6-Day Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor by Sleeper Train from Cairo

Overview

Journey through Egypt’s iconic heritage on a 6-day Nile cruise package featuring classic overnight sleeper train travel from Cairo. Designed for travelers seeking an authentic and comprehensive Upper Egypt experience, this tour connects Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor with comfortable rail travel and a 3-night stay aboard a 5-star river cruiser.

Guided by experienced professional Egyptologists, your adventure begins with an overnight train journey to Aswan to visit the engineering marvel of the High Dam and the serene Philae Temple on Isis Island. Take an early road trip across the desert to marvel at Ramses II’s monumental rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel before sailing down the Nile. Discover the unique twin temple of Kom Ombo and the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu as you navigate toward Luxor. Conclude your tour with guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the immense Karnak Temple Complex on the East Bank before returning to Cairo by overnight sleeper train.

Itinerary

Day 1: Sleeper Train from Cairo to Aswan

Pick-up & Boarding:

Pick-up from your Cairo hotel or station and transfer to board the overnight sleeper train to Aswan with dinner served onboard.

Day 2: Arrival in Aswan & Highlights Tour

Arrival & Check-in:

Arrive in Aswan, meet your Egyptologist guide, transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise, check in, and enjoy lunch onboard.

Philae Temple:

Take a motorboat ride to Philae Island to explore the sacred Temple of Isis.

Aswan High Dam:

Visit the monumental engineering achievement that controls the flow of the Nile.

Evening:

Dinner onboard accompanied by a live Nubian folkloric show. Overnight stay in Aswan.

Day 3: Abu Simbel Temples & Kom Ombo Temple

Early Morning (Abu Simbel):

Embark on a road trip to Abu Simbel to explore the grand temples carved into the mountainside by Ramses II.

Return & Sailing:

Return to the cruise ship for lunch while sailing toward Kom Ombo.

Kom Ombo Temple:

Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon god).

Evening:

Dinner onboard featuring a traditional belly dance performance. Overnight stay in Kom Ombo.

Day 4: Edfu Temple, Esna Lock & Luxor Arrival

Edfu Temple:

Morning horse-drawn carriage ride to explore the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.

Sailing to Luxor:

Enjoy lunch onboard while sailing through the scenic Nile Valley and crossing the Esna Lock toward Luxor.

Evening:

Arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon. Enjoy dinner onboard and relax at leisure. Overnight stay in Luxor.

Day 5: Luxor West & East Banks / Sleeper Train to Cairo

West Bank Tour:

Check out after breakfast to explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

Karnak Temple:

Visit the grand Karnak Temple Complex on the East Bank, the largest ancient religious site in Egypt.

Departure:

Transfer to Luxor Train Station in the evening to board the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.

Day 6: Arrival in Cairo

Arrival & Transfer:

Arrive at Cairo Train Station early in the morning and transfer to your Cairo hotel or airport for final departure.

Day 1: Sleeper Train from Cairo to Aswan

Pick-up & Boarding:Pick-up from your Cairo hotel or station and transfer to board the overnight sleeper train to Aswan with dinner served onboard.

Day 2: Arrival in Aswan & Highlights Tour

Arrival & Check-in:Arrive in Aswan, meet your Egyptologist guide, transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise, check in, and enjoy lunch onboard.Philae Temple:Take a motorboat ride to Philae Island to explore the sacred Temple of Isis.Aswan High Dam:Visit the monumental engineering achievement that controls the flow of the Nile.Evening:Dinner onboard accompanied by a live Nubian folkloric show. Overnight stay in Aswan.

Day 3: Abu Simbel Temples & Kom Ombo Temple

Early Morning (Abu Simbel):Embark on a road trip to Abu Simbel to explore the grand temples carved into the mountainside by Ramses II.Return & Sailing:Return to the cruise ship for lunch while sailing toward Kom Ombo.Kom Ombo Temple:Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon god).Evening:Dinner onboard featuring a traditional belly dance performance. Overnight stay in Kom Ombo.

Day 4: Edfu Temple, Esna Lock & Luxor Arrival

Edfu Temple:Morning horse-drawn carriage ride to explore the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.Sailing to Luxor:Enjoy lunch onboard while sailing through the scenic Nile Valley and crossing the Esna Lock toward Luxor.Evening:Arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon. Enjoy dinner onboard and relax at leisure. Overnight stay in Luxor.

Day 5: Luxor West & East Banks / Sleeper Train to Cairo

West Bank Tour:Check out after breakfast to explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.Karnak Temple:Visit the grand Karnak Temple Complex on the East Bank, the largest ancient religious site in Egypt.Departure:Transfer to Luxor Train Station in the evening to board the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.

Day 6: Arrival in Cairo

Arrival & Transfer:Arrive at Cairo Train Station early in the morning and transfer to your Cairo hotel or airport for final departure.

Includes/Excludes

Round-trip sleeper train tickets (Cairo to Aswan / Luxor to Cairo) with dinner and breakfast onboard.
3 nights accommodation on a 5-star Nile Cruise (Full Board basis).
Guided excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) aboard the cruise.
All transfers in Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor by private air-conditioned vehicles.
Expert licensed Egyptologist tour guide for all listed sightseeing tours.
Onboard night entertainment and folkloric shows.
All applicable service charges and local taxes.

Entrance fees to historical sites and ancient temples.
Personal expenses, tipping, and beverages (including bottled water).
Entry Visa for Egypt.
Any optional meals or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Seasonal Rates

Summer Season (1 May – 30 September)

Price per person in DBL$599
Single$1018
Child (6 – 11.99)$389
Infant (0 – 5.99)$0

Winter Season (1 October – 30 April)

Price per person in DBL$679
Single$1154
Child (6 – 11.99)$441
Infant (0 – 5.99)$0

Peak Period (20 December – 9 January)

Price per person in DBL$1009
Single$1715
Child (6 – 11.99)$656
Infant (0 – 5.99)$0

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599$

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