Cairo Train Tours: the 4 Best Rides

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $450Our pick

Travel from Cairo to Luxor by first-class seated night train, then spend two packed days with a private Egyptologist. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, plus a felucca ride and 30 to 40 minute hot-air balloon flight. One hotel night, transfers, breakfast, 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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2.6- Days Aswan , Abu Simbel , Cruise , Luxor & Round Sleeper Train

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

Travel from Cairo to Aswan by sleeper train, spend three nights on a five-star Nile cruise, and finish in Luxor before returning by train. An English-speaking Egyptologist guide, station transfers, meals, and visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and more are included. Abu Simbel and hot-air balloon rides cost extra.

“We had the best tour guide that anybody could ask for his name is Magdy. He was so educated in his line of work. Spoke clear English and made sure you understood everything about the tour. He knew a lot of the locals everywhere that were working at all the venues that we attended. All meals were included during the duration of stay. Cruise was wonderful and staff were very caring and considerate.”

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

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

Travel from Cairo to Luxor and back by overnight sleeper train, with station transfers, meals, a private air-conditioned vehicle, and an Egyptologist guide such as Hany. In one packed day, visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, 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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4.Egypt 8 D: Cairo, Aswan,Abu Simbel, cruise, Luxor & Sleeper Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $999

You’ll combine Cairo’s pyramids and museums with a three-night Nile cruise, Aswan’s Philae Temple, Luxor’s great temples, and overnight sleeper trains. Guides such as Sam, Ashraf, and Talaat Abdo have been praised for clear explanations and patient help. Expect a busy schedule and separate entrance fees.

“The trip was very well organized and we had a great time! Our first driver was very good and extremely helpful (Islam). Our tour guides helped us with everything we needed and provided great information, especially our guide during the Nile Cruise (Tallaat Abdo), who was Read more”

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