Program: Every Monday 04 Nights, Luxor – Aswan & Every Friday 03 Nights, Aswan – Luxor

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Blue Shadow Nile Cruise, sails every Wednesday 04 days/ 03 nights from Aswan & every Saturday 05 days/ 04 nights from Luxor.

Staying onboard the M/S Blue Shadow Nile Cruise is like staying in a well-run private house. The employees are courteous yet respectful, attending to your every need with efficient calm. It is an escape to the peacefulness of reclining under the sun, visiting Pharaoh's temples, and enjoying freshly prepared traditional cuisine.

Guests can enjoy traditional dance and music performances while onboard, as well as rest and refresh in our luxurious spa, swimming pool, sundeck, or the comfort of their cabins.

Important Note: The boat is a low-budget cruise, with an estimated rank between 3 and 4 stars, even though the boat is classified as a 5* cruise by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism

Itinarary

Day 1: WELCOME TO LUXOR AND EAST BANK VISIT.

❖ Upon arrival at the Luxor airport or your stay, guests will be greeted by our professional Nile Cruisers team and escorted by a licensed tour guide to begin sightseeing Luxor.

❖ During the first portion of a guided tour, guests will experience the East Bank of Luxor, including the complex of Karnak temples, the Hypostyle Hall, and Hatshepsut obelisk.

❖ Afterwards, guests will transfer for embarkation to the Nile Cruise vessel.

❖ Lunch will then be served on board with a delicious selection of vegetarian and international cuisine.

❖ Later, guests will have the afternoon to explore the city of Luxor at their leisure.

❖ In the evening, guests will embark on the second portion of their guided tour through the magnificent temple of Luxor during sunset.

❖ After sunset, guests will then return to the Nile Cruise.

❖ Dinner and overnight stay will be on board the Nile Cruise vessel in Luxor.

Day 2 : LUXOR WEST BANK, TOMB OF TUTANKHAMUN, AND SAILING TO ASWAN.

❖We start Day 2 with a delicious breakfast on the Nile Cruise ship. (For the early birds, there is an opportunity for an optional Hot Air Balloon ride. Note, this optional activity is an additional cost.)

❖The tour will then continue to the West Bank of Luxor and include visits to the majestic Valley of Kings and three royal tombs.

❖During this once in a lifetime experience, guests will enter the tomb of King TUTANKHAMUN himself, seeing the mummy, the coffin, and his sarcophagus.

❖Following that, we will visit the Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari and the two grand colossi of Memnon.

❖Guests will then return to the Nile Cruise vessel for a delicious lunch.

❖After lunch we set sail towards Aswan as guests enjoy afternoon tea and beautiful views along the Nile Valley.

❖Upon arrival in Esna along our journey, guests will experience our vessel crossing the lock to a higher level of water—providing the most stunning views of the Nile during your trip.

❖As the day comes to a close, dinner and overnight stay will be on board the Nile Cruise vessel in Edfu.

Day 3 : KOM OMBO TEMPLE VISIT AND SAILING THE NILE TO ASWAN.

❖Day 3 begins with a delicious breakfast on board the Nile Cruise vessel.

❖Guests will then enjoy sailing towards Kom Ombo, taking in the beautiful views of the Nile Valley.

❖Lunch will be served on board while sailing towards the day’s first stop, Kom Ombo.

❖Upon arrival in Kom Ombo, guests will embark on a 10-minute walk to visit the ancient Kom Ombo temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris, an extraordinary historical site that gives you a glimpse into the rich culture of ancient Egypt.

❖Guests will then return to the Nile Cruise vessel and continue sailing towards Aswan, enjoying afternoon tea on the sun deck.

❖Finally, dinner and overnight stay will be on board the Nile Cruise vessel in Aswan.

Day 4 : ASWAN HIGHLIGHTS AND FELUCCA SAILING.

❖Day 4 begins with another delicious breakfast on board the Nile Cruise vessel in Aswan.  (For the early birds, there is an opportunity for an optional tour of the Abu Simbel temple during this time. Note, this optional tour is an additional cost and comes with a breakfast box. The temple may also be visited on Day 5).

❖Guests will then embark on a tour of Aswan, including visits to the temple of Philae, Isis Island, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the quarry of granite.

❖Guests will then return to the Nile Cruise vessel for lunch.

❖In the afternoon, guests will sail on a traditional Felucca boat around the Nile Valley, a transportation first used in the 16th century. (Sailing will be subject to weather conditions).

❖Finally, dinner and overnight stay will be on board the Nile Cruise vessel in Aswan.

Day 5 : DEPARTURE FROM ASWAN.

❖Guests will begin their final day with breakfast on board the Nile Cruise vessel in Aswan.

❖They will then be assisted with disembarkation from the cruise.

❖At the appropriate time, guests will be transferred to either their airport or hotel in Aswan, leaving with fond memories of their Nile Cruise experience.