Sound & Light Show Luxor

The Karnak sound and light show is Luxor’s main evening experience: a walk through the lit halls of Karnak Temple while the story of ancient Thebes is told, finishing with a seated performance by the Sacred Lake. This tour adds private transfers from your Luxor hotel and a guide, so you only need to choose your night.

A Different Way to See Karnak

By day, Karnak Temple can be hot, bright and crowded. In the evening the scale of the columns and pylons is easier to take in, and the narration links the pharaohs who added to the complex over many centuries. It works best as a second visit after a daytime tour such as Luxor and Karnak temples, when you already know the layout. Your guide can point out which pharaoh built each part before the narration begins, which makes the story far easier to follow.

Planning Your Evening

• The tour runs daily; confirm the performance time and language for your date.
• The show starts on foot and ends seated, so bring a light layer for winter evenings.
• Keep the next morning free if you are also booking a hot air balloon ride, which needs a very early start.

Price and Inclusions

The price for this tour is shown in the price table on this page. The published inclusions cover private air-conditioned transfers, an English-speaking guide, and service charges and taxes. Entrance tickets are not listed in the published inclusions, so confirm when booking whether they are in your price. Tips are extra.

More Evenings in Luxor

If you have more than one night free, a stroll around the lit Luxor Temple is a good contrast. Our Luxor travel guide covers where to eat and stay, and all day and evening trips are under Luxor excursions. For a longer stay planned around your interests, see our tailor-made tours.