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Luxor · Egypt
Private Full-Day Cairo Tour and Giza Pyramids From Luxor by Sleeper Train
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From $700.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Have a chance to see Cairo’s most iconic landmarks from Luxor on a private full-day tour traveling by overnight sleeper train with meals. The tour includes the Great Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and the Salah El Din Citadel. Benefit from your Egyptologist guide’s full attention as you tick off the big 3 in just 1 day. Soak in the history of the Pyramids of Giza, and take unforgettable photos in front of the magical Sphinx. Explore the artifacts of the Egyptian Museum including the collection of Tutankhamun. Marvel at the largest citadel in the world and step inside the beautiful Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Enjoy your lunch at a good quality restaurant, sleeper train tickets, and round-trip transfer from your hotel for a hassle-free experience.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Soak in the history of the Pyramids of Giza, and take unforgettable photos
- Discover the front of the magical Sphinx
- Learn about the lives, beliefs, and work of ancient Egyptians
- Private guide Egyptologist for a more personalized experience
- Travel comfortably between locations, with doortodoor hotel transfers
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Luxor
Welcome to this trip! At 6:00 pm our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer you to Luxor train Station for your 10-hour journey to Cairo.
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Luxor
Accommodation is night on board of the train.
Day 2
Cairo
Archaeological Exploration at Giza Plateau. Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and Train back to Luxor Explore the secrets of ancient Egypt and admire its UNESCO-listed treasures during this tour. Once in Giza, see the majestic pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Learn more about the glory of the ancient Egypt from your guide. stop at the plateau to take a panoramic photo with the three Pyramids as your background. You can enter one of the Pyramids (extra ticket) to add to the adventure and excitement.
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Luxor
Archaeological Exploration at Great Sphinx Of Giza. Sphinx: Continue to the Great Sphinx, admire the beauty of the Sphinx with its lion’s body and human head, which dates from the time of Chephren, then visit the Valley Temple, a mortuary temple carved from massive blocks of pink Aswan granite, with smooth, alabaster floors.
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Luxor
Local Flavor at Egyptian Museum. Museum: Proceed to the Egyptian Museum of antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of the Egyptian art in the world. It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the TutankhAmon – A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. You can enter mummy's room (extra ticket). Take your lunch at a local restaurant (drinks are not included).
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Luxor
Local Flavor at The Saladin Citadel Of Cairo. Citadel: Continue towards the Citadel of Salah El Din, built on the famous hill Al Moqattam in Cairo, which was constructed for military purposes, to protect Cairo from incoming threats. Since then, it has become a residence of the king of Egypt for many centuries. On this tour, you will visit the beautiful Mohamed Ali known as Alabaster Mosque. The political event called “Massacre of the Citadel” happened in the Citadel in 1811, where Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) murdered Mameluke leaders in Qaser El Gawhara palace, and it’s not currently open for visits.
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Luxor
Finally, around 7:00 pm, you will be transferred back to Giza Train Station for your 10-hour journey back to Luxor.
Day 3
Luxor
Day 3: Arrive to Luxor Arrival at Luxor train station, meet our local representative, and transfer to your hotel in Luxor, and we will finalize our services
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Pickup service from your Hotel by a private A/C. vehicle and return Professional English-speaking Egyptology tour guide Round-trip sleeping train tickets Luxor/Cairo-Cairo/Luxor
Not Included
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary Camel ride is optional during the tour Tips and gratuity to the guide and driver Water or beverages during lunchtime at the restaurant It is available to pick travelers at Luxor west hotels with extra 15$ USD per adult or child. It is available to drop off travelers at Luxor west hotels with extra 15$ USD per adult or child.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and bag for essentials Weather-appropriate clothing
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up Location: Luxor hotel.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card. You will need Egyptian money cash for water, drinks, tipping to the guide and driver. It is available to pick travelers at Luxor west hotels with extra 15$ USD per adult or child. It is available to drop off travelers at Luxor west hotels with extra 15$ USD per adult or child. Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request. It is available to provide German, Italian, Japanese or French tour guide with extra 75$USD per person.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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