Cairo to Luxor Overnight Train Tour

Take the Cairo to Luxor overnight train tour with an easy start. We will collect you from your hotel in Cairo. Then we will drive you to the station so you can board the night train to Luxor. The trip takes about 10 hours. During this part of the trip, you can relax in your cabin and look out as the land shifts.

When you arrive at the Luxor train station, someone from the team will be there to greet you. Then the tours start right away. First, you will visit the Karnak Temple. It is one of the largest ancient religious sites. Long ago, many people saw it as a holy place linked to the beginning of life. It was also linked to the worship of Amun-Ra.

Later, you will visit the Temple of Luxor. This temple stands on the east bank of the Nile. It has a large peristyle court. You can also see tall columns, open halls, and smaller rooms that show old Egyptian building style.

Next, you will go to the west bank. There you will visit the Valley of the Kings. This is the well-known burial place for royal figures. Many pharaohs were laid to rest here. The tombs were carved into the hills. That design helped guard the kings and their goods from robbers.

Afterward, you will continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut. This is often listed among the prettiest temples in Egypt. It was built on the orders of Queen Hatshepsut. The temple sits in the cliffs of Deir El-Bahari, and it offers a clear look at her rule.

Your last stop will be the Colossi of Memnon. These are two huge statues linked to Pharaoh Amenhotep III. They have been standing on Luxor’s west bank for many centuries.

At the end of the day, we will take you back to Luxor train station. You will board the train back to Cairo. You will travel overnight and arrive in Cairo the next day. concluding your memorable Luxor overnight tour.

Day Meals: Lunch

Day two starts on the train. You will wake up as the route brings you back toward Cairo after the night trip from Luxor. Take a slow look out the window and enjoy the last stretch of the ride. The countryside passes by on your way to Cairo.

When you get to Cairo train station, you will pick up your things and head out. A private tour guide will meet you there. They will help you with what comes next. From the station, you will ride in a private car to your hotel.

Once you reach the hotel, the transfer service ends. That is the end of your Cairo to Luxor train tour. During it, you visited well known ancient temples and key archaeological spots. You also traveled by overnight train, which makes the schedule easier.