Overnight Train Journey from Cairo to Luxor: Explore Luxor's Highlights with Egyptology Guide
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Experience Luxor’s main attractions, including the Valley of the Kings, guided by an Egyptologist. Relax with round-trip transfers from your hotel. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon adventure. Experience the unique joy of a felucca ride in Luxor. Get a taste of the authentic culture in Luxor.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Overnight Train from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Luxor

Pyramids of Giza - Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Giza or Cairo at 7 PM and take you to the Giza train station. You’ll travel overnight to Luxor, with the train journey taking approximately 9 hours. The train departs from Giza train station at 9 PM, and first-class tickets are included.

Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings - Visit some of the world’s oldest temples, including the Valley of the Kings. Stop at Luxor Temple in the Nile River Valley, a site rich in Egyptian culture. Luxor is known for its historical significance, and you’ll have a memorable day exploring the city. Our Egyptology tour guide will meet you at the Luxor train station to start the tour. You’ll take a motorboat across the Nile to the west bank, where you’ll visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of many pharaohs. You’ll also visit Carter House, where Howard Carter lived when he discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb. The tour continues to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and ends with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon. After the tour, you’ll return to the east bank by motorboat and check into your hotel. Before sunset, enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile. Overnight at the hotel.

Hot Air Balloon Ride: East Bank of Luxor

Temple of Karnak - Prepare for a unique experience with a hot air balloon ride over Luxor, often called the world’s largest open-air museum. Our representative will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the west bank for the balloon ride. After a soft drink and a motorboat transfer, you’ll reach the takeoff area. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the balloon before returning to your hotel for breakfast. Next, visit the Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in the world. Listen to your guide’s detailed history of the temple. After the tour, you’ll be driven to Luxor train station for your overnight train back to Cairo. First-class tickets are included.

Arrival at Giza Train Station

Pyramids of Giza - In the morning, you’ll arrive at Giza train station and be transferred to your hotel in Giza or Cairo, marking the end of our services.

What's Included
  • First class train tickets Cairo/Luxor/Cairo
  • Hot air balloon trip
  • Sailing on the Nile in a traditional felucca
  • Complimentary soft drink
  • Expert Egyptology tour guide
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Tour escort/host provided
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off with air-conditioned transportation
  • Meals included: Lunch and Breakfast
  • 1-night stay in Luxor hotel with breakfast
  • Bottled water provided
What's Not Included
  • entrance fees
  • tipping(optional)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Oskarhorenberger
Sep 19, 2019
I recommend this trip - Our trip was from Cairo to Luxor by train We arrived early in the morning We headed to the balloon trip place I enjoyed the balloon very much We saw the sunrise, I saw temples from above, The Nile view is beautiful from the top ,We also visited the Luxor and Karnak temples, The guide was very experienced and very friendly, I loved Luxor and I loved the temples too I recommend this trip
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Peter-aidan
Sep 2, 2019
will never, ever forget - I and my friends had the most amazing trip with Ramy he is the kindest, most informative guide ever. If I could score him 10 stars then I would. My trip in the balloon was a memory I will never forget and hope to do it again some day. Ramy, you ate a wonderful man and my whole experience in Egypt was one that I will never, ever forget
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