Luxor
Karnak Temples
Middle Kingdom to Ptolemaic (c. 2000 BC – 100 BC)
- PeriodMiddle Kingdom to Ptolemaic (c. 2000 BC – 100 BC)
- LocationLuxor
- Opening HoursDaily 06:00 – 17:00
Karnak is not a single temple but a vast complex built and enlarged by successive kings over more than two thousand years. Its main sanctuary was dedicated to Amun-Ra, king of the gods, whose statue travelled here each year during the Opet Festival.
The scale is overwhelming: ten pylons, a sacred lake, obelisks, chapels and the Great Hypostyle Hall, where 134 columns up to 24 metres high fill an area large enough to hold Notre-Dame.
What you will see
- The Great Hypostyle Hall of Seti I and Ramesses II.
- The obelisk of Hatshepsut, still standing at almost 30 metres.
- The Sacred Lake and the scarab statue of Amenhotep III.
- The avenue of ram-headed sphinxes leading to the first pylon.
Practical tips
- Allow at least 2–3 hours; the site is enormous.
- Morning is cooler and quieter; the sound and light show runs in the evening.
- Keep your ticket if you plan to walk the Avenue of Sphinxes to Luxor Temple.
Tickets
| USD | Adult | Student |
|---|---|---|
| Foreigners | $12 | $6 |
| Egyptians | $1 | $1 |
Official ticket prices published by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, converted from Egyptian pounds at a rate of EGP 50 = USD 1. See the official page Last checked: 2026-09-23
Opening Hours
- Sunday 06:00 – 17:00
- Monday 06:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday 06:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday 06:00 – 17:00
- Thursday 06:00 – 17:00
- Friday 06:00 – 17:00
- Saturday 06:00 – 17:00
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