Exploring Egypt is a journey through time, where ancient wonders, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cultures converge. As a travel enthusiast planning your Egyptian adventure, understanding the entrance fees for various attractions is essential. At Nile Empire, we aim to make your trip as seamless and enjoyable as possible. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on entrance fees across Egypt, ensuring you are well-prepared for your adventure.

⚠️ Important Update: As of 2026, almost all entrance fees must be paid using a credit or debit card. Cash is no longer accepted at major sites like the Pyramids and Karnak Temple.

🛠️ Last updated on Jan 10, 2026

Below you can find the complete guide for all sightseeing entry tickets currently effective for 2026:

The Pyramids of Giza at sunset — a timeless view of Egypt’s ancient wonders bathed in golden light.

Giza Egypt Attractions Entrance Fees (Pyramids, GEM):

📍 Pyramids of Giza – Egypt attractions entrance fees

Location: Giza, near Cairo
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 700 (USD 14.5)
• Khufu Pyramid: EGP 1500 (USD 30)
• Menkaure Pyramid: EGP 280 (USD 6)
• Mars Ankh Tomb: EGP 200 (USD 4)
• Labor Tombs Minimum 5 Tickets: EGP 700 (USD 14.5)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

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📍 Grand Egyptian Museum – Egypt attractions entrance fees (New Museum)

Location: Giza
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 1450 (USD 30)
• Entry to the Special Exhibitions: EGP 500 (USD 10)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.

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📍 Saqqara Complex (Pyramid of Djoser)

Location: Giza, near Giza Pyramids
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 600 (USD 12.5)
• Pyramid of Djoser: EGP 280 (USD 6)
• Mereruka Tomb: EGP 200 (USD 4)
• New Tombs: EGP 400 (USD 8)
• Serapeum Tomb: EGP 340 (USD 7)
• South Tombs: EGP 300 (USD 6)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Memphis Museum (Mit Rahina Museum)

Location: Giza, near Giza Pyramids
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 200 (USD 4)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Dahshur (Bent & Red Pyramids)

Location: Giza, near Giza Pyramids
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 200 (USD 4)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

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Cairo Egypt Attractions Entrance Fees (NMEC, Citadel):

📍 The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir Square)

Location: Tahrir Square, Cairo
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 550 (USD 11.5)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization(NMEC)

Location: Old Cairo, Cairo
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 550 (USD 11.5)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.
• On-site payment cash in EGP

📍 The Citadel of Saladin

Location: Cairo
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 550 (USD 11.5)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 The Coptic Museum

Location: old Cairo
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 280 (USD 5)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Gayer Anderson Museum

Location: old Cairo
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 100 (USD 2)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 The Al-Azhar Mosque

Location: Cairo
Entrance Fee: Free entry, donations appreciated.

The Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor — one of Egypt’s most impressive monuments built for the legendary female pharaoh.

Luxor Attractions (Karnak, Hatshepsut):

📍 The Valley of the Kings

Location: West Bank Luxor
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry (includes 3 tombs): EGP 750 (USD 15.5)
• Entry to the Tomb of Tutankhamun: EGP 700 (USD 14.5)
• Entry to the Tomb of Seti I: EGP 2000 (USD 41.5)
• Entry to the Tomb of Ramses V&VI: EGP 220 (USD 4.5)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 The Temple of Hatshepsut

Location: West Bank Luxor
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 440 (USD 10)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Valley of the Queens

Location: West Bank Luxor
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 220 (USD 5)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Medinet Habu

Location: West Bank Luxor
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 220 (USD 5)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 The Karnak Temple Complex

Location: East Bank Luxor
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 600 (USD 12.5)
• Sound and Light Show: EGP 960 (USD 20)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Luxor Temple

Location: East Bank Luxor
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 500 (USD 10)
• Sound and Light Show: EGP 960 (USD 20)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Luxor Museum

Location: East Bank Luxor
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 400 (USD 8)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

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Aswan Attractions (Philae Temple, High Dam):

📍 Abu Simbel Temples

Location: Aswan
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 820 (USD 17)
• Sound and Light Show: EGP 960 (USD 20)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Philae Temple

Location: Aswan
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 550 (USD 11.5)
• Sound and Light Show: EGP 960 (USD 20)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 High Dam

Location: Aswan
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 200 (USD 4)

How to Pay:

• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Elephantine Island

Location: Aswan
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 200 (USD 4)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Temple Of Kalabsha

Location: Aswan
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 200 (USD 4)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 The Temple Of Horus(Edfu)

Location: Between Luxor & Aswan
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 550 (USD 11.5)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Temple Of Kom Ombo

Location: Between Luxor & Aswan
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 450 (USD 10)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

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The iconic entrance of Qaitbay Citadel — Alexandria’s 15th-century defensive stronghold on the Mediterranean.

Alexandria Attractions (Catacombs, Serapeum):

📍 The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Location: Alexandria
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 200 (USD 4)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Alexandria National Museum

Location: Alexandria
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 200 (USD 4)

How to Pay:

• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Serapeum of Alexandria

Location: Alexandria
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 200 (USD 4)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Citadel of Qaitbay

Location: Alexandria
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 200 (USD 4)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Roman Amphitheatre

Location: Alexandria
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 200 (USD 4)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Graeco-Roman Museum

Location: Alexandria
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 400 (USD 8)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

📍 Royal Jewellery Museum

Location: Alexandria
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 220 (USD 4.5)

How to Pay:

• Online booking through the official website.
• On-site payment via credit card.

A breathtaking sunrise over the rocky peaks of Mount Sinai — a sacred landscape that has inspired travelers, pilgrims, and prophets for millennia.

Mount Sinai Attractions (Saint Catherine):

📍 Saint Catherine’s Monastery

Location: Sinai
Entrance Fee:

• General Entry: EGP 200 (USD 4)

How to Pay:

• On-site payment via credit card.

Travel Tips & Entry Advice (Payment, Timing, Dress Code)

📌 Free Entry Policy

• Children under 6 years old enter for free.
• Egyptians with special needs receive free entry.
• Egyptians above 60 years old are also eligible for free entry.
• Mobile phone photography is allowed free of charge at most sites.

🎓 Student Discount Policy

Students who present a valid student ID card at official ticket counters receive a 50% discount on entrance fees. Don’t forget to carry your ID during your trip — it could help you save significantly.

🏛️ Historical Site Access

Egypt is home to a wide variety of archaeological sites, some more frequently visited than others. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities may occasionally adjust entrance fees. Always confirm the latest ticket prices with your local guide or through official channels.

💻 Booking Online

We highly recommend booking your attraction tickets online in advance — especially during high season — to avoid long queues and ensure availability. Use trusted platforms such as the official ticketing website egymonuments.com for secure reservations.

💳 Credit Card Payments

Most attractions accept major international credit cards. Be sure to enable international usage on your card and notify your bank of your travel plans to avoid unexpected payment issues.

💱 Currency & Exchange Rates

The official currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP). While entrance fees are displayed in EGP, online platforms may offer payment in USD or other currencies. As of now, 1 USD ≈ EGP 48. Always check current exchange rates before completing your payment.

🧭 Guided Tours

For a more immersive experience, consider joining a guided tour. Knowledgeable guides can provide deeper historical and cultural context, making your visit more engaging and meaningful — especially at archaeological sites like temples, tombs, and museums.

👕 Dress Code Guidelines

While Egypt is tourist-friendly, modest clothing is appreciated and often required at religious or sacred sites. To ensure respectful and comfortable travel:

• Wear lightweight clothing that covers your shoulders and knees.
• Avoid shorts, tank tops, or low-cut tops — especially in mosques, churches, and rural areas.
• Choose comfortable walking shoes suitable for stone pathways and sandy terrain.

Following these simple dress guidelines reflects cultural awareness and may be mandatory at some attractions.

⏰ Visiting Hours

Most attractions open early in the morning and close by sunset. Check individual site schedules in advance, especially if you’re planning to attend evening shows such as the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids or Philae Temple.

Frequently Asked Questions about Egypt Attractions Entrance Fees 2025

Q1. How much are Egypt attractions entrance fees in 2025?

Ticket prices vary by site. Our 2025 guide lists updated fees in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) with USD approximations — covering the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor and Aswan temples, Alexandria sites, and Saint Catherine’s Monastery.

Q2. Can I pay Egypt attraction tickets by credit card or online?

Yes. 99% of attractions in Egypt now only accept credit or debit cards — cash is no longer accepted at most sites. Many tickets can also be booked online in advance through official platforms like egymonuments.com.

Q3. Do students get discounts on Egypt attraction tickets?

Yes. Students with a valid student ID usually receive a 50% discount when buying tickets at official counters.

Q4. Who can enter Egypt attractions for free?

Children under 6, Egyptians with special needs, and Egyptians aged 60+ are eligible for free entry at many sites. Always confirm at the ticket office.

Q5. What are the usual visiting hours for Egypt’s historical sites?

Most attractions open daily at 8:00 AM and close at 5:00 PM. Some major sites have extended evening hours, especially those with Sound & Light shows (like the Pyramids and Philae Temple). Note that the last entry ticket is usually sold one hour before closing time.

Q6. Is there a dress code for visiting Egypt attractions?

Yes. While Egypt is tourist-friendly, modest dress is expected at religious or sacred sites. Wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and choose comfortable walking shoes for exploring ancient paths and temples.

Q7. Can I visit Egypt’s attractions by myself, without a guide?

Yes, you can enter and explore most attractions on your own. However, many sites are vast and packed with history that’s easy to miss. To get the full experience, we recommend hiring a professional Egyptologist guide. You can arrange expert guides directly through Nile Empire for a smooth and unforgettable journey.

Q8. Are Egypt entrance fees the same for locals and tourists?

No. Entrance fees for international visitors are higher than for Egyptian residents. The prices in this guide apply to foreign tourists.

Q9. Can I use US Dollars or Euros to pay for entrance tickets in Egypt?

No. Tickets must be purchased in Egyptian Pounds (EGP). On-site counters process payments via credit or debit cards in EGP only. Some official online platforms may allow you to pay in USD or other currencies.

Q10. Do children need to pay entrance fees in Egypt?

Children under 6 years old can usually enter free of charge. Children above that age typically pay the standard ticket rate unless special discounts are offered.

Q11. Are cameras and photography allowed inside Egyptian attractions?

Mobile phone photography is generally free. Some sites charge extra for professional cameras, tripods, or video equipment. Always check signage at the entrance.

Q12. Do I need to book entrance tickets in advance?

Not always, but booking online in advance is strongly recommended during high season. This helps avoid long queues and guarantees availability, especially at popular sites like the Grand Egyptian Museum or Abu Simbel.

Summary: Egypt Entry Ticket Prices 2025 Guide

Exploring Egypt means unlocking thousands of years of history — and a little preparation goes a long way. By understanding entrance policies, payment methods, and current rates, you’ll enjoy your trip without surprises.

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