UNESCO Heritage of Egypt: Top 5 Sites
map viewEgypt's UNESCO sites on this page span more than 4,500 years, from the pyramids to a monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. At Giza, the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx stand on the edge of the desert, and the Great Pyramid is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. Luxor, ancient Thebes, holds three of the sites: the vast temple complex of Karnak, the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the painted royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings. In Sinai, St Catherine's Monastery is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world. Tickets for foreign visitors cost EGP 440 to 1000, and the monastery is free to visit. November to March brings the most comfortable temperatures.
Great Pyramids & Great Sphinx at Giza, Egypt
The Great Pyramid is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that has survived to this day.
Mount Sinai St. Catherine’s Monastery
The Monastery of St. Catherine is one of the oldest active Christian monasteries in the world.
Temple of Hatshepsut at Luxor, Egypt
It is one of the most stunning architectural monuments of ancient Egypt.
Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt
It is the largest temple of ancient Egypt, and its columned hall is the largest such structure in the world.
Valley of the Kings tombs at Luxor, Egypt
The Valley of the Kings is one of the most famous necropolises of the ancient world
UNESCO sites in Egypt on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit UNESCO sites in Egypt
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over 5 places.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for 5 places on this page.
Tickets: what it costs to visit UNESCO sites in Egypt
Adult entrance prices, cheapest first. What the ticket includes and what you can see for free.
| Place | Region | Adult ticket | Ticket includes | Free without a ticket | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple of Hatshepsut at Luxor | Luxor | EGP 440 | Temple | — | |
| Karnak Temple | Luxor | EGP 600 | Temple complex | — | |
| Valley of the Kings tombs at Luxor | Luxor | EGP 750 | Tombs | — | Price for foreigners |
| Great Pyramids & Great Sphinx at Giza | Cairo | EGP 1000 | Giza plateau | — | Price for foreigners |
| Mount Sinai St. Catherine’s Monastery | Sharm el-Sheikh | Free | — | Monastery |
Prices checked: 09.2026. Always check the official website before you go.
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