Temple of Philae Sound & Light Show
Description
Immerse yourself in the fascinating heritage of Egypt with an extraordinary sound and light spectacle at the Temple of Philae, designed to captivate your senses.
Description
Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel or boat in Aswan, where we will embark towards the remarkable Temple of Philae at the scheduled time.
Our excursion takes us by air-conditioned vehicle to the banks of the Nile River, where we will board a traditional wooden sailboat, known as a falucca. This charming vessel will glide us across the tranquil waters of the Nile until we reach the island of Agilkia. As you step onto the island, the beauty of this temple will quickly reveal why it is often hailed as the "Pearl of the Nile," recognized as one of the most beautifully preserved temples in Egypt.
As we explore the Temple of Philae, we are joined by the legendary figures of Isis and Osiris, who narrate their poignant love story and the tragedies intertwined with it. Did you know that these deities were wed? For the next two and a half hours, their narrative and the essence of Egyptian mythology will be vividly showcased in a stunning light show that brings the temple's surfaces to life. This experience will surely be etched in your memory!
Following the conclusion of the performance, we will return by boat to your hotel or cruise ship, wrapping up our journey in a total of four hours.
Hotel pickups
This experience includes pick-up from hotels, hostels, and apartments located within Aswan City.
If your accommodation is situated on one of the following islands in Aswan, please note that we will arrange to meet you at designated points listed below:
- For those on West Aswan Island (Gharb Aswan): pickup will be at the West Bank Ferry Terminal.
- If you are on Elephantine Island (Guizirit Alfantin): we will collect you at the KFC restaurant in Kornish Al Nile or the Telecom Egypt Office on El Sadat Road.
- Guests on Suhil Island (Guizirit Suhil): pickup will also be arranged at the West Bank Ferry Terminal.
In the event that your hotel or boat is beyond the city center or not among the islands mentioned, please proceed to one of the aforementioned meeting points for the pickup.
What's included
- Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop–off
- Transport by air–conditioned bus or minibus
- English–speaking guide
- Admission to the Temple of Philae sound & light show
- Ride on a faluca to the temple
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
The local tour operator will get in touch with you the day before the tour to confirm your exact hotel pickup time, as the time on this voucher is just an estimate. On the day of the activity, please be ready to go a few minutes before the scheduled pickup time. The guide will be holding a sign with the Civitatis logo and your name on it.
Hotel pickups
This activity includes pickup from hotels, hostels, and apartments in Aswan City.
However, if your hotel or boat is located on one of the following islands of Aswan, we'll pick you up at one of the meeting points below:
- Accommodations on West Aswan Island (Gharb Aswan): we'll pick you up at the West Bank Ferry Terminal (https://maps.app.goo.gl/op9ppZpJJvfnScSR7).
- Accommodations on Elephantine Island (Guizirit Alfantin): we'll pick you up at the KFC restaurant in Kornish Al Nile (https://maps.app.goo.gl/LYquakKhfbTNGTiP8) or Telecom Egypt Office on El Sadat Road (https://maps.app.goo.gl/GLkeiCpv4ivJEHqR9).
- Accommodations on Suhil Island (Guizirit Suhil): we'll pick you up at the West Bank Ferry Terminal (https://maps.app.goo.gl/op9ppZpJJvfnScSR7).
If your hotel or boat in Aswan is neither in the city center nor on any of the above-mentioned islands, you'll still have to go to one of the meeting points mentioned above.
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