3 Days 2 Nights Package to Luxor from Cairo by VIP Train
Travel in comfort aboard a VIP overnight train and uncover the legendary temples and royal tombs of ancient Luxor.
This Luxor from Cairo by VIP Train package delivers an expertly guided three-day journey through Egypt's most celebrated ancient sites, combining the ease of rail travel with in-depth exploration of the East and West banks of the Nile.
Luxor stands as one of the world's greatest open-air museums, home to monumental temples and elaborately decorated tombs built across thousands of years of pharaonic civilization. Traveling by VIP train from Cairo removes the fatigue of long road transfers and delivers you directly into the heart of Upper Egypt in comfort.
A dedicated guide accompanies you throughout the Luxor sightseeing day, covering both banks of the Nile to ensure none of the region's landmark sites are missed. Lunch is included on the touring day, and all rail transfers between Cairo and Luxor are arranged on your behalf.
The itinerary is graded as easy and suits travelers of varying fitness levels, making it a practical choice for those who want a comprehensive Luxor experience without the demands of a strenuous program.
Tour Highlights
Round-trip VIP train tickets between Cairo Giza station and Luxor, offering a comfortable overnight rail experience.
Guided visit to Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in Egypt, dedicated to the god Amon and his divine family.
Exploration of Luxor Temple, featuring the Avenue of Sphinxes and the iconic granite statues of Ramses the Great.
Entry into the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank, where royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs are preserved in remarkable detail.
Visit to the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the most celebrated female ruler of ancient Egypt.
Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Amenhotep III that have stood guard over the Theban plain for over 3,000 years.
Lunch included during the sightseeing day, with hotel-to-station transfers managed throughout the entire package.
Itinerary
A Sun Pyramids Tours representative collects you from your Cairo hotel by air-conditioned vehicle and transfers you to Giza railway station. You board the VIP train bound for Luxor and travel overnight in comfort.
On arrival at Luxor station you are met by a local guide and begin on the East Bank with Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, including the Avenue of Sphinxes and the statues of Ramses the Great. The afternoon shifts to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon, with lunch served during the tour. In the evening you board the return VIP train to Cairo.
The train arrives at Giza station in the morning, where a representative meets you and transfers you back to your Cairo hotel. The package concludes upon hotel drop-off.
What Is Included and Excluded
Included
- Round-trip VIP train tickets (Cairo Giza to Luxor and return)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers in Cairo and Luxor
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide in Luxor
- Entrance fees to Karnak Temple
- Entrance fees to Luxor Temple
- Entrance fees to Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
- Entrance fees to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit to Colossi of Memnon
- Lunch during the sightseeing day
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Gratuities for guide and driver (discretionary)
- Personal travel insurance
- Entry to the tomb of Tutankhamun (additional ticket required)
- Camel or horse rides at sites
- Items of a personal nature
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
Important Information
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Secure your spot on this guided three-day Luxor package and travel between Cairo and Luxor in the comfort of a VIP train while visiting the most iconic ancient sites in Upper Egypt.
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