Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple from Aswan

Three hours tracing the temple's secrets through light and narration

An evening sound and light show at Philae Temple in Aswan takes you through the legends of Goddess Isis and God Osiris with multimedia presentations and a live guide narrating as you walk the temple grounds. The show reveals how the temple was moved stone by stone in the 1960s to escape the Aswan dam flooding. Hotel pickup and return transfer are included. Entry fees are optional at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple

• Attend Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
• Discover legends of Goddess Isis and God Osiris
• Walk through the temple during narration
• Enjoy multimedia light presentation
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The evening begins with pickup from your hotel or airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle. You'll travel to Philae Temple, where the sound and light show unfolds as you walk through the ancient site. A live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of several other languages narrates the history: how the temple was flooded for six months each year before an incredible restoration program moved it stone by stone to its current location. The multimedia presentations use flashing lights and vivid projections to reveal the form and majesty of the temple as its story unfolds around you.

The show centers on the legends of Goddess Isis and God Osiris, taking you back through time to discover the temple's mysterious origins. As the narration and lights guide you through the grounds, the ancient site comes alive with the traditions and beliefs that shaped it. After the presentation ends, you're transferred back to your hotel with the discoveries of the evening still fresh.

What’s included

• Hotel or airport pickup and return transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• mineral water and snacks during the tour.
• a live guide narrating in your chosen language.

Options for this experience

2 options

Car with a driverGuide in 10 languages · 18:00 and 19:00Includes: private car. Duration: 4 hours. Pickup is included.

Car with driver, privateGuide in 10 languages · 18:00 and 19:00Includes: car with an English-speaking driver only, plus parking and fuel fees. Duration: 3 hours. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:00 and 19:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Ukrainian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 39 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Ancient Egypt Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to experience Philae Temple's history through storytelling and light rather than a daytime walk: the evening show and narration reveal the temple's legends and restoration story in a way a self-guided visit cannot.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the sound and light show at Philae Temple take?

The entire experience, including transfers from your hotel, takes about three hours. The show itself unfolds as you walk through the temple grounds with the narrated presentation and light displays.

Does the price include entry to Philae Temple?

Entry fees to Philae Temple are optional and can be added at checkout. Hotel pickup, transfers, mineral water and snacks are included in the base price.

What happened to Philae Temple and why was it moved?

Philae Temple was flooded for six months each year before the Aswan dam was built. In the 1960s, an extensive restoration program relocated the entire temple stone by stone to its current location to preserve it.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

Yes, all areas and surfaces of the temple are wheelchair accessible, and transportation is wheelchair accessible as well. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle.