Philae Sound & Light Show

Name: Philae Sound & Light Show
Brand: Seven Tours Egypt
Price: 30 USD
Availability: InStock

As darkness falls over Agilkia Island, the Temple of Isis is brought to life through light, music and narration — the story of Isis and Osiris told against the very walls where it was first carved. The show runs twice nightly, with the language rotating through the week — check the schedule below for your date.

Highlights

A ~1-hour light & sound performance, available in 10 languages across the week
Seating within the ancient temple courts
A night-time boat crossing to Agilkia Island
The legend of Isis and Osiris, narrated on site
A very different atmosphere from a daytime visit

★★★★★"Magical is overused but it fits. The temple lit up at night is unforgettable." — Recent guest

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Your Experience, Step by Step

75–90 min before showtime

Hotel pickup

Your driver collects you in good time for the boat crossing and seating.

Arrival

Boat dock

A short night-time crossing to Agilkia Island.

Seating

Take your seat

Find your place among the temple's ancient columns.

~1 hour

The performance

Light and sound narrate the legend of Isis and Osiris across the temple walls.

Return

Boat crossing back

Return under the stars to the mainland.

~30 min after show ends

Hotel drop-off

Drive back to your hotel.

Weekly Show Schedule

Day	8:00 PM Show	9:00 PM Show
Monday	English	All Languages
Tuesday	French	Spanish
Wednesday	French	Spanish
Thursday	French	Spanish
Friday	English	All Languages
Saturday	All Languages	Arabic
Sunday	All Languages	All Languages

Pickup times above are our suggested operational timing (75–90 minutes before showtime), not an official start time from the temple authority. Official show times and languages are set by the site operator and can change — we always confirm the exact schedule for your date when you book.

What's Included

Round-trip private transport
Boat crossing to Philae
Show entrance ticket
Reserved seating for the performance
Guide commentary during the show (narration is part of the show itself)
Dinner
Gratuities

Pricing

Group Size	Price per Person (USD)
1 person	3,050
2 people	2,100
4 people	1,750
7 people	1,550
8+ people	1,600

Prices are shown per person in US Dollars. Your final price is confirmed with your itinerary before any payment is due.

Booking & Payment

No payment required to enquire — we confirm your full itinerary with you first
Full payment is due only once everything is confirmed, never before
Groups of 7+ travellers or bookings in peak season (October–April) may require a 25% deposit to secure the date
We accept cash (EGP, USD or EUR) or bank transfer
Free cancellation more than 24 hours before your tour
50% charge for cancellations 24–12 hours before; full charge inside 12 hours or for a no-show

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Good to Know

Which nights does the show run in English?

English shows currently run at 8:00 PM on Monday and Friday, and are also included within the "All Languages" slots — see the schedule above for your date.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, most children enjoy the lights and music, though the storyline itself is aimed more at adults.

Can this be combined with a daytime Philae visit?

Yes, many guests do both — see our Philae Temple or Philae + High Dam tours for daytime options.

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Traveller Reviews

★★★★★"Magical is overused but it fits. The temple lit up at night is unforgettable."Recent guest

★★★★★"A lovely, calm way to end the day in Aswan."Recent guest