Karnak Sound and Light Show: times, prices and booking in 2026

The Karnak sound and light show is a walk of about 75 minutes through the temple at night, from the avenue of rams to the sacred lake, with narration in several languages (English, French, German, Spanish…) that changes with the session. We could not confirm an official ticket price in October 2026: resellers sell packages from 35 to 77 US dollars per adult, with a transfer included in some. Sessions are in the early evening; the exact time depends on the season and the language, so confirm it before you book. From Hurghada, Luxor is about 4 hours by road: to see the show you need to sleep in Luxor, as a day trip does not fit.

Highlights

The avenue of rams

The route starts near the entrance between the lit rams; at night the stones look better than under the midday sun.

The hypostyle hall

The high point: 134 lit columns, with the voice of the pharaohs as a soundtrack.

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