Who is a rail tour for?
Travellers who want the Nile valley sites without a cruise: hotels instead of a cabin, and the overnight sleeper train instead of a flight south.
What is the sleeper train like?
A private sleeping compartment on the overnight Cairo to Aswan service. It is simple rather than luxurious, and it saves a hotel night and a flight.
How does it compare with a Nile cruise?
The sites are much the same. A cruise gives you slow days on the river; this tour gives you more time in Cairo and the freedom to choose your hotels.
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Tour Highlights
- Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Overnight sleeper train to Aswan
- Abu Simbel and Philae
- Edfu, Kom Ombo, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings
7 Days / 6 Nights
- 1Day 1Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel
- 2Day 2Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum
- 3Day 3Saqqara or historic Cairo, then the overnight sleeper train
- 4Day 4Arrive in Aswan; Philae, the High Dam and a felucca
- 5Day 5Day trip to Abu Simbel
- 6Day 6Drive to Luxor via Kom Ombo and Edfu; Karnak and Luxor Temple
- 7Day 7Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut, then departure
Accommodation and Transport
Hotel nights in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor, plus one night in a private sleeper compartment. Hotel level is confirmed at quote stage.
- Overnight sleeper train Cairo to Aswan
- Private transfers throughout
- Egyptologist guides on touring days
What is included?
- Hotel nights as confirmed on your quote
- Sleeper train Cairo to Aswan
- Private transfers and transport
- Egyptologist guides
- Daily breakfast
Not usually included
- International flights
- Domestic flight unless stated on your quote
- Entrance tickets unless stated on your quote
- Egypt visa
- Meals not listed
- Tips and gratuities
This trip runs 6 nights.
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How much does the 7-day Egypt rail tour cost?
It is quoted on request, based on dates, hotel level and group size.
Can we swap the train for a flight?
Yes, we can fly you to Aswan and add a Cairo hotel night.
Can it run in reverse?
Yes, starting in Luxor and finishing in Cairo.
