Experience the Ultimate 4-Day Tour: Pyramids, Cairo & Luxor by Sleeper Train
Are you dreaming of exploring the timeless wonders of Egypt in a unique and comfortable way? Embark on an unforgettable 4-day tour that combines the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the vibrant city of Cairo, and the ancient temples of Luxor—all while traveling aboard a luxurious sleeper train. This comprehensive journey offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and adventure, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking an immersive Egyptian experience.
Day 1: Discover Cairo’s Ancient Treasures
Your Egyptian adventure begins in Cairo, the bustling capital city renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture. Upon arrival, a professional guide will meet you and escort you to the world-famous Pyramids of Giza. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only surviving wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and explore the enigmatic Sphinx, a symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization.
After exploring these awe-inspiring monuments, visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Home to thousands of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun, the museum offers a deep dive into Egypt’s illustrious past. Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, savoring dishes like koshari or falafel.
In the evening, experience Cairo’s vibrant atmosphere at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you can shop for authentic souvenirs, spices, and handcrafted jewelry. Afterwards, transfer to the Cairo train station to board your luxurious sleeper train heading south to Luxor. Relax in your comfortable cabin, enjoy dinner on board, and prepare for the adventures awaiting you in Luxor.
Day 2: Luxor’s Ancient Wonders
Arriving early morning in Luxor, the city often referred to as the “world’s greatest open-air museum,” you’ll be greeted by your expert guide. The day starts with visits to the West Bank, home to the Valley of the Kings, where over 60 tombs of pharaohs including Tutankhamun are intricately decorated with vivid hieroglyphs and murals. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a stunning mortuary temple dedicated to Egypt’s first female pharaoh, and see the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues guarding the remnants of an ancient temple.
In the afternoon, head to the East Bank, where you’ll explore the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex. As one of the largest religious sites ever built, Karnak features towering columns, obelisks, and sacred lakes, reflecting Egypt’s architectural grandeur. Finish your day with a sunset cruise along the Nile River, offering breathtaking views of Luxor’s ancient skyline.
Day 3: Luxor’s Temples and Return to Cairo
After a leisurely breakfast, visit the Luxor Temple, an impressive monument dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Its grand avenue, lined with sphinx statues, leads to the sacred sanctuary. Then, explore the nearby Luxor Museum to see artifacts that provide further insight into Egypt’s glorious past.
In the late afternoon, return to your sleeper train for the journey back to Cairo. Enjoy dinner on board and relax as you traverse the Egyptian countryside, sleeping comfortably in your cabin. The overnight train offers a unique experience, allowing you to witness Egypt’s landscape and culture in transit.
Day 4: Final Day in Cairo & Departure
Arriving back in Cairo early morning, you have the opportunity for a final sightseeing tour or some last-minute shopping before your departure. Depending on your schedule, visit the Salah El-Din Citadel and the stunning Muhammad Ali Mosque, or explore more of Cairo’s bustling markets.
This 4-day tour by sleeper train provides a seamless and immersive Egyptian experience, combining historical exploration with comfortable travel. It’s perfect for history enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and anyone eager to uncover Egypt’s ancient secrets in style.
Why Choose This 4-Day Pyramids & Luxor Tour?
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Welcome to Egypt. Our airport transfer team is available 24/7. As soon as you get out of the exit gate of the Terminal, you will find Ancient Egypt Tours representative, holding a sign, waiting to meet and greet you. He will escort you to your private A/C vehicle. You will be transferred to the hotel and the reception manager will assist you in check-in procedures as smooth as possible. Ancient Egypt Tours agent will contact you to agree on a meeting time with you
In case you arrive early then check-in limit you can enjoy waiting in the hotel until check-in time or you can ask your operator to book you a pre-tour extra night and get checked in immediately
Optional Tour:
2-hour open buffet dinner Nile cruise including a belly dancer, local band and skirt rotation performer if your tour starts in Cairo
Sound and Light show if available
Enjoy your Cairo Day Tour. Our Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Cairo and Giza. Start your tour by a visit to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple.
Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant in Cairo.
Then we will move on to relish a trip to the Get ready to be astonished by The Grand Egyptian Museum tour. walking through layers and layer of Egyptian history. Each hall unpacks breathtaking artifacts. Each piece is loaded with history, architecture and significance. Experience King Tutankhamen’s possessions and history like you have never before. The visit lasts a couple of hours but the experience lasts for a life time. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.
Upon your arrival at the Luxor train station, you will be met and assisted by Ancient Egypt Tours representative. then have a blissful day tour. starting with a visit to the famous Karnak Temple the largest place of worship that was ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amenhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon.
Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor.
then you will be visiting the West Bank of the river Nile to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then you will visit the Valley of the Kings, where lies the most magnificent tombs. Those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs.
Later on you will visit Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple at Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of elevated terraces. Then you will have the chance to enjoy some Free time at leisure in Luxor for shopping in the evening, Later, you’ll head to the Luxor train station to catch the sleeper train back to Cairo. Dinner will be served on board the train.
Enjoy breakfast at the Train before you leave to the airport for your flight back home. Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up and transfer you to the airport.
If your flight is early before breakfast time you can make arrangements with the hotel to prepare a breakfast box for you to take it on your way to the airport
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Room Type | Price/Person |
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Single Room | 770 $ |
Twin Room | 600 $ |
Triple Room | 500 $ |
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Single Room | 650 $ |
Twin Room | 480 $ |
Triple Room | 420 $ |
Room Type | Price/Person |
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Single Room | 700 $ |
Twin Room | 500 $ |
Triple Room | 450 $ |
Room Type | Price/Person |
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Single Room | 600 $ |
Twin Room | 450 $ |
Triple Room | 360 $ |
Price quotes are in USD per person per tour except for celebration. Please inquire for the prices of New Year, Christmas and Easter.
Tipping for a job well done is customary and highly expected in Egypt though it is not obligatory. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your service provider
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 OR 2 Child under 5 years old sharing parent’s room)
Children policy is not applied on all kinds of transportation (Flight, train or bus) full ticket payment is required
We are offering a considerable down payment of just 20% to secure your space on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services and 30% during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination. Therefore, your booking will be a risk-free investment.
In case you cancel your trip, the following charges will be applied:
At any time after your booking is confirmed, Ancient Egypt Tours holds a 20% non-refundable deposit
7 days or less before departure, we will retain the 50% payment you have paid in relation to your booking.
We advise all clients to purchase travel insurance in the event that travel is unexpectedly interrupted due to illness. To confirm the booking, the client must pay a deposit of 20% of the total tour price.
Should the reservation be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far beyond the departure date the cancellation is made. To cancel, the Customer must notify the Tour Organizer in writing.
Full payment forfeiture in case of no show
All Transportation tickets are nonrefundable and there’s also a 5% transaction fee on refunds.
Here, at Ancient Egypt Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid according to cancellation policy, unless you prefer to keep your payment available for future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations, we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically.
After your tour is confirmed, we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.
If you are planning to visit Egypt, there are three types of visas that you can apply for: Visa on Arrival, E-Visa, and Free Visa. To obtain a Visa on Arrival that lasts for 30 days, you must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining, and pay $25 USD in cash at the airport border guard.
To apply for an E-Visa that also lasts for 30 days, you must have a valid passport with at least 8 months remaining, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee, and print the e-visa to present it to the airport border guard.
If you are one of the lucky ones, you can obtain a free visa that lasts for 90 days.
Please note that the information provided here is current as of the time of writing and may be subject to change. It is always a good idea to check the latest travel advisories and visa requirements before planning your trip to Egypt. Read more about Egypt travel visa.
A hat to protect your head and face from the sun’s rays.
A camera to capture the beautiful sights and memories of your trip.
An umbrella to shield you from unexpected rain showers.
Comfortable shoes to keep your feet happy while exploring.
Sunblock and sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from the sun.
Warm clothes if you’re traveling in winter, especially if you plan to visit the desert at night.
Cotton clothes if you’re traveling in summer, as they are breathable and lightweight.
Always wear comfortable shoes.
Medication for any pre-existing medical conditions or emergencies.
A valid passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival.
Buy a local SIM card.
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The temperature in Egypt varies from 14°C to 37°C. During summer, the temperature is hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night. In winter, the temperature is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5°C in the wintertime to 23°C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17°C in the wintertime to 32°C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.
The temperature details of Egypt. According to Climates to Travel, Egypt’s climate is characterized by the scarcity of rainfall and the abundance of sunshine. In fact, in much of the country, occupied by the eastern part of the Sahara, the climate is desert. Only on the northern coast, overlooking the Mediterranean, there is a certain amount of rain in winter. As for the temperatures, they are milder on the north coast, while they gradually get warmer as you go south. Along the Red Sea coast, temperatures are higher than on the Mediterranean coast but lower than in inland areas. However, summer is very hot. The only mountainous areas, where it can get cold in winter, are located in the east, on the Sinai Peninsula.
You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.
Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.