Luxury EgyptEgypt Tour with Sleeper Train: 9 Days with Egyptoria
This egypt tour with sleeper train runs 9 days by title and 10 days by the listing's own duration counter, which is worth knowing before you book. Egyptoria sells it on Viator at $3,200 per person for up to 18 travellers, with an escorting Egyptologist, named 5-star hotels in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada, one night on a sleeper train and one on a Nile felucca. There is no Nile cruise ship on this route, and that is the point of it. If you would rather compare it with cruise-based luxury Egypt tours, the luxury Egypt tour packages puts every listing side by side. Compare it with the other luxury Egypt tour packages.
About This Tour
Egyptoria runs this small-group trip through Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada for up to 18 people. An Egyptologist escorts the group the whole way. The southbound leg from Cairo to Aswan is an overnight sleeper train rather than a flight, then comes one night on a Nile felucca, two nights in Luxor, two beach nights in Hurghada and a flight back to Cairo.
The listing names its hotels: Steigenberger Pyramid Hotel for two nights, Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor for two, Tulip Aswan for one and Hurghada Sunrise Garden for two, all 5-star or similar. Breakfast and dinner are included. Lunch is not, and entrance fees are not itemised anywhere in the inclusions.
$3,200 per person on Viator, with a 5.0 rating from 113 reviews
The title says 9 days, the listing duration field says 10 days. Ask the operator which it is
Hotel pickup included, the pickup time is not stated. Starting times appear when you check availability
Shared group of up to 18 with an escorting Egyptologist guide. Not a private tour
7 hotel nights in named 5-star or similar hotels, plus one overnight sleeper train Cairo to Aswan and one night on a Nile felucca. No cruise ship
Overnight sleeper train Cairo to Aswan and a flight Hurghada to Cairo. No other domestic flights
One booking option is labelled Abu Simbel temple with pickup, but the description and inclusions never mention Abu Simbel. Treat it as unclear and confirm before paying
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is not included and drinks are not stated
Tipping and any personal expenses. Entrance fees are not itemised, so ask what the price covers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure for a full refund, and the listing can be cancelled for bad weather
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Quick answer Price, group size and what it includes
This Egypt tour with sleeper train costs $3,200 per person, takes 9 days by title (10 by the listing duration) and runs for a shared group of up to 18 with an escorting Egyptologist.
Key takeaways
- Named 5-star hotels in four cities, one felucca night and a Hurghada to Cairo flight are included. See what the price covers
- Lunch and tips are not part of the price, and drinks and entrance fees are not stated. The honest gaps are set out under who it rules out
- Want a Nile cruise and both domestic flights instead? Look at the 8-Day Cairo Aswan Luxor Private Tour at $1,800
- Browse the full range on the luxury Egypt tours homepage
What the Price Actually Covers
The from-price is $3,200 per person. The table below splits what the listing includes from what you will pay for on the day.
Included in the $3,200
The inclusion list is hotel-heavy and transport-light in a good way. You get 2 nights at Steigenberger Pyramid Hotel, 2 nights at Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor, 1 night at Tulip Aswan and 2 nights at Hurghada Sunrise Garden, each or similar 5-star, plus the overnight sleeper train Cairo to Aswan and the flight Hurghada to Cairo. One night on a Nile felucca is included, and an Egyptologist escorts the group. Breakfast and dinner are listed as included.
What is thin is the paperwork. Entrance fees are never itemised, drinks are not mentioned and Abu Simbel appears only as an option label, never in the description. Ask the operator in writing what tickets the price covers before you book.
The ticket prices that may come on top, if they are not included, come from the ministry price list: the Giza plateau ticket at EGP 700 (EGP 540 in one 2025 article), the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir at EGP 550 and the Valley of the Kings at EGP 750. The GEM is EGP 1,450 in a 2026 visitor guide, though a 2024 trial-period figure of EGP 1,000 also circulates. The Great Pyramid interior is EGP 1,000 on the ministry list against EGP 900 on a second guide.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hotel nights | Yes | Named 5-star or similar in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada |
| Sleeper train Cairo to Aswan | Yes | Overnight, listed as an inclusion |
| Felucca night | Yes | One night on the Nile |
| Flight Hurghada to Cairo | Yes | The only flight. No Cairo to Aswan flight |
| Egyptologist guide | Yes | Escorting, shared with up to 18 people |
| Breakfast and dinner | Yes | Lunch is not included |
| Entrance fees | Not itemised | The listing never lists which tickets are covered |
| Abu Simbel | Unclear | An option label exists, the description never mentions it |
| Lunch, drinks, tips | No | Tipping and personal expenses are named exclusions |
| Visa on arrival | No | US$30 cash per the FCDO, with a US$45 figure reported after a fee rise |
Sources: UK FCDO travel advice: Egypt, Wikipedia: Egypt
Feluccas moored among the granite rocks of the Nile at Aswan. Photo: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What the Day Is Really Like
The listing gives no hour-by-hour itinerary, so this follows the route as the description and inclusions state it.
The Route, Phase by Phase
The tour starts in Cairo with hotel pickup, the time of which is not stated. You get 2 nights at the Steigenberger Pyramid Hotel though the listing does not name the sites visited day by day.
The southbound transfer is an overnight sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan. Rough Guides puts the Cairo to Aswan sleeper at 8 to 10 hours, and Rome2Rio lists it at 14h15m, so expect a long night either way. The Cairo to Aswan road distance is 848.4 km per Rome2Rio.
In Aswan you have 1 night at Tulip Aswan and then 1 night on a Nile felucca. The listing does not state whether the felucca sails to or from Luxor or how the Luxor transfer works.
Luxor brings 2 nights at the Steigenberger Nile Palace, the base for the Theban sites, though the listing does not itemise them. From there the route continues to Hurghada for 2 nights at Hurghada Sunrise Garden. The Luxor to Hurghada leg is not described. The trip ends with a flight from Hurghada back to Cairo, and the listing does not state where it finishes.
Inside Egypt's Overnight Sleeper Train from Cairo to Aswan
A look inside the overnight sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan, cabins and meals included. Third-party video by Gareth Leonard. This site did not shoot it and has no relationship with the creator.
Who This Tour Rules Out
Several real limits here. Check them before you commit.
Who Should Book Something Else
If you want a Nile cruise ship, this is not it. The route uses a sleeper train and a felucca instead, Travellers who want flights both ways and a 4-night cruise should read the 10-Day Ultimate Egypt Nile Cruise instead, which includes Abu Simbel and all domestic flights.
If you want everything itemised, be careful. Entrance fees are not itemised, the 9 versus 10 day mismatch is unresolved, and the Abu Simbel option label does not match a description that never mentions Abu Simbel. People who want Abu Simbel guaranteed should pick the 4-Day Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel, where it is clearly included.
The shared group of up to 18 rules out anyone wanting private guiding. If a private Egyptologist matters, the 9-Day Private Egypt Cruise Tour runs private at $2,300. Viator lists pricing age bands of child 6 to 11 and adult 12 to 80, which are price categories, not age limits, so never read them as restrictions.
Heat is a real factor. Luxor averages above 40 C in June to August and Aswan's record is 51 C. The sleeper train night also demands rougher sleep than a hotel, though the listing says the tour suits all fitness levels, is wheelchair accessible and takes infants in prams.
Yachts moored in the turquoise water of the Hurghada marina. Photo: Gigi Ibrahim, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Getting There and What to Add
Almost everyone starts this tour with a long-haul flight into Cairo, and the region has clear add-ons before or after.
Getting to the Start
The tour starts in Cairo with hotel pickup, so fly into Cairo. The listing does not state which airport pickup covers, so confirm. Luxor Airport (LXR) lies about 6 km east of downtown Luxor, but the tour starts in Cairo, so a Luxor arrival means getting to Cairo on your own first.
A visa is needed for most nationalities. The FCDO lists the on-arrival visa at US$30, cash only, valid up to 30 days, with a US$45 fee reported after a fee rise, and e-visa tourist visas valid up to 3 months. Bring dollars in cash for the desk.
What to Add Before or After
The Grand Egyptian Museum stands about 2 km from the Giza pyramids and holds over 100,000 artefacts, and it is an easy add in Cairo if the tour does not cover it. Saqqara lies about 30 km south of Cairo per Wikipedia and 40 km per Rough Guides, home to Djoser's Step Pyramid, the oldest complete stone building complex known. Alexandria is 140 miles (225 km) from Cairo per Rough Guides.
For a longer frame around the trip, the Egypt itinerary guide lays out the options.
Itinerary Day by Day
The listing does not print a timed schedule, so these steps follow the stated route with durations where the sources give them.
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Start
Cairo arrival and hotel pickup
Pickup from your Cairo hotel is included, the time is not stated. The first of 2 nights is at the Steigenberger Pyramid Hotel or similar 5-star, with sightseeing in Cairo under the escorting Egyptologist.
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First nights
Cairo and Giza
Two nights at the Steigenberger Pyramid Hotel. The listing does not name the sites visited day by day. If the tour visits the Giza plateau and the ticket is not included, it costs EGP 700 per the ministry price list, against EGP 540 in one 2025 article.
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Overnight
Sleeper train Cairo to Aswan
The overnight sleeper runs from Cairo to Aswan, 848.4 km by road per Rome2Rio. Rough Guides puts the sleeper at 8 to 10 hours, Rome2Rio lists 14h15m. Breakfast and dinner are included on the tour.
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Aswan nights
Aswan and the felucca night
One night at Tulip Aswan or similar 5-star, then one night on a Nile felucca. This is the only night on the water, there is no cruise ship.
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Luxor nights
Luxor
Two nights at the Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor or similar 5-star, the base for the Theban sightseeing. If the tour enters the Valley of the Kings and the ticket is not covered, it is EGP 750 per the ministry price list.
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Beach nights
Hurghada beach nights
Two nights at Hurghada Sunrise Garden or similar 5-star for sea time and relaxation. The listing does not describe the Luxor to Hurghada transfer.
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End
Flight Hurghada to Cairo
The included flight returns the group to Cairo. The end point and time are not stated.
Pros and Cons
An honest read of the listing, gaps included.
What we genuinely like
- Named 5-star hotels in all four cities, which several other listings here do not name
- A shared group capped at 18 with an escorting Egyptologist, small for a group tour
- The sleeper train takes the place of a Cairo to Aswan flight
- One felucca night on the Nile plus 2 Hurghada beach nights give the trip two distinct paces
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, and the listing can be cancelled for bad weather
- A 5.0 rating from 113 Viator and Tripadvisor verified reviews
The honest downsides
- The title says 9 days and the listing duration says 10. Confirm the real length before booking
- Entrance fees are never itemised, so you cannot tell from the listing what the $3,200 covers at the sites
- Abu Simbel appears only as an option label. The description and inclusions never mention it
- Lunch is not included, and drinks are not stated
- Only one flight is included. The Cairo to Aswan leg is an overnight train, a long night for some travellers
- It is a shared tour of up to 18, not private guiding
Who it's NOT for: Travellers who want a Nile cruise ship, guaranteed Abu Simbel, itemised entrance tickets or a private guide should book one of the cruise-based listings instead.
Questions About This Tour
How much does this Egypt tour with sleeper train cost?
$3,200 per person on Viator, rated 5.0 from 113 reviews. Compare it with the 8-Day Cairo Aswan Luxor Private Tour at $1,800, which adds both domestic flights and a 3-night cruise.
Is the sleeper train Cairo to Aswan comfortable?
It is an overnight service, listed at 8 to 10 hours by Rough Guides and 14h15m by Rome2Rio. The listing does not describe the cabins or the service class. The 8-Day Egypt Package with Cruise also uses the train if you want that format with a cruise added.
Does this tour include Abu Simbel?
The listing is unclear. One option is labelled Abu Simbel temple with pickup, but the description and inclusions never mention the site. If it matters, choose a listing where it is explicit, such as the 10-Day Ultimate Egypt Nile Cruise.
Are meals and entrance tickets included in the $3,200?
Breakfast and dinner are included, lunch is not, and drinks are not stated. Entrance fees are not itemised in the listing, so ask the operator. Ministry list tickets include the Giza plateau at EGP 700 (EGP 540 in one 2025 article) and the Valley of the Kings at EGP 750, and the pyramids of Giza tour guide explains the full ticket picture.
How big is the group and is the guide private?
Up to 18 travellers with an escorting Egyptologist. It is a shared tour, not private. For a private guide at a lower price, see the 9-Day Private Egypt Cruise Tour at $2,300.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure for a full refund, and the operator can cancel for bad weather. Note that some listings are stricter, like the 12-Day Luxury Egypt Nile Tour, where all sales are final.
Is Egypt safe for this kind of trip?
The route stays on the well travelled Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Red Sea corridor with an escorting guide throughout. The guide to whether it is safe to travel to Egypt covers the detail.
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