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Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple is a private evening tour in Aswan planned for travelers who want to visit Philae Temple at night and attend the official sound and light show. This tour includes private transfers, motorboat transfer to Philae Temple, show ticket, assistance, bottled water, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan.
This Philae Temple Sound and Light Show is one of the evening Aswan Tours for travelers who want to add a night activity after a day of sightseeing in Aswan, the Nubian City.
It is suitable for visitors searching for Aswan Trips, Aswan Excursions, Aswan Day Tours, Aswan Day Trips, Aswan evening tours, Philae Temple night tour, and things to do in Aswan at night.
During the tour, you will visit Philae Temple, one of the main Aswan Attractions. Philae Temple was mainly built during the Ptolemaic period from the 3rd century BC, with later additions during the Roman period, and was dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis.
You will reach Philae Temple by motorboat on the Nile River area around Aswan. The temple was originally located on Philae Island and was later relocated to Agilkia Island between 1972 and 1980 after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. The relocation was part of the UNESCO Nubian monuments rescue campaign during the 1960s and 1970s, which helped protect major temples from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
The show presents the history of Philae Temple, the worship of Isis, and the religious importance of the temple through narration, lights, and music. During the evening program, you will see the illuminated temple setting, pylons, courtyards, columns, carved walls, and religious scenes connected with Isis, Osiris, and Horus.
Philae Temple is connected with the wider Nile River Valley history and the Nubian monuments rescue project. The Nile River is about 6,650 km / 4,130 miles long and was central to ancient Egyptian temples, transport, agriculture, and religious life for thousands of years.
WOW Egypt Tours arranges this Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple with clear organization and private transfers inside Aswan. The tour includes pickup, private modern air-conditioned vehicle, motorboat transfer to Philae Temple, show ticket, assistance, bottled water, and drop-off after the show.
From:
$46
Duration:
3 Hours
Schedule:
Daily
Group Size:
Private Group
Category:
Activity
Trip Type:
Tour
Location:
Aswan
Pickup:
Aswan
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Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up in the evening from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle to the Philae Temple marina area.
Upon arrival at the marina, take a motorboat transfer to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. The boat transfer gives you a short Nile crossing before reaching the temple area for the evening program. Philae Temple was relocated to Agilkia Island between 1972 and 1980 after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Your representative will assist with the boat arrangement and entrance procedure according to the show schedule and operating conditions on the day of your tour.
Attend the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple, one of the main evening activities in Aswan. The show presents the history of Philae Temple, the goddess Isis, ancient Egyptian religion, and the story of the temple’s relocation after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
During the show, the temple walls, columns, pylons, and island setting are illuminated while narration and music explain the history of the site. Philae Temple was mainly built during the Ptolemaic period from the 3rd century BC, with later Roman additions, and remained an important religious center for the worship of Isis.
The show also gives context about the UNESCO rescue campaign during the 1960s and 1970s, when Philae Temple was moved from its original island to Agilkia Island between 1972 and 1980 to protect it from the rising water of Lake Nasser.
After the show, return by motorboat from Philae Temple to the marina area. Your representative and driver will be waiting to assist with the return transfer.
After completing your Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan.
| Group Size | Price Details |
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1 Person
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$116 Per Person |
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2 Persons
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$70 Per Person |
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3 Persons
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$67 Per Person |
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4 Persons
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$63 Per Person |
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5 Persons
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$60 Per Person |
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6 Persons
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$57 Per Person |
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7 Persons
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$54 Per Person |
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8 Persons
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$51 Per Person |
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9 Persons
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$49 Per Person |
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10 Persons
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$46 Per Person |
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Aswan tour prices start from $46 for the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple and go up to $419 and beyond for the Cairo day trip by flight. To book, contact WOW Egypt Tours via the contact page, WhatsApp, or email at booking@WOWEgyptTours.com. A deposit secures your dates with the balance payable before or upon arrival in Egypt. A dedicated advisor manages your booking from first inquiry through to the end of your trip with no hidden charges. Browse all available programs on the Aswan Tours page.
All WOW Egypt Tours' Aswan tours are fully private. You do not share the tour, vehicle, or guide with other travelers. Every program is exclusively arranged for your group or family with a dedicated Egyptologist guide, a private driver, and a private air-conditioned vehicle. For a fully bespoke Aswan itinerary built around your dates, interests, and budget, use the Tailor-Made Experience tool.
The Aswan city tour focuses on the three main monuments: Philae Temple reached by private motorboat, the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries, and the Aswan High Dam. The full-day program extends this to include the Nubian Museum, a felucca ride to a Nubian Village, and optionally Elephantine Island and Kalabsha Temple. Lunch is included on full-day tours. Choose based on the sites you want to cover and the time available.
For travelers wanting more depth, WOW Egypt Tours offers multi-day packages from Aswan. Options include the Aswan and Abu Simbel Overnight Tour (from $393, 2 days), the Abu Simbel Overnight Tour from Aswan (from $325, 2 days), the Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu Overnight Tour (from $368, 2 days), the Luxor East and West Bank Overnight Tour from Aswan by Train (from $492, 2 days), and the Cairo Overnight Tour from Aswan by Flight (from $590, 2 days).
Yes. WOW Egypt Tours runs several full-day excursions from Aswan to other destinations. These include the Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Tour from Aswan (from $100, 9 hours), the Luxor East and West Bank Tour from Aswan (from $140, 12 hours), and the Cairo Tour from Aswan by Flight (from $419, 16 hours). All run privately and daily.
Yes. WOW Egypt Tours also offers distinctive Aswan experiences including the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple (from $46, evening program by motorboat), the Kalabsha Temple Tour on Lake Nasser (from $60, 4 hours), and a felucca sailing experience on the Nile around Elephantine Island and Kitchener's Island. These can be booked as standalone programs or added to any Aswan city tour.
Yes. The Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Road (from $120 per person, 9 hours) departs at approximately 4:00 AM by private air-conditioned vehicle and arrives at the temples for the early morning opening. The Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Flight (from $279 per person, 6 hours) offers a 40-minute domestic flight each way with more time on site. Both options include a professional Egyptologist guide at the Abu Simbel Temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari.
Every Aswan tour includes private pickup and drop-off, a private modern air-conditioned vehicle, a private driver, and a private licensed Egyptologist guide. Depending on which tour you select, inclusions can also cover entrance tickets, meals, motorboat transfers to Philae Temple, and domestic flights where required. Always verify inclusions on each individual tour page before booking, as every program has its own route and services.
Aswan, known as the Nubian City, sits at the first cataract of the Nile and holds some of Egypt's most remarkable ancient and cultural sites. Key attractions covered across WOW Egypt Tours' programs include Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, the Nubian Village, the Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island, Kitchener's Island Botanical Garden, and Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser. Full details are available in the Aswan Attractions Guide.
WOW Egypt Tours offers a wide range of private Aswan day tours, including the Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam Tour (from $66 per person, 6 hours), the Nubian Village and Nubian Museum Tour (from $53 per person, 6 hours), and the Elephantine Island and Kitchener's Island Tour (from $53 per person, 4 hours). All tours are private, run daily, and include a professional Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transport.
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