Book tickets online via the Egyptian National Railways Web site (see Resources below).
Book your seats by calling Egyptian National Railways at 011 (+20) 37 20 18.
Book tickets via an Egyptian travel agent. You may contact the agent by fax or by email. Faxing is recommended.
Catch up on your sleep by choosing an overnight deluxe sleeper train. These trains offer first- and second-class accommodations. You can even get room service and sip drinks at the onboard bar. Only two-passenger sleeper cars are offered on this route. You'll have to share your room with another passenger if you're traveling alone. The cost for travel from Luxor to Aswan via sleeper train is under $15, payable in foreign currency. (Strangely, Egyptian currency is not accepted on sleeper trains.)
Exercise frugality by traveling on an overnight express train. These trains are a more affordable alternative to deluxe sleeper trains. Air-conditioned first- and second-class amenities are offered. Travel from Luxor to Aswan via overnight express train will cost you $3 to $5.
Enjoy majestic vistas by traveling on a daytime express train. These trains offer air-conditioned first and second-class accommodations. Travel from Luxor to Aswan via the daytime express also runs between $3 to $5.
Enjoy the performances given by Nubian dancers and musicians at the city's Cultural Center. The dances provide insight into the way of life of the Nubian people.
Visit Elephantine Island. The island is host to a plethora of artifacts with roots in pre-dynastic times.
Spend the day shopping at the bazaar found on the city's Corniche. Here, you'll find lots of fine examples of Egyptian arts and crafts, along with the sort of colorful sights and sounds only found in Egypt.
