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Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor

The terraces of Hatshepsut's mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari seen from above, against the sheer cliffs of the Theban hills
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
EGP 440, students EGP 220
Hours
Daily from 6:00; last entry 17:00 summer, 16:00 winter and Ramadan
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Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
1 h
With kids
Fine with kids
Foreign adult
EGP 440
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Students up to 24
EGP 220 with a valid student ID
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Children
Under 6 free
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Where to buy
Egymonuments website, Experience Egypt app, ticket desk at the gate
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Payment
Visa and Mastercard accepted
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Electric train
Unofficial: visitor centre to the temple's foot, small extra fee in cash
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Photos
Phone photos free
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Getting there
Ferry plus a 15-min taxi, or about 30 min by car via the bridge
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Time needed
About 1 hour, up to 1.5 hours with all the chapels
Coordinates
25.73806, 32.60694YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

3 terracesrising towards the cliff, linked by ramps
2 sourcesEnglish and Russian WikipediaEgyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
15th century BCbuilt under Hatshepsut, 18th Dynasty
2 sourcesEnglish and Russian WikipediaEgyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Djeser-Djeseruthe ancient name — "Holy of Holies"
2 sourcesEnglish and Russian WikipediaEgyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Senenmutthe queen's steward, credited as the architect
2 sourcesEgyptian Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesRussian Wikipedia
Puntreliefs of a sea expedition to the land of incense, on the middle terrace
2 sourcesEnglish WikipediaEgyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Hathor and Anubisthe two chapels at either end of the middle terrace
SourceEnglish and Russian Wikipedia
Amun-Rehis sanctuary is cut into the rock at the back of the upper terrace
2 sourcesEnglish WikipediaEgyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
1961a Polish-Egyptian mission began the work that rebuilt the upper terrace
2 sourcesEnglish WikipediaPolish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw
1979UNESCO World Heritage listing as part of Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
2 sourcesUNESCOEnglish Wikipedia
Mentuhotep IIhis older temple next door inspired the design
SourceEnglish and Russian Wikipedia

Temple of Hatshepsut tickets and prices

A foreign adult ticket costs EGP 440; students up to 24 with a valid ID pay EGP 220, and children under 6 go free. One ticket covers the whole temple, including the Hathor and Anubis chapels. Phone photography is free; drones need a permit, so leave yours behind.

Tickets are sold on the official Egymonuments website, in the Experience Egypt app and at the desk by the visitor centre. Visa and Mastercard are accepted, so a card covers entry. Bring small Egyptian pound notes for the electric train, toilets and tips. Tickets are dated and non-refundable.

The unofficial Luxor Pass, sold for cash at Karnak, also covers this temple. It only pays off if you plan to see nearly every major site on both banks within its 5 days; for a single West Bank morning, separate tickets are simpler.

Temple of Hatshepsut opening hours

The temple opens every day at 6:00. Last entry is 17:00 in summer and 16:00 in winter and during Ramadan, according to the ministry's ticketing site. There is no weekly closing day.

The best slot is the first two hours after opening: the cliffs glow orange, the air is still bearable and many tour groups start at the Valley of the Kings first. Midday is the worst time — the terraces are bright, white and shadeless.

How long do you need, and is it worth it?

Plan about an hour. That covers the ramps, both colonnades of the middle terrace and the upper court. Stretch it to 1.5 hours if you want to study the Punt reliefs and step into both side chapels.

Yes, it is worth it, mainly for the setting: no other Egyptian temple is built like this, in terraces against a wall of rock. The honest catch is that much of the decoration was chiselled away in antiquity, and the upper terrace is a careful modern reconstruction. Come for the architecture and two or three well-kept reliefs, not for colour on every wall.

What to see at the Temple of Hatshepsut

  • The main ramp and facade — walk up slowly from the lower terrace; the whole design only makes sense from below.
  • The Punt Colonnade (left side of the middle terrace) — ships, stilt houses, incense trees and the people of Punt, from a famous trading voyage.
  • The Birth Colonnade (right side) — the story of Hatshepsut's divine birth from the god Amun, her claim to the throne.
  • The Chapel of Hathor — at the south end of the middle terrace, with columns topped by the goddess's face.
  • The Chapel of Anubis — at the north end, with the best-preserved paint in the temple.
  • The upper terrace — a portico of Osiris-style statues of Hatshepsut and the rock-cut sanctuary of Amun-Re at the back.
  • The Solar Court — an open-air altar to the sun god in the north of the upper terrace.

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More tips

  1. Start at Luxor Temple on the Corniche — the public ferry to the West Bank leaves from the landing right beside it.
  2. Cheapest: cross on the ferry, a ride of a few minutes, and take a taxi from the West Bank landing — about 15 minutes to the temple. There are no meters, so agree the fare first, ideally for a full loop with the Valley of the Kings and waiting time.
  3. No change of transport: a taxi or the inDrive app (cash only) from the centre over the bridge south of town, roughly 30 minutes each way.
  4. You'll be dropped at the visitor centre and ticket office. A small electric train runs to the foot of the temple for a small fee, or walk a few hundred metres in the sun.
  5. Climb the main ramp to the middle terrace, then the upper one.
  6. On the way back, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, right beside the road to the ferry.

Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut in one morning

The two sites are back-to-back on either side of the same ridge, and most visitors pair them. Do the Valley of the Kings first at 6:00, while the tombs are cool and quiet, then drive round to Hatshepsut — the hop takes a short taxi ride.

Together they fill four hours or so. If you still have energy, Medinet Habu is the West Bank's best-kept secret: cheaper, quieter and with far more surviving colour than Hatshepsut's temple.

Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings or Medinet Habu?

Temple of Hatshepsutyou are hereTerraced mortuary temple of a queenEGP 44016:00 winter, 17:00 summerEarly morning
Valley of the KingsRock-cut royal tombsEGP 75016:00 winter, 17:00 summerAt opening
Medinet HabuMortuary temple of Ramesses IIIEGP 22016:00 winter, 17:00 summerAfternoon, after the crowds

Hatshepsut is the most striking from the outside; Medinet Habu has the best colour inside; the Valley of the Kings is the one most people come for.

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Historic sites in Luxor: compare and choose

Every historic site in Luxor rated by YesGo. Tap a column header to sort.

Luxor Temple521 h 15 minEGP 500, students EGP 2505.4 km
Karnak Temple502 h 30 minEGP 600, students EGP 3005.6 km
Colossi of Memnon5020 minFree34 min walk
Valley of the Kings492 h 30 minEGP 750, Tutankhamun extra9 min walk
Temple of Hatshepsutyou are here441 hEGP 440, students EGP 220—
Avenue of Sphinxes4340 minFree to view (unofficial)5.3 km
Ramesseum3945 minEGP 220, students EGP 11021 min walk
Luxor Museum371 h 15 minEGP 400, students EGP 2005.1 km
Medinet Habu361 h 30 minEGP 220, students EGP 11036 min walk
Valley of the Queens331 hEGP 220, Nefertari closed32 min walk

The West Bank in a morning

Valley of the Kings at opening, then Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon on the way back to the ferry. Add it to your route in one tap — YesGo sets the timings and transfers.

  1. Valley of the Kings2 h 30 min · EGP 750, Tutankhamun extra
  2. 9 min walk from the previous stopTemple of Hatshepsutyou are here1 h · EGP 440, students EGP 220
  3. 36 min walk from the previous stopMedinet Habu1 h 30 min · EGP 220, students EGP 110
  4. 17 min walk from the previous stopColossi of Memnon20 min · Free, no ticket

4 places · about 6 h 22 min with walks · 62 min on foot in total

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How to do it right

  • Read up on the Punt and birth reliefs before you go, or take a guide — otherwise it's easy to walk past them.
  • Use the electric train at midday; at opening, the walk up the causeway is half the experience.
  • Agree one taxi for the whole West Bank loop, with waiting time, rather than haggling at every gate.
  • There are few cafés near the West Bank sites — carry water and a snack.
  • Touts and souvenir sellers wait by the visitor centre; a polite, firm "no, thank you" is enough.
  • Keep the evening for floodlit Luxor Temple, right by the ferry landing.

Questions

How much is the ticket for the Temple of Hatshepsut?

EGP 440 for foreign adults, EGP 220 for students up to 24 with ID, free under 6. The Hathor and Anubis chapels are included.

What are the Temple of Hatshepsut's opening hours?

Daily from 6:00. Last entry is 17:00 in summer and 16:00 in winter and during Ramadan.

Can I pay by card?

Yes. The ministry accepts Visa and Mastercard online, in the Experience Egypt app and at the ticket desk. Keep some cash for the electric train and tips.

How long do you need at the Temple of Hatshepsut?

About an hour; 1.5 hours if you want to study the reliefs and visit both side chapels.

Is the Temple of Hatshepsut worth visiting?

Yes, for its unique terraced design against the cliffs. Much decoration was defaced in antiquity, so don't expect colour everywhere.

How do I get to the Temple of Hatshepsut from Luxor?

Take the ferry from the Corniche by Luxor Temple, then a taxi for about 15 minutes, or drive over the bridge in about 30 minutes.

Is there a train at the Temple of Hatshepsut?

A small electric train runs from the visitor centre to the foot of the temple for a small cash fee; you can also walk a few hundred metres.

Can you visit the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut on the same day?

Yes, most people do. Start at the Valley of the Kings at 6:00, then take a short taxi ride round the ridge to Hatshepsut.

Is Hatshepsut buried in her temple?

No. It was her mortuary temple, used for her cult; her tomb is in the Valley of the Kings on the other side of the ridge.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, official Egymonuments ticketing: Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu — prices, hours, concessions and rules
  • Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, monuments website: Hatshepsut Temple — description
  • English Wikipedia: Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut; Wikidata Q660692
  • Russian Wikipedia: Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
  • Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw: Deir el-Bahari, Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Science in Poland: opening of the Solar Cult Complex on the upper terrace
  • Explore Luxor: Luxor Pass; Getting around Luxor (unofficial)
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 03.11.2026 ·
How we checkedPrices, concessions, hours (summer, winter and Ramadan), rules and free phone photography come from the official ticketing system of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, as do the Valley of the Kings and Medinet Habu prices used for comparison. The ministry gives opening and last-entry times only; its separate monuments website says 6:00–17:00 without seasons, so we show the stricter ticketing figures. The ministry doesn't publish the date the winter hours start. Card payment is from Egymonuments' official FAQ. The electric train appears only in guidebooks, and their fares disagree (EGP 2 to EGP 20), so we say "small fee" and mark it as checking. Ferry and taxi times come from guidebooks and are marked as checking; Uber and Careem coverage in Luxor is not confirmed, so we don't recommend them. Sources disagree on Hatshepsut's reign dates and the length of construction, so we say "15th century BC"; English Wikipedia also names Hapuseneb as a possible architect, while the ministry and Russian Wikipedia credit Senenmut. Which inner chapels are open on a given day is not officially published. Historical facts are checked against at least two sources.

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