Pyramids, museum, citadel and bazaar
Catch the overnight first class seated train from Luxor to Cairo to take a full day guided tour to the iconic landmarks of Cairo.
Enjoy the experience of traveling first-class by overnight train on this two-night adventure from Luxor to Cairo. in Cairo, experience a private tour of the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, and more before your return rail journey. lunch, and round-trip hotel transfers are included.
Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Cairo, and finish out the day at Khan al-Khalili bazaar before traveling overnight back to Luxor. The tour comes with comfortable first class eats and includes all transfers, entrance fees, lunch, and train tickets, as well as an Egyptologist guide in Cairo.
Relax with a private Cairo guide, lunch, and transfers included
then discover gilded icons and holy relics in an Old City Coptic church.
Visit Egyptian Museum to see the Tutankhamoun collection of treasures
Tour Old Cairo, the city that pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and Roman sites
Get the chance to see Egypt’s 3 most iconic landmarks on a private day tour of the Great Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Salah El Din Citadel. Benefit from your Egyptologist guide’s full attention as you tick off the big 3 in just 1 day. Soak in the history of the Pyramids of Giza, and take unforgettable photos in front of the magical Sphinx. Explore the artifacts of the Egyptian Museum including the collection of Tutakhamun. Marvel at the largest citadel in the world and step inside the beautiful Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Enjoy your lunch at a good quality restaurant and round-trip transfer from your hotel for a hassle-free experience.
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Tour Type |
Pick up Time |
Everyday | Private | Around 8:30 am |
Tour Duration |
Site opening time |
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About 8 Hours | 8 am to 4 pm |
At 18:00 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.
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.
Start your day tour visiting Giza Pyramids, the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus.
Egypt Gift Tours Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 8:00 am 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.
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.
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).
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.
Finally around 19:00 pm you will be transferred back to Giza Train Station for your 10 hours journey back to Luxor.
Arrival at Luxor train station, meet our Local Representative and transfer to your hotel in Luxor.
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