Overnight and Sleeper Trains in Egypt — Our Top 15

1.6- Days Aswan , Abu Simbel , Cruise , Luxor & Round Sleeper Train

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.3-Days Cairo and Luxor Guided Tours by Overnight Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $299Best value

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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6.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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7.Luxor Sleeper Train Experience: 2 Days or 1-Day Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $454

Travel overnight from Cairo to Luxor by sleeper train, then tour both Nile banks with a private Egyptologist such as Omran or Ragab, subject to availability. Choose a hotel night for a gentler pace or return the same evening for a fast, full day of ancient Thebes.

“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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8.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, spend four days aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, and return from Luxor by rail. You’ll visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple with guide Talaat Abdo, also called Tata.

“Talaat Abdo was the BEST guide and made our first experience in Egypt memorable and fun! We learned so much and made memories that will last a lifetime!!!”

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9.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 licensed Egyptologist visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Cairo and Luxor station transfers, private air-conditioned transport, and return train tickets are included. Khalde is one named guide.

“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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10.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 and Nile cruise, with guided visits to the pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Philae, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Mohamed is one guide named in the feedback. Expect a busy, value-focused schedule.

“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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11.6 Days Cruise Aswan to Luxor, Abu Simbel&Sleeper Train Round-trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $950

Travel from Cairo to Aswan by overnight train, then spend three nights on a full-board Nile cruise to Luxor. Visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, Hatshepsut’s temple, and the Valley of the Kings with an English-speaking Egyptology guide.

“Heba, the travel agent has been amazing since day one, she always answers within a few minutes even on bank holidays. She made our trip incredible with a lot of care and extra attention, we made unforgivable memories and met amazing peoRead more”

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12.Private 7-Night Egypt Explorer Tour including Sleeper Train and Nile Cruise from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $1,300

Travel from Cairo to Aswan by sleeper train, cruise the Nile for three nights, and return by train after visiting Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. A private English-speaking Egyptologist guides the sightseeing, while hotels, meals, airport assistance, and transport are arranged for you.

“First lets start with the positives. My guides were very knowledgeable, the hotels that were provided were great, the cruise ship was beautiful, and the meals provided were outstanding. The historical sites were very interesting and the knowledge of the guides made it grRead more”

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13.9-Day Nile Adventure Tour with Sleeper Train to Aswan from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,028

See the Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of Kings on a private nine-day Egypt tour. You travel by sleeper train, spend two nights on a felucca, and have Cairo airport pickup, hotels, meals, transport, and an Egyptologist guide included.

“Hussein and Hossam from Let's Explore Egypt were amazing. Knowledge and explanation were really good, learnt a lot about ancient Egypt.”

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14.Luxor Day Tour by Sleeper Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $700

Spend one night each way on Egypt’s sleeper train and one full day exploring Luxor with a private vehicle and Egyptologist guide. Visit three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple. Lunch, train meals, entry fees, and Cairo hotel transfers are included.

“Amazing Experience!!! This was the highlight of our trip. The level of knowledge, professionalism, hospitality and overall kindness of everyone involved with this tour were outstanding! There was clear communication before our trip via WhatsRead more”

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15.2-Day Private Tours to Luxor and Dendera from Cairo by Sleeper Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $500

Travel from Cairo to Luxor by overnight sleeper train, then spend two busy days with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide visiting Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and Dendera. Hatem is one guide named in guest feedback.

“Had an amazing tour to luxor. The attractions are fantastic and are exposed by the guide in a simple way. Will definitely book with them again the next time in egypt ❤”

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