The temple is open daily from 7:00 AM.Visiting hours continue until 7:00 PM on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, while visits end at 5:00 PM on the remaining days.
Ticket Prices
Egyptians: 30 EGP (Students: 10 EGP) Foreigners: 550 EGP (Students: 275 EGP). Note: Payment is only available by bank card at the ticket office.
Transportation :
From Luxor: The easiest and fastest way is by private car or taxi, and the trip takes around one hour. Microbuses are also available from the regional station in Luxor and go directly to Esna.
Inside Esna: Tuk-tuks are the most common and easiest way to reach the market area where the temple is located. Some visitors also prefer taking a horse carriage for a short ride (5–10 minutes) from the Corniche to the temple to enjoy the historical atmosphere.
Nearest Hospitals and Clinics
Tiba Specialized Hospital — the main and closest hospital to the temple.
Most private clinics are located around Al-Nozha Street and the Eye Hospital area.
Nearby Restaurants
Okra – Esna Women’s Kitchen
Fataery Alf Hana
El Abady Fish Restaurant
Nearest Police Station
Esna Police Station — located on Al-Thawra Street (also known as Bahr Street).
مسجد الأشرف برسباي
مسجد الأشرف برسباي
Medinet Habu Temple (Temple of Ramses III) :
Working Hours :
The temple is open daily from 6:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
Ticket Prices :
Egyptians: 20 EGP (Students: 10 EGP).
Foreigners: 220 EGP (Students: 110 EGP).
Transportation :
Ferry and Taxi: The easiest way is to take the local ferry from the East Bank (in front of Luxor Temple) to the West Bank, then take a taxi or microbus heading to the Habu area.
Direct Taxi: Visitors can also take a direct taxi from the East Bank through the Luxor Upper Bridge to the temple. However, this option is more expensive and usually takes longer because of the distance.
Nearest Hospitals :
Al Qurna Central Hospital — the closest hospital to the temple on the West Bank.
Luxor International Hospital — located on the East Bank near Television Street.
Nearby Restaurants :
Maratonga Restaurant
Habou Garden
Nearest Police Station :
The temple is secured by the Al Qurna Police Point, which is responsible for protecting archaeological sites on the West Bank.
