Traveller’s Note: Prices in Egypt are regulated by the Ministry of Tourism. While I have provided GBP estimates for your budgeting, ticket offices are now cashless. You must pay in EGP using a debit or credit card.
1. Cairo & Giza Highlights
Site
Adult Ticket (EGP)
Adult Ticket (GBP)
Student < 24 (EGP)
Giza Pyramids (Area)
600 EGP
£9.70
300 EGP
Inside Great Pyramid
1,000 EGP
£16.15
500 EGP
Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)
500 EGP
£8.10
250 EGP
Grand Egyptian Museum
1,200 EGP
£19.40
600 EGP
Saqqara (Step Pyramid)
500 EGP
£8.10
250 EGP
Salah El-Din Citadel
500 EGP
£8.10
250 EGP
2. Luxor & Aswan Favourites
Site
Adult Ticket (EGP)
Adult Ticket (GBP)
Student < 24 (EGP)
Karnak Temple
500 EGP
£8.10
250 EGP
Luxor Temple
450 EGP
£7.25
225 EGP
Valley of the Kings
700 EGP
£11.30
350 EGP
Tutankhamun Tomb
550 EGP
£8.90
275 EGP
Philae Temple
500 EGP
£8.10
250 EGP
Abu Simbel
650 EGP
£10.50
325 EGP
3. Local Transport & Essentials
Item
Cost in EGP
Cost in GBP
Entry Visa (At Airport)
~1,550 EGP
£25.00
SIM Card (20GB Data)
450 EGP
£7.25
Uber (30-min ride)
150 EGP
£2.40
Felucca (Private / Hr)
400 EGP
£6.45
Bottle of Water (1.5L)
20 EGP
£0.32
Local Dinner (Per Person)
450 EGP
£7.25
4. Vital Booking Rules for 2026
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.
Conversion Disclaimer:GBP prices are estimates based on a 1 GBP = 62 EGP exchange rate. Check your banking app for real-time rates before purchasing.
