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Sound and Light Show - Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel 0097, Egypt
0020233852880
Ranked #4 of 5 attractions in Abu Simbel
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Owner description: The Sound and Light show at Abu Simbel will transport you to the time of the pharaohs. Enchanting you with melodious music, and bringing the ancient... more » Owner description: The Sound and Light show at Abu Simbel will transport you to the time of the pharaohs. Enchanting you with melodious music, and bringing the ancient world to life around you, the show includes projections onto the temples showing how they once looked. The program is presented in a number of languages with the provision of ear pieces. It is an experience not to be missed, one that will make your visit to Abu Simbel the memory of a lifetime. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Have been to many sound and light shows and this is certainly one of the best. What's different about it is the way they use the temples and giant projection screens with colourful images rather than just the usual coloured lights. The only downside is that you take potluck with the language as they pick it according to which nationality... More

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Guildford
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Not bad but not exceptional - good to see if you are there and overall the show is OK - but we have seen better - the show explains th elife and times of ramasees

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Powell River, Canada
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

I was expecting a Disney-esque show (we went because of our kids) but was very surprised at the excellent show. Entertaining, informative and what a great setting with the stars shining down on you!

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Uki, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

I saw most of the light shows throughout Egypt but the one at Abu Simbel is truly magickal and is not to be missed. It is worth every pound you pay.

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

We loved the Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel! We were the only Americans there and felt as if we had found a wonderful secret place that other tourists hadn't discovered yet! It is dark, quiet and cool as you sit there on the waters' edge with the darkened Temple in front of you. Then the Sound and Light... More

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north wales
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

We really enjoyed the sound and light show at Abu Simbel. It was quite a journey but well worth it.

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Sydney
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Abu Simbel was our favourite site in Egypt and the sound and light show was excellent. It's surreal to see this site in the darkness of night and even though we had a bad night in the hotel we would do it again so as not to miss this.

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Kent
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

This story is told in its full splendour of the battles that have taken place through out the ancient Nubian empire its a show not to miss worth every penny.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Our boat spent the night at Abu Simbel so we decided to see the light show. It was not expensive and was worth the time. The area looks very different at night and the lighting was well done as most of the lights were on ground level and the temple was beautiful when lit up this way. Now is a... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We were there so we thought ok we'll go - might as well. It was fantastic - certainly one of the best light and story shows I have ever seen - they made the best use of what must be one of the most dramatic back drops in the world!

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