Egypt · Performances

Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples

3 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Luxor. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Evening sound and light show at Karnak Temples
02 Walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes through the illuminated complex
03 Hear stories of ancient Thebes and famous pharaohs
04 See the great court and Great Hypostyle Hall by night
05 Second part of the show overlooking the sacred lake
06 Hotel pickup and return in Luxor included

Experience the Karnak Temples in a different light with an evening sound and light show in Luxor. As you walk through this vast ancient complex, dramatic narration, music, and illumination bring the history of Thebes and its pharaohs to life.

Follow the Avenue of Sphinxes into the great court and the Great Hypostyle Hall, then take your seat by the sacred lake for the second part of the performance. With hotel pickup and return included, this is an atmospheric way to discover one of Egypt’s most remarkable archaeological sites after sunset.

Experience the Karnak Temples in a different light with an evening sound and light show in Luxor.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pick up

After sunset, our representative will pick you up from your Nile Cruise/hotel in Luxor, for a fantastic 1-hour show at the great complex of Karnak temples.

Enjoy the Show

The show begins as you walk along the avenue of Sphinx stopping at the towering facade into the great court and the awesome hypostyle hall. Walking through the complex a booming Pharaoh’s voice narrates the history of rulers shared in building the largest temple in Egypt, more than 2000 years history of construction and various additions left by rulers like; Tutankhamon, Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut and the Greek and Roman rulers as well. The second part of the Luxor Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple starts by finding your seat overlooking the sacred lake, as the complex is illuminated, and the story of Egypt continues. Please note, while the show is suitable for all ages, the ground in and around Karnak is uneven, please wear comfortable flat walking shoes.
After ending, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise or Hotel in Luxor.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Luxor. 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return.
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Private English Egyptologist guide.
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
All service charges & taxes.

What's Not Included

Any extras not mentioned in the program.
Tipping.

Know before you go

After sunset, our representative will pick you up from your Nile Cruise/hotel in Luxor, for a fantastic 1-hour show at the great complex of Karnak temples.
The show begins as you walk along the avenue of Sphinx stopping at the towering facade into the great court and the awesome hypostyle hall. Walking through the complex a booming Pharaoh’s voice narrates the history of rulers shared in building the largest temple in Egypt, more than 2000 years history of construction and various additions left by rulers like; Tutankhamon, Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut and the Greek and Roman rulers as well. The second part of the Luxor Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple starts by finding your seat overlooking the sacred lake, as the complex is illuminated, and the story of Egypt continues. Please note, while the show is suitable for all ages, the ground in and around Karnak is uneven, please wear comfortable flat walking shoes.
After ending, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise or Hotel in Luxor.

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