Blue Shadow Nile Cruise 4 Nights from Luxor 2025/2026

Saturday - Nile Cruise check-in

Arrive Luxor

Firstly, your real Nile Cruise will begin after you reach in Luxor Airport. Embark on a relaxing ride that will take you directly to the dock where your cruise will depart. After boarding and check-in, you'll have some free time to settle down. At around 13h00, a delicious meal is served aboard the ship.

After lunch, join the rest of your tour group on an excursion to Luxor's East Bank, where you'll see the beautiful Luxor Temple and the colossal Karnak Temple complex, two of the world's most important ancient structures. This was originally a metropolis of temples that grew over the course of over 2,000 years.

Then, return to the ship for some afternoon tea and an amazing Folkloric Show after your tour. Dinner is served in the evening.

After that, you are free to enjoy the rest of the evening. In the ship's disco, you can dance the night away or simply relax.

Finally The first stop on your 5-day Nile cruise is Luxor.

Sunday - Sailing Nile crusie

Luxor West Bank Tour and Cruise to Esna

Firstly, Luxor offers a relaxing breakfast by the lake. You're taking your small team to the Luxor West Bank this morning. Begin your tour of three more heritage sites with your guide in Valley of The Kings.

after That, Valley of the Kings is a royal necropolis where pharaohs and prominent nobles of The New Kingdom were buried in rock-cut tombs. Depending on the type, they can range from modest burial chambers to intricate mazes of rooms and passageways. Almost all tombs, including the pyramids, were raided and looted in antiquity. Tutankhamen's tomb is one of the few that is still closed and has practically everything inside, including his mummy, intact.

Then, similarly, proceed to Queen Hatshepsut's old rock-cut tomb. The same painters who constructed and adorned the tombs in the Valley of Kings were responsible for this. You'll pass the colossal Colossi of Memnon on your way back to your cruise ship.

Meanwhile, while you sail to Esna, you have the rest of the day to do whatever you like. There will be no additional tours or excursions today. As usual, afternoon tea is offered. In a similar vein, a Captain's Welcome cocktail reception will be held shortly before dinner today.

Finally, at night, the ship's disco will be open again. Today, spend the evening of your Nile cruise on the water in Esna.

Monday - Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple Excursions

Nile Crusie Sailing

Firstly, Breakfast is served on board the ship as it travels to Edfu. Your guide will take you and your group to Egypt's finest ancient temple, the Temple of Horus in Edfu, shortly after your arrival. For decades, this 2,000-year-old temple has been buried in the desert sand.

Then, Enjoy a sumptuous lunch on the ship as you travel to Kom Ombo. Following that, you'll visit Kom Ombo Temple, which is dedicated to two separate gods, Sobek and Haeroris. After that, return to your lodging.

Finally, Enjoy another delicious meal aboard the cruise in the evening. Tonight's Galabya Party is a lot of fun instead of an onboard disco. Spend the night at Kom Ombo on the water.

Tuesday - Aswan

Optional Trip To Abu Simbel With Extra Fees (Based On The Cruises Sailing Schedule)  

Firstly, Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast aboard your Nile cruise as you head to Aswan. An optional journey to the Abu Simbel Temples is possible upon arrival in Aswan. This tour is optional and not included in the Nile Cruise package price.

then, there is a regular afternoon tea service that runs at the same hours every day. The ship will present a unique Nubian Folkloric Performance and Dinner tonight.

Finally, there are options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Wednesday - Check out of Nile crusie

Aswan Sightseeing

To begin, you will have breakfast onboard today. It's time to disembark and check out. The Aswan tour will begin as soon as you leave the airport. The first stop is the Aswan High Dam and Lake Nasser.

Travel to the historic granite quarries in the vicinity and see the huge Unfinished Obelisk. The ancient Temple Of Philae, which was exclusive to Hathor and Isis, can be seen on the way back. One of the most magnificent temples in the world formerly stood on a little island that is now submerged beneath Lake Nasser. Temple was meticulously moved to a higher location.

Finally, an escorted transfer to Aswan Airport or a train station concludes our service.