Blue Shadow Nile Cruise

The MS Blue Shadow is a five-star Nile cruise vessel offering a selection of 4-, 5- or 8-day programs between Luxor and Aswan. The ship features 54 deluxe cabins and 3 suites, each appointed with modern conveniences comparable to international deluxe hotels. Onboard facilities include a spa, swimming pool and bar, fitness and sauna areas, restaurants, lounges, entertainment options and a variety of guest services. Excursion packages operate from both Luxor and Aswan and include guided visits to the principal temples and archaeological sites of Upper Egypt.

Highlights

• Flexible itineraries: 4-, 5- or 8-day programs between Luxor and Aswan
• Route visits include Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan
• Optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel (extra cost)
• Onboard spa, swimming pool, fitness facilities and evening entertainment
• Guided excursions with English-speaking guide and entrance fees included
• Complimentary East Bank pickup and drop-off in Luxor and Aswan

Itinerary

Day Day 1 — Embarkation and Aswan Afternoon Tours (4-day program)

Board the vessel before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon visit the Aswan High Dam for panoramic views over Lake Nasser, then continue by motorboat to Philae (Agilkia Island) to explore the island temple complex dedicated to Isis. Finish with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch; Dinner

Day Day 2 — Abu Simbel (optional) and Kom Ombo

An optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel is available by road or flight (additional cost) to see the twin temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. After returning to the boat, sail north toward Kom Ombo and visit the unique double sanctuary devoted to Sobek and Horus, which also houses medical reliefs and a small crocodile museum. Overnight on board as you continue toward Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Day Day 3 — Edfu and Luxor East Bank

Reach Edfu and take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, to view its carved reliefs and sacred chambers. Reboard for lunch while sailing to Luxor. In the afternoon visit the Karnak Temple Complex—home to colossal statues and the Hypostyle Hall—and continue to Luxor Temple to explore its illuminated courtyards and obelisks. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Day Day 4 — Luxor West Bank and Disembarkation

After breakfast and check-out, cross to Luxor’s West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings (entrance to three tombs included; optional extra-cost tickets such as Tutankhamun’s tomb available), the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Conclude the program at the agreed disembarkation point.

Meals: Breakfast

Day Day 1 — Embarkation and Luxor East Bank (5-day program)

Embark before lunch and take time to get settled. In the afternoon explore the Karnak Temple complex—walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, the Precinct of Amun-Re and the Hypostyle Hall—then visit Luxor Temple later in the day. Return to the ship for tea, dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch; Dinner

Day Day 2 — Luxor West Bank and Sail to Esna

Visit the West Bank sites including three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the terraced mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch aboard, the cruise sails toward Esna and passes through the Esna lock while continuing on toward Edfu. Optional hot-air balloon flights over Luxor are available separately.

Meals: Lunch; Dinner

Included

• 04 or 03 nights’ accommodation on board the Nile cruises based on FB basis.
• Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
• Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle private
• All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary private
• Entrance fees to all sights in and between Luxor and Aswan
• English-speaking tour guide during your excursions on the Cruise (group size is 1 – 8 maximum)
• Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person
• All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s).
• All service charges and taxes