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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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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Gold 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
Guided in English: Other languages on offer: German, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 7
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

Cairo
Giza
Luxor

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Highlights

Marvel at the famous Great Pyramids of Giza with your expert guide
Explore the inspiring Egyptian museum
Adventure the valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
Adventure all of your tours and transfers in a comfort vehicle

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Cairo : Guided day tour to ( Giza Pyramids , Sphinx and Egyptian Museum ) , Overnight bus to Luxor
Day 2 Arrive Luxor & Visiting Luxor East and West banks + Overnight bus back to Cairo
Day 3 Arrive Cairo , Drop Off

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Where You'll Stay

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Overnight Bus to Luxor
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- Group of 7 travelers max.
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Egypt Best Holidays

4.7

(912 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

100%

Egypt Best Holidays was established on 2001 and has developed for the whole...

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Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Egypt Best Holidays
4.7

Heather
· August 13th, 2025
Talaat Abdo EXCELLENT!!!!! I don’t know how someone can do tours over and over again and still make you feel special like family!!! We had a great time! Highly recommend!!!!
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Simone
· August 13th, 2025
Talaat Abdo wonderful guide, professional and comprehensive. Sunny person and also very nice, with his character he made our vacation unforgettable. I recommend him to everyone who comes to Egypt
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rika
· August 13th, 2025
Talaat Abdo He is nice guide very energetic man. He gave us so many information about ancient Egypt. I highly recommend this tour, ☺️
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Dates & Availability

3 days

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

From Cairo to Cairo

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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 Holidays Operator•Written January 2023
  It takes 9 to 10 hours to reach Luxor from Cairo by overnight train

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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.
Visa
- 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before September 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 21st, 2025, 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.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Egypt Best Holidays will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Egypt Best Holidays " tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Egypt Best Holidays . Please familiarize yourself with the Egypt Best Holidays payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
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