Blue Shadow I Nile Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing Nile cruise aboard the Blue Shadow I Nile Cruise, sailing between Luxor and Aswan while discovering ancient Egyptian temples, scenic river landscapes and the timeless beauty of the Nile.
Overview
The Blue Shadow II Nile Cruise is one of the 5 Stars Deluxe Nile Cruises providing accommodation, modern facilities and scenic journeys along the Nile. It has 62 cabins and suites in three categories:
58 Standard Cabins: 20.5 m² each
2 Royal Suites: 43.5 m² each
2 Junior Suites: 36.8 m² each
Guests can take advantage of a large sun deck with a swimming pool a fine dining restaurant, a cocktail lounge and a pool bar. Other features include a spa and wellness center, a fitness center, a shopping boutique, WiFi and 24-hour reception and concierge service.
As part of the Egypt Nile Cruises experience the Blue Shadow II offers a way to travel through Upper Egypt. The Blue Shadow II Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise brings comfortable onboard accommodation with the chance to see the historic temples and landmarks, along the Nile. People who are interested can also check Blue Shadow II Nile Cruise Prices to look at cruise packages and pick a trip that fits their travel plans.
Begin the Blue Shadow II Nile Cruise with embarkation in Aswan before lunch. Settle into your cabin. Enjoy lunch on board before heading out to explore Aswan's famous landmarks.
Afternoon Sightseeing in Aswan
A motorboat trip takes you to Agilkia Island, where the Philae Temple stands. The Philae Temple is dedicated to goddess Isis. You can admire the Philae Temple’s reliefs, tall columns and the peaceful island view.
The granite quarries hold the Unfinished Obelisk. The Unfinished Obelisk shows how ancient Egyptian craftsmen cut stone. Walking around the Unfinished Obelisk gives you a sense of old work.
Return to the Blue Shadow II Nile Cruise for dinner and an overnight stay on board in Aswan.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Start your day with a choice to take an early morning trip to Abu Simbel Temples by road or by flight. This option comes with a cost.
See the temples built for Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. These temples were carved into a sandstone cliff. Look at the statues and the detailed carvings. Learn about how the temples were moved to keep them safe from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
Return to the cruise ship and enjoy lunch on the ship while it sails to Kom Ombo.
Afternoon Visit to Kom Ombo
Visit the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god and for Horus the Elder. See the design that has two parts. Look at the medical carvings. Visit the Crocodile Museum nearby, where you can see crocodiles.
Return to the cruise ship for dinner and Spend the night on the ship as it sails to Edfu.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy breakfast while on the ship before setting off to Edfu Temple, one of the highlights of your Blue Shadow II Nile Cruise Itinerary.
Morning Sightseeing in Edfu
Take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus one of the preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Walk through its halls, sacred chambers and detailed wall carvings that show the legendary battle between Horus and Seth.
Return to the cruise ship and enjoy lunch while the ship moves toward Luxor.
Afternoon Sightseeing in Luxor
Visit the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centers from ancient Egypt. See its statues the Great Hypostyle Hall with its tall columns and the sacred lake.
Continue to Luxor Temple, which's in the center of the city. Look at its statues old obelisks and large courtyards that are nicely lit up in the evening.
Return to the cruise ship for dinner. Spend the night on board in Luxor.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy your breakfast on board the Blue Shadow II Nile Cruise before checking out and leaving the ship. Then head out to explore the monuments on Luxor's West Bank and step into the world of ancient Egypt's pharaohs.
Morning Sightseeing on Luxor's West Bank
Walk through the Valley of the Kings, the burial site used by Egypt's New Kingdom pharaohs. You will visit three tombs, each filled with wall paintings and ancient carvings. Entry to Tutankhamun's tomb is available for a fee if you wish to see it.
Visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut carved into the limestone cliffs at Deir El-Bahari. Take in the terraces, tall columns and unique design that still stand tall today.
End your tour at the Colossi of Memnon two stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. These ancient figures once stood as guardians at the entrance, to his mortuary temple. Continue to tell stories of power and legacy.
After the tour you will be transferred to Luxor Airport, the train station or your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embark on the Blue Shadow II 4 Nights Cruise before lunch. You will receive a welcome on board settle into your cabin and get ready for your first exploration of Luxor.
Afternoon Tour: Karnak and Luxor Temples
Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, one of Egypts largest ancient religious sites. Walk along the Avenue of Ram-Headed Sphinxes. Discover the First Pylon. Pass through the Great Hypostyle Hall, where 134 towering columns stand like giants. See lakes, tall obelisks and the Precinct of Amun-Re.
Continue to Luxor Temple, a remarkable monument dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Admire the statues of Ramses II. Visit the Abu Haggag Mosque, which sits within the temple complex. Take in the Avenue of Sphinxes that connects Luxor Temple to Karnak.
Return to the cruise for afternoon tea and relaxation on the sun deck. Enjoy dinner on board. Spend the night in Luxor.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Morning Tour: Luxor West Bank
Explore the burial ground of Egypt's New Kingdom pharaohs. See three decorated tombs with colorful wall paintings and inscriptions that show ancient Egyptian beliefs about life after death. Entrance to the tombs of Tutankhamun or Seti I is available at a cost.
Visit the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built into the limestone cliffs this temple has three terraces, elegant colonnades and detailed reliefs that celebrate the rule of one of Egypt's most powerful female pharaohs.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the two statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which once stood at the entrance to his amazing mortuary temple.
Return to the cruise for lunch before leaving for Esna. Take in the sight of villages, green riverbanks and the feeling of going through the Esna Lock. Have dinner. Spend the night on the boat as it moves toward Edfu.
Optional Experience: Hot Air Balloon in Luxor
Enhance your Luxor experience with an early morning hot air balloon ride. Soar above the Valley of the Kings ancient temples and the farmland, along the Nile as the sun rises over the West Bank.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel to Edfu Temple by horse-drawn carriage and experience one of the preserved ancient Egyptian temples.
Dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god of protection and kingship Edfu Temple dates back to the Ptolemaic period. Walk through its entrance pylon wander through spacious courtyards and admire detailed wall reliefs that show the battle between Horus and Seth. Don’t miss the sanctuary a highlight of the temple.
Return to the cruise for lunch as the ship continues sailing toward Kom Ombo.
Afternoon Tour: Kom Ombo Temple
Visit the double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god and Horus the Elder. Explore its design, ancient medical instrument carvings and historical reliefs that show religious ceremonies and medical practices.
Continue to the Crocodile Mummification Museum to see preserved crocodile mummies and learn about their significance in ancient Egypt.
Return to the cruise for dinner. Spend the night on board while sailing toward Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Explore Aswan's iconic landmarks, including the High Dam, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk, with an optional visit to a traditional Nubian Village.
You can visit the Aswan High Dam, this engineering landmark and enjoy the views of Lake Nasser.
You can take a boat to Agilkia Island. Explore the temple of Isis, which is famous for its beautiful columns and detailed reliefs. The temple was moved through a UNESCO project to protect it from flooding.
You can explore the granite quarries and see the unfinished obelisk, which offers insight into ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques.
You can return for lunch on board then have time or choose to go felucca sailing. Enjoy dinner. Stay overnight in Aswan.
You can take a boat trip to a village. There you will explore houses and learn about local customs and culture.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy breakfast on the Blue Shadow II Nile Cruise before you leave in Aswan. This marks the end of your Nile cruise journey.
Optional Tour: Abu Simbel Temples
Extend your Aswan experience with an early‑morning trip to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples. You can explore the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari that overlook Lake Nasser. You will see their statues, impressive architecture and the remarkable UNESCO relocation project that saved them from the rising waters.
Early‑morning departure from Aswan by road or flight is available at a cost.
Explore the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari.
Admire the rock‑cut facades that overlook Lake Nasser.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Please Note: Pickup and drop-off services do not cover the West Bank of Luxor or Aswan including Gharb Soheil and Elephantine Island. Guests staying on the West Bank will be asked to meet at a pickup and drop-off point, on the East Bank.
Note: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 1 child in one room)
The order of visits may be adjusted for operational reasons
| # | 4 Days 3 Nights | 5 Days 4 Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Traveler | $1415 | $1590 |
| Double | $925 | $1115 |
| Triple | $915 | $1000 |
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Guests can explore famous ancient Egyptian attractions, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Philae Temple. The itinerary also includes the Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk.
Yes, Blue Shadow II Nile Cruise features a swimming pool on its sun deck, a spa and wellness center and a fitness center for relaxation and exercise during the journey.
Blue Shadow II Nile Cruise offers 58 Standard Cabins, 2 Royal Suites, and 2 Junior Suites. Standard Cabins measure 20.5 m², Royal Suites 43.5 m², and Junior Suites 36.8 m².
Yes, guests can add an optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel from Aswan by road or flight. The visit includes the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari at an additional cost.
Yes, families can enjoy the cruise experience together, exploring ancient Egyptian temples and historical attractions along the Nile.
Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak travel seasons, to secure your preferred sailing date and cabin category.
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