Luxor

Transportation

Enjoy the beauty of the Nile river on this cruise from Aswan to Luxor with a return transfer to Aswan. Take an overnight cruise aboard a 5-star ship on a river that is renown for its historic importance, its legendary status, and its natural elegance. Day 1: Be picked up in the late morning from your accommodation in Aswan. Drive to the boarding point and embark on your five-star cruise. Store your luggage in your room and sit down to a delicious lunch as you sail down the river. Look for local birds and see riverside towns as you make your way down the river. Watch the sunset and enjoy an onboard dinner a with a variety of options. Rest in your room for the night. Day 2: Wake up and have the option to watch the sunrise over the Nile before partaking in a scrumptious breakfast with coffee. Have some time to admire river views before preparing for your departure in Luxor at 4:00 PM. Meet your driver and return to your accommodation in Aswan.

Take a convenient sleeping train from Cairo to Aswan or to Luxor and back with a guaranteed reservation. Your accommodation on the train includes dinner and breakfast the next day. First, book your tickets and receive them at your hotel when you arrive in Egypt. On the day of travel, head to the station at least 30 minutes before your departure time. At Giza Station, there are a few small shops to buy snacks or water, as well as a small restaurant. On the platform, the small numbers hanging from the platform canopy indicate the approximate location of the wagons. So, if you are in Wagon #6 on your ticket, line up by the #6 sign. Wait for the green and white-colored sleeping train to arrive which has the words 'Sleeping Car' stenciled on the side. Board the train and find your accommodation. Enjoy the comfortable 10 to 13-hour journey with dinner and breakfast served. Feel the satisfaction of waking up in an entirely new region of Egypt, refreshed and ready to begin the next portion of your trip.

Have your very own private driver for one day in Luxor. Visit the main sights of Luxor in a modern air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver. Meet your guide in your hotel lobby or at the airport, let them know of any sights you want to visit on the east and west bank. Admire the ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings, explore the Hatshepsut Temple on the West Bank ,or visit the Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank. Whether it's for sightseeing, a day trip, shopping or business, your guide and driver will accommodate your requirements and make sure you have a great experience.

Step back in time to ancient Egypt on this private tour to some of Egypt’s most popular historic sites in Luxor. Get to know the history of Medinet Habu, the Valley of the Nobles, and Deir Deir el-Medina as you explore with your own personal Egyptologist guide. Begin your trip with pickup from your hotel, then head to the West Bank of Luxor. Arrive first at Medinet Habu, where the burial temple of Ramses III can be found, one of the city's most important religious monuments. Medinet Habu’s entrance is 63-meters wide and 22-meters tall and bears a representation of the pharaoh himself. Then, continue to the Tombs of the Nobles, where you can find more than 500 tombs belonging to the members of the Egyptian aristocracy. Take a look inside a number of the tombs to admire their decoration. Having been less attractive to grave robbers, these tombs tend to be much better preserved than the royal tombs. Later, follow your guide to the final stop of the tour, Deir el-Medina, an ancient Egyptian village that was home to the artisans who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back off at your hotel or selected location.

Start by meeting your guide at your hotel in Luxor. Board the horse carriage and get your camera ready as you discover the ancient city. First travel through a historic village and get a glimpse into the ancient Egyptian way of life. Learn about the history of the city and Egyptian traditions and customs from your guide. Proceed inside the city to see the Mosque of Abu Haggag, one of the oldest places of continuous worship in the world, with a history dating back over 3400 years. Pass the bustling souq full of locals and travellers searching for bargains and local goods. See numerous Coptic Christian churches built along the east bank. Marvel at the famous Luxor Temple built by Ramses II around the year 1400 BC. After learning more about each site, be returned to your hotel.

Your expert representative will be present at the Luxor Airport and holding a signboard with your name on time. You will meet your representative before entering your air-conditioned private vehicle. You will then be seated comfortably as your journey to your selected hotel gets started. You will be assisted throughout your journey by the driver until you reach the hotel reception. You also have the option to select the optional activity of airport departure transfer from your hotel to the Luxor Airport separately from the airport transfer to the hotel, or even as a combined package. On the way to your hotel, your representative will provide you with some tips to make your Egypt tour an ideal one. Any information about the weather, geography, shopping centers, restaurants, and much more can be inquired into by your expert who will be more than happy to assist you.