The Philae sound and light show at a glance
The show is held in the evening at the temple on Agilkia Island. It lasts about one hour. A regular ticket costs USD 20, and children from 6 to 12 years pay USD 11. The show is offered in 10 languages, but not every language runs every night.
The show ticket is separate from the daytime temple ticket and from the boat. A tour can include the transfers and the crossing, so check what an offer covers. Plan 2 to 3 hours for the evening including the transfers.
Our picks: Philae sound and light show
Both include the show ticket and the transfer from your Aswan hotel. Only the first lists the boat to Agilkia and an audio guide; for the other, ask what is covered. Show times and languages depend on the date.
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Philae sound and light show with transfers
- Show entry
- Boat to Agilkia
- Audio guide
Show admission, the boat to Agilkia, an audio guide and car transport from your hotel are included. There is no personal guide.
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Philae sound and light show with hotel transfers
- Show entry
- Air-conditioned transfers
- Water
Show admission and air-conditioned transfers from your Aswan hotel are included. Ask whether the boat and a guide are included before you book.
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Evening sound and light visits to Philae, with or without transfers, with live prices and availability.
Philae sound and light show times and languages
Evening shows start between about 7 and 9 p.m. depending on the date, with the second show after the first. Check the times on site. Languages can change, so confirm them for your date when you book.
| Day | First show | Second 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 |
Evening shows start between about 7 and 9 p.m. Check the times on site and do not assume a fixed time all year.
In short: English is the first show on Monday and Friday. French is the first show from Tuesday to Thursday, and Spanish is the second show on the same nights. Arabic is the second show on Saturday. If you speak none of these, ask which languages the "all languages" slots offer, since no separate German show appears in the schedule. For most visitors, the first show on Monday or Friday in English is the easiest choice.
Group minimums
Some shows depend on how many guests book.
The second show of the evening needs at least 5 foreign guests.
If you book on the operator's own website, no minimum number of guests is required. That is the simplest way to be sure the show goes ahead.
How to plan the evening
From Aswan to the island and back.
1. Choose the language
Pick the night from the table, not the other way round. The language decides which evening works for you.
2. Book the ticket
The ticket is USD 20 for adults and USD 11 for children aged 6 to 12. It is separate from the daytime ticket.
3. Plan the transfer
Taxi to the landing at Marina Philae (Shellal), then the crossing of 10 to 15 minutes each way. Boat availability late in the evening is not guaranteed, so arrange the return in advance. See getting there.
4. Allow 2 to 3 hours
The show itself is about an hour. With the transfers, plan the whole evening around 2 to 3 hours.
If you have not seen the temple by day, a visit with the normal ticket between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. shows you the reliefs and the kiosks in daylight. The tickets page has the prices. The figures of Isis and Osiris on the walls have their own page.
Philae sound and light show: frequently asked questions
How much is the Philae sound and light show?
USD 20 for adults and USD 11 for children aged 6 to 12. The temple ticket and the boat are separate.
What time does the show start?
Evening shows start between about 7 and 9 p.m. depending on the date. Check the times on site.
Is there a show in English?
Yes, as the first show on Monday and Friday. The "all languages" slots on other nights may also work. Ask when you book.
Is there a show in German?
The schedule has English, French, Spanish, Arabic and "all languages". Ask in advance which languages the "all languages" slots offer.
How long does the evening take?
The show lasts about one hour. With the transfers, plan 2 to 3 hours.
Is the show ticket also a temple ticket?
No. The show ticket is separate from the daytime temple ticket and from the boat. A tour may combine them.