Explore Philae Temple’s ancient wonders by day or enjoy a mesmerizing Sound and Light Show at night. Discover Egypt’s rich history and mythology.
Explore Philae Temple’s ancient wonders by day or enjoy a mesmerizing Sound and Light Show at night. Discover Egypt’s rich history and mythology.
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Philae Temple - The Philae Temple complex is a stunning ancient Egyptian site dedicated to the goddess Isis, situated on Agilkia Island in the Nile River near Aswan, Egypt. Originally located on Philae Island, the entire complex was moved in a UNESCO project to save it from being submerged by the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam.
Visiting the…
- Philae Temple - The Philae Temple complex is a stunning ancient Egyptian site dedicated to the goddess Isis, situated on Agilkia Island in the Nile River near Aswan, Egypt. Originally located on Philae Island, the entire complex was moved in a UNESCO project to save it from being submerged by the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam.
Visiting the Temple
Location: The temple is located on Agilkia Island and can only be reached by a short boat ride from a nearby embarkation point.
Hours: The temple is generally open daily from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (summer hours; last entry at 3:00 pm), although winter hours may vary slightly. It is advisable to check the current hours and book tickets in advance through the official Egypt Monuments website.
Sound and Light Show: The temple is a favored spot for a nightly Sound and Light Show, which tells the history and myths of the gods and pharaohs using light. Spend the evening enjoying the Philae Temple Sound and Light Show.
- Private transportation
- Motorboat of Philae Temple
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Motorboat of Philae Temple
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fees
- Tipping for Driver & Guide
- Entrance fees
- Tipping for Driver & Guide
The Philae Temple complex is a stunning ancient Egyptian site dedicated to the goddess Isis, situated on Agilkia Island in the Nile River near Aswan, Egypt. Initially located on Philae Island, the entire complex was moved as part of a UNESCO initiative to save it from being submerged by the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam.
Visiting the Temple
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The Philae Temple complex is a stunning ancient Egyptian site dedicated to the goddess Isis, situated on Agilkia Island in the Nile River near Aswan, Egypt. Initially located on Philae Island, the entire complex was moved as part of a UNESCO initiative to save it from being submerged by the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam.
Visiting the Temple
- Location: The temple is located on Agilkia Island and can only be reached by a short boat ride from a nearby embarkation point.
- Hours: Typically, the temple is open daily from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm during the summer (last entry at 3:00 pm), although winter hours may vary slightly. It is advisable to verify the current hours and purchase tickets in advance via the official Egypt Monuments website.
- Sound and Light Show: The temple hosts a popular nightly Sound and Light Show, which tells the history and myths of the gods and pharaohs through a captivating light display.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
