Cairo: Overnight Tour To Luxor From Cairo By Sleeper Train Private Tour

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ID: GYG444467-799953
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Country: Egypt

Duration: 4 days


Description

Take your sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor for two days touring the great monuments around the city. Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple
Day 1: Cairo / Luxor Sleeper Train

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo at 7:00 pm by air-conditioned modern vehicle to Cairo or Giza train station for your board to Luxor which takes about 9 hours including dinner and breakfast.
Meals: Dinner, Breakfast

Day 2: Luxor Sightseeing Tours
Arrive to Luxor where you will be accompanied by your own Egyptologist tour guide to visit the famous Karnak temple the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built over more than two thousand years by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars. On the way you will enjoy lunch at quality restaurant and then you will be accompanied by your tour guide to visit the majestic Luxor temple which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the god Amun, then visit the West Bank of The Nile River you will be visiting the two Colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs Continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant , then you will be transferred to your hotel accommodation in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Luxor Sightseeing Tours/ Cairo

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel to discover the ancient sites. First, drive 80 KM to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor , then move to The mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu is an important Kingdom period structure in the west bank of Luxor in Egypt. Aside from its size and architecture and artistic importance, the temple is probably best known as the source of inscribed reliefs depicting during the region of Ramsses III. After that return back to Luxor train station to get your Sleeper Train to Cairo or Giza train station.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Transfer to your Hotel in Cairo
Sun Pyramids Tours representative will met you at Giza station, then drive back to your Hotel in Cairo.

Highlights

  • book your Train Ticket to discover the wonders of Luxor.
  • Take in Luxor Temple; the largest religious building ever constructed.
  • Hurry up to discover the unique collections of tombs
  • Do not miss the chance of passing by Madinet Habu.
  • Take your train back to Cairo after having a mind-blowing experience.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.