Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show in Luxor
Description
We organized for you an evening visit to the Karnak Temple to enjoy the history of the Great Pharaohs of the 18th and 19th Dynasty. The epic story from the Thutmose family tree to the heretic Pharaoh Akhenaton, his famous son Tutankhamen and the rise of the Military House of Ramses is narrated with dramatic sound and light effects. A stroll through the mystifying temple to the sacred lake and ancient history will come alive. The show is performed 3 times per night in 3 different languages. Please book in advance to arrange your preferred language (subject to unexpected change - translation head-sets available. e.g: English language has been scheduled but a Spanish group made a reservation, than the language will be changed to Spanish without notification).
Tour Options
Itinerary
We organized for you an evening visit to the Karnak Temple to enjoy the history of the Great Pharaohs of the 18th and 19th Dynasty. The epic story from the Thutmose family tree to the heretic Pharaoh Akhenaton, his famous son Tutankhamen and the rise of the Military House of Ramses is narrated with dramatic sound and light effects. A stroll through the mystifying temple to the sacred lake and ancient history will come alive. The show is performed 3 times per night in 3 different languages.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all guests from their Luxor East Bank accommodation. For pick up from a Luxor West Bank accommodation, will be a supplement or pick up from the Ferry point at the East Bank.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
Stunning. Everything about this was fantastic. The lights, the information, the music, just awesome! It was very well organised and run considering the number of visitors!
Dear Valued guest Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're truly grateful for your booking with EgBride and thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience. Your kind words mean the world to us and inspire our team to keep creating unforgettable moments in Luxor. We hope to have the pleasure of assisting you again in the near future—whether for more adventures or recommendations for friends. Safe travels, and until next time! 😊
Not exactly a sound and light show, listening to english poetry about egypt hustory with a bit of different light. I imagined something fascinating which turned out to be really boring and long. No need to pay extra money for the show. Please do not expect the light shows that you have seen in other parts of the world. At least karnak was nice and the night was not so hot
Dear Valued guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback about the Karnak Sound and Light Show. We’re sorry to hear it didn’t meet your expectations. Please understand that the show, which features English poetry about Egypt’s history accompanied by varied lighting, is managed by an external organization and not directly within EgBride Travel’s control. We regret that it felt lengthy and less engaging than anticipated, as it differs from the more dynamic light shows seen elsewhere. We’re glad, however, that you enjoyed the beauty of Karnak Temple and the pleasant evening weather. Wishing you a memorable journey in Egypt! Best regards,
The experience itself was really exciting, too bad for the audio that unfortunately wasn’t much and therefore missed a lot of the story.
Grazie per la tua recensione. Non vediamo l'ora di accoglierti e aiutarti a realizzare tutte le escursioni che desideri in tutto l'Egitto. In effetti, speriamo che l'azienda responsabile degli impianti audio possa migliorarli al meglio. Grazie ancora, è stato un piacere servirti.
We booked this tour with Ahmed who advised us perfectly!!! I seriously recommend this company
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear that you had a great experience at the Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show and that Ahmed provided you with excellent advice. Your recommendation means a lot to us! If you have any other experiences or tips to share, we'd love to hear them. Safe travels! Best Regards Managment Team EgBride Travel
To finish my trip to Luxor, I returned back to Karnak for the sound and light show. Smiley (my great guide) and Mohamed (skilled driver) made this easy and accessible for me, so that I could just experience the incredible Karnak again but in a more somber environment. Seeing Karnak at night, with parts of the temple lit up and a voice and music bringing the temple alive, was a whole different experience. I do recommend seeing Karnak both during the day and at night, because you’ll want to explore more of the complex during the daylight, but the night show leaves a lasting impression of the legacy that is Karnak. Thanks again Smiley, Mohamed, and EgBride Travel for making my one-day in Luxor so special! I hope to be back and I’m recommending the trip to friends and family as well.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to know that Smiley and Mohamed made your visit to the Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show so enjoyable. Experiencing Karnak at night is indeed a unique and memorable way to appreciate its beauty. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again in Luxor! Best Regards Managment Team EgBride Travel
Complete waste of time and money (even more money if you booked with a tour company). The ‘show’ consisted of spotlighting individual statues as you walked through the temple site, accompanied by a booming voiceover which would be better placed on a B movie trailer, more full of theatrics than historical information. The grand finale saw you seated at one end of the Sacred Lake, but any expectation of Son et Lumiere with flashing lasers over the water was quickly dashed as you were treated to twenty minutes of the same boring voiceover interspersed with some dramatic music and ‘magic lantern’ still images of various heads, the sun, and crops displayed on the wall at the other lake end….there was lots of disappointment. Some reviews said this show needed some updating, a vast understatement. Don’t waste your time and money on this, visit Karnak during the day with a tour guide, it’s a beautiful site
Dear Guest, Warm greetings from the EgBride Travel Team and thank you for sharing your experience. We are very sorry to hear that the evening Sound & Light Show at the Karnak Temple did not meet your expectations. Many people enjoy the possibility to visit the Temple during the evening and wander through its Hypostyle Hall while it is illuminated with colorful lights. I agree with you that first and foremost the Karnak Temple should be visited during the day. We wish that this evening excursion did not spoil the memories of a beautiful vacation in Luxor and we hope to see you again soon to arrange your next adventure. With thanks, EgBride Travel Team
My wife and I went on a private tour to Karnak Temple and our tour guide, Amany Anouelnaga, was just amazing! The Karnak Temple is spectacular, and we really enjoyed our tour.
Dear Guest, Firstly let us thank you for choosing Blue Heaven Travel to guide you through the history and ancient ruins of the Karnak Temple. Thank you also for a fabulous review and your kind words of appreciation towards our team. We are happy to know you enjoyed your tour and we hope to hear from you again soon. With thanks, Blue Heaven Travel Team