Philae Temple tickets at a glance
The temple ticket gives you entry to the island of Agilkia and the temple complex. It does not include the boat from Marina Philae (Shellal), the taxi to the landing or the evening show. Each of these is a separate cost, and a package tour can bundle them without that becoming a standard rate.
You can buy the temple ticket online or at the site. Visa and Mastercard are accepted at on-site counters and machines. Bring some cash for the boat, which you pay to the crew.
Our picks: Philae tours with tickets included
All three list the entry tickets and the boat to the island, so you do not buy them separately at the landing. The private visit is the shortest; the Nubian village trip and the eight-hour Aswan tour add more stops.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Aswan highlights in one day, private tour
- All entry tickets
- Philae motorboat
- Lunch
Eight hours through the main sights of Aswan with transport, an English-speaking guide and water, collected from your hotel.
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Philae Temple and motorboat trip to a Nubian village
- Motorboat and entry tickets
- Professional guide
- Water bottle
A long day that adds a motorboat trip to a Nubian village to the Philae visit, with hotel pickup and return.
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Private guided tour of Philae with entry
- Entry ticket
- Motorboat to the island
- English-speaking guide
A private visit to the temple with the entry ticket, the motorboat across and a guide, collected from your Aswan hotel. Water is included.
Check availability →Philae tickets, boat and guided visits
Visits to Philae with the boat crossing, with or without a guide, and combined days with the High Dam, with live prices and availability.
Philae Temple ticket prices in 2026
Prices in Egyptian pounds (EGP), 2026. They can change.
| Category | Foreign visitors | Egyptians |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, standard ticket | EGP 550 | EGP 40 |
| Student, standard ticket | EGP 275 | EGP 20 |
| Adult, "temple panorama" | EGP 200 | EGP 40 |
| Student, "temple panorama" | EGP 100 | EGP 20 |
| Children under 6 years | Free | Free |
| Egyptians over 60 years | – | Free |
Student prices apply with a valid student ID and up to the age of 24. There is no general senior discount for foreign visitors. The "temple panorama" ticket is a separate, cheaper entry. Ask at the ticket office whether it is on offer on your day and what it covers before you rely on it. For most visitors the standard ticket is the one to buy.
Philae temple opening hours
Open daily, with a last entry before closing.
The temple is open every day from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last entry is at 3 p.m. in summer, in winter and during Ramadan.
Use the last entry as your deadline, not the closing time. The boat crossing takes 10 to 15 minutes each way, and the island has several buildings to walk through. A morning visit also avoids the heat on the exposed stone. The Aswan weather page shows how hot each month gets.
The boat to Agilkia Island
How the crossing works, step by step.
1. The landing
There is no road to the temple. Cars and taxis stop at the landing at Marina Philae, also called Shellal, on the mainland south of Aswan.
2. Buy your ticket
Buy the temple ticket online or at the counter before you cross. Visa and Mastercard are accepted at on-site counters and machines.
3. Agree the price
The boat is priced per boat, not per person, and it covers the trip there and back with the wait. Agree the price before you board and pay the crew separately from your ticket.
4. The crossing
Each crossing takes 10 to 15 minutes. The boat is booked per trip, with the wait included, so agree the return plan with the crew before you go.
Overcrowding and weak safety standards cause accidents on Nile boats, so skip a boat that looks overfull. If a guide or a tour handles the boat, the booking shows whether it is included. See the Aswan tours page for trips that include the crossing.
Rules on the island
- Phone photography is free. Private, non-commercial photography is allowed without a permit, but flash is not allowed indoors.
- Photographing Egyptian people needs their written consent, and photographing children is not allowed.
- Drones need a permit from the Ministry of Defence.
- Do not swim in the Nile. Health advice warns against bathing in fresh water in the Nile valley because of the parasite that causes schistosomiasis.
What costs extra
Keep these four items apart when you budget.
| Item | How it is priced | In the temple ticket? |
|---|---|---|
| Temple admission | EGP 550 foreign adult | – |
| Boat crossing | Per boat, agreed before you board | No |
| Taxi or car to the landing | Agree the fare before you set off | No |
| Evening sound and light show | USD 20 adults, USD 11 children 6 to 12 | No |
For most visitors on their own, the plan is the temple ticket, a boat agreed at the landing and a taxi there and back. If you would rather not organise it, a guided half-day tour from Aswan removes the haggling, and the show page covers the evening option.
Next steps for your visit
Pages that help you plan around the ticket.
Philae tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is the Philae Temple ticket?
EGP 550 for foreign adults and EGP 275 for foreign students in 2026. Egyptians pay EGP 40 and EGP 20, and children under 6 enter free.
Is the boat included in the ticket?
No. The boat is a separate cost, priced per boat and agreed before you board. A package tour may include it, so check the offer.
What time does Philae close?
The temple is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last entry is at 3 p.m., so plan to arrive well before then.
Can I pay by card?
Visa and Mastercard are accepted at on-site counters and machines. Carry cash for the boat and the taxi.
Do I need to book the temple ticket online?
Online purchase is offered, but you can also buy on site. Online is handy if you want the ticket ready before you reach the landing.
Is this the official ticket website?
No. This is an independent guide with no connection to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities or any authority. Use it to plan, then buy your ticket online or at the entrance.