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Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)

#5of 10 places to visit in LuxorLuxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Also known as Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut · Djeser-Djeseru

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Opening hours: 06:00–17:00 and 06:00–18:00 and 06:00–17:00. Entry: EGP 440. Allow 1.5 hrs. Best time: 06:00 - 08:00.

Updated 18 September 2026 · Compiled by Traveliac, AI-assisted · 4 min read

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Opening hours: 06:00–17:00; Daily 06:00-17:00 per the Ministry price list; other operators report 06:00-18:00 in summer and 06:00-17:00 in winter, so verify at the official site.
Entry fee: EGP 440; Ticket from
Time needed: 1.5 hrs
Best time of day: 06:00 - 08:00
Best months: Oct – Mar
Address: Deir el-Bahari, Al-Bairat, West Bank, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

About Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)

The Temple of Hatshepsut charges foreign adults EGP 440 as of 2026 and rises in three limestone terraces against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, on Luxor's west bank. The lowest terrace measures about 120 by 75 metres, and the whole mortuary temple was built between the seventh and twentieth years of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut's reign in the Eighteenth Dynasty. The Temple of Hatshepsut is stark and horizontal, with pale limestone against ochre cliffs, and it photographs best in early light. The temple lies about 7 km by road from the Valley of the Kings, and most visitors reach both on the same hired car or coach run.

Best time of day: 06:00 - 08:00. Before the sun clears the cliff edge and the terraces bake.

Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari) timings

Opening hours: 06:00–17:00; Mon–Sun 06:00–17:00 and 06:00–18:00 and 06:00–17:00; Daily 06:00-17:00 per the Ministry price list; other operators report 06:00-18:00 in summer and 06:00-17:00 in winter, so verify at the official site.
Closed on: Open every day

Mon–Sun	06:00–17:00 and 06:00–18:00 and 06:00–17:00

Good to know: Summer heat by 09:00 is severe; arrive at opening.

Opening hours compiled from egymonuments.gov.eg and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari) ticket price

Entry fees for Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)
Ticket	Price
Standard ticket	EGP 440
Concession (student / senior)	EGP 220
Children	Free

Foreign adults pay EGP 440 and foreign students EGP 220 as of 2026, per the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities price list. Egyptian adults pay EGP 40 and Egyptian students EGP 20. Children under 6 are generally free; verify at the gate. Card payment is the norm. Some blog sources quote lower or converted figures; the ministry figure is the one used here, so verify at the ticket office. A short electric shuttle ('taf-taf') covers the walk from the car park; confirm the fare on the day.

Prices compiled from egymonuments.gov.eg and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Best time to visit Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)

Quiet
Moderate
Very busy

06:00 - 08:00
Cool OpeningBest time to go
Best light and temperatures; early tour groups only and no queue at the security scan.
Quiet
08:00 - 11:00
Coach Peak
Groups combining the Valley of the Kings and the temple arrive; the ramps and terraces are busy and photographs are hard to time.
Very busy
11:00 - 15:00
Midday Heat
Numbers fall as the cliffs radiate heat; summer temperatures often exceed 40 C.
Moderate
15:00 - 17:00
Late Afternoon
Few visitors and warmer light on the limestone; closing time is close, so move quickly.
Quiet

History of Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)

The Temple of Hatshepsut was built between roughly Hatshepsut's seventh and twentieth regnal years, with several design changes along the way. The architect is not certain: Senenmut, overseer of works, is the usual attribution, though Hapuseneb, the high priest, is another candidate. The temple takes its layout from the older Middle Kingdom temple of Mentuhotep II beside it.

The middle terrace carries the famous reliefs of the expedition to the Land of Punt and the divine-birth narrative that legitimised Hatshepsut's rule. About two decades after her death, Thutmose III ordered her images scratched out and statues broken up, a campaign later abandoned under Amenhotep II. The Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology has restored the temple since 1961, with sections reopening to visitors from 2000. On 17 November 1997 an attack on the terraces killed 62 people, mostly tourists, and security here is visible today.

Rules & etiquette at Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)

Temple of Hatshepsut visitors go through security checks at the entrance, and tourism police are present. Climbing on ramps, terraces or the Osiride statues is forbidden and guards enforce it. Drones are banned near the cliffs, and tripods need a permit.

Temple of Hatshepsut does not enforce a dress code inside, but cover shoulders and knees; the cliff basin has almost no shade and reflects heat. Flash photography degrades the painted reliefs, and touching the colour on the ceilings and Punt scenes is prohibited. Unofficial guides operate on the ramps; decline politely or agree a fee before they start, and tip site guards EGP 20-50 for opening the shrines of Hathor and Anubis.

Tips for visiting Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)

1
Temple of Hatshepsut is hot by 09:00 and the terraces have no shade, so arrive at opening and go straight up. The taf-taf electric shuttle from the car park spares the long walk in the sun and is worth taking in summer.
2
Temple of Hatshepsut pairs naturally with the Valley of the Kings, about 7 km away by car, and most drivers combine the two on the same morning. Look at the Hathor chapel columns on the north end of the middle terrace, and the small Anubis chapel to its south, which keep more colour than the main terraces. Buy water before you enter because prices at the car park stalls are inflated. The polished, restored look of the terraces is a modern reconstruction by the Polish mission, so expect sections of new limestone.

How to reach Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)

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Deir el-Bahari, Al-Bairat, West Bank, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, EgyptDirections in Google Maps

From Valley of the Kings
7 km · 15 min by car
Roughly EGP 100-250 (estimate; verify)
From Luxor city (east bank)
12 km · 35-50 min
Roughly EGP 300-600 one way by taxi via the bridge (estimate; verify)
From Luxor International Airport (LXR)
25 km · 40-50 min
Roughly EGP 400-700 (estimate; verify)

Nearest airport

From Luxor International Airport (LXR)

about 25 km by road, 40-50 minutes.

Nearest station

From Luxor railway station on the east bank

about 12 km plus a Nile crossing, 35-50 minutes.

Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari) FAQs

How much does it cost to enter the Temple of Hatshepsut?

EGP 440 for foreign adults and EGP 220 for foreign students as of 2026. Egyptian adults pay EGP 40 and Egyptian students EGP 20. Pay by card.

How long do you need at the Temple of Hatshepsut?

About 90 minutes. That covers the three terraces, the Punt reliefs and the Hathor and Anubis chapels at a steady pace.

Who built the Temple of Hatshepsut?

The architect is uncertain. Senenmut, the overseer of works, is the usual attribution and Hapuseneb, the high priest, is another candidate; the temple was built for Hatshepsut roughly between her seventh and twentieth regnal years.

What time does the Temple of Hatshepsut open?

06:00 daily. The Ministry list gives 17:00 closing, while some operators report 18:00 in summer, so verify at the official site.

Compiled with AI assistance from official sources and public records, and published only after the checks in How we write these guides. Nobody from Traveliac has visited this place. Last updated 18 September 2026. How we rank and check places