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GlaucoBrazil The tour was really amazing! The driver was calm and very educated and the tour guide was very very good, very polite and his english was the best I’ve seen in Egypt. The places are incredible. I…
Cairo to Luxor Private Day Tour: Overnight Sleeper Train with Lunch & Hotel Pickup
Leave Cairo in the evening and wake up in the heart of ancient Thebes. This private full-day tour combines the thrill of an overnight sleeper train with an expert-led exploration...
Leave Cairo in the evening and wake up in the heart of ancient Thebes. This private full-day tour combines the thrill of an overnight sleeper train with an expert-led exploration of Luxor’s greatest monuments — all without wasting a single daylight hour on the road.
Your personal Egyptologist guide meets you at Luxor station and escorts you through the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs’ tombs are carved deep into the desert rock. Stand before the towering Colossi of Memnon, walk the colossal Hypostyle Hall at Karnak Temple, and admire the riverside grandeur of Luxor Temple. A traditional lunch overlooking the Nile gives you time to absorb the morning’s discoveries before your return journey.
This tour is ideal for time-conscious travelers who want to see Luxor’s highlights in a single day without sacrificing comfort. It suits history enthusiasts, solo adventurers, and couples seeking a private, immersive experience. The pace involves moderate walking on uneven ground at tomb and temple sites, so comfortable footwear is recommended. The sleeper train provides a restful overnight journey, making the long-distance travel manageable for most fitness levels.
See Luxor in One Day — Travel overnight on a private sleeper train and wake up ready to explore. No hotel needed in Luxor, no lost daylight on the road.
Private Egyptologist Guide — Your personal guide brings ancient history to life with stories and context you won’t get from a guidebook. They tailor the pace to your interests.
All-Inclusive Simplicity — Entrance fees, meals, transfers, and guide are all included. Just show up and enjoy — no surprise costs.
Comfortable Overnight Journey — Your private sleeper cabin includes dinner, breakfast, and a bed. Travel while you sleep and arrive refreshed.
Skip the Crowds — With a private vehicle and guide, you visit major sites efficiently. Beat the bus groups at the Valley of the Kings and Karnak.
Free Cancellation & Pay Later — Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund. Reserve now and pay later to keep your plans flexible.
This private full-day tour from Cairo to Luxor includes flights, entrance fees, and guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temples, and…
GlaucoBrazil The tour was really amazing! The driver was calm and very educated and the tour guide was very very good, very polite and his english was the best I’ve seen in Egypt. The places are incredible. I highly recommend this company and this tour.
Guide Mahmut was the best, very helpful, speaks good English and gives you time to explore things at your pace
SueUnited Kingdom We were a group of four having a private tour was perfect. Our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. We had an excellent day and lunch was fantastic. Thank you .
LushenSouth Africa Ahmed was our tour guide and he was super informative and helpful. He would give us alot of historical facts and you could say he was well versed in ancient Egyptian history. The tour wasn't rushed in any way which we enjoyed, the driver and Ahmed were more than happy to stop at our hotel again to fetch jackets. The lunch spot was lovely, authentic Egyptian food which was delicious.
JoséUnited States Our guide Shereen was excellent! And so was our driver Allah. They took us everywhere and explained all the history behind the sites, very well. They were on time, kind, and knowledgeable! Great communication skills. Highly recommended.
PatrickSwitzerland This was an absolute amazing day with Ash as the guide, he is very talented in bringing Egypt's history to life and shared his vast knowledge of the different sites with me, being kind, humble and funny in his approach. Highly recommendable!
ValeriBulgaria It was an exciting and well-organized visit to the sites in Luxor and Karnak.
JulieCzech Republic The guide was amazing! The whole tour was really informative and we enjoyed that. Our guide Salwa was really great. She gave us a lot of information about everything and we couldn’t be happier.
TraciUnited States We absolutely loved our private tour with Mahmoud. He was very knowledgeable and very kind and answered all of our questions and explained all of the Egyptian history so we can understand certain parts of our tour. He made our tour very enjoyable. It was very relaxed. We did everything at our own pace and it was not rushed and we felt no pressure whatsoever. We highly recommend him! We are very honored to meet him and so happy to have a friend here in Egypt. If we ever have a chance to return, we will definitely reach out to his company and request him as a tour guide!!
RitikaIndia We were extremely happy with our guide Carlos. He was very knowledgeable and polite. He showed us pictures and explained everything very nicely. Even when we were late, he adjusted the time for us and customised it so we get the maximum out of the tour. He understood what we wanted out of the tour and made sure we had a good day with all the experiences. Thank you Carlos!
BrianUnited States Amazing private tour with knowledgeable and friendly local guide. The driver arrived right on time for the coordinated pick up directly from the hotel. It was definitely worth the price to have a private tour of these amazing sites.
Guide helped us throughout the trip with the ancient culture and places. Covered Luxor with the 8 hours guided tour.
taylorUnited Kingdom Shareem was a fantastic guide and very knowledgeable, gave us as much time as we wanted at each location, there are lots of amazing stops on the tour and Shareem made sure we were able to stop at anything we wanted to look at, and timed the aspects of the day so we hit minimal crowds! Ahmed escorted us all day, the car was lovely and clean, he was always ready and waiting at each location, overall a great day. We were out around 7-8 hours and able to be picked up and returned to our hotel which was a bit outside the pick up range stated.
Ayman was one of the best guides we have ever had. He was articulate, easy to understand, and fluent in English. The day was extremely informative and enjoyable for us. Unfortunately, we forgot the driver’s name, but he was very polite and gracious, always opening the door for my wife. Thank you for a wonderful experience and a great activity. Christiane et Michel
CherylUnited States This was a wonderful tour, not only because the sites to see in Luxor are so gorgeously impressive, but also because the tour company, Emo Tours, has the best tour guide in their employment, Ahmed. He knows his history! And he is a very warm and friendly person, always looking after his guests. The restaurant he took us to for the included lunch had excellent food. The car we were in was very comfortable and the driver was great also. Given how terribly crowded Luxor can get, with all of the tour buses herding daytrippers in like cattle from Hurgada, it was pleasant and tranquil to do this private tour. We began a little bit earlier than everyone else, often allowing us to beat the crowds. I highly recommend this tour guide and his company!
