Luxor Temple at a glance
Luxor Temple is on the East Bank of the Nile, in the ancient city of Thebes. Together with Karnak it belongs to the Ancient Thebes World Heritage site. It stays open into the evening, which makes it a good second stop after a day at Karnak.
The core of the temple was built under Amenhotep III. Ramses II added to it later. The temple was also the destination of the Opet procession, which travelled to it from Karnak.
Luxor Temple tickets in 2026
Prices for foreign visitors, single entry, in Egyptian pounds (EGP), as listed by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
| Ticket | Adult | Student |
|---|---|---|
| Luxor Temple | 500 EGP | 250 EGP |
| Karnak Temple with the Open Museum | 600 EGP | 300 EGP |
| Luxor Museum | 400 EGP | 200 EGP |
Children under 6 enter free. Student rates need a valid student ID and apply up to age 24. Tickets are sold at the site and on the ministry's ticket platform. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Online tickets cannot be refunded, cancelled or replaced if lost, so check the date before you pay.
Evening visits at Luxor Temple
The ministry lists daily hours of 06:00 to 20:00. The ticket portal gives 06:00 as the start and 19:00 as the last entry, also for winter and Ramadan. That makes a visit after sunset possible, but not after closing time. Do not plan to enter later than 19:00, and check the current timetable on the day.
An evening visit is also cooler. In the long-term averages, daytime highs in Luxor reach about 106°F (41°C) from June to August. Our Luxor weather guide has the monthly figures.
The photo here shows the pylon and an obelisk at the entrance. The picture at the top of the page shows the front of the temple with its seated statues, and the one beside the facts shows the great pylon from the side.
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A short history of Luxor Temple
What the ministry's site says about the building and its role.
Amenhotep III built the core
The main structure goes back to Amenhotep III. It stood in Thebes, the city that is now Luxor.
Ramses II extended it
Later work by Ramses II enlarged the temple.
The Opet procession
The temple was the goal of the Opet procession from Karnak. The Avenue of Sphinxes is the route that connects the two temples.
Luxor Temple and Karnak compared
The two East Bank temples side by side, with 2026 prices for foreign visitors.
| Luxor Temple | Karnak | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult ticket | 500 EGP | 600 EGP |
| Student ticket | 250 EGP | 300 EGP |
| Opening hours | 06:00–20:00 | 06:00–17:00 |
| Last entry (ticket portal) | 19:00 | 16:00 |
| Size | A single temple | A complex of several precincts |
Karnak needs more time and closes earlier, so put it in the morning. Luxor Temple suits the end of the day. Read the details in our Karnak Temple guide.
The Avenue of Sphinxes between Luxor Temple and Karnak
The avenue is a processional road of about 2,700 m. It runs between Karnak in the north and Luxor Temple in the south. A ceremony to mark its reopening was held on 25 November 2021.
Rules for walking the avenue and the tickets it requires have changed over time. Ask at the ticket office of either temple about the current arrangement, and do not count on a separate avenue ticket. Treat the avenue as a connection between two sites that each have their own ticket and hours.
For the northern end of the route, read our guide to Karnak Temple. Both temples fit well into a day of East Bank sightseeing from our things to do in Luxor list.
Luxor Museum and the ferry to the West Bank
The Luxor Museum is a separate attraction with its own ticket: 400 EGP for adults and 200 EGP for students in 2026. The ticket portal lists a morning session from 09:00 and an evening session from 17:00. Last entry is 12:00 and 19:00 in summer and 13:00 and 20:00 in winter. These are entry times, not closing times.
A public ferry crosses the Nile to the West Bank. Fares, the pier and the operating hours are reported differently by different sources, so ask locally before you rely on a price. The West Bank has the Valley of the Kings and the Hatshepsut Temple.
Luxor Temple: frequently asked questions
How much is the Luxor Temple ticket in 2026?
The adult ticket for foreign visitors is 500 EGP and the student ticket is 250 EGP. Children under 6 enter free.
What are the opening hours?
The ministry lists 06:00 to 20:00 daily. The ticket portal lists 19:00 as the last entry. Check the current timetable before you go.
Can I visit Luxor Temple at night?
You can visit in the evening, until the closing time of 20:00. The temple is not open late into the night, so plan to arrive no later than 19:00.
Who built Luxor Temple?
The core of the temple was built under Amenhotep III. Ramses II added to it later.
How long is the Avenue of Sphinxes?
It is about 2,700 m long and connects Luxor Temple in the south with Karnak in the north. It was formally reopened on 25 November 2021.
Do I need one ticket for both Luxor Temple and Karnak?
No. Each temple has its own ticket, at 500 EGP and 600 EGP for adults in 2026. Ask at the ticket office about the current rules for the avenue.