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The Philae Temple Sound and Light Show takes you to Aswan for an atmospheric evening performance. Through narration, music, and illuminated monuments, the show brings the legendary story of Isis and Osiris to life after dark.
This experience is ideal for couples, families, and travelers looking for a different way to discover one of Aswan’s most fascinating landmarks. Rather than visiting the temple only during the day, the Philae Temple light show lets you experience its courtyards and ancient monuments under the night sky.
Philae Temple was dedicated to Isis, the goddess of motherhood and healing. The complex was built mainly during the Ptolemaic Period and later expanded under Roman rule. When the construction of the Aswan dams threatened to submerge the temple, UNESCO carried out an impressive rescue project, relocating the entire complex stone by stone to Agilkia Island in 1980.
Today, reaching the island by motorboat is an essential part of the experience. The short journey across the dark waters of the Nile adds to the atmosphere and makes this Aswan Sound and Light Show different from a traditional daytime sightseeing tour.
Your evening begins with private pickup from your hotel or cruise ship in Aswan. You will then head to the boat landing near the Aswan Low Dam before crossing to Agilkia Island.
Once you arrive, the Philae Temple Sound and Light Show tour begins with the illuminated temple providing a dramatic setting for the story and narration. After the performance, return by boat and transfer back to your hotel or cruise ship, completing a memorable Philae Temple night tour in Aswan.
Your evening on your Aswan Day Tour begins with private pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise ship in Aswan, usually around sunset. This Philae Temple night tour starts with a comfortable transfer toward the boat landing near the Aswan Low Dam.
From there, take a short motorboat ride across the Nile to Agilkia Island, where Philae Temple was relocated during the UNESCO rescue project. This evening experience can also be combined with Egypt Day Tours from Aten Tours for travelers looking to explore more of Aswan.
Once you arrive, the Philae Temple Sound and Light Show tour begins. The performance takes place across the temple’s courtyards, pylons, and colonnades, using narration, music, lighting, and sound to bring the story of Isis and Osiris to life.
The show lasts approximately one hour, allowing you to experience the illuminated monuments and ancient reliefs under the night sky. After the performance, reboard the motorboat for the return crossing.
Your driver will then take you back to your hotel or Nile cruise ship, bringing your Aswan Sound and Light Show experience to a comfortable end.
Private pickup and drop-off from your hotel or cruise ship in Aswan, no shared shuttle, no waiting on other travelers
Admission ticket to the Philae Temple Sound and Light Show
Mineral water and soft drinks provided during the tour
All service charges and taxes are included in the price; no surprises at checkout
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Tipping and gratuities
Evening Timing: This tour runs after sunset, when the temple grounds are lit for the show. Exact pickup time depends on the show's daily schedule, which shifts slightly through the year; we confirm your pickup time the day before.
Getting to the Island: Philae Temple sits on Agilkia Island and is reached only by motorboat. The crossing takes a few minutes each way and is included in the tour.
Dress and Footwear: Wear comfortable, flat shoes, the temple grounds include uneven stone paths and steps, and lighting is dim during the show.
Show Language: The Sound and Light Show is presented in a set language per session; if you need a specific language, let us know when booking so we confirm the schedule.
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The show rotates through several languages depending on the day. Let us know your preferred language when booking so we can confirm a session that matches.
The narrated show retells the ancient Egyptian myth of Isis and Osiris using lighting and sound effects projected across the temple's pylons, courtyards, and colonnades.
The show itself runs about an hour. Including pickup, the boat crossing, and the return transfer, the full evening typically takes two to three hours.
Philae Temple sits on Agilkia Island and is reached only by motorboat. After your private transfer to the boat landing near the Aswan Low Dam, a short crossing takes you to the island for the show.
Yes, this is a private tour. Your vehicle and driver are dedicated to your group only, with pickup and drop-off from your hotel or cruise ship in Aswan.
