The 4 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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