Sound and Light Show - Abu Simbel
Sound and Light Show - Abu Simbel
Sound and Light Show - Abu Simbel
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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.
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LouMiddleton
Melbourne, Australia32 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Unfortunately we didn't have a great experience. After booking tickets to the 7pm show online we arrived at the complex at 6.50 only to find out that the show started at 6.30,not 7 as stated on our tickets and there would be no show after so we missed the whole thing. Only having 1 night in Abu Simbel this was very upsetting. I have since emailed the company and contacted them on WhatsApp and my messages are going un answered. I can see they have seen the messages on WhatsApp but have not replied. Very unorganised company.
Written 6 October 2022
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santpedor
Barcelona, Spain540 contributions
Dec 2021
We had been there before ( 37 years ago) so knew what to expect.
The show is magnificent and very informative. Although it may be hot during the day it can turn very cold when the sun goes down so make sure you have warm clothing.
The show is magnificent and very informative. Although it may be hot during the day it can turn very cold when the sun goes down so make sure you have warm clothing.
Written 26 December 2021
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Anton S
3 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The light show was ok, but it was very short and absolutely not worth the money they charged us. What was the worst part, are the salesmen. We were 7 people and they did not want to start the show except they sell 10 tickets. So they forced us to buy 3 more ticktets because otherwise they would not start the show. BUT at the end there were 3 more „local“ tourists arriving with us at the show, who of course do not count as tourisits who can be ripped off. At the end we were 10 people but we still had to pay for 3 additional tickets.
Written 4 June 2024
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Marcus Z
7 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
A spectacular show. Abu Simbel is pitch dark at night and it is really intriguingly creepy when the 5000-year-old statues of ancient rulers stare at you from two directions. It is a very magical experience and for a moment I was almost moved to tears. Our kids loved the show. We didn't care so much about the actual "story". It is basically just a narration of the building, discovery and relocation of the temples. You will be able to shoot some really nice pictures with good (phone) cameras.
Written 20 December 2022
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betteskid
Boston, MA1,329 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We went to this light show when we were visiting Abu Simbel. The show was definitely fine, although we have been to other light shows that might have been produced more recently and found them to be more spectacular. That said, it was very interesting to see the temples lit up at night. The narration is given in one language only - reflecting the origin of the majority of guests. On our night it was in French so we had to use headsets to hear the narration in English.
Written 18 December 2023
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Pablo Sm
Torrelavega, Spain22 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
I don't know if it's because of what I expected to see and it wasn't, or because of the full moon, or why. But this has literally been lights illuminating the statues (turning on and off) and an audio story.
If you looked at it through your cell phone you could see some drawings projected on the rock a little better, but if what you are expecting are interactive projections on the rocks that tell a story, don't go see it.
It's not worth what it costs.
If you looked at it through your cell phone you could see some drawings projected on the rock a little better, but if what you are expecting are interactive projections on the rocks that tell a story, don't go see it.
It's not worth what it costs.
Written 29 September 2023
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Adrien P
8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I was waiting for this show so much, what a disappointment in the end. The projectors are so weak that we spend 30 minutes trying to understand what is being projected onto the cliffs. We have the impression of finding ourselves in front of a bad slide projection, how sad...
The music is beautiful, and the rare moments of lighting slightly highlight this sublime site, but that is the only positive point.
The voice-over is quite pompous, the headphones for the French translation come straight from the 80s, and the staging by tables is inconsistent and really dated too. And I'm not talking about the pack of dogs that howl at the bottom of the statues as soon as there is silence.
And finally, the site remains lit for barely 10 minutes before going completely dark (including the way back).
In short, don't go there until the show has been completely renewed.
The music is beautiful, and the rare moments of lighting slightly highlight this sublime site, but that is the only positive point.
The voice-over is quite pompous, the headphones for the French translation come straight from the 80s, and the staging by tables is inconsistent and really dated too. And I'm not talking about the pack of dogs that howl at the bottom of the statues as soon as there is silence.
And finally, the site remains lit for barely 10 minutes before going completely dark (including the way back).
In short, don't go there until the show has been completely renewed.
Written 11 August 2023
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Flip ob den berg
Prevessin, France136 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
In such a sumptuous setting, it would not be a feat to put on a quality show. Unfortunately, we rather have the impression of attending a slide show of our grandparents: pale photos or jerky short films that are difficult to see, no real scenario (although recounting the battle of Kadech ), no background sound... in short, all of this is far below expectations.
The only real interest is that after the actual representation we can admire
and photograph the temples... just as grandiose by night as by day!!
The only real interest is that after the actual representation we can admire
and photograph the temples... just as grandiose by night as by day!!
Written 9 December 2023
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Peter B
Asquith, Australia19 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Easy golf cart ride to the location. Magnificent temple sculptures that look amazing lit up at night. Magic under the stars on a clear night with the big dramatic sound of the show. Such a pristine location with good air quality. Very memorable and enjoyable experience. Well worth a visit
Written 5 February 2023
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ContigoKL
KL16 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
As many have already said, the show is cheesy. cold and wind burn to sit in the open for so long. Appreciate the temples to the full inn the day.
In hindsight I would have rather taken a turn around the village
In hindsight I would have rather taken a turn around the village
Written 25 October 2022
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We wanted to visit Abu Simbel night show. And just stay 1 night. But 18 July 2019, one can’t fly in or out Abu Simbel Airport. Is it possible and worth it to drive on the 18th, to Aswan, stay there overnight and then continue to Luxor to visit Hatshepsut ?
Written 4 February 2019
Abu Simble is definitely worth the trek if you can get there. Just an astounding feat of engineering in how they moved the temple. The sound and light show was incredible. Much better than the one at Temple of Carnack.
Written 6 February 2019
Please advise if the sound and light show is on every night in abu simbel? Thanks
Written 3 March 2017
Please advise how I can arrange to get to Abu Simel and stay overnight. For now i have only seen day tours from Aswan but I would like to stay overnight so that I can see the sound and light show. Thank you
Written 3 March 2017
I am pretty sure all accommodations are closed up for the summer due to the heat and lack of tourists. We were there the end of August and we manages to get them to dun the sound and light show for us but we had to pay for 15 tickets to get them run the show.There were only 7 of us. We mange to get a local hotel to ope for us but believe me you don't want to stay there. The pool was full of algae and the air conditioners did not work very well and it took all day just to get the water turned on.
Written 6 February 2019
Hola, estoy interesado en hacer un circuito por Egipto, en una agencia me ofrecen el viaje con el espectáculo de luces incluido, y en otra me dicen que este espectáculo ya no se realiza. ¿Me puede alguien indicar si aún funciona? o bien, si sabe alguien si se pueden comprar entradas via internet para ver que pasa. Muchas gracias.
Written 7 February 2017
En agosto seguía funcionando siempre que tengan un aforo de mínimo 10 personas. El problema es que ahora no hay mucho turismo y casi nadie hace noche en Abusimbel .
Yo lo contraté desde Madrid con la agencia. Lo recomiendo porque ahora cuidan más el turismo y el touroperador paga las entradas que faltan para poder cumplir el programa. Con nosotros lo hicieron porque solo éramos 7
Written 8 February 2017
de donde tomaste el barco ? de cuantos dias es el viaje en ese barco que tu tomaste ? ya voy en enero en un crucero por el nilo pero no se si llega hasta abu simbel
Written 11 November 2015
El barco lo cogí en Luxor y estuve tres noches porque la cuarta la contraté en Abusimbel mientras que el resto se quedó una noche más .
Lo que recomiendo es coger un vuelo muy temprano porque hay que hacer escala en El Cairo y llegamos al barco a las 2:30 de la madrugada habiendo salido a las 16:00 de Madrid.
El primer día es el más intenso y cansado y sé que hay barcos que pasan una noche más en Luxor dividiendo las visitas.
Nosotros nos levantamos a las 5:00 de la mañana y a las seis ya estábamos en Karnac. Hasta las13:00 vimos Karnac, Luxor, Valle de los reyes , templo de Hatsepsut y colosos de Menom. Una paliza. El barco salía a la una y tuvimos que hacerlo con prisas. Una pena.
Written 8 February 2017
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