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15 Egypt Train Tours Worth Booking

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The 15 best egypt train tours you can book today, with the fare, the running time and who each one suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Overnight Luxor Tours by train from Cairo with Hot Air Balloon and much more - Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon
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Overnight Luxor Tours by train from Cairo with Hot Air Balloon and much more

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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6- Days Aswan , Abu Simbel , Cruise , Luxor & Round Sleeper Train - Aswan: the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae
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6- Days Aswan , Abu Simbel , Cruise , Luxor & Round Sleeper Train

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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Cairo : Luxor East and West Banks Tour & Overnight SLEEPER Train Rounded trip - Valley of the Kings: tombs beneath the Theban hills
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Cairo : Luxor East and West Banks Tour & Overnight SLEEPER Train Rounded trip

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, 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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Cairo : Luxor East and West Banks Tour by Overnight Sitting Train Rounded trip - Hatshepsut’s temple at Deir el Bahari
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Cairo : Luxor East and West Banks Tour by Overnight Sitting Train Rounded trip

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

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

Travel from Cairo to Luxor on a first-class seated overnight train, then tour both banks by private air-conditioned vehicle. A local guide leads you through the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon before your return train.

“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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3-Day Guided tours to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor & Train and Transfers - Philae Temple and the island setting
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3-Day Guided tours to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor & Train and Transfers

5.3-Day Guided tours to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor & Train and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $167Best value

Travel from Aswan to Luxor with guided visits to the High Dam, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Your package includes air-conditioned transfers, a first-class train ticket, and meet-and-greet service. Guides may include Mina, Talaat, Khaled, or Hany.

“Khaled El saady my guide for 2days at Luxor was really worth it. If you are into a deeper history of Egypt his the one you want and need. He was honest with his advice and suggestions and took us to a really good restaurant near Valley of the Read more”

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4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor,Aswan,Hot Air Balloon,Abu Simbel with Train from Cairo - Aswan, the High Dam, and Philae Temple
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4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor,Aswan,Hot Air Balloon,Abu Simbel with Train from Cairo

6.4 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 by first-class train, cruise the Nile for three nights, visit Abu Simbel, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Luxor, then return by train. An Egyptologist guide handles sightseeing, while a hot-air balloon flight adds a memorable sunrise over Luxor.

“The experience was very pleasant. Our guide was extremely talented and very helpful. The price might seem a bit expensive, but considering all things included, it is absolutely not. I highly recommend it. Easily the best part of my trip.”

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4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor,Aswan,Hot Air Balloon,Abu Simbel with Train from Cairo - Aswan, the High Dam, and Philae Temple
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4 Days Nile cruise luxor, Aswan,Hot air balloon&abu simbel with Train from Cairo

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

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

You’ll travel from Cairo to Luxor by overnight first-class train, spend three nights on a Nile cruise, fly over Luxor by hot-air balloon, visit Abu Simbel and Philae, then return by train. An English-speaking Egyptologist guide leads the sightseeing, with groups capped at 20.

“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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Cairo: Luxor East and West Banks Guided Tour& Overnight Sitting Train Round Trip - A short look at the Colossi of Memnon
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Cairo: Luxor East and West Banks Guided Tour& Overnight Sitting Train Round Trip

8.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 spend a full day with a guide and private air-conditioned vehicle at the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Hany and driver Mohammed have led especially well-regarded outings.

“Hany Yassen was our guide and Mohammad our driver during the guided tour in Luxor. The experience was amazing and Hany is very historical savvy. We visited the Valley of the kings, went to a local coffee shop ( I needed the caffeine, after a Read more”

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12-Night Private Tour: Amarna and El Minya with Cruise and Train - First-class rail to Minya and the tombs of Amarna
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12-Night Private Tour: Amarna and El Minya with Cruise and Train

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

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

Spend 13 days tracing Egypt from Cairo to Aswan, with private guides, first-class rail, four nights on a deluxe Nile cruise, and visits to Amarna, Luxor, Giza, and Abu Simbel. Ask for guides Salah or Fathy Taher, whose Portuguese support is especially useful.

“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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Egypt 8 D: Cairo, Aswan,Abu Simbel, cruise, Luxor & Sleeper Train - Three nights on the Nile keep the route moving
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Egypt 8 D: Cairo, Aswan,Abu Simbel, cruise, Luxor & Sleeper Train

10.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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Kings of Ancient Egypt : 6 Days Cairo and Luxor Guided Tours & Overnight Train - The Great Sphinx and the oldest stone pyramid
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Kings of Ancient Egypt : 6 Days Cairo and Luxor Guided Tours & Overnight Train

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $399

Travel from Cairo to Luxor and back in six busy days, with guided visits to the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides may include Sam, Khaled Elsaady, Ayman, Doja, or Talaat Abdo. Hotels, transfers, breakfast, and first-class seated trains are included.

“Awesome experience. Great tour guide. All the temples were a sight to see. True world wonders. The tour guide was great, very knowledgeable.”

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Cairo : 3-Days Cairo and Luxor Guided Tours by Overnight Train - Meeting the Sphinx and Valley Temple
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Cairo : 3-Days Cairo and Luxor Guided Tours by Overnight Train

12.3-Days Cairo and Luxor Guided Tours by Overnight Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $299

You spend one full day with a Cairo guide at Giza and the Egyptian Museum, then explore Luxor with a guide on both banks before taking a first-class seated train back. Ashraf and Ramadan are among the named guides, and hotel and station transfers are included.

“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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Cairo : 3-Day Tour to Great Pyramids & Luxor Valley of Kings and more by Train - Morning at the Giza Plateau
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Cairo : 3-Day Tour to Great Pyramids & Luxor Valley of Kings and more by Train

13.3-Day Tour to Great Pyramids & Luxor Valley of Kings and more by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $299

Join a guide in Cairo for the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum, then take an overnight first-class seated train to Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple before returning by train. Pickup, transfers, and guide service are included.

“Very full three days! The guides were really knowledgeable and helpful. We took a hot air balloon ride on the second morning , which was amazing”

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Full day Luxor tour from Cairo by a sleeper train - Colossi of Memnon: a quick first stop
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Full day Luxor tour from Cairo by a sleeper train

14.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 explore the Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut’s temple, three royal tombs, and Karnak with an Egyptologist guide. Tutankhamun’s tomb is optional and costs extra. Lunch, transport in Luxor, entry fees, and pickup are included, but train tickets are not.

“Excellent experience with Azab. A lot of knowledge of Ancient Egyptian history and culture. Very friendly and despite being a full day of sightseeing its a relaxing time. None of the rushing of usual tour guides.”

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10 Day Around Egypt to Cairo ,Giza ,White desert ,Nile Cruise With Train & Hotel - Days 4 and 5: The long road to the White Desert
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10 Day Around Egypt to Cairo ,Giza ,White desert ,Nile Cruise With Train & Hotel

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $844

Travel from Cairo to Giza, Saqqara, the White Desert, Aswan, and Luxor in 10 days. You’ll have a private room, desert camp, three nights on a five-star Nile cruise, guided sightseeing, and airport transfers. Guides may include Peter, Sam, Mile, or Khalie. Seated train travel is included, with sleeper upgrades available.

“Great tour well organized with guides in Italian, staff always available and attentive to various needs, spectacular trip in the white desert. Relaxing cruise with varied and tasty buffetAuto-translated”

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