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Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

Languages

Multi-language Guides

About this tour

The Philae Temple Sound & Light Show is more than just a performance; it’s a journey through myth, magic, and time. Set on a peaceful island in the Nile, Philae comes alive after sunset through a magical blend of lights, music, and storytelling.

Start your evening with a scenic boat ride across the Nile to reach the island of Philae. As the temple lights up against the night sky, walk through its sacred courtyards while a powerful narration tells the story of Isis and Osiris and how the temple was saved from rising waters and rebuilt stone by stone.

The show combines colorful lighting, dramatic sound effects, and historical storytelling, transforming this ancient site into a stage for Egypt’s spiritual legends. It’s a one-hour immersive experience, perfect for history lovers, couples, and anyone looking for a memorable night in Aswan.

See Ancient Egypt Through Local Eyes with Respect Tours, your trusted travel expert in Egypt since 1978.

Highlights

  • Philae Temple Sound & Light Show
  • Nile Boat Ride to Philae Island

Included/Excluded

  • English- speaking Egyptologist tour guide.
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • A bottle of mineral water per person
  • Lunch is available at an extra charge of $10
  • Entry to sites not listed in the itinerary
  • Any optional tours or activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping (gratuities)

Itinerary

Aswan Philae Sound and Light Show Tour

 

Your magical evening begins as a Respect Tours representative greets you at your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan. True to our slogan, “Egypt Through Local Eyes,” we’ll handle all arrangements and transport you in comfort to the banks of the Nile.

 

 As you glide across the calm waters, take in the beautiful views of the Nile under the night sky. This short boat ride is your gateway to one of Aswan’s most atmospheric experiences.  

 

Step into the world of gods and goddesses. As the show begins, the temple walls come alive with color, light, and music. Through narration and dramatic laser projection, the story of the goddess Isis, the rebirth of Osiris, and the dramatic relocation of the temple unfold around you.  

 

The second half of the show invites you to sit in a specially designed viewing area and fully immerse yourself in the magic of ancient Egypt as it comes alive through visuals and sound.  

 

After the show ends, you’ll take the return boat back across the Nile and drive comfortably to your accommodation in Aswan.

Language

Multi-language Guides

Frequently asked questions

The show is available in multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, and German. You’ll be placed in the appropriate language group based on availability and your preference.

Photography is allowed without flash, but tripods are not permitted during the show.

The entire experience lasts around 1.5 to 2 hours, including the boat ride to and from Philae Island and the one-hour performance inside the temple complex.

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A++++++ It was a pleasure meeting you Ahmed. You made the trip from the airport to the hotel a good experience I hope to be your passenger in my next coming to Cairo.
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Great service, professional staff, quick response, and very comfortable vehicles I would like to sincerely thank the entire team for the excellent service and professional treatment throughout my experience with them. I truly appreciated the high quality of the service, the excellent condition of the vehicles, and most importantly, the quick response and the professionalism of your staff during the service. Thank you all for your great support and for making the experience smooth and pleasant. I highly appreciate your efforts and look forward to using your service again in the future. One small suggestion would be to keep the prices a little more reasonable and competitive. 😊 Thank you once again and keep up the great work!
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Best travel agency This review is a true evidence to the great experience and happiness I had with this company. Honestly I've never dealt with people like the team at Respect Tours. They are incredibly friendly and welcoming especially Mr. David Asaad who is one of the most wonderful people I've ever met. He is very kind easy to get along with and has a big heart. His professionalism was outstanding and he is also a great leader with confidence and knowledge I would also like to give a special thanks to our driver Mohsen. He was very friendly helpful and professional throughout our trips and made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. I truly thank the wonderful Respect Tours team and wish them continued success and all the best.
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Maria Kal
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Guidance for trips We booked 2 trips and we had great experience! Many thanks to Ashraf Zaky. He was very friendly, helpful and gave us great guidance to explore Cairo!
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Maria Kal
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Road trip with driver Excellent experience! Thanks Ahmed! The best Driver!! Highly recommended!
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Asad B
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5 star service Very good experience mostly staff very friend my ashraf and salim driver and ahmad driver very nice service and very friendly my tour is very happy that guys i come again inshallah
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🤍🤍 الفف شكراا حق استاذ اشرف الليفي قدم لنا خدمه ممتازه جداا لشركه رسبكت الف شكرا ليهم و لانهم جابو استاذ اشرف 🤍
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One of a kind experience From the tour desk to the driver. The star was Hazim such a gentleman. He did everything perfect and knowledgeable. Pyramid's tour. The museum. Extremely accommodating and pleasant. Yasmin was our contact person and was also extremely helpful
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Pyramids tour We travelled with Ahmet Elnagar he was kind and the ride was really good.
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Wonderful services - Respect Tour via Novotel Borg / Cairo Exceptional Support and Professionalism - Respect Tours - Novotel El Borg / Cairo I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Achraf Zaki and his colleague Ayman for their outstanding professionalism, kindness and dedication. From the very beginning, they made us feel completely confident and well taken care of. They took the time to understand our expectations and helped us choose the best options to discover and enjoy this wonderful city of Cairo in auguste 2026. Their professionalism, availability and warm attitude truly made a difference and contributed to making our stay even more enjoyable. We will certainly return to the same hotel on our next visit to Cairo, and it will be a real pleasure to have the opportunity to contact Mr. Achraf Zaki and Ayman again. Thank you both for your excellent support and for helping us create such wonderful memories of Cairo. We truly appreciate it! 🌟