When should I be at Cairo train station for the sleeper train?

It's recommended to be at the station by 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm departure.

What time will I be picked up from my hotel?

Pickup will be around 4:30 pm from your hotel.

does a 3 year old pay the full price for the tour? And is it possible to book a double bed room for 3 of us (as he is still small and can sleep in bed with us)

if the child is 3 years old in the date of the tour so he/she will be totally free and you will have a double cabin.

Are the sleeper train accommodations in private cabin and do they have private bathrooms?

You will already have a private cabin in sleeper train, but the cabins do not have individual bathrooms. Each coach has a shared bathroom.

Do the rooms in the train have there own bathroom

The trains in Egypt don't have own bathroom at all, it's in all trains of Egypt. But the cabin in the boat of course has it's own bathroom.

Is this a new cruise, because there are not many reviews? Is it a 5-star boat?

We have 42 boats sailing on the Nile, all of them are 5 stars boats like BLUE SHADOW I, SAPPHIRE, BLUE SHADOW II, BEAURIVAGE, CONCERTO, REGENCY, CROWN JEWEL, CHAMPOLLION II, SARA I, OPERA, SMERAMIS I, SMERAMIS II, HAPI. Your boat will be defined according to sailing schedule, which changes regularly and availability but we can guarantee you cabin on 5 stars boat.

Could you please confirm if this program is OK for starting on Jan 28? Do you think it is a good date to get the best ship from Aswan, or Jan 30? Also consider upgrade to domestic flights. Please inform rate for Hot Air Ballon Ride and Nubian Village visit. Please also inform if you have White Desert Tour and rate per person, and in the affirmative case, please inform details of the attraction, meal and hotel included, time of returning to Cairo.

Nubian village will cost 35 USD per person and hot air balloon will cost 75 USD per person. If you want to upgrade to flights it will cost 50 USD extra per person and we will fly on 29 January morning. Unfortunately we have very limited white desert itinerary spots and all of them are fully booked.

What is the process for booking the train tickets?

You need to send us your passport pictures to book your train tickets.

What is the price for a double room?

The cost is 540 US dollars per person in double cabin, excluding entrance fees, drinks, and Wi-Fi.

What is the maximum group size for the tour?

The tour can accommodate several adults; please check for specific capacity.

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From Cairo with Train 4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel & More

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cairo to Aswan
Cairo to Aswan
Start point
Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Pick up from Cairo International Airport at any time, 14:00 - 19:00)
Landmarks
Cairo Train Station
Day 2
Aswan
Aswan
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board cruise), Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea on cruise sun deck), Dinner (Dinner on cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit High Dam
- Visit Philae Temple
- Afternoon tea on cruise
- Evening disco party
Landmarks
High Dam
Philae Temple
Day 3
Kom Ombo - Edfu
Kom Ombo - Edfu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Abu Simbel temples
- Sailing along the Nile with views of Nubian villages
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple (double temple)
Landmarks
Abu Simbel Temples
Kom Ombo Temple
Nile River
Day 4
Edfu to Luxor
Edfu to Luxor
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Edfu Temple
- Sailing to Luxor via Esna with Egyptian tea on sun deck
- Horse and carriage ride in Edfu
Landmarks
Edfu Temple
Esna Lock
Day 5
Luxor to Cairo
Luxor to Cairo
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast on cruise before disembarkation)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of Kings
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Visit Karnak Temple (largest temple in the world)
- West bank tour of Luxor
- East bank tour of Luxor
Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Karnak Temple
Day 6
Cairo
Cairo
End point
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Drop Off at any location in Cairo)
Landmarks
Cairo Train Station

Landmarks
Cairo Train Station

Landmarks
High Dam
Philae Temple

Landmarks
Abu Simbel Temples
Kom Ombo Temple
Nile River

Landmarks
Edfu Temple
Esna Lock

Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Karnak Temple

Landmarks
Cairo Train Station

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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Rating: 4.6 (148 reviews)
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4.0

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
3.7
Transport
3.7
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
4.3
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.6

Mariam5.0•June 2025
Best Nile cruise from luxor to Aswan for 5 days 4 nights visiting all the temples and everything we need to visit...
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Glenn2.0•June 2025
Train from Cairo to Luxor was terrible. Waiting in cafe for train for 3 hours. Then when on the train it was dirty....
Train from Cairo to Luxor was terrible. Waiting in cafe for train for 3 hours. Then when on the train it was dirty. Cigarette ash in the cabin. Windows on train had never been cleaned. More than half the lights in cabin did not work. No luggage storage in cabin, suitcases sat on the floor for entire trip. Food was terrible. The toilets on the train are a health hazard, I don't know how any females could use the toilets at all.. Only communication via WhatsApp with guide not up to standard. Needs to be some other way to communicate with guide. Obviously company is trying to cut costs by not having guide travel with tour group.Local guides lack of English very poor and hard to understand. Except for Adel in Luxor who was actually an Egyptologist was the best guide I have ever had anywhere. Communication with guide for next day's activities needs to be earlier. Not at 9.55 pm the day before when we were already in bed very poor.Show more
Traveled in June 2025
Katarina5.0•September 2022
This tour was amazing. The boat and the food were top notch. During transfers and train boarding there is always...
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Traveled in September 2022

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Natalia
Asked on February 12th, 2025
When should I be at Cairo train station for the sleeper train?
Transport
- Egyptology TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  It's recommended to be at the station by 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm departure.
M
Marije
Asked on January 18th, 2025
What time will I be picked up from my hotel?
Transport
- Egyptology TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  Pickup will be around 4:30 pm from your hotel.
K
Kerry
Asked on January 1st, 2025
does a 3 year old pay the full price for the tour? And is it possible to book a double bed room for 3 of us (as he is still small and can sleep in bed with us)
Accommodation
Age Range
- Egyptology TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  if the child is 3 years old in the date of the tour so he/she will be totally free and you will have a double cabin.
M
Michele
Asked on January 1st, 2025
Are the sleeper train accommodations in private cabin and do they have private bathrooms?
Accommodation
Transport
- Egyptology TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  You will already have a private cabin in sleeper train, but the cabins do not have individual bathrooms. Each coach has a shared bathroom.
J
Jen
Asked on December 9th, 2024
Do the rooms in the train have there own bathroom
Accommodation
Transport
- Egyptology TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  The trains in Egypt don't have own bathroom at all, it's in all trains of Egypt. But the cabin in the boat of course has it's own bathroom.
- J
  Jen
  Traveler•Written December 2024
  The trains have cabins with beds correct?
- Egyptology TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  Yes it has canins with beds.
R
Raymond
Asked on December 1st, 2024
Is this a new cruise, because there are not many reviews? Is it a 5-star boat?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Egyptology TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  We have 42 boats sailing on the Nile, all of them are 5 stars boats like BLUE SHADOW I, SAPPHIRE, BLUE SHADOW II, BEAURIVAGE, CONCERTO, REGENCY, CROWN JEWEL, CHAMPOLLION II, SARA I, OPERA, SMERAMIS I, SMERAMIS II, HAPI. Your boat will be defined according to sailing schedule, which changes regularly and availability but we can guarantee you cabin on 5 stars boat.
- R
  Raymond
  Traveler•Written December 2024
  Do you have any place for Dec 23 for 3 adults?
- Egyptology TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  We haven't any available spots on this date unfortunately.
D
Danielle
Asked on October 30th, 2024
Could you please confirm if this program is OK for starting on Jan 28? Do you think it is a good date to get the best ship from Aswan, or Jan 30? Also consider upgrade to domestic flights. Please inform rate for Hot Air Ballon Ride and Nubian Village visit. Please also inform if you have White Desert Tour and rate per person, and in the affirmative case, please inform details of the attraction, meal and hotel included, time of returning to Cairo.
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Egyptology TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  Nubian village will cost 35 USD per person and hot air balloon will cost 75 USD per person. If you want to upgrade to flights it will cost 50 USD extra per person and we will fly on 29 January morning. Unfortunately we have very limited white desert itinerary spots and all of them are fully booked.
- D
  Danielle
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  Is it possible to add Nubian Village visit and Hot Air Balloon ride to our tour? What are the additional costs for these optional activities?
- Egyptology TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  You can book the normal tour and extras like flight upgrades, hot air balloon and Nubian village can be paid cash or credit card upon arrival. We will give you the best options available for triple cabins.
S
Samuel
Asked on September 5th, 2024
What is the process for booking the train tickets?
Transport
- Egyptology TravelOperator•Written September 2024
  You need to send us your passport pictures to book your train tickets.
G
Gerhard
Asked on August 11th, 2024
What is the price for a double room?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Egyptology TravelOperator•Written August 2024
  The cost is 540 US dollars per person in double cabin, excluding entrance fees, drinks, and Wi-Fi.
V
Vincent
Asked on June 15th, 2024
What is the maximum group size for the tour?
Group size
- Egyptology TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  The tour can accommodate several adults; please check for specific capacity.

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