Sleeper train between Cairo and Luxor is a unique adventure in travelling. Where you will be enjoying sleeping onboard of a train traveling between Cairo and Upper Egypt and Sleeping onboard of Nile cruise sailing the Nile between Luxor and Aswan
Egypt Express Tour
- Trip Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Trip Operates: Daily
Tour Route
Cairo – Sleeper train – Luxor – Aswan – Sleeper train – Cairo
Itinerary Summery
Day 1
Arrival to Cairo and overnight in Cairo
Day 2
Visit Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Sakkara and Memphis
Sleeper train to Luxor
Day 3
Arrive to Luxor train station
Visit Karnak and Luxor temples
Overnight in Luxor
Day 4
Visit West Bank Valley of Kings, El Deir El Bahari Temple and Colossi of Memnon
Overnight in Luxor
Day 5
Drive to Aswan with visit to Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
Arrive to Aswan and visit High Dam, Temple of Philae and Unfinished Obelisk
Overnight in Aswan
Day 6
Free time in Aswan
Night sleeper train back to Cairo
Day 7
Arrival to Cairo and visit Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalil Bazaar
Overnight in Cairo
Day 8
Final Departure
Sightseeing Highlights
Cairo
- Egyptian Museum
- Salah El Din Citadel
- Alabaster Mosque
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Giza
- Giza Pyramids
- Sphinx
- Memphis
- Sakkara Step Pyramid
- Papyrus Institute
- Perfume Factory
Aswan
- Temple of Philae
- High Dam
- Unfinished Obelisk
Edfu
- Horse drawn carriage
- Temple of Horus
Kom Ombo
- Temple of Kom Ombo
Luxor
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor temple
- Valley of the kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Day 1: Arrival – Cairo
Upon arrival to Cairo, you will be met by Stylish Holidays representative and transferred to your hotel in Cairo for overnight
Day 2: Cairo – Sleeper train
After breakfast, your private Egyptologist tour guide and driver will pick you up and start your tour. Drive to Giza and visit the Pyramids. See the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Continue to Memphis.
Lunch en route. Continue to Sakkara. Return to Cairo and visit a Papyrus Institute.
Transfer to the Giza train station for overnight train to Luxor
Day 3: Train – Luxor
Upon arrival to Luxor, start your visits by the East Bank of the Nile. Visit the especially graceful Temple of Luxor.
Proceed to the North of Luxor to the Karnak Temple. Return to your hotel for a free afternoon
Overnight at hotel in Luxor
Day 4: Luxor
Cross to the West Bank of the Nile and explore the Valley of the Kings.
Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. On the way back to the river Nile, your road passes by the famed Colossi of Memnon.
Return to your hotel for a free afternoon
Overnight at hotel in Luxor
Day 5: Luxor – Aswan
Drive to Aswan, on the way visit Hours temple in Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple overlooking the Nile.
Upon arrival to Aswan, take a tour to the Aswan High Dam. Proceed to the Granite Quarries and the huge Unfinished Obelisk. Then take a short motorboat ride to visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple
Overnight at hotel in Aswan
Day 6: Aswan – Sleeping train
Morning free and you will have the possibility of organizing a visit to Abu Simbel.
In the afternoon (if weather permitting) take a ride on a Felucca, around Elephantine Island.
Transfer to Aswan train station for overnight train back to Cairo
Day 7: Cairo
Upon arrival to Cairo, you will enjoy a full day visits to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Lunch en route.
Continue to Salah El Din Citadel including the Mohamed Ali Mosque. Then we continue to explore the streets of Khan el Khalili Bazaar.
Overnight at hotel in Cairo
Day 8: Cairo- Final departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your departure flight.
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Tour includes
- 2 nights at hotel in Cairo with buffet breakfast
- 2 nights at hotel in Luxor with buffet breakfast
- 1 night at hotel in Aswan with buffet breakfast
- 2 nights onboard of sleeper train Cairo/Luxor – Aswan/Cairo
- Meet and assist service and round trip transfers in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
- Professional English speaking representative for all transfers
- Professional English speaking guide for sightseeing (all major languages are available)
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sightseeing
- Private Air conditioned vehicles for all transfers and tours
- Taxes and Service Charge
- Assistance from Stylish Holidays during your tour in Egypt
Tour excludes
- Airfares
- Entry Visa to Egypt
- Tips and Gratuities
- Beverage during meals except indicated
- Any personal expenses
- Christmas and New Year Gala Dinner (Obligatory)
- Any other item not mentioned above
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General Conditions for Tour Packages
Tour Prices
- Tour prices are published in US Dollars currency
- Tour price is quoted per person per tour inclusive of services mentioned in each tour
- Meals and drinks are excluded unless mentioned clearly
Children Policy (sharing Parents’ Room)
- Less 2 years: free of charge at transportation, tours and accommodation
For flights, infant rates will be applied - Less 6 years: free of charge at transportation and tours
Accommodation: Some hotel charge children over 2 years
For flights, children rates will be applied - Less 12 years: charged 50% of adult prices
For flights, children rates will be applied - More 12 years: Full adult price
Deposit and Payment
Full payment is required to final confirm your tour booking and you can pay by credit card (a secure payment link will be created for payment) or via swift bank transfer
Special Requests
In case the client has any special requests, he/she should inform the company at the time of booking. The company will do the best to fulfill these requests, but it is not guaranteed and will be subject to availability.
Tour Voucher
After your tour booking is confirmed and paid, you will receive a confirmation email with a voucher
All your tour details and information along with contact details will be included in the voucher
Cancellation Policy
In case of trip cancellation from your side, the following cancellation fees will be applied unless other cancellation fees stated in your confirmation:
Normal Periods (excluding peak periods)
- From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 10% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- Between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- Between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- Between 14 and 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.
In case flight tickets have been booked with us, airline terms and conditions at the time of the booking will be applied
Peak Periods (Christmas, New Year and Easter Vacation)
- From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- Between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- Between 30 and 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.
In case flight tickets have been booked with us, airline terms and conditions at the time of the booking will be applied
Force Majeure:
No cancellation fees will be charged in case of ‘force majeure’ such as volcanoes, earthquakes, or reasons beyond control
Tipping
Tipping is normally for expressing your satisfaction with services you have received from the staff on duty with you. We advise to tip as you are willing.
This will be greatly appreciated, but you are not obligated to.
