Egypt · Archaeology

3-Day Luxor Tour from Cairo by Sleeper Train with Ancient Temples

3 Days Round trip from Al Giza Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Luxor's magnificent temples and ancient Egyptian tombs
02 Marvel at the grandeur of Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings
03 Discover the history of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon
04 Travel between Cairo and Luxor by sleeper train

Embark on a captivating 3-day journey to Luxor from Cairo by sleeper train and delve into the world of ancient Egypt. Visit the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and the legendary Valley of the Kings, then explore Queen Hatshepsut's temple and encounter the colossal Colossi of Memnon. Experience history come alive as you discover some of Luxor's most remarkable ancient treasures.

Embark on a captivating 3-day journey to Luxor from Cairo by sleeper train and delve into the world of ancient Egypt.

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 English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sleeper Train from Giza to Luxor

Your tour representative 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, and you will spend the night in your compartment.

Meals: Dinner

Day 02

Luxor Temples and West Bank Highlights

Discover the greatness of the ancient Pharaohs by visiting their legendary temples in Luxor.
You will be met at Luxor station by our representative, then enjoy a blissful day tour beginning at Karnak Temple, the most outstanding 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.
Then, visit the Valley of the Kings, containing the masterpieces of ancient Egyptian tombs.
Then proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only Pharaonic woman to have reigned in ancient Egypt. Moreover, the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues representing Amenhotep III, will be visited during your trip. Lunch will be served during your visit.

Day 03