Last updated: October 2026. Prices are per person, in Egyptian pounds (EGP), and can change without notice.
Approaching the temple ramps at Deir el-Bahari
Hatshepsut Temple Ticket Price (2026)
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Foreign adult | 440 EGP |
| Student (age 12–24, with a valid student ID) | 220 EGP |
| Child (age 6–12) | 220 EGP |
| Child under 6 | Free |
Photography is free, with no extra camera ticket required.
This is a separate ticket. It is not included in the Valley of the Kings or Valley of the Queens tickets, so budget for it separately when planning your West Bank day.
Getting to the Temple: The Tram
Just like at the Valley of the Kings, you cannot walk straight up to the temple from the ticket gate. After you pass through the entrance, you take the small electric tram, known locally as the "Taf-Taf," for the short ride to the base of the ramps. Keep a little cash or your ticket handy for the tram fare.
Best Time to Visit
Go early. The temple faces the rising sun, and the desert heat builds quickly once the sun clears the cliffs, so an early visit means a cooler walk up the ramps and thinner crowds.
There is a bonus to arriving at sunrise: the hot air balloon launch sites are close to the temple, and balloons often drift over the cliffs right around dawn. If you time it well, you get the temple, the sunrise, and a sky full of balloons in the same view.
Sunrise balloon flights seen from the temple causeway
Three Scenes Not to Miss
1. The Punt Expedition Reliefs
On the second terrace, the Punt Colonnade records Hatshepsut's trading expedition to the Land of Punt in vivid detail: exotic trees, incense, gold, and the animals of the expedition. Look closely and you can find the temple's artists recording the marine life of the Red Sea along the way, including fish species and even a sea turtle, carved with real attention to their shapes.
2. The Shrine of Hathor
In the Hathor shrine, one relief shows Hatshepsut being suckled by the goddess Hathor in the form of a cow. This scene was not decoration: it was a political and religious statement, showing that Hathor herself nursed and blessed Hatshepsut's right to rule.
3. The Shrine of Anubis
This is the best-preserved section of the entire temple, with scenes of offerings being made to Anubis, god of mummification. It is also the most painful stop on the tour for anyone who has read Hatshepsut's story: every image, name, and cartouche of the queen herself was deliberately chiseled out here, leaving the god she worshipped intact while she was erased.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the ticket to Hatshepsut Temple?
440 EGP for foreign adults, 220 EGP for students aged 12–24 with a valid student ID, and 220 EGP for children aged 6–12. Children under 6 enter free.
Is the Hatshepsut Temple ticket included with the Valley of the Kings ticket?
No. It is a separate ticket, sold at its own gate.
Can I take photos inside?
Yes, photography is free and no extra camera permit is needed.
How do I get from the entrance to the temple itself?
By the small electric tram (the "Taf-Taf") that runs from the ticket gate to the base of the ramps, the same system used at the Valley of the Kings.
What is the best time to visit?
Early morning, both to avoid the heat and crowds and to catch the sunrise, when hot air balloons often pass over the temple.
Plan Your West Bank Day
Hatshepsut Temple pairs naturally with the rest of the West Bank. See the Valley of the Kings ticket guide and the Valley of the Queens guide to plan the rest of your tickets and route.
Curator's Question
Would you rather watch the sunrise from the temple ramps, or from a hot air balloon looking down at it? Tell me in the comments.
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