outside Aswan city at an extra cost.
  • other languages tour-guides are available up to request at an extra cost

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We do pick-up all travelers outside Aswan city at an extra cost
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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