How long does it take from Cairo to Luxor by train?

It takes 9 to 10 hours to reach Luxor from Cairo by overnight train

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$290

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Amazing 3-Days Guided tours to Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Luxor

3 days

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Start and end in Cairo

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Operator: Egypt Best Holidays
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 7
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cairo to Luxor
Start point
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Please send us the name of your hotel in Cairo or Giza, 08:00 - 09:00)
Accommodation
(Overnight Bus to Luxor )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus at Giza Plateau
- Visit Great Sphinx statue
- Visit Valley Temple
- Guided tour of Egyptian Museum including Tutankhamun tomb
- Hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza
Optional Activities
- Camel Ride at Giza Pyramids
- Quad Bike at Giza Pyramids
Landmarks
Great Pyramid of Cheops
Pyramid of Chephren
Pyramid of Mycerinus
Great Sphinx
Valley Temple
Egyptian Museum
Day 2
Luxor
Accommodation
(Overnight Bus back to Cairo )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valley of the Kings
- Visit Hatshepsut Temple
- Visit Colossi of Memnon statues
- Guided tour of Karnak temple
- Guided tour of Luxor temple
Optional Activities
- Felucca Trip to Banana Island
Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Day 3
Luxor to Cairo
End point
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Please send us the name of your hotel in Cairo or Giza, 05:00 - 06:30)
Included Activities
- Hotel or airport transfer from Cairo bus station

Landmarks
Great Pyramid of Cheops
Pyramid of Chephren
Pyramid of Mycerinus
Great Sphinx
Valley Temple
Egyptian Museum

Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple

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Overnight Bus to Luxor
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- Travel with like-minded people
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5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Emily
November 21st, 2025
5.0
Amazing tour. You get to see both Cairo and Luxor in 3 days. Tour guides are very helpful and they even take photos...
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Traveled in November 2025
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Thank-you . You were a champ :)
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Asked on January 18th, 2023
How long does it take from Cairo to Luxor by train?
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- Egypt Best HolidaysOperator•Written January 2023
  It takes 9 to 10 hours to reach Luxor from Cairo by overnight train

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$290

-15%

US $247 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 202502

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before May 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Egypt Best Holidays. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Amazing 3-Days Guided tours to Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Luxor

Itinerary

Cairo to Luxor

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Luxor

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Luxor to Cairo

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