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Temple of Philae Sound & Light Show

Experience the captivating history of Egypt through a unique sound and light show at the Temple of Philae that will leave you spellbound. Description.

  • 4 hours
  • 8Very good | 10 reviews

Experience the captivating history of Egypt through a unique sound and light show at the Temple of Philae that will leave you spellbound.

Description

We'll pick you up at your hotel or boat in Aswan and set off toward the Temple of Philae at the designated time.

To reach this temple, we'll journey by air-conditioned vehicle to the banks of the Nile River and embark on a falucca, a traditional wooden sailboat. We'll cross the Nile until we arrive at the island of Agilkia, where the Temple of Philae is located. This temple is one of Egypt's most exquisitely preserved temples.

Accompanied by the deities Isis and Osiris, who share a tale of love and tragedy, we'll explore the Temple of Philae. Over the course of two and a half hours, their story and Egyptian mythology will come to life through a captivating light show that animates the temple's walls. After the show concludes, we'll return to your hotel or cruise ship, completing a total duration of four hours.

Hotel pickups

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

If your accommodation is on one of the islands of Aswan, we'll pick you up at the following meeting points:

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

If your hotel or boat is neither in the city center nor on the islands mentioned, you will need to go to one of the designated meeting points.

Included

  • Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop–off
  • Transport by air–conditioned bus or minibus
  • 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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