Egypt · Archaeology

3-Day Luxor Tour from Cairo by Sleeper Train

3 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pay respects to the temples of Luxor, Karnak, and Hatshepsut
02 Explore the ancient tombs at the Valley of the Kings
03 Visit the Colossi of Memnon and its two massive statues
04 Travel between Cairo and Luxor by sleeper train

Embark on a 3-day trip by sleeper train from Cairo and explore the highlights of Luxor, including the famous temples of Karnak, Luxor, and Hatshepsut. Discover the historic tombs of the Valley of the Kings and visit the Colossi of Memnon with its two massive statues. This journey offers a memorable introduction to the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Discover the greatness of the ancient Pharaohs by visiting their legendary temples in Luxor.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Giza, Luxor

Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cairo to Luxor by Sleeper Train

Meet your representative, who will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo in a modern air-conditioned vehicle and transfer you to Giza railway station to board the sleeper train to Luxor.

Dinner and breakfast will be served on board - overnight inside your compartment.

Day 02

Luxor Temples and West Bank Treasures

Discover the greatness of the ancient Pharaohs by visiting their legendary temples in Luxor. You will be met at Luxor station by your representative, then enjoy a blissful day tour at Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
Then visit Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great, where you will also see the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Explore the Valley of the Kings, home to masterpieces of ancient Egyptian tombs. Then move on to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only pharaonic woman who reigned over ancient Egypt. You will also visit the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues representing Amenophis III. Lunch will be served during your trip.

Day 03