Light and Sound Show at Philae Temple: Ancient Egypt's Stories

Legends of Isis and Osiris told in light across centuries of stone

A sound and light show at Philae Temple in Egypt combines multimedia projections with a guided walk through the temple to reveal the stories of the goddess Isis and god Osiris. The experience includes private round-trip hotel transfers, show tickets, all taxes, and a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language; children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend Philae Temple Light and Sound Show

• Watch sound and light spectacle
• Discover legends of Isis and Osiris
• Enjoy multimedia light presentations
• Walk through the Philae Temple
• Learn temple's history and legends

The Experience

Two hours of the evening unfolds as multimedia lights sweep across the temple's carved walls while a guide walks you through the structure, explaining the mythology woven into its design. The spectacle uses projection and sound to bring the legends of Isis and Osiris to life—the stories the ancient Egyptians carved here and the reasons they built this temple on an island in the Nile. You move through the actual stone corridors as the lights reveal the form and majesty of the place, so the temple itself becomes the screen.

A private air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel and brings you back after the show ends, so the only thing you arrange is when to be ready. The guide speaks your language and walks the temple with you, explaining what the lights are illuminating and why each part of the structure matters to the story. Tickets and all taxes are included in the price.

What’s included

• Private round-trip hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• admission tickets to the sound and light show.
• a live guide in your chosen language.
• all taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Available travel Egypt

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling with a small group or family and want the temple's story told while you walk it, rather than exploring on your own—the guide and the lights work together to explain what you're standing in front of.

Top questions

What exactly happens during the sound and light show at Philae Temple?

Multimedia projections and lighting effects illuminate the temple's walls and carvings while a guide leads you through the structure, explaining the legends of Isis and Osiris and the temple's ancient history. You walk the actual corridors and chambers as the lights reveal the carved details and architectural form.

How long does the whole experience take from hotel pickup to return?

The show and temple walk take two hours; add travel time to and from your hotel depending on where you're staying in the area.

Is transportation included, or do I need to arrange my own way to the temple?

Private round-trip hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle are included, so you don't need to arrange separate transport.

Can children go to the sound and light show?

Children from age 3 are welcome; infants can sit on an adult's lap, and strollers are permitted if you need one.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and one additional language—you choose when you book.