2026 Ticket Prices

Luxor Entrance Fees

A complete, site-by-site guide to current ticket prices across the East Bank, West Bank, and Tombs of the Nobles – plus the day trips worth budgeting for

Prices current as of 2026 season

Luxor’s ticketing system is more complex than most destinations – different sites charge different fees, some require separate add-on tickets, museums have split daily hours, and certain tombs are priced individually on top of standard entry. Getting this right before you go saves time at the gate and helps you budget accurately.

This guide lists current entrance fees for every major site in Luxor and the surrounding area, organized by location.

Planning to visit four or more sites? The Luxor Pass may save you money and remove the need to queue at individual ticket offices. See our dedicated guide for a full cost comparison.

East Bank Sites

Karnak Temple

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 600
Foreign studentEGP 300
Egyptian adultEGP 40
Egyptian studentEGP 20
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, year-round

One of the largest religious complexes ever built. Arrive at opening for the Great Hypostyle Hall before the crowds. The Sound and Light Show runs in the evening – separate ticket required.

Luxor Temple

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 500
Foreign studentEGP 250
Egyptian adultEGP 40
Egyptian studentEGP 20
6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Best experienced in the late afternoon and evening, when floodlights create dramatic contrasts across the statues and colonnades.

Luxor Museum

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 400
Foreign studentEGP 200
Egyptian adultEGP 30
Egyptian studentEGP 10
Summer: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Winter: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM and 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Ramadan: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM and 5:00 PM–7:00 PM

An excellent complement to the temples – well-curated artifacts and statues that provide context for everything you’ll see on both banks.

Mummification Museum

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 220
Foreign studentEGP 110
Egyptian adultEGP 20
Egyptian studentEGP 5
Summer: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Winter: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM and 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Ramadan: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM and 5:00 PM–7:00 PM

The only museum in Egypt dedicated entirely to ancient funerary and mummification practices. Compact and uncrowded – worth an hour, particularly at midday when main sites are at their hottest.

Mut Temple

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 200
Foreign studentEGP 100
Egyptian adultEGP 10
Egyptian studentEGP 5
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Consecrated to the mother goddess Mut, this temple forms part of the Karnak complex and features a sacred lake.

West Bank Sites

Valley of the Kings

VisitorStandard Entry
Foreign adultEGP 750
Foreign studentEGP 375
Egyptian adultEGP 60
Egyptian studentEGP 30
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Standard entry includes access to three tombs from the currently open list. Additional tombs require separate tickets (see below). Arrive at opening to beat both heat and crowds.

Special Tomb Fees (in addition to standard entry)

TombForeign AdultForeign StudentEgyptian AdultEgyptian Student
KV9 — Ramesses V/VIEGP 220EGP 110EGP 30EGP 10
KV17 — Seti IEGP 2,000EGP 2,000EGP 500EGP 250
KV62 — TutankhamunEGP 700EGP 350EGP 40EGP 20
Tomb of AyEGP 200EGP 100EGP 10EGP 5
Note on KV17 (Seti I): At EGP 2,000, this is the most expensive individual tomb ticket in Luxor – and many Egyptologists consider it the finest decorated tomb in the entire valley. The student rate is the same as the adult rate for foreign visitors.

Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 440
Foreign studentEGP 220
Egyptian adultEGP 40
Egyptian studentEGP 20
6:00 AM–5:00 PM (summer) / 6:00 AM–4:00 PM (winter)
Taftaf (electric shuttle from ticket office to temple): EGP 20 – saves a long walk in open sun and is worth it in warmer months.

Valley of the Queens

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 220
Foreign studentEGP 110
Egyptian adultEGP 30
Egyptian studentEGP 10
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Important: The Tomb of Nefertari (QV66) has been closed since March 2, 2024. No confirmed reopening date has been announced. Confirm its current status before visiting if Nefertari’s tomb is a priority.

Medinet Habu

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 220
Foreign studentEGP 110
Egyptian adultEGP 20
Egyptian studentEGP 10
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III – extensively detailed military reliefs and far fewer visitors than Karnak or Luxor Temple. Photography permitted.

The Ramesseum

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 220
Foreign studentEGP 110
Egyptian adultEGP 20
Egyptian studentEGP 10
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Mortuary temple of Ramesses II, including the famous fallen colossal statue that inspired Shelley’s Ozymandias.

Deir el-Medina

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 220
Foreign studentEGP 110
Egyptian adultEGP 10
Egyptian studentEGP 5
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The preserved village of the artisans who built the royal tombs, with their own decorated burial chambers. Intimate and uncrowded.

Howard Carter House

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 220
Foreign studentEGP 110
Egyptian adultEGP 10
Egyptian studentEGP 5
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Howard Carter’s former residence, preserved as a museum with a life-size replica of Tutankhamun’s tomb chamber. Best combined with a Valley of the Kings visit.

Seti I Temple (Gurna)

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 200
Foreign studentEGP 100
Egyptian adultEGP 10
Egyptian studentEGP 5
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Well-preserved reliefs and inscriptions – a quieter alternative or complement to the main West Bank temple circuit.

Temple of Merenptah

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 100
Foreign studentEGP 50
Egyptian adultEGP 10
Egyptian studentEGP 5
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tomb of Pabasa

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 100
Foreign studentEGP 50
Egyptian/Arab adultEGP 10
Egyptian/Arab studentEGP 5
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

An impressive 26th Dynasty tomb located in the Asasif necropolis, known for its deep shaft and well-preserved reliefs.

Deir El-Shelwit

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 100
Foreign studentEGP 50
Egyptian adultEGP 10
Egyptian studentEGP 5
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

A small, rarely visited Ptolemaic-Roman temple dedicated to Isis, located south of the main West Bank sites.

Colossi of Memnon — Free, open 24 hours
Two 18-metre statues of Amenhotep III, free to visit at any time. Best at sunrise before the site gets busy.

Tombs of the Nobles: Pricing by Cluster

The Tombs of the Nobles are sold by cluster rather than as a single entry – you buy tickets for whichever groups of tombs you want to visit. All clusters are open 6:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Note on payment: From the 2026 season, payments at the Tombs of the Nobles are cashless. Bring a card rather than relying on cash at the gate.
ClusterForeign AdultForeign StudentEgyptian AdultEgyptian Student
Tomb of Rekhmire (TT100) & Sennefer (TT96)EGP 120EGP 60EGP 10EGP 5
Tomb of Nakht (TT52) & Menna (TT69)EGP 200EGP 100EGP 20EGP 10
Tomb of KhonsuEGP 120EGP 60EGP 10EGP 5
Tomb of Ramose (TT55)EGP 200EGP 100EGP 20EGP 10
Tomb of PasheduEGP 120EGP 60EGP 10EGP 5
Qurnet MuraiEGP 120EGP 60EGP 10EGP 5
Dra Abu el-Naga (north)EGP 120EGP 60EGP 20EGP 10
Dra Abu el-Naga (south)EGP 50EGP 25EGP 20EGP 10
El-AsasifEGP 200EGP 100EGP 10EGP 5
El-KhokhaEGP 120EGP 60EGP 10EGP 5

Day Trip Sites Near Luxor

Temple of Khnum, Esna

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 200
Foreign studentEGP 100
Egyptian adultEGP 20
Egyptian studentEGP 10
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (later opening, earlier closing than most Luxor sites)

Recently restored Ptolemaic-Roman temple with a stunning painted astronomical ceiling and hieroglyph-covered columns. About 55 km south of Luxor.

El-Tod Temple

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 100
Foreign studentEGP 50
Egyptian adultEGP 10
Egyptian studentEGP 5
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Al-Mualla Tombs

VisitorPrice
Foreign adultEGP 100
Foreign studentEGP 50
Egyptian/Arab adultEGP 10
Egyptian/Arab studentEGP 5
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Rock-cut tombs of local nomarchs (governors) from the First Intermediate Period, located south of Luxor near Esna.

Highest-Cost Sites at a Glance

For quick trip planning, here are the sites with the largest impact on a budget:

SiteForeign AdultNotes
Karnak TempleEGP 600Largest temple complex in Egypt
Luxor TempleEGP 500Best visited at night
Valley of the Kings (standard)EGP 750Includes 3 tombs
KV17 — Seti I (add-on)EGP 2,000Most expensive single ticket
KV62 — Tutankhamun (add-on)EGP 700Most famous tomb
Temple of HatshepsutEGP 440
Luxor MuseumEGP 400

Things to Know Before You Go

A few practical notes that affect budgeting and planning across the sites above:

Cashless Only
Tombs of the NoblesFrom the 2026 season, payments are cashless. Bring a card rather than relying on cash at the gate.
Status Unclear
Tomb of Nefertari QV66Closed since March 2, 2024 with no confirmed reopening date. Confirm current status before visiting if this is a priority.
Free Entry
Colossi of MemnonOpen 24 hours, no ticket required. Best visited at sunrise before the site gets busy.
Worth the Add-On
Taftaf shuttle at HatshepsutEGP 20 saves a long walk in open sun – worth it in warmer months.
Visiting four or more sites?

Compare costs with the Luxor Pass

See our dedicated guide for a full cost comparison and find out whether the pass saves you money on your itinerary.