Blue Shadow Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan

Enjoy breakfast aboard the cruise ship before embarking on the Luxor West Bank Egypt Day Tours. Begin by visiting the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the New Kingdom, followed by an excursion to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari. Hatshepsut, the second female ruler of ancient Egypt, was renowned for her strong leadership and the significant restorations undertaken during her reign. 

Next, tour the impressive colossal statues of Amenhotep III, known as the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna, where lunch will be served aboard the cruise ship, followed by afternoon tea and the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party. Dinner and overnight stay in Esna. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we will visit the temple dedicated to the god Horus in Edfu. We will then sail along the Nile to Kom Ombo, where we will have a gourmet lunch and afternoon tea before visiting the Kom Ombo Temples dedicated to the two gods, which your specialist tour guide will explain in detail. 

Sail to Aswan. 

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After a buffet breakfast served aboard the cruise ship in Aswan, you will begin your Shore excursions. Explore the High Dam, which has protected Egypt from the annual floods of the Nile in modern times. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk at the granite quarries to learn how massive pillars, stones, and obelisks were cut and used in constructing the grand pyramids during the Old Kingdom and the temples of the New Kingdom. 

Continue your tour with a visit to the Temple of Philae, which overlooks the enchanting Nile and is dedicated to the Goddess of Magic, Isis, the mother of the god Horus. Enjoy lunch aboard the cruise ship, followed by afternoon tea. Savor a delicious dinner while enjoying a Nubian Folkloric Show. Overnight in Aswan. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Enjoy breakfast aboard the cruise ship before disembarking from the Blue Shadow Nile Cruise. You will then be transferred by private vehicle to Aswan Airport or the railway station. 

Meals: Breakfast