Last updated: November 2026. Prices are per person, in Egyptian pounds (EGP), for international adult visitors, and can change without notice.
The Temple of Hatshepsut on the West Bank, one of the stops in every plan below.
Which Plan Is Right for You?
| Plan | Best for | Approx. standard tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Travelers who want to see Luxor's most important landmarks in a single day | 1,790 EGP |
| 2 days | Travelers who want to see as many sites as possible in the shortest time | 2,950 EGP |
| 3 days | Travelers who want to see every site in Luxor at a fully relaxed pace, with the most time at each stop | 3,510 to 3,710 EGP |
The ticket totals count the standard entry for international adults only. Extra tickets, such as Tutankhamun's tomb (700 EGP) or Seti I (2,000 EGP) in the Valley of the Kings, are not included.
The 1-Day Plan: Luxor's Greatest Hits
This plan starts on the West Bank and finishes at Karnak, because the open desert sites on the West Bank are the hardest to enjoy in the midday heat.
| Sample timing | Stop |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Start, crossing the Nile to the West Bank |
| 6:30 AM | Valley of the Kings (three tombs) |
| 9:30 AM | Temple of Hatshepsut |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM | Karnak Temple Complex |
Tickets: Valley of the Kings 750 + Hatshepsut Temple 440 + Karnak 600 = 1,790 EGP.
The 2-Day Plan: The Most Sites in the Least Time
Day 1: The West Bank (about 8 hours)
Inside the tomb of Ramesses V and VI (KV9) in the Valley of the Kings.
- Valley of the Kings (750 EGP, three tombs)
- Valley of the Queens (220 EGP)
- Temple of Hatshepsut (440 EGP)
- Medinet Habu (220 EGP)
- Deir el-Medina (220 EGP)
Day 1 tickets: 750 + 220 + 440 + 220 + 220 = 1,850 EGP.
Day 2: The East Bank
The entrance to the Karnak Temple complex.
- Morning: Karnak Temple Complex (600 EGP). Go early, for the cooler air and the thinner crowds. A proper visit takes two to three hours.
- Sunset: Luxor Temple (500 EGP). Sunset is the best time to see it.
Day 2 tickets: 600 + 500 = 1,100 EGP.
Two-day total: 1,850 + 1,100 = 2,950 EGP.
The 3-Day Plan: Luxor at a Relaxed Pace
This plan covers every site on this list, with the most time at each stop and no rushing between them.
Day 1: The Great West Bank Sites
- Valley of the Kings (750 EGP, three tombs)
- Valley of the Queens (220 EGP)
- Temple of Hatshepsut (440 EGP)
Day 1 tickets: 750 + 220 + 440 = 1,410 EGP.
Day 2: The East Bank
- Morning: Karnak Temple Complex (600 EGP)
- Sunset: Luxor Temple (500 EGP)
Day 2 tickets: 1,100 EGP.
Day 3: The Hidden Gems of the West Bank
The fortified pylon of Medinet Habu.
- Medinet Habu (220 EGP)
- Deir el-Medina (220 EGP)
- The Ramesseum (220 EGP)
- The Tombs of the Nobles (120 EGP for Rekhmire and Sennefer, or 200 EGP for the Ramose group of three tombs)
- Carter's House and Museum (220 EGP)
- The Colossi of Memnon (free, about 10 minutes for photos)
Day 3 tickets: 880 + the Nobles ticket(s) = 1,000 to 1,200 EGP, depending on whether you visit one tomb group or both.
Three-day total: about 3,510 to 3,710 EGP.
🔍 Quick Facts: Planning Your Days in Luxor
- 1 day: the most important landmarks, about 1,790 EGP in tickets
- 2 days: the most sites in the shortest time, about 2,950 EGP
- 3 days: every site at a relaxed pace, about 3,510 to 3,710 EGP
- West Bank first: on a full day, start there, since the open sites are hottest at midday
- Luxor Temple: 500 EGP, best visited at sunset
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