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Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples

Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples
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Tour Overview

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Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples is an evening program in Luxor planned for travelers who want to visit Karnak Temple at night and attend the official sound and light show. This tour includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor, private air-conditioned transfers, show ticket, and assistance during the program.

This Karnak Sound and Light Show is one of the evening Luxor Tours for travelers who want to add a night activity after a day of sightseeing inside Luxor, the Ancient City.

It is suitable for visitors searching for Luxor Trips, Luxor Excursions, Luxor Day Tours, Luxor Day Trips, Luxor evening tours, and things to do in Luxor at night.

During the program, you will visit Karnak Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in ancient Egypt and one of the main Luxor Attractions. Karnak Temple covers about 100 hectares / 247 acres and was constructed and expanded over more than 2,000 years, from around 1971 BC to 30 BC, with important work by rulers such as Senusret I, Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Amenhotep III, Seti I, and Ramses II.

Karnak Temple was the main religious center of ancient Thebes and the principal place of worship for the Theban triad: Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The site became especially important during the New Kingdom period, between the 16th and 11th centuries BC, when Thebes was one of Egypt’s main religious and royal centers.

The show uses lights, narration, and music to present the history of Karnak Temple, ancient Thebes, and the pharaohs who built and expanded the temple complex. During the evening program, you will pass through illuminated temple areas connected with pylons, courts, columns, sacred spaces, and royal inscriptions, including the Great Hypostyle Hall, which has 134 massive columns and central columns reaching about 21 meters / 69 feet high.

The Sound and Light Show gives a different view of Karnak Temple after sunset and helps explain the temple’s religious role, royal construction history, and connection with ancient Egyptian kingship and worship of Amun.

WOW Egypt Tours arranges this Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples with clear organization and private transfers inside Luxor. The tour includes pickup, private modern air-conditioned vehicle, show ticket, assistance, and drop-off after the show.

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Tour Summary

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  • From: $46
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Location:
    Luxor
  • Group Size: Private Group
  • Category: Activity
  • Trip Type: Tour
  • Pick-up & Drop-off:
    Luxor
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Tour Attractions

Luxor The Ancient City

Luxor The Ancient City

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Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple

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Tour Itinerary

1 Pickup

Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up in the evening from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle to Karnak Temple to attend the Sound and Light Show.

2 Arrival at Karnak Temple

Upon arrival at Karnak Temple, our representative will assist you with the entrance and ticket arrangements. You will enter the temple area and prepare to attend the evening sound and light program inside one of the most important ancient Egyptian temple complexes.

3 Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples

The Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples presents the history of ancient Thebes, the religious role of Karnak Temple, and the pharaohs who contributed to the temple complex. Karnak Temple covers about 100 hectares / 247 acres and was constructed and expanded over more than 2,000 years, from around 1971 BC to 30 BC, making it one of the most important religious complexes in ancient Egypt.

The show combines narration, lighting effects, and music while visitors move through different parts of the temple area. During the program, you will learn about the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, the importance of Karnak Temple in ancient Egyptian religion, and the long history of construction and expansion carried out by different kings.

Karnak Temple became especially important during the New Kingdom period, between the 16th and 11th centuries BC, when Thebes was one of Egypt’s main religious and royal centers. Important rulers such as Senusret I, Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Amenhotep III, Seti I, and Ramses II contributed to different parts of the temple complex across different periods.

The illuminated columns, pylons, statues, obelisks, sacred spaces, and temple walls give a different view of Karnak Temple at night. The show helps explain the temple’s religious role, royal inscriptions, connection with Amun, and its importance in ancient Egyptian ceremonies. The Great Hypostyle Hall includes 134 massive columns, with the central columns reaching about 21 meters / 69 feet high.

The show is suitable for travelers who want an evening activity in Luxor and for visitors who have already visited Karnak Temple during the day and want to see the site in a different setting.

4 Drop-off

After completing the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor.

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Tour Inclusions

  • Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Private Transfers Inside Luxor
  • Sound and Light Show Ticket at Karnak Temples
  • Assistance During the Tour
  • All Service Charges and Taxes
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Tour Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Any Extras Not Mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Personal Expenses
  • Meals and Drinks
  • Tipping
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Tour Notes

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Tour Price Details

Group Size Price Details
group 1 Person
$116 Per Person
group 2 Persons
$70 Per Person
group 3 Persons
$67 Per Person
group 4 Persons
$63 Per Person
group 5 Persons
$60 Per Person
group 6 Persons
$57 Per Person
group 7 Persons
$56 Per Person
group 8 Persons
$51 Per Person
group 9 Persons
$52 Per Person
group 10 Persons
$46 Per Person
Notes
Children 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
Children 2 - 5.9 years old: 25% of the adult price
Children 6 - 11.9 years old: 50% of the adult price
Children 12+ years old: Full adult price
Large groups: Special prices are available. Please contact us for a custom group rate.
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Your booking is confirmed after receiving your tour request and confirming the availability of the guide, vehicle, and selected tour date.

The final pickup time and meeting details will be sent after confirmation.

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card, or cash.

Online payment details can be sent after confirmation if you prefer to pay by card or bank transfer. Cash payment can be made on arrival or on the tour day, depending on the confirmed booking terms.

Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the tour date.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour date are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.

In case of no-show on the tour date, the booking may be treated as non-refundable.

Children prices are based on the child’s age on the tour date.

  • 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
  • 2 - 5 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • 6 - 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • 12+ years old: Full adult price

Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.

Special prices are available for large groups, families, student groups, corporate groups, and travel agencies.

Please contact WOW Egypt Tours with the tour name, tour date, number of travelers, and pickup location to receive a custom group rate.

Please bring a passport copy or ID if required, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and cash for personal expenses or optional tipping.

If you have any special request, such as a specific guide language, child seat, wheelchair assistance, dietary request, or a different pickup point, please mention it when sending your booking request.

Tipping is not included in the tour price and remains optional.

Suggested tipping range:

  • Private tour agent: $3 - $5
  • Private driver: $2 - $5

Tipping can be given directly at the end of the tour if you are satisfied with the service.

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Our Luxor tours are private tours for you and your group or family only. You do not join other travelers. Each tour is arranged with private pickup and drop-off, a private modern air-conditioned vehicle, a private driver, and a private professional Egyptologist guide.

Depending on the selected Luxor tour, the program can include East Bank visits, West Bank visits, temple visits, tomb visits, lunch, entrance tickets, Nile crossing by motorboat, and internal flights when required. Always check the inclusions on the tour page before booking because each Luxor tour has its own program, route, duration, and included services.

View available private Luxor tours here: Luxor Tours, Trips and Excursions.

Choose your Luxor tour based on the sightseeing area and time available. The East Bank usually includes Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum, and the Mummification Museum. The West Bank usually includes the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Nobles, Medinet Habu Temple, Ramesseum Temple, and Deir el-Medina.

If you have limited time, book a half-day Luxor tour for one side of the city. If you want to visit both sides, book a full-day Luxor East and West Bank tour. Some special tombs, such as Seti I, Ramses V and VI, and Tutankhamun, require extra tickets and should be requested before confirmation.

Check the main Luxor sites before booking here: Luxor Attractions Guide.

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Think light, breathable, and modest. Loose cotton or linen clothing works brilliantly in the heat and dries fast. Inside temples, mosques, and religious sites, covered shoulders and knees are required, so a lightweight scarf or wrap folds into any bag and solves the problem instantly. Comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes matter more than you might expect as ancient surfaces are uneven. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are non-negotiable in summer. A small reusable water bottle is a good idea everywhere. For desert or Sinai trips, pack a warm layer as nights drop sharply once the sun goes down. Find destination-specific tips in our Wiki and Guides section.

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