Tour Overview

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Duration

4 Days

Age Range

All ages

Run

Every Wednesday

Category

Tour package

Guide Language

Free Cancellation

Not Available

Description

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Step aboard the Blue Shadow Nile Cruise, a 5-star floating hotel that combines modern luxury with timeless Egyptian elegance. Over four unforgettable days, sail from Aswan to Luxor, exploring magnificent temples, ancient tombs, and breathtaking Nile landscapes. Enjoy fine dining, onboard entertainment, and warm Egyptian hospitality as you journey through the heart of ancient Egypt.




Highlights


Visit the Temple of Philae and the High Dam in Aswan.


Optional early morning excursion to Abu Simbel Temple.


Explore Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.


Discover the Temple of Horus in Edfu.


Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank.


Explore the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.


Relax onboard with entertainment, sun deck views, and top-tier service.

What's Included & Excluded

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What's Included

5 items covered

3 nights onboard Blue Shadow Nile Cruise

Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

All guided sightseeing tours as mentioned.

Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.

Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide.

Not Included

2 additional items

Optional tours (e.g., Abu Simbel, Nubian Village).

Drinks and personal expenses.

Tour Itinerary Itinerary

Day by Day

1
Day 1
Aswan
Philae Temple

Arrive in Aswan & Embarkation

Upon arrival at Aswan Airport or train station, you’ll be greeted by our representative and escorted to the Blue Shadow Cruise. Enjoy a delightful lunch onboard before exploring: The Temple of Philae, a tribute to goddess Isis. The High Dam, a modern engineering wonder controlling the Nile. Return to the cruise for dinner and evening entertainment, or join an optional visit to a Nubian Village. Meals: Lunch and Dinner. Overnight: Aswan.
Location

City: Aswan

Place: Philae Temple

Aswan
Philae Temple
2
Day 2
Aswan
Kom ombo

Abu Simbel (Optional) – Kom Ombo – Sail to Edfu

Start your morning with breakfast onboard. Optional early departure (3:30 AM) for a trip to Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most iconic monuments. Return for lunch as the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit: The Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon god). Continue sailing to Edfu. Enjoy the sunset on the sundeck and an elegant dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight: Edfu.
Location

City: Aswan

Place: Kom ombo

Aswan
Kom ombo
3
Day 3
Aswan
Edfo

Edfu – Esna Lock – Luxor

After breakfast, take a chariot ride to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu — one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Return to the cruise and sail toward Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock. In the afternoon, explore: Karnak Temple Complex, dedicated to the Theban gods. Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the ancient city. Return for dinner and onboard entertainment. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight: Luxor.
Location

City: Aswan

Place: Edfo

Aswan
Edfo
4
Day 4
Luxor
Karnak Temple Complex

Luxor West Bank – Disembarkation

After breakfast, explore Luxor’s West Bank, including: The Valley of the Kings, burial site of Egypt’s pharaohs. The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari. The Colossi of Memnon. After your visits, you’ll be transferred to the airport, train station, or your hotel in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast.
Location

City: Luxor

Place: Karnak Temple Complex

Luxor
Karnak Temple Complex

Flexible Pricing Plans

Cruises

Starting from
250

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