📌 2026 Egypt Travel Alert: The Ministry of Tourism updates ticket pricing dynamically. All prices below are verified for August 2026. Please note that most ticketing counters across Egypt are now 100% cashless—you will need a credit or debit card to purchase tickets at the gate, or you can book ahead on the official egymonuments.com portal. You can find complete city guides for Cairo, Hurghada and Luxor by clicking on the city you wish to visit.
1. Cairo & Giza Highlights Entry Fees
Site
Adult Ticket (EGP)
Adult Ticket (GBP)
Student < 24 (EGP)
Giza Pyramids (Area)
700 EGP
£9.80
350 EGP
Inside Great Pyramid
1,500 EGP
£21.00
750 EGP
Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)
550 EGP
£7.70
275 EGP
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
1,450 EGP
£20.30
730 EGP
Saqqara (Step Pyramid)
600 EGP
£8.40
300 EGP
Salah El-Din Citadel
550 EGP
£7.70
275 EGP
2. Luxor & Aswan Favourites
Site
Adult Ticket (EGP)
Adult Ticket (GBP)
Student < 24 (EGP)
Karnak Temple
600 EGP
£8.40
300 EGP
Luxor Temple
500 EGP
£7.00
250 EGP
Valley of the Kings
750 EGP
£10.50
375 EGP
Tutankhamun Tomb
700 EGP
£9.80
350 EGP
Philae Temple
550 EGP
£7.70
275 EGP
Abu Simbel
822 EGP
£11.50
445 EGP
3. Local Transport & Essentials in Egypt
Item
Cost in EGP
Cost in GBP
Entry Visa (At Airport)
Paid in USD ($30)
£25.00
SIM Card (20GB Data)
450 EGP
£6.30
Uber (30-min ride)
200 EGP
£2.80
Felucca (Private / Hr)
400 EGP
£5.60
Bottle of Water (1.5L)
15 EGP
£0.21
Local Dinner (Per Person)
450 EGP
£6.30
4. Insider tips for first time travellers to Egypt
The 24-Year Rule: To get the “Student” price in the table above, you must be under 24 years old. Even with a valid UK student card, if your passport shows you are 24+, you will be charged the Adult rate.
Cashless Gates: Physical cash is no longer accepted at the main ticket windows. Use a travel card like Revolut, Monzo, or Starling to avoid the high non-sterling transaction fees your high-street bank might charge.
The “Airport SIM” Trap: Avoid buying SIM cards from unofficial kiosks. Stick to the branded Orange, Vodafone, or Etisalat booths at the airport to ensure you get the full data amount you paid for. E-Sim offer a more user friendly option at very good prices. View our trusted partner’s eSIM packages
Conversion Disclaimer: GBP prices are estimates based on a 1 GBP = 69.8 EGP exchange rate. Check your banking app for real-time rates and foreign transaction fees before purchasing.
