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Philae Temple Sound and Light Show with Private Transport

Aswan, Egypt

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Be dazzled by a magical sound and light show at the Philae Temple on this 1.5-hour trip from Aswan, with private 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 lasers 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.

Sound and Light show at Philae Temple
Lasers and light projections light up the buildings of the temple
Wander through the complex illuminated at night
English commentary
Private air-conditioned transportation to and from your Aswan hotel or cruise ship

What's Included

Sound and Light Show with English commentary
Hotel/port pickup and drop off

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.8:00 pm

What To Expect

Begin your experience with a pickup from your central Aswan hotel or cruise ship. Hop inside your private, air-conditioned vehicle and travel to Philae Temple, set on an island in a basin of the Nile River.

On route, hear how the temple was built during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC, and dedicated to the Egyptian goddess, Isis. During the 1970s, the building was dismantled at its original location on Philae Island, and re-erected on its current island to save it from flooding caused by the completion of the new Aswan High Dam in 1970.

On arrival, have your camera ready for the spectacular sound and light show. Watch in awe as a rainbow of lights and laser projections illuminates the temple, bringing it to stunning life.

Walk through the atmospherically lit courts, halls and colonnades as the English commentary summons up the ghosts of pharaohs past and recounts the temple’s history through the ages. Discover the symbolic meanings behind the wall reliefs and admire the lights of the floodlit edifice reflected in the lapping Nile waters.

After the show, return to your private vehicle and travel directly back to your hotel or cruise ship, where your tour ends.

Temple of Philae

55 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

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Great price great experience very...

Patricia K, Dec 2015

Great price great experience very well organised picked up in private taxi by guide taken to temple returned to boat the same way,very professional outfit

Although Aswan was quiet I was...

Helen E, Jul 2014

Although Aswan was quiet I was stunned that the entire sound and light show, including private transfer and boat crossing, was arranged for just the five in our party. Yes, that's right, the entire temple just for five interested travellers. If there is any doubt that the Egyptians are keen to regain their tourist trade then surely this must be it! An excellent show, better than the slightly garish effort at the pyramids, does intermingle myth and historical fact in its spiel but gives an insight into the history and development of this site, including to transfer to the island during the flooding from the formation of Lake Nasser. Don't miss it!

A wonderfull experience. would...

Michael W, Apr 2012

A wonderfull experience. would definitely recommend it

It was superb! But a pity that we...

Cynthia, Jan 2012

It was superb! But a pity that we didn't know in advance that we could have the explanation in french on certain days of the week.

I've been before, so I knew how cold it...

John H, Feb 2008

I've been before, so I knew how cold it could be, but a quick note could advise others of this.

Il faut le faire de nuit...

JeanEdouard_D, Dec 2024

Il faut le faire de nuit pour la vue et se couvrir à cause du froid. On peut visiter tout le temple.

Bravo pour les démarches de notre...

Rene J, Apr 2017

Bravo pour les démarches de notre accompagnateur et l intervention de l agence . En fait, nous n'étions que 2 et Il fallait au moins 7 personnes pour lancer le son et lumière. Après quelques démarches nous avons pu y assister en VIP!!! Merci pour ce spectacle très intéressant et qui permet une autre approche du temple que pendant la journée.