Egypt’s Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced the launch of the first round of its “Youth Train” trips to the historic cities of Luxor and Aswan, with registration and payment now open through the ministry’s official website.
The programme, organised by the Central Administration for Youth Development and the General Department of Cultural and Artistic Programmes, will run from 5 to 12 December 2025.
Participants can complete booking and payment exclusively through the ministry’s online platform:
https://www.emys.app/youth/youth_train
Registration, Fees, and Eligibility
According to the ministry, registration is valid only after successful electronic payment via Fawry machines, Visa cards, or other bank cards. Payments made through InstaPay, mobile wallets, or other electronic wallets will not be accepted.
Eligibility is limited to individuals aged 18 to 45.
The trip will depart from Ramses Railway Station in Cairo on Friday, 5 December 2025, with assembly scheduled for 3:30 PM.
The participation fee is EGP 2,500 per person. The ministry stressed that tickets are non-refundable, and participants cannot transfer or substitute their place with another person.
Tour Programme and Destinations
The itinerary includes visits to some of Upper Egypt’s most iconic cultural and archaeological sites. The programme features:




