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Blue Shadow I Nile Cruise

Code: STC1004

Sail along the majestic Nile River in luxurious comfort aboard the Blue Shadow I Nile Cruise. This modern and elegant ship offers a seamless blend of traditional Egyptian charm and contemporary amenities, ensuring an unforgettable journey through the heart of ancient Egypt. With well-appointed cabins and suites, Blue Shadow I caters to travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation as they explore the timeless wonders of the Nile...

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Included

  • Wi-Fi in the Reception area only
  • Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • Teatime
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • 5 Days/4 nights full board
  • Free Towels

Excluded

  • Tipping, beverages, extra activities, and Personal spending
  • Sightseeing Package
  • Wi-Fi (Extra charge on the cruise) except the reception area

Children Policy

Children under 6 years of age travel free. Please provide their details under “special requirements” on the booking form.
Children aged 6–12 years receive a 50% discount on the adult rate, based on the cabin booked.
All children must share a cabin with an adult.

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Luxor International Airport or Luxor Railway Station, our representative will meet and assist you before transferring you to your Nile cruise for embarkation.

After check-in, enjoy lunch on board before beginning an afternoon tour of Luxor’s renowned East Bank. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest ancient religious complex ever built, followed by the elegant Luxor Temple.

After the tour, return to the cruise for dinner on board and evening entertainment in the lounge bar.

Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Drinks: Not included and available at an additional charge.

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Optional excursion from approximately 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM: Hot-air balloon ride over Luxor.

After breakfast on board, explore Luxor’s legendary West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial site of the New Kingdom pharaohs, followed by the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari and the iconic Colossi of Memnon.

Return to the cruise for lunch as the vessel begins sailing south towards Edfu, passing through the Esna Lock.

Enjoy dinner on board, followed by evening entertainment in the lounge bar.

Overnight: Edfu
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinks: Not included and available at an additional charge.

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Following breakfast, visit the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing towards Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch on board. Upon arrival, explore the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

After the visit, continue sailing towards Aswan, where dinner and evening entertainment await on board.

Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinks: Not included and available at an additional charge.

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After breakfast, discover the main highlights of Aswan. Visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, followed by the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering achievements.

Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at leisure.

Alternatively, you may join an optional three-hour excursion to a traditional Nubian village, offering an opportunity to experience Nubian culture, traditions and local life.

In the evening, enjoy dinner on board, followed by entertainment in the lounge bar.

Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinks: Not included and available at an additional charge.

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Enjoy breakfast on board before checking out of your cabin.

You may relax on the sundeck until your scheduled transfer or join an optional early-morning coach excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples. Departure is normally at approximately 3:30 AM, and guests joining the excursion will receive a breakfast box.

After the Abu Simbel excursion, return to the cruise to collect your luggage. You will then be transferred to Aswan International Airport, Aswan Railway Station or your hotel, according to your onward travel arrangements.

Meals: Breakfast
Drinks: Not included and available at an additional charge.

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The sailing schedule and sightseeing times may be adjusted by the cruise management according to navigation conditions, Esna Lock operations, or other operational requirements.
  • Optional excursions, including Abu Simbel, the Nubian Village and the hot air balloon ride, are available at an additional charge.
  • Drinks, personal expenses, gratuities and any services not specifically mentioned are not included.

Included

  • Entrance fees to sites
  • Qualified- Egyptologist guide
  • Horse carriage use as the transport for Edfu temple.
  • Motorboat use as a ferry for Philae temple.
  • Modern Air-conditioned transportation
  • Local Market Tour
  • Arrival and Departure transfers
  • Meet and greet service

Excluded

  • Tipping, beverages, extra activities, and Personal spending
  • Other languages Egyptologist guides are available up to request at extra cost
  • Any optional tours mentioned in the itinerary

Children Policy

Children 1 to under 6 years of age are free of charge.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age are 50% of the adult price.
Children from 12+ are full price.

During the cruise, guests may purchase additional services and amenities, including beverages, souvenirs, gratuities, spa and salon treatments, medical assistance, and laundry services.
Payment may be made by credit card or in cash using Egyptian pounds or other accepted currencies. Accepted payment methods may vary depending on the cruise ship.

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  • Availability and Booking Confirmation

All tours and cabin categories are subject to availability, particularly during peak travel periods. Early booking is highly recommended to secure your preferred travel dates and cabin type. Once your booking request has been reviewed, we will confirm availability and provide you with a detailed update at the earliest opportunity.

  • Meal Plan
  • The cruise rate includes full-board accommodation, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on board. All beverages, including soft drinks, fresh juices, bottled water, tea, coffee, and alcoholic drinks, are excluded unless otherwise stated in the confirmed booking.
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Notes: Child price 50% from the adult price in double cabin, and same price for child will be apply for all cabins except Suite cabins.

Triple cabin

Cabin Occupancy

Cabin Facilities

Price P.P / Cruise

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Full board

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Adult 12+
Child 6+ / 50%
Child 1-5 / Free
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Double Cabin

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Price P.P / Cruise

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Full board

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Adult 12+
Child 6+ / 50%
Child 1-5 / Free
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Single Cabin

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Price P.P / Cruise

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Full board

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Child 6+ / 50%
Child 1-5 / Free
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Select Optional tours

Please select the extra items you wish to be included with your booking using the controls you see below.


Cruise Sightseeing Pkg
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P.Person
230
Adults 12+
Child 6+
Total
 $ 0

Abu Simbel Temple by Bus
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P.Person
110
Adults 12+
Child 6+
Total
 $ 0

Abu Simbel Temple by Flight
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P.Person
310
Adults 12+
Child 6+
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 $ 0

Hot Air Balloon ( Luxor )
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P.Person
75
Adults 12+
Child 6+
Total
 $ 0

Nubian Village ( Aswan )
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P.Person
40
Adults 12+
Child 6+
Total
 $ 0

City tour by horse carriage
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P.Person
20
Adults 12+
Child 6+
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 $ 0

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We need an Egyptologist tour guide who speaks

Any other languages available with extra cost

Blue Shadow I offers 54 elegantly appointed cabins and three spacious suites, each thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable and relaxing stay. All accommodation is fully air-conditioned and features a private en-suite bathroom, satellite television, a mini-bar, and panoramic windows offering uninterrupted views of the Nile.

The vessel has been constructed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), covering essential safety, insurance, and hygiene standards.

  • Air Conditioned
  • Safety deposit box
  • Exchange office
  • LCD TV Satellite channels
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Pool, Sun deck, and umbrellas
  • Room services
  • Minibar
  • Laundry service and housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Doctor on calls
  • Wake up service
  • Child-friendly
  • Panoramic windows in each cabin

  Accommodation
Accommodation

The Blue Shadow I Nile Cruise comprises 56 tastefully and luxuriously furnished cabins. All offer panoramic windows that offer unhindered views of the spectacular and ever-changing scenery.

  Main Resraurant
Main Resraurant

Blue Shadow cuisine is a highlight with an extensive mix of local and international buffet-style dining prepared by professional chefs and served with unrivaled hospitality.

  Lounge Bar
Lounge Bar

Have your favorite drinks at Blue Shadow I's stylish Lounge Bar, the perfect place to dance or entertainment shows in the evenings. You can also enjoy afternoon tea and a variety of cocktails.

  Sun Deck
Sun Deck

The Blue Shadow I’s beautiful sundeck with its inviting pool and sun loungers provides the perfect Nile vantage point. It also offers a bar where you can enjoy a refreshing drink while sunbathing.

Karnak Temples

The Karnak Temple Complex is Luxor's most astonishing and magnificent tourist spot. It was the largest temple complex ever constructed anywhere in the world and one of the most sacred sites in ancient Egypt... Read more

Luxor Temple

Luxor temple is the largest and most significant religious center in ancient Egypt and might be the testament to why Luxor has earned its nickname, “The World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum”...Read more

Luxor Hot Air Balloon

Enjoy a breathtaking hot air balloon experience over the historic city of Luxor. It is an unparalleled opportunity to embrace the tranquility of the Nile River, and the majestic temples that define Luxor’s rich history...Read more

Valley of the Kings

One of the best parts of your tour in Egypt will be marveling at the 63 impressive tombs of the pharaohs and queens of ancient Egypt in the Valley of the Kings, located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor... Read more

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut Temple was built by one of the greatest queens, Queen Hatshepsut, in Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile. It is distinguished by its distinctive architectural style with its three consecutive floors connected by ramps...Read more

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who ruled Egypt during the 18th dynasty. They are about 18 meters, built as a gate to the large mortuary complex of Amenhotep III... Read more

Edfu Temple

Edfu temple is the most preserved cult temple in Egypt and the second largest temple after the Karnak temple. It was built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom to be a worship house of the sky deity Horus...Read more

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo temple is one of the most unique temples in Egypt, built during the Greco-Roman Period. It is considered to be highly specialized and one of a kind as it’s a double-designed temple... Read more

Philae Temple

Philae temple is one of the most fabulous temples in all of Egypt. It is one of the monuments moved by UNESCO to avoid being submerged due to Lake Nasser and the construction of the High Dam... Read more

Aswan High Dam

Aswan High Dam is one of the most important tourist attractions that cannot be missed during a visit to Aswan. It is located near the second Nile cataract near the city of Aswan... Read more

Nubian Villages

Of all the Aswan attractions, A Nubian village trip could be the only trip that will capture your heart in all meanings. It lies deep down south in Egypt on the West Bank of the Nile, about 3 miles south of Aswan... Read More

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Temples are undisputedly one of the world's most breathtaking monuments and Egypt's second most visited tourist site that dates back to the era of King Ramsses II, who built it in 1250 BC... Read more





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