Overview
Blue Shadow Nile Cruise runs between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Edfu and Kom Ombo across a 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days programme as a Nile cruise ship; cabins run full board and the sightseeing calls follow a fixed, published programme. Departures run Every Saturday from Luxor & Wednesday from Aswan; the exact sailing date and cabin category are checked against the live schedule before booking. Guests have access to an onboard gift shop, a daily movie screening and onboard laundry service, as listed in the vessel's own specifications. The route calls at Karnak, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, with an Egyptologist guiding the temple visits. From $740. The final cabin allocation and any seasonal supplement are confirmed before you pay.
Why You Will Love This Trip
- Luxor and Aswan sailing options
- Edfu and Kom Ombo temple calls
- Full-board cabin accommodation
- Guided sightseeing with an Egyptologist
Ship Facts — MS Blue Shadow
- Official name: MS Blue Shadow
- Rating: 5-star
- Year built: 2015
- Cabins: 57
- Route: Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
- Itinerary lengths: 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days
- Departures: Every Saturday from Luxor & Wednesday from Aswan
- Tour type: Small Group Tour
Cabin types
- Deluxe cabin — 54 cabins
- Suite — 3 suites
On-board facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sun deck
- Spa
- Restaurant
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Embarkation in Luxor
Arrival and embarkation in Luxor aboard MS Blue Shadow. Settle into your cabin and meet the crew before an afternoon visit to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
Day 2: Luxor West Bank
Morning visit to the West Bank: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. The ship then sails south through the Esna Lock towards Edfu.
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo
Morning stop in Edfu to visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus, traditionally reached from the riverbank by horse-drawn carriage. Continue to Kom Ombo for the unusual double temple of the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris, then sail on to Aswan.
Day 4: Aswan sightseeing
Full day of sightseeing in Aswan: the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, reached by motorboat. Time permitting, enjoy an optional felucca sail around Aswan's islands.
Day 5: Free day in Aswan
Day at leisure in Aswan aboard the ship, with time by the pool and on the sun deck. An excursion to the Abu Simbel temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari can be arranged as an optional extra, by road or by short flight.
Day 6: Sailing north
A day of leisurely sailing north along the Nile back towards Luxor, through the Esna Lock, with free time on board to enjoy the river scenery.
Day 7: Arrival in Luxor
Arrival in Luxor. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank before returning to the ship for the night.
Day 8: Disembarkation
Disembarkation after breakfast, with your onward transfer arranged according to your travel plans.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Meet and assist for embarkation and disembarkation
- Full-board accommodation in the confirmed cabin category
- Guided sightseeing listed in the selected sailing programme
- Entrance fees for visits stated in the confirmed itinerary
- Transfers stated in the final cruise proposal
- Service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International flights and Egypt entry visa
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for the crew and guide
- Optional visits not stated in the selected programme
- Holiday supplements unless included in writing
Cabin Fares by Duration and Season
Published per-person fares for the stated cabin. Availability is confirmed before payment.
| Duration | Season | Cabin | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Triple Cabin | $740 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Double Cabin | $750 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Single Cabin | $1,285 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Triple Cabin | $915 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Double Cabin | $925 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Single Cabin | $1,415 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Triple Cabin | $880 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Double Cabin | $900 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Single Cabin | $1,425 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Triple Cabin | $1,000 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Double Cabin | $1,115 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Single Cabin | $1,590 |
Pricing Information
The final price depends on travel date, availability, category and traveler count. Currency conversions are estimates updated from the central rate setting.
Children Policy
Child rates depend on age, room occupancy and the hotel or cruise policy. Send each child age for a confirmed quote.
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