Private Full-Day Cairo Tour and Giza Pyramids From Luxor by Sleeper Train

At 18:30 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.

Meals included: dinner on the train.

Accommodation: Overnight Sleeping Train.

Arrive at Giza Station by 7:00 am 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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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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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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Continue towards the Citadel of Salah El Din, built on famous hill Al Moqattam in Cairo, that was constructed for military purposes, for protecting Cairo from incoming threats. Since then, it became a residence of the king of Egypt for many centuries. On this tour, you will visit the beautiful Mohamed Ali known as Alabaster Mosque. 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 opened for visits.

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Finally around 18:00 pm you will be transferred back to Giza Train Station for your 10 hours journey back to Luxor.

Meals included: Breakfast, dinner on the train and lunch during the tour.

Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train.

Arrival at Luxor train station around 6 am, meet our local representative and transfer to your hotel in Luxor.

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Meals included: breakfast on the train.

Accommodation: Not Included.

Additional information:

• 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 50$USD per person.