Trains rule just about everywhere and Egypt is no exception. If you can muster up $60 to take the 13 hour sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan I highly recommend it. The sleeper cars consist of 2 person sleepers. Each sleeper has a 3 person seat which converts into 2 bunk beds. It also contains a small sink so that you don't need to use the shared bathroom for those little nighty night things, like flossing and washing your face. They provide both dinner and breakfast with the fare, but drinks cost extra as is customary in Egypt. The food was edible and what you might expect for train food. I should say that it was better than some airline food I have had (read China Airlines). Me and the people I was traveling with really enjoyed this trip. The train was very smooth and quiet and we all had one of the best night sleeps in months. Of course the scenery is great too, during daylight the train is a great way to see the Nile and all of greenery that surrounds it. In the morning we passed mile after mile of deep green fields and watched the early morning farmers planting, harvesting and going about their daily business.