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Blue Shadow I Nile Cruise

Code: STC1004

MS Blue l Shadow 

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.


♦ Life on Board

The Blue Shadow I offers a mix of relaxation and discovery. Enjoy the refreshing pool on the sun deck or unwind in the spa after a day of exploring Egypt’s ancient temples. In the evenings, the ship provides live entertainment, including traditional music and dance performances, for a truly immersive experience.


Check-in & Check-out

•  Check-in time is 12:00 PM
•  Check-out is 9:00 AM
You can board the ship before check-in but will not be able to check in or access your cabin until the specified check-in time.  Although you are checking out of your cabin, your luggage can stay onboard the ship until your Departure time without any extra charge.



Included

  • Wi-Fi in the Reception area only
  • Embarkation and disembarkation assistance
  • Arrival and Departure transfers
  • Teatime
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Meet and greet service
  • 5 Days/4 nights full board

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 your arrival in Luxor, our Representative will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport or train station and on to the cruise ship for embarkation. Lunch is served on board, and after lunch enjoy an afternoon visit to the impressive Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple, transfer back to the cruise for dinner on board, and evening entertainment at the Lounge bar area. Overnight in Luxor

Meals:  Lunch/Dinner only - Drinks are Extra.

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5:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Optional Hot Air Balloon ride.  Return to the cruise for breakfast onboard, followed by a visit to the West Bank of the Nile. Explore the Valley of Kings, the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari,  and the iconic Clossi of Memnon. After sightseeing, return to the cruise for lunch on board as the ship sails toward Edfu, passing through Esna Lock. Enjoy evening entertainment in the lounge bar, followed by dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner only - Drinks are Extra

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Enjoy breakfast on board, followed by a visit to the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Afterward, sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy lunch on board. Upon arrival, explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Continue sailing to Aswan with evening entertainment in the lounge bar and dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner only - Drinks are Extra.

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Start the day with breakfast on board before visiting some of Aswan's highlights, including the majestic Temple of Philae, and the impressive High Dam. After the tour, return to the cruise for lunch on board. Enjoy a free afternoon, or opt for an optional 3-hour excursion to visit a Nubian Village, In the evening, unwind with entertainment in the lounge bar, followed by dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals:  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner only - Drinks are Extra.

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Enjoy breakfast on board and check out from your cabin. Relax on the sundeck until your departure or add on an optional early morning bus tour to visit  Abu Simbel, (tour starts at 3:30 AM). A breakfast box will be provided for the tour. After the visit, return to the cruise to collect your luggage, and then transfer to the airport, train station, or hotel based on your departure plans

Meals: Breakfast only - Drinks are Extra.
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♦  Important notes

• These Itinerary can be changed without prior notice due to navigational restrictions.
• The Itinerary may change in sequence but not in visits. Sunrise Tour is not liable for these changes.


Included

  • Entrance fees to sites
  • Qualified English-speaking 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
  • Embarkation and disembarkation assistance
  • 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


♦  On Board Purchases

While on board, you can conveniently pay for additional services like beverages, merchandise, gratuities, spa treatments, salon services, medical needs, and laundry. Payments can be made using credit cards, cash (in your local currency), or Egyptian pounds, ensuring a smooth and flexible experience throughout your cruise.  

Availability

Our tours and cabins are subject to availability, especially during peak travel seasons. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred dates and options. Once your request is reviewed, we’ll confirm availability and send you an update as soon as possible.

⮞ The booking price includes full board (meals) but excludes all beverages. Sightseeing packages are available at an additional charge. We recommend booking your excursions with Sunrise Tours either online in advance or upon arrival for added flexibility.

- Prices: Rates are quoted per person per cruise in USD, based on the seasonal rate.

 Children’s Policy:

•  Children under 6 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. 

 Please note: the Winter season for tourism in Egypt is typically between mid-October and April. During this time, temperatures are milder, making it comfortable for sightseeing in places like Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and along the Nile.

- The absolute peak periods are around the Christmas and New Year holidays (late December to early January) and during Easter. During these times, accommodations, cruises, and tours are often fully booked, and prices may be higher due to demand.

Cabin types

Triple cabin

Full board only

2 m x 1,5 m

Cabin Facilities

Adult

Child
Price

$ 540

Price Per Person

Double Cabin

Full board only, Exclude Sightseeing & Beverages

2 m x 1,5 m

Cabin Facilities

Adult

Child
Price

$ 540

Price Per Person

Single Cabin

Full board only

2 m x 1,5 m

Cabin Facilities

Adult

Child
Price

$ 920

Price Per Person

Select Your Date

Use the calendar below to book this cruise. This cruise is repeated every Saturday

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Book Your Cabin

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.

Cabin TypeCabins CountAdults 12+Child Age 6-12Total
Triple cabin 0  $
Double Cabin 0  $
Single Cabin 0  $

Extra items or Optional tours

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


Item NameP.PersonAdultsChildTotal
Cruise Sightseeing 250 0  $
Hot Air Balloon ( Luxor ) 70 0  $
Luxor city tour by horse carriage 15 0  $
Nubian Village ( Aswan ) 40 0  $
Abu Simbel Temple by bus 100 0  $


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Any other languages available with extra cost


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 Accommodation

Blue Shadow I features 54 stylish cabins and 3 luxurious suites, each designed with comfort in mind. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and come equipped with a private bathroom, satellite TV, mini-bar, and panoramic windows that allow guests to soak in the breathtaking views of the Nile.


The entire ship is built according to the rules and regulations of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), including all safety and insurance aspects as well as hygiene standards.

  • Air Conditioned
  • Safety deposit box
  • Exchange office
  • Wi-Fi in the Reception area
  • LCD TV Satellite channels
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Pool, Sun deck, and umbrellas
  • Room services
  • Fitness center
  • Spa center and massage
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Yoga classes
  • Minibar
  • Laundry service and housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wake up service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Child-friendly

  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.

Edfu Temple

Edfu temple is the most preserved cult temple in Egypt and the second largest temple after 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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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