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Luxor Sound and Light Show

KARNAK TEMPLE, Luxor 0095, Egypt
0020233852880
Ranked #19 of 36 attractions in Luxor
4.0 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Owner description: The Karnak Sound and Light Show highlights the dramatic history of ancient Thebes. The show narrates the achievements of some great Pharaohs, with... more » Owner description: The Karnak Sound and Light Show highlights the dramatic history of ancient Thebes. The show narrates the achievements of some great Pharaohs, with poetic descriptions of the ancient treasures. As visitors walk through the complex, the pharaohs arise to tell the story of their interesting lives, as haunting music mysteriously flows through this ancient city. Ancient and poetic voices tell the visitors about the birth of Karnak temple and the heroic achievements of the pharaohs and the god Amun. It is an enchanting and supernatural experience to listen to sound effects and gaze at the magnificent ruins illuminated during the well-presented show. « less
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Roanoke Rapids, NC
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW
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A very moving show, well narrated and guided. This ruin is much better at night than in the daytime.

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Bristol
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This is an expensive trip, and is noisy with booming sound system, and you have to walk in the dark as it's the evening. Can't understand why people would want to go to this amazing place in the dark?

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Bournemouth
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

First half mediocre but got better once seated. Take a torch as ground uneven

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didcot
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This really is worth a visit. You get to wonder through the whole temple with a full explanation given to you as you go.

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Portsmouth
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

The sound and light show was truly stunning, especially the first half! We visited the sound and Light show before seeing Karnak in daylight and seeing it lit in the way that it was was breathtaking. The narrative that accompanied the show was interesting and informative. Being able to walk through the temple really added to the experience. The second... More

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Seattle
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The light part was excellent. Music and narration I could have skipped. Being at the Temple at night was pretty amazing. There were wild dogs (not dangerous) roaming and barking which was a bit distracting.

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Merseyside
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

this is a must see the temple is amazing and through Luxor you can see the sphinx walkway

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Lovely to see it all lit up and very atmospheric.Must admit the narrator got a bit too in depth and I lost track of who was who regarding pharos. Felt they could have done more with the sacred lake but was a good experience overall. Take mosi spray and cover up a bit is my advice

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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If you get chance visit Karnak temple durring the day - you will see much more and you need daylight to see the detail of the hyrogliphs. This trip was OK, but once you have seen it in the daylight the night show seems a bit disappointing.

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Prepared for the night, Karnak Temple sound and light show gives the feeling of being taken back to the times of the Ancient Egyptians when the Temple was in full operation over the millenea. The history of the Temple is awsome and has many delights to offer the spellbound travellor. Fantastic.

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