The 15 Best Egypt Train Journeys

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

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

See the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis, Coptic Cairo, and the Citadel with a guide, then travel by private sleeper cabin to Aswan. Cruise three nights from Aswan to Luxor, visiting Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings before returning to Cairo by train.

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

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

Travel from Cairo to Aswan by overnight sleeper train, then cruise north to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile boat. Visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, with an optional Abu Simbel trip. Guides such as Khaled, Magdy, and Mustafa lead the sightseeing.

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3.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, onboard dinner and breakfast, and a private air-conditioned tour. A licensed Egyptologist guide leads you through the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Guide Hany is associated with some departures.

“SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE Itinerary - Giza to Luxor (round trip) - Pre/Leaving Giza: we had a driver who picked us up from our hotel and took us to the station and to our cabin room. We had booked for 3 people but researched the cabins were iRead more”

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

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

Travel from Cairo to Luxor on a first-class seated overnight train, then spend a full day with a licensed guide and private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple before returning by train. Guide Khalad el Sassy has earned especially warm praise.

“Khalad el sassy was absolutely amazing today the knowledge this man has of Egypt was tremendous, I highly recommend him to anyone coming to see these fantastic sights here and making memories. Top class man and I give him 10/10”

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5.4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor,Aswan,Hot Air Balloon,Abu Simbel with Train from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $750

Travel from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor by first-class train, spend three nights on a five-star Nile cruise, visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples, then rise before dawn for a hot air balloon flight. Door-to-door transfers and an Egyptologist guide are included.

“The tour experience was amazing, the guides were always attentive and concerned about every detail. Each day of the cruise, you can see that the choice is worth it. For everyone who wants to travel to Egypt, I recommend this package.”

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6.4 Days Nile cruise luxor, Aswan,Hot air balloon&abu simbel with Train from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $750

Travel from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan by first-class overnight train, then spend three nights on a 5-star Nile cruise. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. An Egyptologist guide leads the sightseeing, and a sunrise hot-air balloon ride gives you a memorable view of Luxor.

“The service couldn’t be better! The guides, drivers and servers were absolutely highest quality. The tours were mind-blowing. I would highly recommend”

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7.Luxor East and West Banks Guided Tour& Overnight Sitting Train Round Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $333

Travel from Cairo to Luxor by first-class seated overnight train, then tour both banks with a guide and private air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Guides may include Hany Yassen, with Mohammed behind the wheel.

“We really enjoyed the places we visited sndde explanations about them where rrally clear and complete, the guide was very good”

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8.12-Night Private Tour: Amarna and El Minya with Cruise and Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,973

Spend 13 days tracing Egypt from Giza and Saqqara to Akhenaten’s Amarna, Luxor’s tombs, and Aswan. You’ll use private cars, trains, a sleeper train, and a four-night Nile cruise. Guides such as Salah and Fathy Taher can provide Egyptology support, with Portuguese available through Fathy Taher.

“This itinerary gave us a deep understanding about the era of Akhenaton. It was hard to find one itinerary that had visits for the tombs at Amarna and this one fulflilled our expectations. A special thanks to mr. Salah and for mr. Fathy Taher, who had a deep knowledge of portugese language and of Egyptology. We hope to see you soon again! MarcelIsabella”

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9.Egypt 8 D: Cairo, Aswan,Abu Simbel, cruise, Luxor & Sleeper Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $999

Travel from Cairo to Luxor by sleeper train and five-star Nile cruise, with guided visits to Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides may include Sam, Ashraf, or Talaat. Expect a busy schedule, private cabins, and several extra entrance fees.

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10.Kings of Ancient Egypt : 6 Days Cairo and Luxor Guided Tours & Overnight Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $399

You’ll tour Cairo and Luxor with Egyptology guides such as Sam, Khaled, Ayman, and Doja, then travel between the cities by first-class seated overnight train. The plan covers Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s temple. Hotels, breakfasts, transfers, guides, and train tickets are included.

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11.3-Days Cairo and Luxor Guided Tours by Overnight Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $299

You’ll tour Cairo and Luxor with an Egyptology guide, hotel and station transfers, and first-class seated night trains. See Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides Ashraf and Ramadan are noted for kind, attentive service, especially with families.

“Los guías son los mejores, tanto Ashraf como Ramadán, fueron muy amables con nuestros hijos y nos cuidaron durante nuestra visita.”

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12.10 Day Around Egypt to Cairo ,Giza ,White desert ,Nile Cruise With Train & Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $844

Travel through Egypt in a small group of up to 15, with airport transfers, Egyptology guides, Giza and Cairo sightseeing, White Desert camping, a three-night Nile cruise, and train travel between Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Cairo. Guides named Peter, Sam, Mile, and Khalie have led past departures.

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13.Full day Luxor tour from Cairo by a sleeper train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $307

Travel from Cairo to Luxor by sleeper train, then spend a full day with an Egyptologist such as Azab visiting Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch, hotel transfers, transport in Luxor, taxes, and listed entrance fees are included, but train tickets and paid tombs cost extra.

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14.Luxor Sleeper Train Experience: 2 Days or 1-Day Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $454

Travel from Cairo to Luxor by overnight sleeper train, then tour the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple with a private Egyptologist such as Omran or Ragab. Choose a hotel night for a calmer visit or return to Cairo the same evening for a tightly packed one-day trip.

“It was a wonderful experience, our guide RAGAB proved to be knowledgeable and helpful to satisfy all our requests and curiosities. We highly recommend the boat trip on the Nile that can be taken as an optional choice. A day spent learning about Egyptian culture.”

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15.Marvel 6 Days Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor & Sightseeing by Sleeper Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $850

Travel from Cairo to Aswan by sleeper train, then spend four days aboard a 5-star Nile cruise with meals and a private room. Visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple before returning to Cairo by train. Guide Talaat Abdo leads tours in English or Spanish.

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