Philae Temple Sound and Light Show in Aswan
Overview
When night falls, Philae Temple comes alive with lights and narration telling the ancient stories of the goddess Isis, Osiris and the pharaohs. On this evening tour in Aswan, a private vehicle picks you up and a boat takes you to the island for the show. You can find more options in our Aswan Day Tours.
Included
- Private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or cruise in Aswan.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Show tickets.
- A bottle of water during the tour.
- All taxes and fees.
Excluded
- Tips.
- Extras not mentioned.
Itinerary:
Transfer to the Nile dock. Your guide picks you up from your hotel or cruise and takes you by private vehicle to the bank of the Nile.
Boat to Agilkia Island. From the dock, a motorboat takes you to Agilkia Island, home of Philae Temple, a sacred site dedicated to the goddess Isis. UNESCO moved the temple here to protect it from the flooding caused by the Aswan High Dam.
Sound and light show. Light projections and narration tell the story of Isis, her husband Osiris and their son Horus, protector of the pharaohs. You walk through the columns and sanctuaries of the temple as the show unfolds.
Return to Aswan. After the show, you return by boat to the dock and by private vehicle to your hotel or cruise.
| Per Person | |
| 1 Person | $ 65 |
| 2 Persons | $ 55 |
| 3 to 4 Persons | $ 50 |
| 5 to 8 Persons | $ 45 |