2-Night, 1-Day Private Trip to Luxor from Cairo by Sleeper Train
Journey through time aboard a classic sleeper train and discover the ancient wonders of Thebes in a single unforgettable day.
This carefully crafted private tour offers a rare opportunity to experience a Luxor day trip from Cairo by sleeper train, combining the romance of overnight rail travel with a packed itinerary covering the most significant monuments of ancient Egypt. A dedicated tour guide greets you at the platform and accompanies you throughout the day, ensuring a seamless and informed visit.
Luxor, built upon the ruins of ancient Thebes, holds the greatest concentration of pharaonic monuments on earth. From the towering columns of Karnak Temple to the hand-carved royal tombs hidden beneath the desert hills of the West Bank, each site tells a chapter of a civilization that endured for more than three thousand years.
This private itinerary is structured to cover both banks of the Nile in a single day, allowing you to move at a comfortable pace without the constraints of a large group. Lunch at a local Luxor restaurant is included, and optional experiences such as the Karnak sound and light show are available for those who wish to extend the experience before the return train.
The journey itself is part of the experience. Boarding a deluxe sleeper train from Giza station and waking up on the platform of Luxor is a travel ritual that has been enjoyed by generations of visitors, offering a connection to the classic era of Egyptian exploration.
Tour Highlights
Travel between Cairo and Luxor aboard a classic deluxe sleeper train, an iconic Egyptian rail experience.
Explore the Valley of the Kings and enter three royal tombs carved deep into the Theban hills.
Walk through the vast Hypostyle Hall of Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever constructed.
Visit the mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most architecturally striking monuments in Egypt.
Stand before the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that have guarded the West Bank for over 3,400 years.
Enjoy a fully private experience with a dedicated guide and air-conditioned transport throughout the day.
Itinerary
Your tour leader meets you in the lobby of your Cairo hotel and transfers you by private air-conditioned van to Giza train station. You board the deluxe sleeper train bound for Luxor and settle in for an overnight journey along the Nile Valley.
Upon arriving at Luxor station early in the morning, your local guide meets you directly at the train door. Your first stops are on the West Bank of the Nile, beginning with the Colossi of Memnon before proceeding to the Valley of the Kings, where you visit three decorated royal tombs.
The tour continues to the extraordinary mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built into the cliffs at Deir El-Bahari. Rising in a series of elegant terraces from the desert plain, the temple is dedicated to the only female pharaoh in ancient Egyptian history.
Cross to the East Bank to explore Karnak Temple, the most sacred religious site of the ancient world, known by its original name Ipet-isut. You walk through the famous Hypostyle Hall, a forest of 134 massive columns, before enjoying lunch at a local Luxor restaurant.
After the main tour, you have free time for leisure, including a visit to local papyrus institutes and an alabaster factory. Due to the late evening departure of the return train, you have the option to attend the Karnak Temple sound and light show at an additional cost.
Your guide transfers you to Luxor train station for the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Giza station the following morning, you are met and transferred back to your hotel.
What Is Included
Included
- Return sleeper train tickets (Cairo to Luxor and back)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers throughout
- Professional licensed Egyptologist guide in Luxor
- Entrance fees to the Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
- Entrance fees to Hatshepsut Temple
- Entrance fees to Colossi of Memnon
- Entrance fees to Karnak Temple
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor
- All applicable service taxes and fees
Not Included
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal travel insurance
- Karnak sound and light show (optional, additional cost)
- Entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun (optional, additional cost)
- Beverages not included in meals
- Any personal expenses or souvenirs
Important Information
Reserve Your Private Luxor Sleeper Train Tour
Secure your place on this private journey from Cairo to Luxor and experience the monuments of ancient Egypt with an expert guide by your side. Private availability is limited, so early booking is recommended.
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