Luxor East and West Banks Overnight Tour from Cairo by Train
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Overview
This Cairo to Luxor East and West Banks tour takes you from the capital to the heart of Upper Egypt by first-class overnight sitting train. The experience begins with a hotel pickup in Cairo and continues as you settle into a comfortable overnight train to Luxor. Along the way, a knowledgeable guide will share historical context and insights into the places you will visit. In Luxor you will explore sites on both the East and West Banks, including the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs are buried in ancient tombs. You will visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, walk among the monumental columns of the Temple of Karnak, and see the Colossi of Memnon. The multi-day excursion combines train travel with guided visits to these major ancient landmarks, and the guide will explain their history and significance as you move through each site.
Highlights
- ✦Private tour
- ✦Hotel pickup
What's included
- ✓Entrance fees to mentioned sightseeing
- ✓Private tour
- ✓First-class train tickets Cairo-Luxor-Cairo
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off at Cairo and Luxor stations
- ✓Taxes and charges
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Cairo and Luxor transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Professional guide
- ✕Tipping
- ✕Dinner
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
- See details
- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- Entrance fees to mentioned sightseeing · Private tour · First-class train tickets Cairo-Luxor-Cairo · Pick-up and drop-off at Cairo and Luxor stations · Taxes and charges · Lunch · Cairo and Luxor transfers by air-conditioned vehicle · Professional guide
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- ↩️ Free cancellation up to 24h before
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