2-Hour Philae Temple Sound and Light Show Tour in Aswan

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
• 02 Discover the legends of Goddess Isis and God Osiris through narration, lights, and music
• 03 Walk through the magnificent temple as its history is vividly revealed
• 04 Learn how Philae Temple was moved stone by stone to save it from annual flooding

Enjoy an evening visit to Philae Temple with its Sound and Light Show in Aswan. This multimedia experience brings to life the legends of Goddess Isis and God Osiris through narration, lights, and music as you walk through the magnificent temple. Along the way, learn the remarkable story of Philae, which was once flooded for six months each year before being carefully moved stone by stone to its current location in the 1960s. The experience also offers fantastic panoramic views of this ancient site.

Along the way, learn the remarkable story of Philae, which was once flooded for six months each year before being carefully moved stone by stone to its current location in the 1960s.

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 Aswan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Evening Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple

• Spend the evening enjoying the Philae Temple Sound and Light Show, which takes you on a narrated journey through the legends of Goddess Isis and God Osiris. There is a marvellous story behind this temple: for centuries, the site of Philae was flooded for six months each year. In the 1960s, an incredible restoration program was undertaken, and the temple was moved stone by stone to its current location.
• Enjoy the spectacular lights of the multimedia presentation, which vividly reveals the form and majesty of this ancient site, and walk through the magnificent temple as its history is narrated.
• After the show, transfer back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Aswan
• All transfers and transportation by private air-conditioned van
• The assistance of our personnel during the day tour
• Full private tour; you can fully customize the tour according to your comfort and privacy
• Informative Egyptologist tour guide to give you a great chance to understand the rich history
• Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
• Tour is suitable for all ages
• Bottled water during your trip
• Service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Tipping

What to bring

• You must bring a valid photo ID to verify your name and age.

Know before you go

• Please refer to your itinerary for redemption instructions.
• Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
• Please inform us of your hotel name, address, or arrival flight number, airline, and time 48 hours before the start of your activity.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Aswan, Egypt

Tour start

Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.