2-Hour Karnak Sound and Light Show in Luxor with Private Transport

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the legacy of ancient Thebes at Karnak Temple
• 02 Enjoy the grand Sound and Light Show at Karnak
• 03 Learn the history of Upper Egypt while walking through the temple complex
• 04 Watch the illuminated temple from beside Karnak's sacred lake

Watch sound and light bring Karnak Temple to life during this 2-hour evening experience with private transport from Luxor. Learn the vivid history of ancient Thebes and hear tales of powerful pharaohs as you walk through the temple complex. Listen as the kings tell their own stories, then sit beside Karnak's sacred lake and watch the stones, pillars, and statues glow against the night sky.

Listen as the kings tell their own stories, then sit beside Karnak's sacred lake and watch the stones, pillars, and statues glow against the night sky.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Luxor

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Evening Sound and Light Show at Karnak

• Depart from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship for the Sound and Light Show at Karnak, and enjoy an evening of entertainment in Egyptian style.
• The show begins as you walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, passing through the towering facade into the Great Court.
• As you move through the complex, a booming Pharaoh's voice narrates the history of Upper Egypt and the New Kingdom, while the additions left by rulers such as King Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Queen Hatshepsut are illuminated against the night sky.
• The second part of the Sound and Light Show at Karnak finds you seated overlooking the sacred lake as the complex is illuminated and the story of Egypt continues.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• All taxes, fees, and handling charges

What's Not Included

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Entrance tickets

Know before you go

• Stop at Egypt Crown Tours, Old Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt, Luxor 95851 Egypt.
• Depart for the Sound and Light Show at Karnak from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship for an evening of entertainment in Egyptian style. The show begins as you walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, passing through the towering facade into the Great Court. Walking through the complex, a booming Pharaoh's voice narrates the history of Upper Egypt and the New Kingdom as the various additions left by rulers such as King Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Queen Hatshepsut are illuminated against the night sky.
• The second part of the Sound and Light Show at Karnak finds you seated overlooking the sacred lake as the complex is illuminated and the story of Egypt continues. While the show is suitable for all ages, the complex is very dark and the commentary is loud, which younger children may find frightening. The ground in and around Karnak is uneven and sandy; please wear comfortable, flat walking shoes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt

Tour start

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.