Overview
Travel to Luxor from Cairo in classic style, by deluxe sleeper train, on this 2-night, 1-day private trip that covers the highlights of the ancient city of Thebes. See the Valley of the Kings, where ancient pharaohs were buried, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh, the gigantic Colossi of Memnon, and the vast Temple of Karnak, with an optional trip to Luxor Temple.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Entrance fee to the mentioned sights in the program
Return Sleeper train Tickets
Lunch
anding and/or facility fees
Dinner
Breakfast
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Drinks
Gratuities
tipping
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Dress code is smart casual
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
What to expect
Day 1 traveling from Cairo by train to Luxor
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10 hours Admission ticket included
Your driver will collect you from your hotel around 7-7:30pm for the air-conditioned transfer to Cairo train station, where your sleeper train to Luxor departs at 8:15pm. Enjoy dinner on board the train before settling into your comfortable 2-berth sleeper,
Day 2 Luxor Visit
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Valley of the Kings
3 hours Admission ticket included
arriving in Luxor around 6-7am.
Your Egyptologist guide will meet you at Luxor station in private, air-conditioned vehicle, ready to explore the highlights of ancient Thebes, the dynastic and religious capital of Egypt for much of the Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom eras, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your first stop is the West Bank, home to the ancient Egyptian funerary complex also known as the City of the Dead. Here you'll visit the Valley of the Kings, which cuts through stark mountains and limestone hills. It's full of the richly decorated tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs: your guide will introduce the highlights of three tombs. -
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
1 hour Admission ticket included
Next, it's just a short drive to the vast Temple of Hatshepsut, sculpted from the towering cliffs in a striking terrace formation. Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh who wore a false beard and the trappings of male pharaohs in order to assert her right to the throne.
Another short drive brings you to the Colossi of Memnon, two vast seated statues of the pharaoh Amenhotep III. They once fronted his grand mortuary temple and portray the king sitting on his throne. -
Temple of Karnak
2 hours Admission ticket included
You'll drive back across the Nile to the East Bank, home to the bustling city of Luxor, and unwind over a buffet lunch at a local restaurant (drinks at own expense).
After lunch, it's time to explore the sights of the East Bank. Your guide will escort you through the Temple of Karnak, a vast temple complex agglomerated over thousands of years. You can also ask him to accompany you to Luxor Temple, built around 3,400 years ago (own expense). -
10 hours Admission ticket included
Finally, you'll drive back to Luxor train station in good time to catch your train to Cairo at 11pm. You'll arrive in Cairo at 9am, where your driver will transfer you back to your hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Africa/Cairo).
Additional Information
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Luxor Day Tour by Sleeper Train
Can I cancel Luxor Day Tour by Sleeper Train for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee to the mentioned sights in the program
- Return Sleeper train Tickets
- Lunch
- anding and/or facility fees
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's not included?
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- tipping
Which places does it visit?
It visits Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Temple of Karnak.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Russian, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Egypt Tours Club







