The High Dam
The Aswan High Dam is one of the world’s largest embankment dams, built across the Nile River near Aswan to control floods, provide irrigation water, and generate hydroelectric power. A feat of 20th-century engineering, it created Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world.
The Unfinished obelisk
A 42-meter-long 'almost' - where ancient perfection met unyielding stone.
Egypt's greatest construction site - frozen in time for millennia.
Walk where pharaoh's stonemasons last stood - their tools' echoes still in the rock.
The obelisk that never saw sunlight - but reveals more than those that did.
History's most telling failure - where ambition literally hit a rock.
Step into an enchanting evening where ancient history comes to life under the stars! The Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple is a mesmerizing open-air spectacle that blends dramatic lighting, haunting music, and powerful narration to tell the story of Isis, Osiris, and the legends of ancient Egypt.
Why You Can’t Miss This Show:
✨ A Temple Like No Other – Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is beautifully situated on Agilkia Island, surrounded by the Nile’s tranquil waters. The illuminated columns and hieroglyphs create a breathtaking backdrop.
🌙 Mythology Brought to Life – As darkness falls, the temple glows with colorful lights while a captivating voice recounts tales of gods, pharaohs, and the temple’s near-loss to the floods before its heroic rescue by UNESCO.
🎶 A Symphony of Light & Sound – The show uses advanced projections and surround sound to immerse you in the drama of ancient Egypt, making you feel like you’ve traveled back in time.
🚤 A Scenic Boat Ride – To reach the temple, you’ll take a short moonlit boat ride across the Nile, adding an extra layer of adventure to your experience.
Sound and Light show in Philae temple
INCLUDED
✔️Professional tour guide
✔️Transport on air- conditioned vehicle
✔️Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
✔️Bottled water
✔️All attractions included in the program
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