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At each Philae Sound and Light show, the Egyptian gods and goddesses are, like Osiris, resurrected before our eyes to tell us their life stories. What would Isis say today if she learned that her temple was allowed to sit in water for many years...more
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I attended the Sound & Light show at the Philae temple with a group of about 20. Nearly all in my group really liked it. But I was a little disappointed. As you listen to a recorded narration (audio) in the form of a play...More
The sound and light show is mobile. You cross to the island by boat and are taken through the temple, with the story of the Nile, Isis, Osiris and Horus being told as you go. The show ends with further storylines whilst sitting watching the...More
If you have to choose to visit the Philae Temple day time or during this Sound & Light show, I would recommend the Sound & Light show. During 3 stops at the temple, you explore the history of this Temple. Be prepared for the cold...More
We didn't really want to go to a light show, thinking they were touristy and sort of dumb. However, I relaxed in the balmy air of the evening and the lights on the temple, and ended up being carried away by the show and got...More
A nice story told by some famous British actors but it was just lights turning on and off highlighting various parts of the structure. The seating area is not raked so if it is crowded your view is limited. Advise taking a torch as the...More
Egypt has many but this one is unique ,i guess the location of the temple and being on an island in the middle of the water of the Nile made it spectacular and unique .
My daughter and I travelled to Egypt late April 2018, it was one of the amazing holidays made even more spectacular by our tour guide Egyptologist Michael Farah. We travelled in small buses in groups of 10 people. Our tour guide was excellent. The Pyramids...More