Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple
Spend an enchanting evening in Luxor attending the Sound and Light Show at the magnificent Karnak Temple. As night falls, the ancient complex comes alive with a spectacular display of lights and sound that narrates the story of Thebes and its legendary rulers. Stroll through the illuminated halls and towering columns while listening to the voices of the pharaohs recounting their glorious past. The performance culminates beside the sacred lake, where the reflections of the temple and the stars create an unforgettable atmosphere.
Overview
Spend an enchanting evening in Luxor attending the Sound and Light Show at the magnificent Karnak Temple. As night falls, the ancient complex comes alive with a spectacular display of lights and sound that narrates the story of Thebes and its legendary rulers. Stroll through the illuminated halls and towering columns while listening to the voices of the pharaohs recounting their glorious past. The performance culminates beside the sacred lake, where the reflections of the temple and the stars create an unforgettable atmosphere.
Highlights
- Evening sound and light show inside Karnak Temple
- Columns, pylons and the sacred lake lit after dark
- Narration covering the pharaohs who built the complex
Itinerary
1Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple
Begin your evening with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor. Your private tour leader will escort you to the Karnak Temple complex, where the Sound and Light Show awaits. As you walk through the grand avenues and colossal columns, the temple is illuminated by a stunning play of lights synchronized with a powerful narration that tells the story of ancient Thebes and the mighty pharaohs who built this sacred site. Marvel at the illuminated hypostyle hall, gaze upon the last standing column of Pharaoh Taharqa, and admire the sacred lake excavated by King Tuthmosis III. The show, lasting approximately 75 minutes, offers a captivating retelling of Egypt’s ancient splendor under the open night sky. After the performance, you will be transferred back to your hotel, concluding a truly magical evening in Luxor. Meals: None Overnight: Luxor Hotel
What’s included
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel
- Private English-speaking tour leader
- Entrance ticket to the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple
- A bottle of water during the tour
- All taxes and service charges
Not included
- Any personal expenses or optional activities not mentioned
- Tipping
How booking works
Send your dates
Use the enquiry form with your travel dates and how many people are coming. Nothing is charged and nothing is held at this point.
We reply with a plan
You get a written itinerary and a full price back — what is included, what is not, and what the alternatives are if a date or a hotel does not work.
You change what you want
Go back and forth as many times as you need. The itinerary is not fixed until you say it is.
Confirm and travel
Once the plan is right, we confirm the bookings and send you the final documents with your guide and driver details.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple?
1 day in total.
Is there a day-by-day itinerary?
Yes — 1 day is written out above, with what you see and where you sleep on each one. Every day can be changed before you book.
How much does Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple cost?
It starts at $30 per person. The final price depends on your dates, your group size and the hotel level you choose, so we quote it for your specific trip rather than selling a fixed package.
What is included in the price?
6 things are included, listed in full above. In short: all transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle; pick-up and drop-off from your hotel; private english-speaking tour leader; entrance ticket to the sound and light show at karnak temple, and more.
What is not included?
The exclusions are listed above in full. The main ones are any personal expenses or optional activities not mentioned; tipping. Ask us before you book if you want any of them added — most of them can be.
Where does Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple start?
It starts in Luxor. If you are arriving somewhere else, or on a different day, tell us and we will adjust the first and last days around your flights.
Can this trip be changed?
Yes. Nothing on this page is fixed. Days can be added or dropped, sites swapped, hotels moved up or down, and the whole route rebuilt around what you actually want to see.
What to pack
Clothing
- Loose cotton or linen — it is hot in the sun and cold on the water after dark
- A light long-sleeved layer for evenings and for sun cover at open sites
- Shoulders and knees covered for mosques and churches; a scarf for women at mosques
- One warm layer between November and February — desert nights drop sharply
Feet
- Closed walking shoes you have already broken in — temple ground is uneven stone and sand
- Sandals or slip-ons for the boat and the hotel
Sun and heat
- A wide-brimmed hat — there is almost no shade at Giza, Karnak or Abu Simbel
- High-factor sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
- Sunglasses
- A refillable water bottle
Practical
- A universal adapter — Egypt uses European two-pin type C and F sockets at 220V
- Any medication you take, in its original packaging
- Small notes in local currency for tips and small purchases
- A power bank — you will be off a socket for most of each day
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