Overview
Blue Shadow Nile Cruise 8 Days | All Egypt Tour Embark on the ultimate 8-day pharaonic voyage through the Nile Valley with our deluxe Blue Shadow Nile Cruise 8 Days package. Curated by All Egypt Tour, this comprehensive 7-night / 8-day round-trip luxury cruise offers an extended, relaxed exploration of Egypt's legendary treasures between Luxor and Aswan.
Originally named Great Tuya in honor of Queen Tiye’s noble mother, this magnificent 5-star vessel combines ancient royal heritage with modern luxury, featuring 58 elegantly appointed cabins, 3 lavish suites, an expansive sun deck with a swimming pool and integrated Jacuzzi, and world-class hospitality.
Accommodation & Onboard Facilities
The 5-star Blue Shadow III Nile Cruise is designed as a tranquil floating hotel, providing supreme comfort for your extended week-long voyage:
- Cabin Excellence & Climate Control: Individually controlled central air conditioning, private modern bathrooms, marine satellite LCD TV, mini-bar, digital safe box, and Wi-Fi service.
- Leisure & Wellness: Spacious sun deck featuring a sparkling swimming pool, Jacuzzi, pool bar, dedicated spa center, massage services, and a fully equipped fitness center.
- Dining & Hospitality: Fine dining main restaurant serving international culinary delights (full board included), 24-hour front desk assistance, and professional Egyptologist-guided tours.
Ready for the ultimate week-long Nile cruise?
Book your Blue Shadow Nile Cruise 8 Days package today with All Egypt Tour and experience 5-star pharaonic luxury at an unhurried pace!
Tour Highlights
- Aswan High Dam
- Lake Nasser
- Philae Temple
- Kitchener’s Island
- Aga Khan Mausoleum
- Kom Ombo
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Deir el-Medina
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Ramesseum Temple
- Medinet Habu Temple
- Edfu Temple
- Abu Simbel Temples
Tour Map
- Luxor
- Aswan
- Luxor
Included
- Meet and assist by our representatives in Luxor & Aswan.
- Accommodation on board the Nile Cruise based on FULL Board.
- Private transfer to the Nile Cruise ship and vice versa.
- Private Egyptologist, English-speaking tour guide.
- Entrance fees to all the indicated sites.
- All service charges and taxes.
- Private Sightseeing Tours.
Excluded
- Entry Visa to Egypt.
- International or/and domestic flight tickets.
- Extras on board like “SPA, laundry, telephone, extra meals, etc”.
- Tipping to “Company Representatives, Guide, Driver, etc.”
- Any optional tours may require.
Itinerary
01 Day 1: Saturday – Welcome to Luxor & East Bank Wonders
Activities: Pick-up Transfer, Embarkation, Karnak & Luxor Temples.
Details: Upon morning arrival in Luxor, an All Egypt Tour representative will transfer you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to board the cruise. After lunch on board, explore Luxor’s East Bank:
Karnak Temple Complex: Tour the world's largest ancient religious site, built over a period of 1,500 years.
Luxor Temple: Walk among colossal pharaonic statues and towering obelisks in the heart of ancient Thebes.
(Optional): Evening Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple.
Overnight: Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner onboard.
02 Day 2: Sunday – Leisure Morning, Sailing South & Folkloric Show
Activities: Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon, Scenic Nile Sailing & Onboard Entertainment.
Details:
(Optional): Early morning sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor's West Bank.
Enjoy a relaxing morning on the sun deck as the ship begins sailing south toward Edfu. Take in the peaceful landscapes of the Nile Valley.
Overnight: Dinner on board followed by a vibrant traditional folkloric show. Overnight on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
03 Day 3: Monday – Kom Ombo Dual Temple & Nile Cruising
Activities: Kom Ombo Temple & Sailing to Aswan.
Details:
Enjoy breakfast while sailing to Kom Ombo. Step ashore to visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, a symmetrical dual sanctuary dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon god).
Return to the boat for lunch while continuing your scenic cruise south toward Aswan.
Overnight: Dinner and evening music performance on board as you dock in Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
04 Day 4: Tuesday – Aswan Sailing & Felucca Island Experience
Activities: Scenic Sailing, Felucca Sail to Kitchener Island & Optional Philae Sound Show.
Details:
Relax on board during the morning as the ship sails into Aswan.
In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional Felucca sail around Aswan's scenic islands, taking in views of Kitchener's Botanical Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum, followed by afternoon tea on board.
(Optional): Evening Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple.
Overnight: Dinner and folkloric show on board in Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
05 Day 5: Wednesday – Aswan’s Core Treasures
Activities: Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple Motorboat Tour & Unfinished Obelisk.
Details: After breakfast, join your expert guide to explore Aswan's iconic landmarks:
Aswan High Dam: Marvel at the grand engineering feat controlling the Nile with expansive views over Lake Nasser.
Philae Temple: Ride a motorboat to Agilkia Island to explore the sacred sanctuary dedicated to Isis.
Unfinished Obelisk: Discover ancient stone-cutting techniques inside the red granite quarries.
Overnight: Return to the ship for lunch, dinner, and overnight in Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
06 Day 6: Thursday – Edfu Temple of Horus & Sailing North
Activities: Temple of Horus at Edfu & Sailing back to Luxor.
Details:
The ship sails north toward Edfu in the early morning. After breakfast, visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, built during the Ptolemaic era.
Return to the vessel for lunch while enjoying a peaceful afternoon sailing back toward Luxor through Esna.
Overnight: Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
07 Day 7: Friday – Luxor West Bank Royal Necropolis
Activities: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon.
Details:
(Optional): Second chance for a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor.
Tour the legendary 'City of the Dead' on Luxor's West Bank:
Valley of the Kings: Explore three royal pharaonic tombs carved deep into the desert mountains.
Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Admire the terraced cliffside architecture at Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon: Pause at the giant 18-meter stone statues of Amenhotep III.
Overnight: Final dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
08 Day 8: Saturday – Disembarkation & Farewell
Activities: Onboard Breakfast, Check-out & Airport / Hotel Transfer.
Details: Enjoy your final breakfast on board before disembarkation. Your All Egypt Tour representative will transfer you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your Luxor hotel or Luxor International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your Blue Shadow Nile Cruise 8 Days journey.
Meals Included: Breakfast onboard.
