Egypt · Performances

2-Hour Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show in Luxor

2 Hours Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness an enticing sound and light show about the pharaohs
  • 02 Admire the majestically lit Karnak Temple in the evening
  • 03 Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall to the Holy Lake during the show
  • 04 Hear the dramatic story of the 18th and 19th Dynasty pharaohs

Enjoy a fantastic evening at Karnak Temple with a mesmerising sound and light show in Luxor. Walk through the majestically lit temple from the Great Hypostyle Hall to the Holy Lake, then take your seat to hear the dramatic story of the pharaohs of the 18th and 19th Dynasties. The narration follows the Thutmose family, Akhenaton, Tutankhamen, and the rise of the Military House of Ramses through striking sound and light effects.

The epic story, from the Thutmose family tree to the heretic Pharaoh Akhenaton, his famous son Tutankhamen, and the rise of the Military House of Ramses, is narrated with dramatic sound and light effects.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Luxor
Languages Arabic, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show

  • You will be picked up from your Luxor accommodation between 17:30 and 20:00, depending on which show and language you signed up for.
  • At Karnak Temple, you will join the other visitors at the start of the Sound and Light spectacle.
  • The show begins with a walk through the beautifully lit temple from the Great Hypostyle Hall to the Holy Lake, where you will take a seat to enjoy the history of the great pharaohs of the 18th and 19th Dynasties. The epic story, from the Thutmose family tree to the heretic Pharaoh Akhenaton, his famous son Tutankhamen, and the rise of the Military House of Ramses, is narrated with dramatic sound and light effects.
  • You will be dropped off at your hotel.
majestically lit Karnak Temple, Great Hypostyle Hall, Holy Lake

Where this trip takes you

majestically lit Karnak Temple, Great Hypostyle Hall, Holy Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private, air-conditioned transportation
  • All fees and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Tips and personal spending

What to bring

  • The temple is romantically lit rather than practically lit. The pathways are uneven, so comfortable shoes are a must.

Know before you go

  • The show is performed three times per night in 3 different languages. Please book in advance to arrange your preferred language.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began.

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