Cairo & Luxor Pass 2026 – Guide to Prices, Validity & How to Buy

Planning to explore the top monuments, temples, and museums in Cairo and Luxor in a short time? Egypt Tours Group recommends getting the Cairo & Luxor Pass — your smart key to save time, money, and effort while enjoying Egypt’s most iconic landmarks with ease.

In this complete 2025/2026 Cairo & Luxor Pass guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know — what the Egypt Tourist Pass is, where and how to buy it, its prices and validity, plus whether it’s really worth it or not. Let’s help you make the best choice for your upcoming trip to Egypt.

Key Takeaways – Cairo & Luxor Pass (2025/26)

What Is the Cairo & Luxor Pass?

We know that there is a Cairo Pass and there also is a Luxor Pass, but what’s the difference? Yes, there’s a multi-site ticket that can help you visit many of Egypt’s attractions easily, but there is a twist in one of them. Let’s find it out together with Egypt Tours Group.

Cairo Pass

• It is usually valid for five days.
• Only one copy, and there is no premium one.
• It includes some sites in Cairo and Giza, such as the Egyptian and Islamic Museums, the Citadel of Saladin, and some of the landmarks of Saqqara.
• It is claimed that if you get a Cairo & Luxor Pass, you will get a discount.

Luxor Pass

• It is also valid for five days.
• But there are two versions of it: the standard version and the premium version.
• Both versions include most of the archaeological sites and museums in Luxor.
• The premium version includes a permit to both the tombs of Seti I and Nefertari.

Cairo & Luxor Pass Prices (2025/26)

Here, you will find out the most important information about the Cairo & Luxor Pass, including the Luxor Pass price 2026 and what the Cairo Pass costs.

Luxor Pass Prices

Cairo Pass Prices

Where & How to Buy the Pass

We will give you a list of ticket offices in Egypt so you can choose where to get your pass, and observe how to buy the Cairo Pass easily; the same goes for places where you can buy the Luxor Pass.

• Cairo Pass can be purchased from several places in Cairo, such as the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids area, and the Saladin Citadel.
• As for the Luxor Pass, it can only be purchased in Luxor in places such as the office next to the Karnak ticket office or the visitor center in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank in Luxor.
• To obtain these tickets, you must bring important papers, such as your passport, a personal photo, and a photo of your passport data.
• If you want to get a student discount, bring a valid student card with you.
• Payment is only in US dollars and euros, and cash is preferred.
• The money should be in good condition so that it is not rejected.

Is Cairo & Luxor Pass Worth It for Tourists?

After learning all the details about the passes, the main question remains — is the Cairo & Luxor Pass really worth it? The short answer is: it depends on your travel plan. In some cases, it’s an excellent deal that saves you both money and time, but in others, it may not be the most practical choice. Here’s a closer look at when it’s truly worth buying and when it’s better to skip it.

When It’s Worth It

• If you are planning to visit many landmarks in two, three, or four days.
• If you want to spend a long time in Cairo, Luxor, or both.
• If you want to experience entering the expensive tombs such as Seti I and Nefertari.
• If you want to explore more landmarks in Cairo, and not just visit the pyramids.
• If yes, in this case, it will be worth buying, and you will have got something like Egypt tourist savings.

When It’s Not Worth It

• If you are planning a half-day visit, for example, just to the pyramids only, or just to the museum, or even a one-day visit.
• If your trip to Cairo and Luxor is not for the tourist attractions but to experience the Egyptian streets and their food, and so on.
• If you want to visit only two or three landmarks, for example.

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Sample 2–3 Day Plan Using the Pass

To get a better idea and expected vision, here is an Egypt sightseeing plan using the pass.

Luxor itinerary – 2 days

• Day 1: East Bank – You will visit Karnak and Luxor Temples, and you can watch the sunset from Luxor Temple.
• Day 2: The West Bank – Visit the great Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and learn the story of their mourning, as well as the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Cairo itinerary – 3 days

• Day 1: Visit the Giza Pyramids, the wonder of time, and then the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.
• Day 2: Visit the place of the first stone pyramid ever (Saqqara) and also Dahshur.
• Day 3: Explore Islamic and Coptic Cairo and enjoy its landmarks, diverse cultures, and the Citadel of Saladin.

Note: The duration of your use of the pass does not have to be limited to your actual stay in the place. You can benefit from the pass for five days as part of a trip that exceeds ten days, for example. Be smart.

You can also visit more places that are not included in the pass, such as the Temple of Dendera in Luxor or the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but you will need separate tickets.

Practical Tips for Visitors

Here are some Egypt travel tips provided by Egypt Tours Group, especially concerning Luxor Pass tips, followed by some Cairo travel advice.

• Start your day early to avoid the crowds, especially at famous sites like the Pyramids.
• Always carry small denomination coins, such as change or fives, if you need to buy water.
• Students should bring an ISIC to get discounts on many tickets, such as the Luxor Premium Pass.
• You can also change your money into dollars or euros if you intend to buy the pass.
• Check the opening and closing times so that you do not encounter any problems during your visits and miss an important landmark.
• Choose comfortable clothes for a lot of movement and comfortable shoes as well.
• Beware of the sun and take sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat with you.

Alternatives to the Cairo & Luxor Pass

If you are not convinced by the Cairo or Luxor Pass, you can try several alternative solutions.

• You can buy tickets separately for each landmark if you’re not planning on visiting many sites.
• You can also follow this method if you do not have enough days.
• It will not be a difficult task since ticket prices are clearly written at the ticket window for adults and students.
• Egypt guided tours: It is easier because everything is guaranteed, from transportation between landmarks to tickets.

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