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Watch in awe at the bright illuminations reflecting off the water and lighting up the sky as the ancient splendour of Thebes comes back to glorious life.
Experience Includes
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-Off from centrally located Luxor hotels
Private air-conditioned transportation
Entrance to the Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple
Overview
Watch in awe at the bright illuminations reflecting off the water and lighting up the sky as the ancient splendour of Thebes comes back to glorious life. Experience the world famous Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple on the bank of the River Nile. This unique show narrates the story of the temple and the history of Thebes, including the lives and celebrated achievements of the great pharaohs who built the necropolis. As you wander around the illuminated monuments and towering obelisks, marvel at the sheers size of the great hypostyle hall and view the eerie reflection of the temple at the Sacred Lake, the setting for a dramatic finale to the show.
Varies daily between 6.00pm and 7.15pm in the winter and 8.00pm and 9.15pm in the Summer.
Around 2 hours. The show lasts for approximately 60 minutes.
Yes, from centrally located Luxor hotels. Please provide your Luxor accommodation details at the time of booking.
Experience Exclusions
Refreshments
Optional Gratuities
Dress Code/What to Bring
Casual. Dress according to the weather for that day. The desert temperature can drop quite dramatically at night so a light jacket or cardigan is recommended in summer months and a coat is recommended during the winter.
Additional Information
PLEASE NOTE: Price based on a minimum of two persons travelling. A single supplement of £6 applies for all single person bookings.
Do Something Different Tips
In most temples and museums in Egypt, an additional fee for photo and video cameras is requested. In general you can expect approximately 5 - 10 Egyptian Pounds for photo cameras, and approximately 100 Egyptian Pounds for video cameras.