3-Day Luxor Tour from Cairo by Train with Private Egyptologist

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Luxor's top historic sites on a 3-day journey from Cairo
• 02 Explore the imposing and atmospheric Temple of Karnak
• 03 Discover the ancient burial tombs of the Valley of the Kings
• 04 Admire the decorations of the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• 05 Learn about Ancient Egypt with an expert Egyptologist guide

Travel from Cairo to Luxor by VIP train and explore some of Ancient Egypt's most remarkable monuments with a private Egyptologist guide. Visit the vast Temple of Karnak, admire the courtyard and granite statues at Luxor Temple, and discover the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Your journey also includes the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, with lunch provided on Day 2 before returning to Cairo.

Explore the Temple of Karnak, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Giza, Luxor

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cairo to Luxor by VIP Train

• Pickup from your hotel in Cairo by a modern air-conditioned vehicle and transfer to Giza railway station.
• Board the VIP train to Luxor.

2

Day 02

Luxor's Ancient Temples and Royal Tombs

• Discover the greatness of the ancient pharaohs by visiting their temples in Luxor.
• Explore the Temple of Karnak, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
• Visit Luxor Temple and admire its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great.
• Explore the Valley of the Kings, home to masterpieces of ancient Egyptian tombs.
• Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only Pharaonic woman who ruled Ancient Egypt.
• See the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues representing Amenphis III.

Enjoy lunch during the day.

3

Day 03

Return to Cairo

• Depart for Cairo.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• VIP return train tickets
• Entrance fees
• All transfers by a private modern air-conditioned vehicle
• Egyptologist guide
• Bottled water
• Lunch on Day 2
• Accommodation: Steigenberger Nile Palace in Luxor

What's Not Included

• Tips

What to bring

• Passport

Know before you go

• Pickup and drop-off from Cairo Airport, the New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Nasr City, or 6th of October City are available at an additional cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.