US$75

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Philae Temple Sound and Light Show

Philae sound and light show tour is the best way to see the history of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs firsthand. You will find the Philae Temple, the pinnacle of beauty, in the golden city of Aswan. It was constructed between 380 BC and 362 BC by King Ptolemy II, and it was later expanded by other rulers of the Ptolemaic Era. It was constructed by King Ptolemy II between the years 380 and 362 BC, and it was later expanded by a number of other Ptolemaic-era monarchs. In the middle of the 1960s, UNESCO moved it to an island in the Aswan Low Dam reservoir, below Lake Nasser and the Aswan Dam.

Tour Itinerary

Philae Temple After Dark: A Sound & Light Spectacle

Step onto the Island of Agilkia as the sun sets and watch the majestic Philae Temple come to life. This isn’t just a tour; it’s a journey back to the age of pharaohs.

Walk beneath towering pylons and through courtyards bathed in brilliant, theatrical light. Hear the epic stories of the goddess Isis and the ancient Egyptian gods, narrated with a stunning multimedia sound and light display. This captivating show will reveal the history, mythology, and incredible feat of engineering that saved this legendary temple from the Nile’s rising waters.

Conclude your magical evening and enjoy a comfortable transfer back to your accommodation.

Tour Inclusions

Philae Temple Sound and Light Show includes

Pick up services from your residence location in Aswan.
Private Egyptologist tour guide throughout the day tour.
Mineral water and soft drinks during the day tour.
All service charges and taxes.

Tour Exclusions

Tour Exclusions: Philae Temple Sound and Light Show

Any extras not mentioned in the program.
Tipping.

Tour Highlights

Sound and Light Show in Philae Temple

Prices

Price is quoted per person in USD

Solo Traveler: $ +70% of adult rate
2 to 3 people: $90
4 to 6 people: $80
7 to 15 people: $75

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Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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