9 Sleeper Train Trips in Egypt to Build a Day Around

1.6 Days Nile Cruise:Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel with Train Tickets from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 188 reviews · from $780Our pick

Travel from Cairo to Aswan by train, then cruise three nights to Luxor with visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Mohamed Shakour, Osama Ghazaly, and Ahmed may lead the sightseeing, while meals and transfers are arranged for you.

“How disorganized they were and quick to charge for everything. We lost a day because they booked our train ticket late and had to get an early time, despite us reminding them consistently since the first day. They charged us for drinks we never ordered.”

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2.Egypt on Budget – 8 Days ( Cairo , Aswan , Nile Cruise – Luxor ) Sleeper Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $844

Travel from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor by private car, sleeper train, and three-night Nile cruise. You’ll visit the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, with private cabins and guided sightseeing.

“The pyramids were amazing The temples and tombs were sensational The tour guides were really informative The drivers and all the connections went like clockwork The trip down the Nile was fantastic”

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3.Overnight Luxor Tours by train from Cairo with Hot Air Balloon and much more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $450Top rated

Travel from Cairo to Luxor by first-class seated night train, then spend two busy days with a private Egyptologist visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. A sunrise balloon ride, felucca sail, hotel breakfast, and transfers are included. Entrance fees and meals are extra.

“A package tour including all is the only way to travel egypt. Viator has very reputable and profesional people. From the operators to the guide and drivers. Send my thanks to Islam (driver) in luxor. Excellent Jobs.”

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4.4 Days Nile Cruise luxor.Aswan.abu simbel with Train Tickets from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $850

Travel from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor by first-class overnight train, then spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise. Visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon with guides and transfers included.

“I have nothing to say bad about this tour, everything was so well organized. The food on the boat was amazing, the staff was friendly. We loved the tours and tour guide. 9/10 overall”

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5.6- Days Aswan , Abu Simbel , Cruise , Luxor & Round Sleeper Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $645

Travel from Cairo to Aswan by overnight sleeper train, spend three nights on a full-board Nile cruise, and visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. An optional Abu Simbel trip adds a major highlight. Guides such as Khaled, Magdy, Mostafa, and Mustafa are known for clear Egyptology insight.

“Khaled, who is an Egyptologist, was our guide. Suffice to say that he was very knowledgeable about all of the sites we visited and able to answer any questions the group had. He was also very friendly and extremely accommodating to the group’s and individual’s needs. In aRead more”

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6.Luxor East and West Banks Tour & Overnight SLEEPER Train Rounded trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $350

Travel from Cairo to Luxor and back by overnight sleeper train, with station transfers, meals, and a private air-conditioned vehicle included. An Egyptologist guide, such as Hany, leads a full day through the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple.

“The day in Luxor was great! It’s amazing how much you can see in just one day. Hany is a very good guide and knows his Egyptology, he explained a lot and answered all our questions. And when we were done early with the program he even oRead more”

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7.Luxor East and West Banks Tour by Overnight Sitting Train Rounded trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $244

Travel from Cairo to Luxor by first-class seated overnight train, then tour the East and West Banks by private air-conditioned vehicle. A licensed guide, possibly Khalad el Sassy, leads you through the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon before your return train.

“Great experience great guides fun day all around 10 star review all the way this is a must do tour if you are in Egypt, do not miss it. Train ride was fun. Luxor is one of the most in place artifacts I have ever seen.”

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8.3-Day Aswan , Nubian Village ,Abu Simbel , Luxor & Train ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $177

This three-day southern Egypt trip links Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor with Egyptologist-led sightseeing, motorboat and felucca rides, air-conditioned transfers, and a first-class train ticket. You arrange your own hotels and meals, while Peter and the local team coordinate pickups and city-to-city travel.

“We did multiple tours throughout the county with Egypt Best Holidays but this review will focus solely on this 3-day tour. THE GOOD - Our travel agent, Peter, was very responsive and accommodating. He deserves 5 stars! - The tours were private so you can see everythinRead more”

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9.3-Day Guided tours to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor & Train and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $167Best value

Travel from Aswan to Luxor with guided visits to the High Dam, Philae, Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Expect early starts, long touring days, first-class train seats, and guides such as Hany Yassen, Khaled El Saady, Mina, or Talaat Abdo, depending on availability.

“Talaat Abdo was very informative in the explanation of the different sites. Kept us as a group up to date with daily changes and events for the following days. I would recommend Talaat for any future travel to complete the Aswan to Luxor Nile Tour.”

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