Philae Temple Sound & Light Show from Aswan: Private Evening Tour

Watch mythology come alive in light and sound across an island temple at night

A private evening tour from Aswan to Philae Temple includes hotel pickup, a short boat ride to Agilkia Island, and entry to the sound and light show where music, lasers and projections narrate the stories of Isis and Osiris across the temple's ancient stones. The show runs roughly two hours and the audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French or German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening visit to Philae Temple

• Pickup from Aswan hotel
• Boat ride to Agilkia Island
• Attend sound and light show
• Explore temple with multimedia narration

The Experience

Your evening starts with pickup from your Aswan hotel by private car, then a short boat ride across the Nile to Agilkia Island, where Philae Temple now stands. The temple itself has an unusual history: in the early 20th century, UNESCO relocated it stone by stone to escape the flooding that threatened the original site, so what you see is the temple reassembled on higher ground.

The multimedia show uses music, lasers and light projections to walk you through the temple as the narration unfolds the mythology behind it—who Isis and Osiris were, why they mattered to ancient Egyptians, and how their stories shaped the temple's design and decoration. The audio guide lets you follow in English, Spanish, French or German, so the commentary stays clear whether you're traveling solo or with others who speak a different language. Infants and small children can come along in a pram or stroller, and the show is suited to all fitness levels since you're moving at the pace of the projections and the narration.

Drop-off returns you to your hotel after the show ends, so the only thing you're arranging is being ready at pickup time. The boat and the show are included; you'll need to budget separately for the temple entrance fee.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle.
• boat transfer to Agilkia Island.
• access to the sound and light show with audio guide in English, Spanish, French or German.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nice tours

Is this one for you?Book this if your hotel is in central Aswan and you want a guide in English, French, Arabic, or German—pickup and boat transfer are included, so you arrive and the show begins.

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Top questions

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

The show uses music, lasers and light projections across the temple's stones to tell the stories of ancient Egyptian gods Isis and Osiris, explaining their significance to the civilization that built the temple. The narration guides you through the temple as the multimedia elements bring the mythology to life around you.

Why was Philae Temple moved to a different location?

Philae Temple originally stood on an island in the Nile that faced regular flooding in the early 20th century. UNESCO carried out a special project to disassemble the temple and transport it stone by stone to Agilkia Island, where it now sits at a higher elevation safe from the water.

Can I bring young children or babies to this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can attend. Babies must sit on an adult's lap, and children can ride in a pram or stroller, so you have options depending on your child's age and comfort level.

How long does the entire tour take from hotel pickup to drop-off?

The show itself runs roughly two hours. Add time for hotel pickup, the boat ride to the island, and the return journey, so plan for an evening commitment of around three to three and a half hours total.

What languages is the audio guide available in?

The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French and German, so you can follow the narration comfortably in your preferred language.

Does the tour price include the temple entrance fee?

The tour includes hotel pickup, the boat transfer to Agilkia Island and the sound and light show. The temple entrance fee is separate and paid at the site.