The 5 Best Train Experiences in the World

1.Overnight Luxor Tours by train from Cairo with Hot Air Balloon and much more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $450Our pick

Travel from Cairo to Luxor by first-class seated night train, then explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple with an Egyptologist. You’ll also take a felucca ride and a 30 to 40-minute balloon flight, with hotel, transfers, and breakfast included.

“A package tour including all is the only way to travel egypt. Viator has very reputable and profesional people. From the operators to the guide and drivers. Send my thanks to Islam (driver) in luxor. Excellent Jobs.”

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2.4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor,Aswan,Hot Air Balloon,Abu Simbel with Train from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $750

Travel from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor by first-class train, spending three nights on a five-star Nile cruise. Visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of Kings, and Karnak, with a Luxor hot air balloon ride included. Spanish guidance may be available on request.

“The experience was very pleasant. Our guide was extremely talented and very helpful. The price might seem a bit expensive, but considering all things included, it is absolutely not. I highly recommend it. Easily the best part of my trip.”

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3.4 Days Nile cruise luxor, Aswan,Hot air balloon&abu simbel with Train from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $750

Travel from Cairo by first-class train for three nights on a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Visit royal tombs, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel, with an Egyptologist guide and a sunrise balloon flight over Luxor. Entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“The service couldn’t be better! The guides, drivers and servers were absolutely highest quality. The tours were mind-blowing. I would highly recommend”

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4.Enjoy 3 days Aswan,Luxor,Abu Simbel,Nubian village,Balloon&train from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $685

You will travel from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor by first-class overnight train, with private Egyptologist guiding, two 4-star hotel nights, Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, a Nubian village, and a sunrise balloon flight. Entrance fees and tips are extra.

“muchas gracias por el tour.Lo recomiendo ampliamente, los hoteles fueron realmente buenos y de 4 estrellas como se prometio, los guias tambien eran muy amables y sabian mucho de la historia de egipto, nuestro guia en luxor incluso teniRead more”

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5.over night by train from Cairo to luxor with hot air balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $410Best value

Spend four days linking Cairo and Luxor by overnight first-class train, with hotel transfers, an Egyptology guide, a sunrise hot-air balloon ride, a felucca sail, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, and Karnak Temple. Guide Ramy is named in guest feedback as a warm, helpful escort.

“I and my friends had the most amazing trip with Ramy he is the kindest, most informative guide ever. If I could score him 10 stars then I would.”

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