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Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple — Rates, Photos & Booking Help

An unforgettable evening at Luxor: walk through the illuminated Karnak Temple complex as voices of pharaohs echo around you, concluding with a spectacular seated show overlooking the Sacred Lake. About 2 hours, from $55 per person.

2 Hours Evening Show Private Transfers ✨ Karnak by Night
Unlike other evening shows, the Karnak Sound and Light Show involves a guided walk through the vast, illuminated temple complex before you take a seat at the grandstands overlooking the Sacred Lake. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. The narration language rotates by night — English, French, Arabic, Spanish, and German all have scheduled slots — so please confirm your preferred language when booking. Showtimes shift earlier in winter and later in summer.
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Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple — Overview

When the sun sets over Luxor, the Karnak Temple Complex puts on an immersive, multi-sensory spectacle that stands apart from any other in Egypt. Rather than sitting in one place for the entire performance, this experience begins with a magical walk through the heart of the temple. As you move through the Avenue of Sphinxes and into the towering Great Hypostyle Hall, dramatic lighting and booming voices bring the ancient world back to life.

You will hear the legends of the Theban gods and the powerful pharaohs who built this massive city of temples over the course of two millennia. The interplay of shadows and floodlights against the intricately carved columns provides a breathtaking atmosphere that feels entirely different from visiting during the daytime.

The second half of the show invites you to take a seat in the grandstands overlooking the perfectly still waters of the Sacred Lake. Here, the grand finale unfolds with laser projections and music reflecting across the water. With private transfers handling the logistics from your hotel or cruise ship, it is a seamless and mesmerizing end to a day in Luxor.

Photos

The illuminated Avenue of Sphinxes at Karnak The Great Hypostyle Hall lit up during the evening show Laser projections reflecting on the Sacred Lake Grandstand view of the Karnak Sound and Light Show finale

Rates

Solo Guest

1 guest

$65per person

2 to 6 Guests

per person

$55per person

7+ Guests

per person

$50per person

Children

👶
Free Infant

Infants up to 4 years old join free of charge.

🎓
50% Discount Per Child

Children from 4 to under 12 years old receive a 50% discount.

Best For

Anyone who wants to experience Luxor's greatest monument in a completely different, atmospheric mood. It pairs beautifully with a daytime East Bank tour, turning a single day at Karnak into a full day-to-night experience. The combination of walking and seated viewing makes it an engaging and dynamic evening for families, couples, and photography enthusiasts.

What You’ll See

  • A guided, illuminated walk through the massive Karnak Temple Complex
  • The awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall floodlit in the dark
  • Voices of ancient pharaohs narrating the history of Thebes
  • The grand finale viewed from the grandstands overlooking the Sacred Lake
  • Laser projections and lighting reflecting across the ancient waters

Tour Includes

  • Pick-up service from your hotel
  • Show ticket and entrance fees
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • All taxes & service charge
  • Drop-off at your hotel

Tour Excludes

  • Tips
  • Meals and beverages
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Tour FAQ

How long is the experience?
About 2 hours in total, including private transfers. The show itself lasts roughly 45 to 60 minutes.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Private pickup and drop-off at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise ship are included in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Do we walk or sit during the show?
Both. The Karnak show is unique because the first half involves walking through the temple complex, stopping at key monuments to listen to the narration. The second half is seated at the grandstands by the Sacred Lake.
What language is the show in?
The narration rotates by night and time slot across several languages, including English, French, Arabic, Spanish, and German. Let us know your preference and we will book the matching schedule.
When does it start?
Showtimes follow the sunset, meaning they shift earlier in winter and later in summer. We will confirm the exact pick-up time with your booking.
Is the tour private?
Your transfers are private, ensuring a hassle-free evening. The Sound and Light Show itself is a scheduled performance shared with other visitors.
Can children join?
Absolutely. Infants up to 4 are free, and children from 4 to under 12 receive a 50% discount.
Please Note: Prices are calculated based on entrance fees, fuel price and local taxes as at June 30, 2020. Any increase in entrance fees, fuel price or local taxes will be reflected on any unpaid tour immediately. However, any pre-paid tour will not be affected by the change of rates. We highly recommend booking your tours in advance to be protected from price fluctuation.

Early Booking Benefits

💰 Payment & Deposit
  1. Deposit: only 20% deposit at the time of booking.
  2. Installments: 0% interest, equal monthly installments. The last installment is required 30 days before the tour date.
🛌️ Tour Privileges — all tours booked 6 months in advance get
  1. A private guide free of charge, without supplements.
  2. Your choice of guiding language: English, French, Italian, German or Spanish.
📅 Flexibility (Changes)
  1. Date change: free of charge, with respect to seasonality price, up to 7 days before the tour date.
  2. Tour swap: free of charge, with respect to the price difference between both tours, up to 7 days before the tour date.
  3. Name change: free of charge up to 7 days before the tour date.
📉 Price Fluctuation Protection
  1. Price increase guarantee: your price is protected against any future increase in tour rate, fuel price, government taxes or entrance fees.
  2. Price drop guarantee: you receive a refund of the difference if the price drops (same booking conditions).
🌍 National / Global Shutdown Protection

Examples: pandemic, airspace closure, or force-majeure events affecting all tours.

  1. Postpone travel date free of charge: move your travel to a later date, keeping the exact same booked plan, benefits and conditions.
  2. Full refund: receive a 100% refund.