The 9 Train Journeys in Egypt That Earn Their Price

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 first-class train, then cruise three nights to Luxor with an Egyptologist guide. Visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s Temple. Meals, transfers, and an onboard pool are included, but entrance fees, drinks, tips, and Philae’s motorboat cost extra.

“My husband and I totally loved everything about this experience. Our tour guide Ahmed was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor teaching us the history and importance of the temples. Ahmed was diligent with communicating Read more”

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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 see the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings. Expect a maximum group of 15, private cruise cabins, included meals, and extra fees for sightseeing tickets and drinks.

“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 explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple with a private Egyptologist. You’ll also take a one-hour felucca ride and a 30 to 40-minute hot-air balloon flight. Hotel, breakfast, transfers, and train tickets are included.

“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 overnight train and three-night Nile cruise. Visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s Temple. An English-speaking guide, meals, transfers, first-class train seats, and a small-group Abu Simbel trip are 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 aboard a five-star Nile cruise, and finish in Luxor before returning by train. An English-speaking Egyptology guide such as Khaled, Magdy, or Mustafa leads the sightseeing. Abu Simbel and a hot-air balloon ride are optional extras.

“Mostafa was yesterday a very nice tour guide. He explain us propely the egipcien history About temples in Aswan.”

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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, onboard meals, and a private air-conditioned vehicle. A licensed Egyptologist guide, including guide Hany when assigned, leads you through the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple in one packed day.

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

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

Travel from Cairo to Luxor and back by first-class seated overnight train, with station transfers, a private air-conditioned vehicle, and a licensed guide. Your full sightseeing day covers the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guide languages vary, and Khalad el Sassy has received 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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8.3-Day Aswan , Nubian Village ,Abu Simbel , Luxor & Train ticket

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

Travel from Aswan to Luxor in three busy days, with Philae Temple, a motorboat ride, Nubian Village, Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Your Egyptologist guide handles the sightseeing, while you arrange your own hotels, meals, and entrance tickets. Peter is the named booking contact and is noted for responsive help.

“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

This three-day Egypt Best Holidays tour links Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle and first-class train. You’ll see Philae, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, royal tombs, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides such as Khaled, Hany Yassen, Mina, and Talaat Abdo are praised for clear explanations and friendly care, though the schedule starts early and moves fast.

“It was a nice tour Mike is very friendly, we enjoyed the visit and the places we went if you are looking to see the main attractions at a glance this trip is for you, just be aware that you will have to wake up early and expect long days”

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