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Philae Temple Sound & Light Show

Philae by night

From Aswan·Approx. 2 hours·DETAILS BEING VERIFIED
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Overview

Travel back to Ancient Egypt with an enchanting evening visit to the Philae Temple Sound and Light Show. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup in Aswan, a peaceful evening boat ride to Agilkia Island, and an immersive multimedia journey using music, lasers, and light projections to bring the mythology of Isis and Osiris and the incredible UNESCO temple relocation story to life under the night sky.

Highlights

  • Immersive Nighttime Show: Experience the ancient temple illuminated with dramatic music, lasers, and light projections bringing Egyptian history to life.
  • Mythology & History: Discover the secrets of the temple, the importance of Goddess Isis and God Osiris, and the dramatic 1960s UNESCO rescue project.
  • Evening Nile Crossing: Take a magical evening motorboat ride across the water to reach Agilkia Island.
  • Hassle-Free Logistics: Enjoy seamless round-trip hotel transfers from Aswan, complete with bottled water and entrance fees included

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Evening Hotel Pickup & Marina Transfer· Evening

    Convenient evening pickup from your hotel in Aswan via private car, transferring you directly to the riverside marina.

  2. 2

    Evening Boat Ride to Agilkia Island· Scenic Transit

    Step aboard a boat for a short, atmospheric night ride across the Nile to reach Philae Temple on Agilkia Island.

  3. 3

    Sound & Light Show Experience· Multimedia Performance

    Walk through the illuminated ancient courtyards and colonnades while listening to the narrated audio guide telling the tales of ancient Egyptian deities and the temple's preservation.

  4. 4

    Return Boat Ride & Hotel Drop-Off· Night

    Reboard the boat to return to the mainland, followed by a comfortable private car transfer returning you directly to your hotel in Aswan.

Order of stops may change and is confirmed with your quotation.

What’s included

  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off in Aswan
  • Private Car Transportation
  • Evening Boat Ride to and from Agilkia Island
  • Audio Guide for the Show
  • Bottled Water
  • Philae Temple Sound & Light Show Entrance Fees
  • Live Tour Guide (Audio guide provided instead)
  • Extra Surcharge for Pickup/Drop-Off at Aswan West Bank, Gharb Soheil, The Island, Nagaa al-Mahatta, or New Aswan ($10 USD extra per person)
  • Gratuities & Tips for Drivers and Boat Crew (Optional)
  • Personal Expenses and Souvenirs

Pickup & meeting point

Aswan hotel pickup — to be confirmed.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms are pending and will be stated in your quotation before you commit.

Places on this tour

More experiences from Aswan

PRICE

On request

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