Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple from Luxor

Ancient history told through light and narration across the temple grounds and lakeside.

A Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple from Luxor pairs hotel pickup with a guided evening at one of the world's largest religious temples, where the performance unfolds across the grounds and along the Great Sacred Lake. The show runs about 75 minutes and includes an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and a live guide speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French or several other languages. Entrance fees are not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Sound and Light Show

• Pick up from hotel in Luxor
• Travel to Karnak Temple
• Walk around temple grounds
• Sit by Great Sacred Lake
• Watch 75-minute Sound and Light Show

The Experience

Your hotel pickup in Luxor starts the evening. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Karnak Temple, arriving in time for the show. The performance lasts roughly 75 minutes and splits into two parts: the first takes you walking around the temple grounds themselves, then you're seated along the Great Sacred Lake for the second act, where the narration and lighting recounts the temple's ancient history.

Karnak Temple is one of the largest religious temples in the world, built during the 12th dynasty. The Sound and Light Show uses the architecture and the lake as its stage, so the story of the site unfolds against the actual stones and water where it happened. A live guide in your chosen language stays with the group throughout, explaining what you're seeing as the lights and narration play across the temple.

The whole outing takes about three hours from pickup to return. You'll have bottled water during the evening, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible if you need it. Entrance to Karnak Temple is not included in the price, so budget for that separately when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel or airport pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water during the evening.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or other languages.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Ancient Egypt Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided evening tour with a structured Sound and Light Show that walks you through Karnak's layout and history, rather than exploring the temple grounds on your own.

Top questions

What exactly happens during the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple?

The show runs about 75 minutes in two parts. First, you walk around the temple grounds with the guide while lights and narration play across the structures. Then you're seated along the Great Sacred Lake for the second act, where the performance continues and tells the story of the temple's ancient history against the water and the lit stones.

Is hotel pickup included from anywhere in Luxor?

Yes, the tour includes pickup and return from your hotel or airport in Luxor. An air-conditioned vehicle collects you and brings you back after the show.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and several other languages. You'll choose your language when you book.

How long is the whole tour, including travel time?

The entire outing is about three hours, which includes the drive to Karnak Temple, the 75-minute show itself, and the return to your hotel.

Do I need to pay extra for entry to Karnak Temple?

Yes, entrance fees to Karnak Temple are not included in the tour price. You'll pay for entry separately when you arrive at the temple.