4 Days 3 Nights Package to Luxor from Cairo by Sleeper Train

Arrival in Luxor Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be met by your professional Egyptologist guide, who will accompany you during your sightseeing tour. Luxor is often described as the world’s greatest open-air museum because of its incredible collection of temples, tombs, and ancient monuments on both sides of the Nile River. Visit Karnak Temple Start your Luxor tour with a visit to the famous Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. Its ancient name, Ipet-Isut, means “the most sacred of places.” The temple complex was built and expanded over more than 2,000 years by many generations of pharaohs. During your visit, your guide will explain the history of the temple, its religious importance, and the stories behind its massive columns, courts, obelisks, and statues. One of the main highlights is the impressive Great Hypostyle Hall, which looks like a forest of giant stone pillars and is considered one of the most remarkable architectural achievements of ancient Egypt. Visit Luxor Temple After visiting Karnak, continue to Luxor Temple, one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt. The temple was mainly built by Amenhotep III and later completed and decorated by Ramses II. Luxor Temple was used for important religious rituals and festivals and was dedicated to the god Amun. Your guide will explain how the temple was connected to Karnak Temple and how it played an important role in ancient Egyptian religious life. Lunch at a Local Restaurant Enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant in Luxor. This gives you time to relax before continuing the tour to the West Bank of the Nile. Visit the Colossi of Memnon After lunch, cross to the West Bank of Luxor to visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. These impressive statues once stood in front of a huge mortuary temple and are among the most famous landmarks on the West Bank. Your guide will explain their history and why they became well known to travelers throughout history. Visit the Valley of the Kings Continue to the famous Valley of the Kings, the royal burial place of many pharaohs of the New Kingdom. The tombs were carved deep into the desert mountains and decorated with colorful scenes and religious texts related to the afterlife. During your visit, you will enter 3 tombs included in the standard ticket. Your Egyptologist guide will explain the meaning of the decorations and the importance of the valley in ancient Egyptian history. This is one of the most important highlights of any Luxor tour. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Next, visit the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahary. This impressive temple is built in terraces and blends beautifully with the limestone cliffs behind it. Queen Hatshepsut was one of the most powerful female rulers in ancient Egypt, and her temple reflects her importance, ambition, and unique place in Egyptian history. Your guide will explain the story of Queen Hatshepsut and the architectural beauty of her temple. Transfer to Your Hotel in Luxor After finishing your tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay. Meals Included: Breakfast on the train, lunch, dinner.

Pick-up from Your Hotel in Luxor After breakfast at your hotel, our representative and your guide will pick you up to continue discovering more ancient sites around Luxor. Visit Dendera Temple Start the day with a drive of approximately 80 km north of Luxor to visit Dendera Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to Hathor, goddess of love, joy, music, beauty, and motherhood. Dendera Temple is famous for its beautiful decorations, colorful ceilings, astronomical scenes, and detailed reliefs. Your guide will explain the religious importance of the temple and its unique artistic details, making this visit a very special experience for travelers interested in ancient Egyptian temples. Visit Medinet Habu After returning toward Luxor, visit Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Ramses III on the West Bank of Luxor. Medinet Habu is one of the most impressive and well-preserved temples in Luxor. It is known for its massive walls, detailed inscriptions, colorful reliefs, and historical scenes showing events from the reign of Ramses III. Aside from its size and architecture, the temple is especially important because of its inscriptions and battle scenes that provide valuable information about ancient Egyptian history. Lunch at a Local Restaurant Enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant during the tour before continuing to Luxor train station. Sleeper Train from Luxor to Cairo After the tour, you will be transferred to Luxor train station to board your overnight sleeper train back to Cairo or Giza. Dinner will be served on board the train, and you will spend the night in your private sleeper cabin. Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner on the train.

Transfer to Your Hotel in Cairo Upon arrival at Cairo or Giza train station, our representative will meet you and transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza by air-conditioned vehicle. This marks the end of your 4 Days 3 Nights Luxor package from Cairo by sleeper train. Meals Included: Breakfast on the train.