Traveler Description
The buildings on this island were removed and relocated when the island was submerged upon construction of the High Dam in the 1960s.


Traveler Reviews

Disappointed in the Sound and Light Show
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Apr 5, 2008


I am afraid that I was disappointed in the Sound and Light Show at Philae temple. I couldn't understand it properly and what I could understand was very corny. I think that a day visit would be better so at least you can see the temple better and get photo's.

Great Place to Visit
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Dec 2, 2007


Well worth a Visit if you are in the Aswan.Great selection of Temples.Give your self a Min of a hour to visit. Dont book up with a tour just get a Cab.Normally 80-100 EPounds return trip. Pictures on my website. [--]

the Island of Isis
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Sep 3, 2005


I went to the Island of Philia and thought it was a most wonderful place, i went to the sound and light show thier, and it was magical, you could almost see the gods talking, it moved me to tears, it is an experiance i would love to have again, i just wish they would have let me stay there all night on my own, and just listen i felt as thought i was home, of all the things i did and saw in Eygpt that is the thing that will stay with me all my life , it is a sacred place, and i loved it. Pauline