Overview
Philae Temple, moved stone by stone to Agilkia Island when the High Dam was built, hosts an evening sound-and-light show that's become one of Aswan's standard after-dark outings. A short motorboat crossing brings you to the island after sunset; the show itself narrates the Isis and Osiris myth through a mix of lit-up colonnades, projected imagery and a scripted narration voiced over speakers positioned through the temple courts, finishing with the group walking back through the illuminated site. At around an hour it's a light add-on to an Aswan evening rather than a full excursion, and works well booked alongside a daytime Philae visit or a felucca sunset sail.
Why You Will Love This Trip
- This interesting show narrates the legends of Goddess Isis and God Osiris in words, light and music. Walk through Philae temple and enjoy fantastic panoramic view and listen to the kings tell their own stories
- Guarantee access to Aswan’s most in-demand show and watch the love story of the ancient deities Isis and Osiris in a spectacular island setting
- Explore the Great Philae temple at night with a unique show.
- Walk around the halls and statues in a spectacle of light and music
- Very comfortable – Pickup and drop off from / to your location in Aswan
- Suitable for all ages and genders.
- Hear the temple’s story through the voices of its pharaoh builders
Detailed Itinerary
Stop 1: After the sunset, your representative will pick you up from your Nile Cruise / hotel in Aswan, for a fantastic 1 hour show at Philae temple. The visit begins with a romantic motor boat ride to reach Philae Temple Island, upon arrival, have your camera ready for the spectacular sound and light show. Walk through the temples of Philae while listening to a detailed story of the legend of goddess Isis and god Osiris. Watch in awe as a rainbow of lights and laser projections illuminates the temple, bringing it to stunning life. Walk through the temple of Philae atmospherically lit courts, halls and colonnades as the commentary summons up the ghosts of pharaohs past and recounts the temple’s history through the ages. Discover the symbolic meanings behind the wall reliefs and admire the lights of the floodlit edifice reflected in the lapping Nile waters. After the show, take your motor boat back to the land, return to your private vehicle and travel directly back to your hotel or cruise ship, where your tour ends. Please note, while the show is suitable for all ages, the ground in and around Philae is uneven, please wear comfortable, flat walking shoes
Your guide covers the Nubian and Ptolemaic background behind the monuments, while transfers by motorboat or private car are arranged in advance.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Pick up services from your hotel in Aswan and return.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private English Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- All service charges & taxes.
- The tour price includes all standard admission tickets required for the visits and activities listed in this itinerary. Optional visits and special-access upgrades outside the listed itinerary cost extra.
Excluded
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Tipping.
- Domestic and international airline tickets are not included.
Prices by Group Size
Every amount is the USD price for one traveler, not the total booking price. Choose the row that matches your group size.
| Travelers | Price per traveler |
|---|---|
| 1 Traveler | $225 per travelerTotal for 1 traveler: $225 |
| 2 Travelers | $115 per travelerTotal for 2 travelers: $230 |
| 3 Travelers | $110 per travelerTotal for 3 travelers: $330 |
| 4 Travelers | $105 per travelerTotal for 4 travelers: $420 |
| 5 Travelers | $100 per travelerTotal for 5 travelers: $500 |
| 6 or More Travelers | $90 per travelerFrom $540 total for 6 travelers |
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