Isn't it fun to go on the train?
I left Egypt 59 years ago so it's fun to read your report.
I never went to Aswan / Luxor.
I was supposed to go to Vienna with my mother about 10 years ago. It was a big deal as it was an invitation organised by the Mayor's office / the city of Vienna.
One week before her jacket crowns fell out and we had to cancel.
We had non refundable tickets and did not buy insurance.
We lost about $600.
As to the meal it looks a lot better than what you get on US airlines.