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Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple — Rates, Photos & Booking Help
A magical evening in Aswan: cross the Nile by motorboat to the illuminated island temple of Isis at Philae, walk among floodlit colonnades as the legend of Isis and Osiris is told, then take your seat for the projected finale. About 2 hours, from $55 per person.
2 HoursEvening ShowArrive by Boat✨ Philae by Night
The Philae Sound and Light experience begins with a short motorboat crossing of the Nile to the island, where you arrive at the floodlit temple in the dark. You then walk through the illuminated colonnades and pylons as the story of Isis and Osiris unfolds, before taking a seat for the projected finale. Comfortable shoes and a light layer for the boat are a good idea. The narration language rotates by night — English, French, Arabic, Spanish and others each have scheduled slots — so please confirm your preferred language when booking. Showtimes follow the sunset, shifting earlier in winter and later in summer.
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Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple — Overview
After dark, the island temple of Isis at Philae becomes the stage for one of Egypt's most romantic evening spectacles. The experience begins with a short motorboat ride across the Nile to Agilkia Island — the very island to which the entire temple complex was moved, block by block, during the great UNESCO rescue of the 1960s and 70s — where floodlit pylons and colonnades rise out of the darkness to meet you.
As you walk through the temple, the voices of gods and pharaohs tell the legend of Isis and Osiris — the goddess who gathered the scattered body of her husband and brought him back to life — the myth that made Philae one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the ancient world. Dramatic lighting picks out the carved reliefs and towering gateways, and the temple feels entirely transformed from the daytime.
The final part of the show is seated, as music and projected light play across the ancient stone and the still water around the island. With private transfers from your hotel or cruise ship and the motorboat crossing arranged for you, it is a seamless and unforgettable way to end a day in Aswan.
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Rates
Solo Guest
1 guest
$65per person
2 to 6 Guests
per person
$55per person
7+ Guests
per person
$40per person
Children
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Free Infant
Infants up to 4 years old join free of charge.
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50% Discount Per Child
Children from 4 to under 12 years old receive a 50% discount.
Best For
Couples, families and photography lovers looking for an atmospheric evening, and anyone who has visited Philae by day and wants to see it in a completely different light. It pairs beautifully with a daytime tour of Aswan — the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae itself — turning a single day into a memorable day-to-night experience. The mix of a boat ride, a floodlit walk and a seated finale makes it engaging for all ages.
What You’ll See
A short motorboat crossing to the floodlit island temple of Isis
A guided, illuminated walk through the colonnades and pylons of Philae
The legend of Isis and Osiris narrated among the ancient stones
Dramatic lighting on the carved reliefs and towering gateways
A seated finale of music and projected light across the temple and water
Tour Includes
Pick-up service from your hotel
Show ticket and entrance fees
Return motorboat transfer to the temple island
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 and the motorboat crossing. The show itself lasts roughly 45 to 60 minutes.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Private pickup and drop-off at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise ship are included in an air-conditioned vehicle, along with the motorboat to the island.
How do we reach the temple?
Philae sits on an island, so you cross the Nile by motorboat in the dark — the arrival at the floodlit temple is one of the highlights of the evening. The boat transfer is arranged for you.
Do we walk or sit during the show?
Both. The first part is a walk through the illuminated temple as the story is told, and the final part is seated while music and projected light play across the stone.
What language is the show in?
The narration rotates by night and time slot across several languages, including English, French, Arabic and Spanish. Let us know your preference and we will book the matching schedule.
When does it start?
Showtimes follow the sunset, so they shift earlier in winter and later in summer. We will confirm the exact pick-up time with your booking.
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
Deposit: only 20% deposit at the time of booking.
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
A private guide free of charge, without supplements.
Your choice of guiding language: English, French, Italian, German or Spanish.
📅 Flexibility (Changes)
Date change: free of charge, with respect to seasonality price, up to 7 days before the tour date.
Tour swap: free of charge, with respect to the price difference between both tours, up to 7 days before the tour date.
Name change: free of charge up to 7 days before the tour date.
📉 Price Fluctuation Protection
Price increase guarantee: your price is protected against any future increase in tour rate, fuel price, government taxes or entrance fees.
Price drop guarantee: you receive a refund of the difference if the price drops (same booking conditions).
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Examples: pandemic, airspace closure, or force-majeure events affecting all tours.
Postpone travel date free of charge: move your travel to a later date, keeping the exact same booked plan, benefits and conditions.
