Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show in Luxor
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Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show in Luxor
By EgBride Travel
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 1h 30m
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Highlights
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Luxor Sound and Light Show
What's not included- Tips and Personal Spendings
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- 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.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 165627P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
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- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 165627P9
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Itinerary
- 1We 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.
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- Z6656GVmatthiasb0 contributionsToo expensive and short (6 hours instead of 8 hours like agreed before) thus didn’t go to all placesDidn’t include all the places agreed upon, driver charged extra for more places even though tour was already very expensive. The ‘alabaster factory’ with only Chinese imports was free but the stuff sold there very expensive, it was too clear driver would get a commission. Wanted to take me to another factory but didn’t want that, afterwards everything had to go very fast and the tour was over after only 6 hours instead of the promised 8 hours, wouldn’t do it again with this company, wouldn’t recommend it to anyoneWritten 23 February 2025
- 376yasminez0 contributionsAmazing tour with Ramez our guideWe had a wonderful time with our guide Ramez. He's incredibly knowledgeable regarding the history of Luxor and all its monuments. He was very flexible with us and answered all of our questions regarding the tour. His English is excellent and we found out he speaks Italian as well! Overall, we would definitely do the tour again with Ramez.Written 10 February 2025
- nabhana20250 contributionsLuxorGreat trip to many historic places in Luxor, I really liked and enjoyed temples in this city. Must come back next year and visit againWritten 6 February 2025
- erickrequena920 contributionsAirport transporationThe company helped us to arrange a travel to airport, the personnel were helpful and polite with the service that they offered.Written 4 February 2025
- sophieh8970 contributions3 fantastic days! Thank you Ahmed!Ahmed arranged a fantastic 3 days for us. We arrived at the hotel and he was very welcoming and helpful and listened to our wish list and came through very quickly.Written 19 January 2025
- L1772XBjoshd0 contributionsBreathtaking Guided Tour of Luxor’s Famous Temple’sThis was the 2nd part of my full day tour of Luxor with my great guide Smiley. Karnak and Luxor Temples are both must-sees when visiting Luxor, and it was so much more rewarding to see them along with a guide than it was to see them alone. Karnak is so impressive that it’s hard to describe in words. The sheer size of the complex, the height of the columns and walls, the art still largely intact, you really feel like you’re traveling back in time. There’s just nothing like it on the planet. It could be overwhelming without a guide, so again I was glad to have Smiley with me. Luxor Temple is fascinating to me due to the fact that there is evidence of 4 different civilizations that built worship sites here on the same grounds. Ancient Egyptians building the majority of the complex, then Alexander the Great’s shrine in back, the Coptic artwork and graffiti, and finally the Islamic mosque still used today. Highly recommend seeing these locations with EgBride Travel.Written 11 January 2025
- L1772XBjoshd0 contributionsIncredible Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt’s Honored DeadI only had one day in Luxor, but I wanted to see as much of it as I could while there. EgBride Travel and my guide Smiley (and driver Mohamed) made this possible for me. I did this tour, then Karnak and Luxor Temple, and the sound and light show at Karnak to finish. The Valley of the Kings was incredible, and it made it much more manageable and streamlined to have Smiley as my guide through it. The tombs are so well preserved and highlight the magnificence of pharaonic Egypt’s art work and craftsmanship in devotion to their rulers and gods. Walking up to Hatshepsut Temple, with the mountain of rock behind it, and the city of Luxor in front, was a remarkable experience. Smiley again helped bring the temple to life with his knowledge and care to point out important details. The Colossi of Memnon were huge impressive monuments and a testament to ancient Egyptian builders. My favorite part of this final part of the tour was the tasty lunch at a restaurant very close by to the statues.Written 11 January 2025
- T1411MYrichardc0 contributionsValley of the KingsAfter booking, we received several messages via Whatsapp welcoming us and advising us of pick up details. We were met in our hotel reception on time by Smiley, our guide. We were then taken to the car outside where we met our driver. Smiley was incredible, so knowledgeable, so friendly, so helpful and informative. He could not have been a better guide to the Valley of the Kings. Any question we asked he answered and nothing was too much trouble. We felt very comfortable with him and the driver at all times and could not have wished for a better visit to this incredible place. We were so satisfied with Smiley and the driver that we booked them to take us to Karnak Temple a few days later where we received the same level of service. We would not hesitate in recommending this company and especially Smiley as your guide. I doubt you will find a better guide in all of Egypt to take you around these sites. When we return next year we will again ask for him to take us to some more places.Written 29 November 2024
- 881darlah0 contributionsGreat tour offeringsGreat tour offerings. Highly recommend Luxor West and East Banks, as well as Abu Simbel. Ask for Khaled as your tour guide and Mohammed as your driver. They make a great team!Written 19 October 2024
- Jmdoan0 contributionsBeautiful Luxor and peopleA great welcome to the city of Luxor, well informed and friendly. They have many amazing tours for everyone, whether you are new or returning visitors.Written 11 October 2024
- Ednuh-Uh0 contributionsWonderful! Ask for Mahmoud (Osni)Had a great experience with Mahmoud (Osni). I was with my elderly mother and he helped explain everything in detail and helped her through our first tour to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. I went ahead and booked with him for the full day West Bank tour, the Edfu & Kom Ombo Temple tours, the Aswan City tour, and the Abu Simbel Temples tour. That's 5 tours/5 days. That's how great he was. He helped us through more than half our trip. We had a great experience.Written 11 October 2024
- lauravW9267LL0 contributionsthis was very nice for me and my daugtherwas very nice trip nice people, the guys eho chose the teip was very helpfull and very friendly i will come back here every yearWritten 7 October 2024
- Kenneth M0 contributionsBeautiful templesExcellent visit to Denderah and Abydos with very helpful and informative guide Omar Sharif. A long day but we'll worth the effort.Written 27 September 2024
- Paradise7034160 contributionsBest experience with Mahmoud (Osni)Our guide, Mahmoud(Osni), provided us with an unforgettable experience during our trip to Egypt. His fluent English explanations helped us understand the relationships between the Egyptian gods, kings, and various dynasties. He offered detailed insights into the construction of temples and pharaohs’ tombs, which enriched our knowledge tremendously. Mahmoud also took us to try local Egyptian delicacies, explaining the dining customs and cooking methods, immersing us in the local culture. We thoroughly enjoyed this in-depth travel experience and highly recommend seeking him out when visiting Egypt. If you’re looking to make great friends here, be sure to find Mahmoud—he will truly treat you like one. ☘️🍀🌿Written 20 September 2024
- 177lifeg0 contributionsWonderful experienceThe tour was amazing and rich with knowledge I learned many things about the history of Egypt and the Pharoahs , I definitely advice everyone to visit Egypt especially LuxorWritten 15 September 2024
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Josh D
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Jan 2025 • Solo
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.
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.
Written 11 January 2025
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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
Written 13 January 2025
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Claudia
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Dec 2019
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.
Written 9 January 2020
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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
Written 10 January 2020
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yann f
Strasbourg, France3 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
We booked this tour with Ahmed who advised us perfectly!!!
I seriously recommend this company
I seriously recommend this company
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Written 12 January 2025
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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
Written 13 January 2025
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jeffmartin2018
Maidstone, UK12 contributions
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
Written 20 March 2023
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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
Written 21 March 2023
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