Philae Temple

We take a boat to the island, giving you a picturesque approach to the site. During the 1960s, the monuments on this island were relocated from the original Philae island so they would not be flooded due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Philae includes many structures, mostly dating to the Ptolemaic era (332–30 BC). The most prominent of these is a temple dedicated to Isis, begun by Ptolemy II Philadelphus. This temple was one of the last ancient Egyptian temples to remain active until Emperor Justinian I (527–565 AD) ordered the closure of all non-Christian temples. The temple was converted into a Christian church. There also is a temple dedicated to Hathor built by Ptolemy VI Philometor (180–145 BC) and emperor Augustus of Rome (30 BC–14 AD) and the elegant Kiosk of Trajan (98–117 AD).
Note: most tours include Philae, which we visit during the day, but some include the sound and light show in the evening. See your chosen itinerary for your time of visit.

Philae Sound and Light show

If you are  are in Aswan then The Sound and Light show at Philae is a must.

The mythology of Egypt contains some of the most well-known legends in the world, and in this show at Philae, they are brought to life in a memorable and mesmerizing way to draw in all those who witness it. The history of Philae and the legend of Osiris are displayed through dazzling lights and capturing music, with each note and flash pulling out the ancient history which was the base of Ancient Egyptian culture.

Watch as the Egyptian deities are resurrected to tell their tales, the past coming to life before your eyes, the temple jumping to life around you.

This show brings history and the past to life, resurrecting The Myth of Osiris, The God of the Dead, and Isis, his beloved wife and the Goddess of Magic, as she brought him back to life after his brother, Seth, God of Evil, murdered him. Behold, as Ancient Egypt’s stories grace the Philae Temples, Lights, sounds and haunting voices make it all seem very real.