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Philae Temple Sound and Light Show in Aswan

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Tour Overview

The Philae Temple sound and light show in Aswan is an evening visit to Agilkia Island, where the temple of Isis is lit up and its story is told through narration and music. This private excursion is priced at $60 per person, with air-conditioned transfers from your Aswan hotel and an English-speaking guide.

Why See Philae After Dark

By day, Philae Temple is about reliefs, columns and the boat ride to the island. At night the setting changes completely: crowds thin out, the stone is lit in sections, and the myth of Isis and Osiris is told as you move through the courts. It also explains how the whole temple was moved from its flooded island in the 1970s, which makes more sense once you have seen it in daylight.

Who It Suits

The show is a good fit for travelers with a free evening in Aswan, cruise passengers with a night in port, and anyone who skipped Philae by day. It involves some walking on uneven ground in low light, so wear sensible shoes. If you are on a cruise, check that your ship stays in Aswan that evening before you book, as some sail early.

Key Facts

Item	Detail
Price	$60 per person
Timing	Evening, daily, subject to the show schedule
Included	Private A/C transfers, English-speaking guide, service charges and taxes
Not included	Tips, optional extras

The highlights mention show admission, but entrance is not listed in the published inclusions, so confirm when booking that your ticket is covered.

Building an Aswan Day Around It

Combine a daytime Aswan day tour or a Nubian village boat trip with the show in the evening. If you are heading south, an early Abu Simbel trip by road is best kept for another day. Read our Aswan travel guide or see all Aswan excursions.

Tour Highlights

English-speaking guide

Private air-conditioned hotel transfers

Admission to the Philae Sound and Light Show

Tour Itinerary

In the evening, enjoy a captivating Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple, set on the beautiful island of Agilkia.

Through evocative narration and carefully choreographed lighting, the legends of Isis and Osiris are brought vividly to life, revealing the mythology and history behind this remarkable sanctuary. As you walk through the illuminated temple, its graceful columns and reliefs take on a striking new dimension.

The experience also reflects the extraordinary story of Philae’s relocation in the 1960s, when the entire temple was carefully moved stone by stone to preserve it for future generations.

Following the show, return to your hotel.

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Inclusions

All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
Private sightseeing tours in Aswan (listed on itinerary)
English-speaking tour guide / leader
All service charges and taxes

Exclusions

Any optional tours
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Tipping.

Tour Prices

Sound & Light Show

Price Per Person

$60

Important Notes

👨‍👩‍👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:

0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.

Notes:

Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.

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Philae Sound and Light Show: Quick Answers

The private evening excursion costs $60 per person, with hotel transfers and an English-speaking guide.

On Agilkia Island near Aswan, where Philae Temple was rebuilt after being moved in the 1960s.

The tour operates daily, subject to the show schedule and availability, so confirm your evening when booking.

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