What a visit to Luxor costs
The hot air balloon Luxor price starts at 70 USD per person, Karnak costs 600 EGP at the gate and the Valley of the Kings 750 EGP. A guided West Bank day with lunch and the regular entrance fees is 74 USD, and a two hour sunset felucca ride is 29 USD. Tour prices were displayed in October 2026; entrance fees are the listed rates for foreign adults.
| What you pay for | Price per person | Format | Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnak Temple | 600 EGP | Entry ticket | Karnak and the Open Museum |
| Luxor Temple | 500 EGP | Entry ticket | Entry only |
| Valley of the Kings | 750 EGP | Entry ticket | 3 regular tombs |
| Tutankhamun's tomb | 700 EGP | Extra ticket | Added to the Valley of the Kings ticket |
| Hatshepsut's temple | 440 EGP | Entry ticket | Entry only |
| Valley of the Queens | 220 EGP | Entry ticket | Entry only |
| Sunset felucca on the Nile | 29 USD | 2 hours | Hotel transfer, tea |
| Karnak and Luxor Temple tour | 52 USD | 4 hours | English-speaking guide, lunch, East Bank hotel transfer |
| Hot air balloon ride | 70 USD | 3 hours in total, 30 minutes flight | Hotel transfer |
| West Bank Kings and Queens tour | 74 USD | 6 hours | Regular entrance fees, guide, lunch, private transport |
The balloon ride from a second operator costs 88 USD for three hours and includes the transfer from a hotel or cruise ship.
Hot air balloon Luxor price: 70 and 88 USD
A balloon ride over the West Bank costs 70 USD per person for the 30 minute flight with hotel pickup, or 88 USD for the sunrise ride with a hotel or cruise ship transfer. Both rides take about three hours in total, because pickup and landing are part of the time. Our hot air balloon guide explains the flight itself.
What changes the price
Entrance tickets decide the final bill more than the tour fare. The Valley of the Kings ticket costs 750 EGP and Tutankhamun's tomb adds 700 EGP, so a visit to both costs 1,450 EGP for an adult and 725 EGP for a student.
The West Bank tour at 74 USD already includes the regular entrance fees, while additional tombs cost 10 USD each. The Karnak and Luxor Temple tour at 52 USD includes entrance tickets only with the matching option you select when booking.
Time and start point matter too. The four hour East Bank tour starts at a hotel on the East Bank, and the six hour West Bank tour starts at a hotel in Luxor. Our private tour guide shows what a private day adds.
Which option fits your budget
Under 40 USD, the sunset felucca at 29 USD gives you two hours on the Nile with tea. Between 40 and 100 USD, the 52 USD shared East Bank tour covers Karnak and Luxor Temple with lunch, the 74 USD West Bank tour covers the tombs with entrance fees included, and the balloon rides cost 70 and 88 USD. Above 100 USD, the four day dahabiya cruise from Aswan to Luxor costs 1,100 USD with three nights on board and meals from the first lunch to the last breakfast. Entrance fees are not included in the cruise. See the Nile cruise guide for the routes.
Anyone who wants the full range of options finds every tour type in our Luxor tours guide.
Where to save
Students with a valid ID pay half at the main sites: 300 EGP at Karnak, 250 EGP at Luxor Temple, 375 EGP in the Valley of the Kings and 110 EGP in the Valley of the Queens. Karnak lists free entry for children under 6. The sound and light show at Karnak costs 20 USD, and children from 6 to 12 years pay 11 USD.
Our picks: Luxor tour prices
A sunset felucca, a shared East Bank tour, a West Bank tour with entrance fees, two balloon rides and a dahabiya cruise.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of November 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Four-day dahabiya cruise from Aswan to Luxor
Three nights on board, meals from the first lunch to the last breakfast, a guide and transfers in Aswan and Luxor. It sails from Aswan to Luxor, and entrance fees are not included.
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Sunrise balloon ride over Luxor
The balloon ride and a transfer from your hotel or cruise ship are included. The three hours are the total duration, not the time in the air.
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West Bank tour with entrance fees and lunch
Hotel transfer, private transport, a guide, lunch and the regular entrance fees are included. Additional tombs cost $10 each, tips are extra.
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West Bank balloon flight with hotel pickup
A hotel transfer and a 30-minute balloon flight. The three hours are the total duration.
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Karnak and Luxor Temple tour with lunch
An English-speaking guide, lunch and an East Bank hotel transfer. Entrance tickets are included only with the matching option; a German, French or Spanish guide is an add-on.
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Private sunset felucca ride on the Nile
Two hours on the Nile with tea and a transfer from selected hotels. Without wind the boat may be towed, so a pure sailing trip is not guaranteed.
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A sunset felucca, a Karnak and Luxor Temple tour, a West Bank day with entrance fees, balloon rides and a dahabiya cruise, with current prices and availability.
Luxor prices: common questions
How much is the Luxor Temple entrance fee?
500 EGP for foreign adults and 250 EGP for students with a valid ID. The ministry lists opening hours from 06:00 to 20:00, so an evening visit is possible. A tour at 52 USD covers Luxor Temple together with Karnak, with the entrance tickets added through the matching option.
How much is the ticket for Tutankhamun's tomb?
700 EGP for adults and 350 EGP for students, bought in addition to the Valley of the Kings ticket of 750 EGP. Together that is 1,450 EGP for an adult and 725 EGP for a student, without the electric tram and without further tombs.
How much is the Valley of the Queens entrance fee?
220 EGP for adults and 110 EGP for students. The portal lists last entry at 17:00 in summer and 16:00 in winter and during Ramadan. The Valley of the Queens also appears on the 74 USD West Bank tour, which includes the regular entrance fees.
How much does a hot air balloon ride in Luxor cost?
70 USD per person for the 30 minute West Bank flight with hotel pickup, or 88 USD for the sunrise ride with a transfer from a hotel or cruise ship. Both take about three hours in total, because the time includes transfer and landing.