Experience the best of Karnak Temple Complex

Step into the grandeur of Karnak Temple, Egypt’s largest temple complex. Explore towering columns, ancient sanctuaries, and fascinating hieroglyphics that tell the story of a powerful civilization.

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Karnak Temple ruins with ancient columns and obelisk under a clear sky in Luxor, Egypt.

Row of sphinx statues at Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt, with palm trees in the background.

Karnak Temple columns under a clear sky in Luxor, Egypt.

Row of ancient statues at Karnak Temple, Egypt, under a clear sky.

Statue of ancient Egyptian pharaoh at Karnak Temple with palm tree, Luxor, Egypt.

Karnak Temple complex with palm trees and obelisk, Luxor, Egypt.

Karnak Temple ruins with hieroglyphs, surrounded by trees, Luxor, Egypt.

Karnak Temple Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets

Explore at your pace

Audio guide

Enjoy crowd free entry with pre-booked tickets that let you set your own pace, ideal if you want unhurried time inside this vast temple complex.
Walk past the ticket line on arrival and head straight inside with your pre-confirmed entry, so you can spend more time exploring and less time waiting.
Your ticket includes direct entry to Karnak Temple, giving you access to its monumental halls, carved columns, statues, and open courtyards.
Explore independently through the complex, pausing where you like to take in the scale of the architecture and intricate carvings all around you.
Enhance your visit by adding an audio guide option that shares context at key spots, helpful if you prefer self-guided storytelling as you go.

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Enjoy crowd free entry with pre-booked tickets that let you set your own pace, ideal if you want unhurried time inside this vast temple complex.
Walk past the ticket line on arrival and head straight inside with your pre-confirmed entry, so you can spend more time exploring and less time waiting.
Your ticket includes direct entry to Karnak Temple, giving you access to its monumental halls, carved columns, statues, and open courtyards.
Explore independently through the complex, pausing where you like to take in the scale of the architecture and intricate carvings all around you.
Enhance your visit by adding an audio guide option that shares context at key spots, helpful if you prefer self-guided storytelling as you go.

from

$19

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Karnak Temple columns illuminated during Sound and Light show, Luxor, Egypt.

Karnak Temple illuminated at night with statues and obelisk, Luxor, Egypt.

Karnak Temple hieroglyphs illuminated during Sound and Light show in Egypt.

Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show Skip-the-Line Tickets

1 hr

Experience an evening at Karnak Temple as columns and statues glow with synchronized lights, music, and narration under the open Egyptian sky.
Bypass the ticket line with pre-booked entry, head straight inside the temple complex, and settle in comfortably before the sound and light show begins.
Your ticket includes direct access to Karnak Temple and the full sound and light show, so you can focus on the storytelling and visual effects on site.
Watch the temple facade and inner structures transform through projected scenes, voices, and soundscapes that bring ancient rituals and legends to life.

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Experience an evening at Karnak Temple as columns and statues glow with synchronized lights, music, and narration under the open Egyptian sky.
Bypass the ticket line with pre-booked entry, head straight inside the temple complex, and settle in comfortably before the sound and light show begins.
Your ticket includes direct access to Karnak Temple and the full sound and light show, so you can focus on the storytelling and visual effects on site.
Watch the temple facade and inner structures transform through projected scenes, voices, and soundscapes that bring ancient rituals and legends to life.

from

$28

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Row of sphinxes leading to the Temple of Luxor, Egypt.

Ram-headed sphinxes at Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt.

Visitors exploring Karnak Temple ruins during Luxor tour.

Giant statues at Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, flanked by ancient columns.

Tourist exploring Karnak Temple with hieroglyphics on columns, Luxor, Egypt.

Hieroglyphics on stone block at Karnak Temple, Egypt.

Karnak Temple columns with hieroglyphs, Luxor, Egypt.

Ancient columns and stone walls inside Luxor Temple, Egypt.

Ruins of Karnak Temple with ancient columns and palm trees in Luxor, Egypt.

Carved columns with hieroglyphs at Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt.

Half-Day Luxor East Bank Tour: Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple with Tickets, Transfers and Optional Lunch

4 hrs

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Cover Luxor's East Bank in a relaxed half-day tour, with round-trip hotel transfers linking you effortlessly between Karnak and Luxor Temples.
An expert multilingual guide leads your temple visits, sharing ancient myths at Karnak and Luxor in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Explore Karnak Temple's immense pylons, courtyards, and intricate hieroglyphs while your guide reveals how pharaohs expanded this sacred complex.
At Luxor Temple, walk ceremonial avenues, towering colonnades, and vast courtyards as your guide decodes royal statues, reliefs, and temple rituals.
Upgrade to add entry at both temples, have a delicious local Egyptian lunch, or a private tour experience.

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Cover Luxor's East Bank in a relaxed half-day tour, with round-trip hotel transfers linking you effortlessly between Karnak and Luxor Temples.
An expert multilingual guide leads your temple visits, sharing ancient myths at Karnak and Luxor in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Explore Karnak Temple's immense pylons, courtyards, and intricate hieroglyphs while your guide reveals how pharaohs expanded this sacred complex.
At Luxor Temple, walk ceremonial avenues, towering colonnades, and vast courtyards as your guide decodes royal statues, reliefs, and temple rituals.
Upgrade to add entry at both temples, have a delicious local Egyptian lunch, or a private tour experience.

from ~~Original price$27.50~~

$25

9% off

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Colossi of Memnon statues on Luxor's West Bank, Egypt, with desert landscape.

Colorful hieroglyphs on columns inside Medinet Habu temple, Luxor, Egypt.

Temple of Medinet Habu with hieroglyphics and statues, Luxor, Egypt.

Ancient hieroglyphs and carvings inside the Temple of Deir el-Medina, Luxor's West Bank.

From Luxor: Full-Day All-Inclusive Tour to Luxor West & East Banks with Tickets, Transfers and Optional Lunch

8 hrs

3 more

A full-day Luxor trip covers both East and West Banks, with shared group guiding and round-trip hotel transfers from your doorstep.
An expert Egyptologist leads your shared group or private tour in your chosen language, revealing Luxor, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut.
On Luxor's West Bank, explore the Valley of the Kings as your guide shares stories of pharaohs, tomb rituals, and vivid afterlife beliefs.
At Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank, wander vast courtyards and columned halls as carved reliefs and hieroglyphs fill every stone surface.
If you pick these options, add entry tickets for all four sites, enjoy an included lunch, and stop for souvenir photos at the Colossi of Memnon.

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A full-day Luxor trip covers both East and West Banks, with shared group guiding and round-trip hotel transfers from your doorstep.
An expert Egyptologist leads your shared group or private tour in your chosen language, revealing Luxor, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut.
On Luxor's West Bank, explore the Valley of the Kings as your guide shares stories of pharaohs, tomb rituals, and vivid afterlife beliefs.
At Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank, wander vast courtyards and columned halls as carved reliefs and hieroglyphs fill every stone surface.
If you pick these options, add entry tickets for all four sites, enjoy an included lunch, and stop for souvenir photos at the Colossi of Memnon.

from ~~Original price$36~~

$30

17% off

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Tourist walking towards Hatshepsut Temple in Valley of the Kings, Egypt.

Corridor with hieroglyphs in the tomb of Ramesses IV, Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt.

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and deities on tomb walls in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt.

White stone sarcophagus in the Valley of the Kings tomb, Luxor, Egypt, with hieroglyphs.

Tourist admiring Hatshepsut Temple's ancient architecture in Luxor, Egypt.

Statue of pharaoh's head at Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor, Egypt.

Valley of the Kings temple entrance with ancient hieroglyphics, Luxor, Egypt.

Half-Day Luxor West Bank Tour: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut with Tickets, Transfers and Optional Lunch

4 hrs

3 more

Explore Luxor's West Bank in half a day, with round-trip hotel transfers, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.
Follow a multilingual Egyptologist guide who brings pharaohs to life as you traverse Luxor's West Bank, with bottled water and support included.
Step into the Valley of the Kings to see vividly painted royal tombs, carved passages, and hieroglyphs as your guide unpacks ancient burial rituals.
Admire Hatshepsut's cliff-carved mortuary temple and its terraces, then pause at the towering Colossi of Memnon for classic West Bank photos.
If you select an upgrade, add lunch, include entry tickets, or opt for a private or full-day tour that also visits Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.

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Explore Luxor's West Bank in half a day, with round-trip hotel transfers, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.
Follow a multilingual Egyptologist guide who brings pharaohs to life as you traverse Luxor's West Bank, with bottled water and support included.
Step into the Valley of the Kings to see vividly painted royal tombs, carved passages, and hieroglyphs as your guide unpacks ancient burial rituals.
Admire Hatshepsut's cliff-carved mortuary temple and its terraces, then pause at the towering Colossi of Memnon for classic West Bank photos.
If you select an upgrade, add lunch, include entry tickets, or opt for a private or full-day tour that also visits Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.

from

$25

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Valley of the Kings tomb entrances in Luxor, Egypt, surrounded by desert cliffs.

Tourists exploring the Colossi of Memnon near Luxor Temple, Egypt.

Hatshepsut Temple in Luxor's Valley of the Kings with tourists exploring.

Tourists exploring ancient ruins at Luxor Temple, Egypt.

Sign pointing to Tutankhamun's tomb in Luxor, Egypt, with a hat on top.

Sarcophagus in Luxor Temple's Valley of the Kings interior with ancient Egyptian wall art.

Luxor Temple Valley of the Kings interior with hieroglyphs and sarcophagus.

Visitors walking through Luxor Temple with ancient obelisks and stone ruins in Egypt.

Tourists walking along the Avenue of Sphinxes at Luxor Temple, Egypt.

Staircase with hieroglyphics inside Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Egypt.

Luxor Temple interior with hieroglyphics and ancient carvings, Valley of the Kings, Egypt.

Luxor Temple ruins with palm tree and tourists exploring the ancient site.

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and deities depicted in Luxor Temple Valley of the Kings interior.

Ancient columns and hieroglyphs at Luxor Temple, Egypt, with desert mountains in the background.

Horse-drawn carriage passing Luxor Temple columns in Egypt.

From Hurghada: Full-Day All-Inclusive Tour to Luxor West & East Banks with Tickets, Transfers and Optional Lunch

14 hrs

3 more

See Luxor's East and West Banks on a full-day trip from Hurghada, with round-trip AC transfers and hotel pickup handled for you all day.
Discover ancient Luxor with a professional Egyptologist guide, with entry to Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and lunch all included.
Explore the Valley of the Kings, entering three royal tombs with vivid hieroglyphs and painted scenes as your guide unpacks stories of pharaohs.
Stand among Karnak's vast forest of columns, visit Queen Hatshepsut's cliffside temple, and pause at the Colossi of Memnon for photos.
If you select the upgrade, add entry to the Tomb of Ramses V and VI; you can also opt for a paid Nile boat crossing instead of the bus.

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See Luxor's East and West Banks on a full-day trip from Hurghada, with round-trip AC transfers and hotel pickup handled for you all day.
Discover ancient Luxor with a professional Egyptologist guide, with entry to Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and lunch all included.
Explore the Valley of the Kings, entering three royal tombs with vivid hieroglyphs and painted scenes as your guide unpacks stories of pharaohs.
Stand among Karnak's vast forest of columns, visit Queen Hatshepsut's cliffside temple, and pause at the Colossi of Memnon for photos.
If you select the upgrade, add entry to the Tomb of Ramses V and VI; you can also opt for a paid Nile boat crossing instead of the bus.

from ~~Original price$91~~

$81

11% off

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Colossi of Memnon statues at sunrise in Luxor, Egypt, part of 4-day Nile cruise tour.

Cruise ship sailing on the Nile River in Egypt.

From Cairo: Private All-Inclusive Tour of Luxor by Plane

15 hrs

3 more

All-inclusive day trip from Cairo with flights, hotel transfers, guided tours, and entry to Luxor’s iconic ancient sites.
Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Hatshepsut Temple with an expert multilingual Egyptologist guide.
Cruise the Nile on a scenic boat ride and visit the towering Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.
Savor a tasty lunch at a local Luxor restaurant and travel in comfort with private air-conditioned transfers.
Upgrade your visit with the option to explore the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun.

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All-inclusive day trip from Cairo with flights, hotel transfers, guided tours, and entry to Luxor’s iconic ancient sites.
Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Hatshepsut Temple with an expert multilingual Egyptologist guide.
Cruise the Nile on a scenic boat ride and visit the towering Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.
Savor a tasty lunch at a local Luxor restaurant and travel in comfort with private air-conditioned transfers.
Upgrade your visit with the option to explore the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun.

from ~~Original price$375~~

$320

15% off

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Abu Simbel temples with tourists exploring the site during a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

Cruise ship on the Nile River near Luxor Temple, Egypt.

Hot air balloons over Luxor with Nile River and desert landscape.

Visitors approaching the Abu Simbel Temple Complex in Egypt.

Cruise ship sailing on the River Nile with desert landscape in Egypt.

Sunlit view from Nile River cruise ship with deck chairs and distant minaret.

Cruise ship on the Nile River with palm trees in the background during a 4-day Nile cruise.

Hot air balloons over desert landscape during Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

Cruise ship sailing on the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt.

Buffet spread with meats and salads on a Nile cruise lunch.

Traveler walking through illuminated ancient Egyptian temple corridor at night, Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise.

From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise with Luxor Hot-Air Balloon Ride & Abu Simbel Visit

Explore at your pace

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Cruise the Nile for 4 unforgettable days, traveling from Aswan to Luxor with all meals included and guided visits to iconic sites with ground transfers to and from the sites.
Explore the temples of Abu Simbel, brought to life by your expert guide as you uncover their rich history.
Take to the skies above Luxor with a sunrise hot air balloon ride, offering sweeping views of ancient tombs and temples.
Unwind each evening with onboard entertainment, from live music to cultural shows, after a day of exploring.
Upgrade your cruise with options ranging from comfortable standard cruises to spacious deluxe or luxury cruises with added perks and priority check-in.

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Cruise the Nile for 4 unforgettable days, traveling from Aswan to Luxor with all meals included and guided visits to iconic sites with ground transfers to and from the sites.
Explore the temples of Abu Simbel, brought to life by your expert guide as you uncover their rich history.
Take to the skies above Luxor with a sunrise hot air balloon ride, offering sweeping views of ancient tombs and temples.
Unwind each evening with onboard entertainment, from live music to cultural shows, after a day of exploring.
Upgrade your cruise with options ranging from comfortable standard cruises to spacious deluxe or luxury cruises with added perks and priority check-in.

from ~~Original price$550~~

$495

10% off

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Cruise boat sailing on the Nile River with lush banks in the background.

Hot air balloon over Luxor's Valley of the Kings, Egypt.

Karnak Temple entrance with ancient columns under blue sky, Luxor, Egypt.

Family enjoying ocean view from cruise ship deck.

Cruise ship docked on the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt with desert backdrop.

Abu Simbel Temples with colossal statues of Ramses II in Egypt.

Luxor Temple entrance with ancient columns under a clear sky, Egypt.

Breakfast buffet with assorted dishes in Ras Al Khaimah before hot air balloon ride.

From Luxor: 5-Day Nile Cruise with Hot-Air Balloon Ride & Abu Simbel Visit

Explore at your pace

3 more

Cruise the Nile for 5 days with a hot air balloon ride, and a visit to Abu Simbel and Egypt’s iconic temples, perfect for travelers seeking adventure and culture.
Explore Luxor and Aswan’s ancient treasures, from grand temples to riverside tombs.
Soar over Luxor in a hot air balloon for unforgettable sunrise views of the Nile and desert.
Take in Abu Simbel’s colossal statues and intricate carvings of pharaohs and gods.
Upgrade to Deluxe or Luxury options for a more personalized and premium cruise experience.
Enjoy all main meals on board, featuring authentic Egyptian cuisine while the Nile drifts past your window.

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Cruise the Nile for 5 days with a hot air balloon ride, and a visit to Abu Simbel and Egypt’s iconic temples, perfect for travelers seeking adventure and culture.
Explore Luxor and Aswan’s ancient treasures, from grand temples to riverside tombs.
Soar over Luxor in a hot air balloon for unforgettable sunrise views of the Nile and desert.
Take in Abu Simbel’s colossal statues and intricate carvings of pharaohs and gods.
Upgrade to Deluxe or Luxury options for a more personalized and premium cruise experience.
Enjoy all main meals on board, featuring authentic Egyptian cuisine while the Nile drifts past your window.

from

$590

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About Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple Complex is a layered temple city rather than a single monument. Its main Amun-Ra precinct sits within a roughly 2 km² site that also includes separate precincts for Mut and Montu. Visitors move from the ram-headed sphinx avenue into the Great Hypostyle Hall, obelisks, Sacred Lake, and smaller temples such as the Temple of Khonsu.

Plan your visit

Karnak Temple

Monday	6:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	6:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	6:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday	6:00am - 5:30pm
Friday	6:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday	6:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday	6:00am - 5:30pm

Keep these timing details in mind before you go:

Exact opening and closing times can vary seasonally and should be reconfirmed through official channels before your visit.
Last entry is not consistently published; confirm on-site if you plan to arrive late in the day.
Specific chapels, precincts, or paths may close temporarily for conservation even when the main complex remains open.
The evening Sound & Light Show has a separate schedule, and start times and language nights can change seasonally.