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Private Tour: Cairo Highlights from Luxor by First Class Sitting Train
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From $320.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Take the overnight first-class seated train from Luxor to Cairo for a full-day guided tour of the iconic landmarks of Cairo. In Cairo, experience a private tour of the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, and more before your return rail journey. Marvel at the great Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see the Tut Ankh collection of treasures. Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Cairo, the city that pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and Roman sites. The tour comes with comfortable first-class seats and includes all transfers, lunch, and train tickets, as well as an Egyptologist guide in Cairo.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- A fullday guided tour of the iconic landmarks of Cairo
- Visit the Egyptian Museum to see the Tut Ankh collection of treasures
- Travel in comfortable firstclass seats and includes all transfers
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cairo
Welcome to this trip! 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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Accommodation on board.
Day 2
Luxor
Archaeological Exploration at Giza Plateau. Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and Train back to Luxor Arrive at Giza Station and meet your tour guide who will be waiting for you on the platform holding a sign with your name on it, to start your unforgettable day. Explore the secrets of the 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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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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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 mummies room (extra ticket). Take your lunch at local restaurant (drinks are not included).
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Local Flavor at The Hanging Church. Enjoy Old Cairo by seeing the Hanging Church that dates back to the 3rd Century. Also see Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Church of Abu Serga, where the holy crypt and family were in hiding.
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Finally around 19:00 pm you will be transferred back to Giza Train Station for your 10 hours journey back to Luxor.
Day 3
Luxor
Day 3: Arrive 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 first-class train tickets Luxor/Cairo-Cairo/Luxor
Not Included
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary Tipping to the guide and driver Water or beverages during lunchtime at the restaurant It is available to pick travelers at Luxor west Bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person. It is available to Drop off travelers at Luxor west Bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and bag for essentials Sunscreen
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up Location: Luxor East Bank Hotels
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
You will need to pay the Entrance fees to the sightseeing by card. You will need to provide us with your Hotel name and address in Luxor east Bank. You will need to carry cash for the Tipping to the Guide and Driver. There is no meals included in the overnight first class sitting Train. It is available to upgrade to the sleeping Train tickets (includes Dinner and breakfast) instead of the first class sitting Train with extra 90$ USD per person in double shared Cabins each way or 135$ USD per single person in a private single Cabins each way. It is available to pick travelers at Luxor west Bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person. It is available to Drop off travelers at Luxor west Bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person. It is available to provide German, Italian, Japanese or French tour guide with extra 80$ USD per person.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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