This tour very good and the tour guide was exceptional! The sites which we visited were outstanding.

Overnight train Cairo/Luxor/Aswan I make regular trips to Egypt and in order to save time always use the overnight train run by Watania . It is hard to find good points beyond convenience. The staff are very good, diligent and helpful. The food is not haute cuisine but (believe me)this is not the Orient Express. The hot meal in the evening is invariably chicken and rice but well prepared. The coffee is probably the worst one will ever experience. But that is not the staff's fault. The breakfast is ok but not to my taste - too much sweet bread and awful coffee. The bed linen is impeccably clean and fresh and that is where the cleanliness ends. Without exception, on all my trips, the cabin was grimy and poorly cleaned. Curtains were stained with food residue of uncertain age. The mirror had many fingerprints and smears. The tap and the wash hand basin needed a thorough clean. The mattress was far from comfortable. Hot water? Forget it. I would challenge one of the company's directors (or partner) to experience an anonymous overnight trip in one of these 1st class cabins. My description could be applied to every trip I have made on this train. Everytime I board, I know what to expect and the cabin lives down to my expectations. Why do I repeat travel - simply to save time (and grit my teeth). Don't ask about the quality sleep.

We booked the sleeper with Watania Sleeper Trains from Cairo to Luxor as I had read it was a real Egyptian experience, which it was but not in a good way. The train was a conventional slow train packed with locals, the train we were on stopped at many stations during the night. It had two sleeper carriages for tourists. These carriages are way past their use by date and dirty, the only clean element was the linen on the bunks. The curtains have probably not been cleaned since the sleeper carriage was built. I cannot say the carriages are comfortable on such old rolling stock and rails, bumping along up and down, side to side during the night and the constant use of the horn by the train driver who must be an ex demented taxi driver. The compartments are well worn, unmaintained and dirty. Toilets are shared and the usual unclean state, bring wet wipes and your own toilet paper. As the train passes so many crossings and urban areas this probably explains the incessant use of the horn. At $86 per person for a shared compartment it is also well over priced for what it is. I couldn't really recommend it unless you are an incredibly solid sleeper. Our train was over two hours late getting into Luxor after 10.00 and I was no more refreshed than when I had got on the previous evening. We returned to Cairo with Egyptair where you can get single flights for as low as $50. If you are an experienced backpacker used to sacrificing comfort for prices you will probably find this service acceptable but perhaps I'm getting a bit old to slum it like this. The only positive is the very attentive cabin attendant who did his best in the circumstances.

We decided that it would be easier to take the sleeper trains from Cairo to Luxor as we thought this would offer us a good opportunity to see the country side, take an overnight train and it was the most cost effective. Here are couple of things we found helpful. To book the train you can book it online or at the train station. When booking online log onto Watania Sleeper trains, run by Ernst. When trying to book online you want to purchase a double cabin with two sleeper twin size beds. When booking online the cost is 80 USD per person and it has to be booked in advance. The other option is go down to Ramses train station and purchase tickets at the Watania office which is located at the train station. We purchased our tickets the day before and there was lots of availability. On the day of travel when entering Ramses train station you want to go to the left of the building on to the platform. The train you will be taking is a green and white train with sleeper written on the side. The signage and announcements are in Arabic so you need to double check and translate. There are plenty of tourists that also take the sleeper trains when in doubt you can join in with them. Cons: The cabins are small and could use a thorough cleaning, the upholstery is outdated and dirty. The toilets are down the hall and are filthy so please bring extra toilet paper and disinfecting wipes. The room can be drafty depending on the time of year you go. We took the trains in February so it was a bit cold inside the cabin but you can adjust the heat although it did take a while to come on. Smoking is permitted in Egypt therefore the smell of smoke can be found everywhere. Lastly there is no wifi on the train and if your not used to riding on a train or if you suffer from motion sickness you may want to pack gravol. Pros: The train was fast and got us there on time. They served dinner and breakfast on the train and it was delicious, you also have the option of purchasing extra coffee, tea or juice for a small fee. The customer service on the train was excellent as well. Inside the cabin is a mirror and small wash-bin so you can brush your teeth and wash your face and fresh towels are provided. There is also a space in the cabin for you to store your luggage, in addition there are two extra locks on the door for safety; regular lock on top and chain lock on the bottom of the door. Overall it was an okay experience, it did the job, as long as you bring extra blankets, bottle water, sanitizers, etc. would I do it again probably not but the experience was unforgettable.

Abdul our driver during our week in Cairo was simply exceptional! He was punctual, courteous and extremely professional. Highly recommend Abdul for your time in Cairo! Extremely grateful for his attention to us.

Everything was perfect. We really enjoyed the tour! Our tour guide, Saied Madbouly, was very helpful and polite! He took us wherever we asked, and patiently waited for us every time. Always better to give your money to those friendly people, than giving it to anybody else who tries to steal. Would do it again 100%!

It was the best experience I had in Egypt, I would recommend anyone to experience this and if you have Tonsi as your tour guide, you will definitely have a great time.

Perfect experience, great tour without rush. Lovely scenery. And great guide tonsi who really speaks good English and understands perfectly

The whole trip was amazing!! I would recommend it to everyone. Tonsi is a very nice guy and he will help you with anything.

Excellent I highly recommend Mido Very knowledgeable Speaks English . Took wonderful pictures Pick up was on time. Awesome experience

We spent a very nice day in Alexandria, we enjoyed the details explanation of our tour guide Mr. Mazen Maher

Our guide (Hossam) was extremely knowledgable and friendly. Everything went very smoothly, you do however get haggled a bit in the end to buy some souvenirs at the estore

Our guide Mr Mahmoud El Wakeel from Emo tours Egypt was literally the best part of our Egypt trip so far a wonderful human beeing extremely knowledgeable he is like a human walking Wikipedia. Very kind and polite and fare and honest at all moments. If anyone books with this company anything in Cairo you would be making a huge mistake not asking for him directly he is that good!.

Our favorite part of this experience was our driver Ibrahim and tour guide Tonsi. They both ensured our satisfaction, that we saw all the important spots, and that we enjoyed ourselves to the fullest! They were so hospitable. We felt safe and enjoyed ourselves. We trusted the both of them and they really exceeded our expectations. We recommend this company, tour, and always request Ibrahim and Tonsi! We really enjoyed experiencing the culture, the local people, the foods, and the history!! We will def be back again!

Omar Mataro (guide) was punctual and very helpful getting us great seats and headsets. Also got out quickly avoiding congestion. The driver got is there and back safely through all the traffic chaos. Pyramids under the moon and stars were very cool. the show was educational and ok.....