Tour

Temple of Philae Sound & Light Show

Experience the captivating history of Egypt through a unique sound and light show at the Temple of Philae. Description. Pickup will occur at your hotel or boat in Aswan at the designated time. We will travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the...

  • 4 hours

Experience the captivating history of Egypt through a unique sound and light show at the Temple of Philae.

Description

Pickup will occur at your hotel or boat in Aswan at the designated time. We will travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the banks of the Nile River and then embark on a falucca, a traditional wooden sailboat, to cross the Nile to the island of Agilkia. This temple, renowned as the "Pearl of the Nile", is one of Egypt's best-preserved temples.

While accompanied by the deities Isis and Osiris, whose narrative involves love and tragedy, we will explore the Temple of Philae. Over a duration of two and a half hours, a captivating light show will animate the temple's walls, bringing Egyptian mythology to life. This experience lasts a total of four hours, after which we will return to your hotel or cruise ship.

Hotel pickups

The activity includes pickup from hotels, hostels, and apartments in Aswan City.

If your accommodation is located on the following islands, pickup will be at these designated meeting points:

For West Aswan Island (Gharb Aswan): pickup at the West Bank Ferry Terminal.For Elephantine Island (Guizirit Alfantin): pickup at the KFC restaurant in Kornish Al Nile or Telecom Egypt Office on El Sadat Road.For Suhil Island (Guizirit Suhil): pickup at the West Bank Ferry Terminal.

If your hotel or boat is not in the city center or the listed islands, you will need to go to one of the meeting points mentioned above.

Prices

Included

  • Pickup & drop–off at your hotel or the cruise port
  • Accompanying English–speaking guide
  • Admission to the Temple of Philae sound & light show
  • Ride on a faluca to the temple

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not advisable for people with reduced mobility

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