7-Day Egypt by Train – Cairo, Luxor & Aswan

7-Day Egypt by Train – Cairo, Luxor & Aswan

This 7-day Egypt tour by train from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan is designed for travelers who want to experience the classic Egypt route while reducing domestic flights. The itinerary combines Cairo and Giza with Luxor and Aswan, using an overnight train from Cairo to Luxor and daytime rail travel through the Nile Valley.

You still get the major highlights expected from a private Egypt tour: the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum, historic Cairo, Luxor’s East and West Banks and Philae Temple in Aswan. The difference is the way you move between destinations.

Why Choose a 7-Day Egypt Tour by Train?

Rail travel suits visitors who are comfortable with longer overland journeys and want to see more of the country between destinations. It also avoids relying on several internal flights. The corrected accommodation structure is five hotel nights plus one overnight train, giving a total of six nights.

• Cairo: two hotel nights plus guided sightseeing in Giza and historic Cairo.
• Overnight train: Cairo to Luxor.
• Luxor: East Bank and West Bank in one full guided day.
• Aswan: two hotel nights with Philae Temple sightseeing.
• Return: train from Aswan to Cairo, coordinated around the confirmed travel schedule.

Private Sightseeing in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan

Although the intercity journeys use trains, sightseeing remains private. In Cairo, you can prepare with our Giza Pyramids guide and Grand Egyptian Museum guide.

In Luxor, the itinerary combines the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon with Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Our Karnak vs Luxor Temple guide provides useful context before the visit.

Aswan offers a slower end to the cultural route, including Philae Temple. See our Philae Temple and Aswan guide for more detail.

Who Is This Egypt Train Tour Best For?

This itinerary is best for travelers who enjoy rail journeys, want to avoid multiple domestic flights and do not mind spending more time in transit. It is less suitable for visitors who prioritize the fastest possible transfers between Cairo and Upper Egypt.

Before booking, check the latest passport and visa requirements in our Egypt visa guide. If you would rather replace the train with flights or a Nile cruise, ask us to customize the itinerary.