15 Sleeper Trains in Egypt to Build a Day Around

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.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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6.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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7.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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8.3-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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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.Luxor Full Day Guided Tour & Overnight Train Rounded trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $333

Travel from Cairo to Luxor by overnight train, then spend a full day with a private Egyptologist guide visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Cairo and Luxor station transfers are included. Confirm whether your booking uses sleeper or seated first-class rail service.

“Khalde was a great tour guide. He took us to a variety of sights & an excellent restaurant for lunch. My family & I all enjoyed the food, was extremely tasteful! Most definitely recommend booking with him because he explained the history of every sight very well.”

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13.Cairo and Nile Cruise Tours to Luxor and Aswan by Sleeping Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,200

This eight-day private Egypt tour combines Cairo sightseeing, first-class sleeper trains, and three nights on a five-star Nile cruise. You’ll visit the Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings, with airport transfers and meals included. Guide Phoebe is among the named staff.

“From the moment we got off the plain to the moment we were dropped off at the airport, nothing was left to chance. We were picked up and met our very knowledgeable guide (thank you Phoebe). We toured all the classic sites in Cairo as well as some local restaurants for 2 Read more”

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14.Cheap Egypt holiday 11 Days Cairo-Luxor-Aswan-Abu Simbel by sleeping train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $950

Travel from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan by overnight train and five-star Nile cruise, with guided visits to the pyramids, Saqqara, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, and Cairo’s mosques. Guides may include Nasser, Eman, or Mohammed, with small groups capped at 10 people.

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15.Egypt Holiday 8-Days 7-Nights Cairo,Aswan,Luxor and Nile Cruise by Sleeper Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $1,250

Travel from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor by sleeper train, then spend three nights on a 5-star Nile cruise. Visit the Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Philae, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, and more with an English-speaking guide. Abu Simbel and other Cairo tours are optional.

“Our family had an incredible Nile Cruise experience in Egypt, thanks to Mohamed's expert guidance. From Abu Simbel to Luxor, Mohamed's knowledge and warmth made every moment unforgettable. His insights enriched our understanding of Read more”

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