#Blue Shadow Nile Cruise

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BLUE SHADOW NILE CRUISE EGYPT

BLUE SHADOW NILE CRUISE EGYPT

BLUE SHADOW NILE CRUISE EGYPT, Live a luxurious experience and sail the great Nile River on board one of the best cruises in Egypt, Nile Cruise Aswan which is a 5 stars Luxury floating hotel that sails the majestic Nile River between Luxor and Aswan.

Enjoy Nile Cruise Aswan, dive deeper into sites with Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan, astonishing Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan with World Tour Advice, Scout sites between Luxor and Aswan on board your Nile Cruise, increase your knowledge about the Pharaohs history, if you are new to cruising, here's a great chance to be enchanted with Nile River land scapes, gorgeous history and ancient Egyptian culture.

Explore Egypt history while your holiday with Blue Shadow Nile Cruise to discover the most famous attractions, try our Nile Cruise tour between Luxor and Aswan where you can enjoy visiting the most famous and historical temples and attractions around Luxor and Aswan.

Relish Blue Shadow Nile cruise tours and stay, Scout the mesmerizingly ravishing iconic river, visiting Egypt templs with sumputuos surroundings, Blue Shadow Nile cruise is much more than just a cabine-and-sightseeing tours; A Stay in M/S Blue Shadow is like being a guest in well-run private home. It is a get-away to the calmness of relaxing and basking in the sun, scout temples of ancient Egyptian Pharaohs and relish sumptuous prepared traditional cuisine, high service by a friendly staff. Blue Shadow Nile cruise tours between Luxor and Aswan 3/4/7 nights one and 2 ways.

Itinerary

Itinerary 1

Blue Shadow Nile cruise boat Starting from Luxor 

Every Saturday for 4 Nights 5 Days Program ends at Aswan in Wednesday

Day 1 Welcome in Luxor - Luxor Tours from Nile Cruise

Welcome in Al Uqsur governorate (Luxor ), Egypt (Around the clock) Worldtouradvice tour manager will meet & assist you at any destination in Luxor such as Luxor airport, Rail station or hotel. and then,you will be escorted to your blue shadow Nile cruise boat to check in for 5 days/4 nights holiday 

Today relish a tour to the enormous Temple of Karnak. one of Egypt’s superb ancient temple , Strolling through the massive Court into the Great Hypostyle Hall in Karnak temple, it’s impossible not to be overwhelmed by the 134 columns towering above you like an antique forest. At the backward of the complex you will see the holy lake where centuries ago it was used for purification. After touring Karnak temples complex, you will have more free time to reconnoiter at leisure.Stir to Luxor Temple which revealed by Mariette in the 1860 and was once connected to the Temples of Karnak by a two-kilometer long Avenue of Sphinx.  A pure Egyptian temple, the internal walls and columns are adorned with knotted hieroglyphics which your masterly guide will assist you decipher. Find out how Alexander the Great recorded himself into Luxor Temple’s history, and set your eyes on one of the original pair of obelisk, the second of which now stands on the Concorde square in Paris

Overnight in Luxor - Lunch- Dinner meals

Opt tours Sound and light show or tour to banana island

Day 2 Luxor West Bank Tours From Nile cruise

You can opt to float over luxor temples in a hot air balloon to relish views of Egypt most scenic landscapes, It is an adventure framed by pure blue skies over Luxor, Then starting your circuit in Luxor West Bank; where 64 ancient Egyptian pharaohs lie entombed in the Valley of Kings and the most famous tomb was the only intact tomb found in the valley and belonging to king Tut Ankh Amen, It was revealed by the Archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922.

If you want to enter inside King Tutankhamen and Ramses VI tombs, a supplementary cost is payable immediate during the tour. West bank’s touring also encompassing the staggering Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female ruler, rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces. Relish free period to reconnoitre at your leisure as you stroll the massive courtyards and marvel the complicated hieroglyphic frills. you’ll also enamour the Colossi of Memnon Standing like guards along the way to the Valley of Kings, impressive memorials of Amenhotep that soar 75 feet above the desert yellow sands.You will cruise to Edfu via Esna dam. Relish your afternoon tea and snacks out on the sun deck, bask in the sun,  Tonight, enjoy a specific Egyptian Galabeyya Party. Overnight in Edfu

Overnight in Edfu - Breakfast-lunch-dinner

Day 3 Edfu and Kom Ombo tours from Nile cruise

Today your masterly tour guide , Expert in Egyptology  will guide you to reconnoiter the gorgeous Temple of Horus at Edfu, the falcon-headed god, Edfu temple is the most completely preserved Pharaonic temple (albeit Greek-built).  According to the Ancient Egyptian legends , Edfu temple  was the site where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the homicide of his father Osiris by killing Set.Relish an absorbing lunch while sailing to Kom ombo which is devoted to the crocodile god Sobek and you can still see the mummies of an ancient mummified crocodile, which was venerated here thousands of years ago. Kom Ombo temple was erected on the honor of two gods the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility  and innovator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Then, quit for the picturesque sailing to Aswan and overnight in Aswan.

Day 4 Aswan sightseeing tours from Nile cruise

Relish a leisurely breakfast, Starting you tour by visiting Aswan high dam, an engineering miracle when it was erected by president Nasser in the 1960s, Aswan Dam ( Al Sad Al aali ) is an embankment dam existing across the river the Nile in Aswan, Egypt. it was erected to dominate the water flowing of the Nile river, it creats a huge lago behind it ( Nasser lake ), The High Dam was constructed since 1960, and only after few years of building it, it has had a worthy effect on the economy and culture of Egypt, Relish  the splendid landscape along the river, peek have a glimpse of the world-famed Aswan high Dam, 10 minutes free time for walking on the bank, take the best photos of Aswan dam, the guide will tell you more about the background of the history of the river Nile and Aswan dam.

Stir to the awe-inspiring antique granite quarries and site of the Unfinished Obelisk. Illustrating the talent of Egypt’s stonemasons, this monolith is one-third towering than any other ancient Egyptian obelisk. Now ride a motorized vessel to Philae Temple on the island of Agilika. This heavenly complex was consecrated to the Goddess Isis and reflects a melting of three great civilizations — Egyptian, Greek and Roman.

Thereafter, Relish the peace and quietness of the felucca Nile sailing ride in Aswan. Enjoy the sunset and high tea and snacks in the same place where Agatha Christie wrote her famed mystery fiction, Death on the Nile, and taste the flavour of the Imperial age when famous guests such as Charlie Chaplin and Winston Churchill stayed in Nile cruises tours.

Overnight in Aswan

Breakfast, Lunch, dinner

Optional tour to witness Sound and light show in Philae or Abu Simbel tour from Aswan

Day 5 Check out, End of Nile cruise Blue Shadow holiday

You can opt to travel either by flight or Ac coach to witness the majesty of Abu Simbel temples, Early check out followed by breakfast, transfer to Aswan airport or train station 

itinerary 2

Day 1 Aswan sightseeing tours from Nile cruise

Wednesday Embarkation to Blue Shadow Nile cruise, Relish a luscious Lunch, starting your tours to scout the legendary High Dam, Feast your eyes by gazing at the magnificence of Philae Temple, Sailing on the Nile by Felucca, visit the stunning not complete obelisk in Aswan ancient granite quarries, lately transfer back to your Nile Cruise, Tasteful Lunch meal is waiting for you on board Afternoon tea, Relish Captain's welcome cocktail , Taste the delicious Egyptian Guava juice, Dinner and overnight on board Ms Blue Shadow in Aswan.

Overnight in Aswan

Lunch- dinner

Day 2 Kom Ombo- Edfu toursfrom Nile cruise

Thursday Optional tours to Sound and light show in Philae or to visit Abu Simbel temples

 Thursday Relish a luscious breakfast on board Blue Shadow Nile cruise, feast your eyes at the time your Cruise Sailing from Aswan to Kom Ombo, scouting the glamour of Kom Ombo Temple, then sail to Edfu, Once you arrive Edfu visit the enchanting Temple of Horus in Edfu followed by sailing to Esna, Lunch included on board, enjoy Egyptian Galabeya Party, Sailing to Luxor, dinner and overnight on board on board Blue Shadow Nile cruise in Luxor.

Overnight in Edfu

Breakfast-Lunch- dinner

Day 3 Luxor tours from Nile cruise

Relish your luscious  breakfast on board, sailing to Luxor, Unleash your inner explorer by the Nile cruise tours between Valley of the Kings (visiting 03 Tombs Only, Tut Ankh Amon with additional ticket), and Queen Hatshepsut temple tour, It is known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, Then our tour guide will escort you back to Princess Sarah Nile cruise, Lunch included on board, Belly Dance Show, dinner and overnight on board Blue Shadow cruise in Luxor.

Day 4 Disembarkation- Luxor Tours, End of Nile cruise holiday

Relish your luscious breakfast on board followed by Disembarkation from Blue Shadow Nile cruise, Now amuse your eyes by a tour to see the legendary Karnak Temples with its enormous Pillars hall, then stir towards Luxor temple to Explore the relation between the 2 temples.

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cruise down Nile river Egypt

Embarking on a cruise down the Nile River in Egypt is a journey through time, offering unparalleled views of ancient wonders and modern comforts. Whether you choose the luxurious La Sara Nile Cruise or the elegant Opera Nile Cruise, each voyage promises a unique experience.

The Blue Shadow Nile Cruise is known for its sophisticated design and excellent service, while the Movenpick Sunray offers a blend of modern amenities with traditional elegance. For a more intimate experience, the Movenpick Darakum Nile Cruise provides a refined atmosphere and exceptional service. Steigenberger Minerva, with its upscale accommodations, ensures a luxurious journey through the heart of Egypt.

The May Fair Nile Cruise combines comfort and style, while the Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise delivers a blend of opulence and tradition. For those seeking a unique experience, the Antares Nile Cruise offers a distinctive touch with its stylish design and personalized service. The Movenpick Hamees Nile Cruise, with its classic charm, provides a comfortable and scenic journey. The Sonesta Nile Goddess boasts a blend of luxury and tradition, ensuring a memorable voyage.

Jaz Regent Nile Cruise is celebrated for its elegant interiors and exceptional service, making it a top choice for travelers seeking comfort and style. These Nile cruises offer a range of experiences, from budget-friendly options to luxurious indulgences.

Whether you're exploring ancient temples, enjoying the serene beauty of the river, or simply relaxing on deck, each cruise offers a unique way to experience Egypt. With various options available, including Egypt tours, Egypt travel packages, and Egypt tour packages, travelers can find the perfect match for their preferences. Private tours, egypt budget tours, and egypt women tours are also available to cater to diverse needs and interests

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The Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS) 2023 will be held from 13-15 February 2023 under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. More than 260 speakers will discuss climate-conscious oil and gas production, energy transition and decarbonization, and efforts to achieve a net-zero future. The upcoming edition will feature an expanded exhibition space, hosting more than 500 exhibitors, including 28 National and International Oil, Energy, and Service companies. Egypt continues to improve its energy exports and reinforce its position as a dynamic and rising energy centre, with an influx of investments expected to increase by US$26 billion. 

All those efforts to clean the world from Carbon will affect the tourism here in Egypt. And if you we are speaking about Egypt, ofcourse we will talk about the Nile River and Egypt Nile Cruises.

Those Nile Cruises are the best in the world, like MS Tulip Nile Cruise starting from Aswan cruising in the Nile River. Or go on the famous MS Alexander the Great Nile Cruise to start from Aswan too. Or else, try the beauty ship on MS Al Jamila Nile Cruise starting from Luxor  to see all the attractions there. 

You can check Al Kahila Nile Cruise from Luxor to viisit Karnak temple and much more. If you want to go on a special one, try Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise stop at Aswan to see all the sightseeing there. Or make your start from Aswan on Blue Shadow Nile Cruise.

Feel the relaxation on Sonesta Amirat Dahabeya Nile Cruise to see Aswan overnight and enjoy your time. And feel cosy on Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise starting from Luxor to see Amehotep ||| monuments. Or go see the monuments of Ramses || on SS Sudan Steamer Nile Cruise.

See and enjoy the blue color of the Nile on Blue Shadow Nile Cruise and visit Luxor East bank with its all sightseeing. And go on Lofian Nile Cruise to see all the places in Aswan then go to Luxor. And do not forget Mövenpick MS Darakum Nile Cruise with its special offers.

Take a good sun bath on Sunray Nile Cruise while cruise from Aswan to see it. Or feel like a king on MS Royal Ruby Nile Cruise and be the new pharoah. Or else, go on MS Radamis I Nile Cruise and try its unique services. 

Go on MS Mayfair Nile Cruise to start from Aswan and after seeing all of it cruise to Luxor to relax and have some fun there. Or change the direction and go on MS Tulip Nile Cruise to start from Luxor and End at Aswan. Otherwise, go with the waves on MS Amwaj Living Stone Nile Cruise from Aswan.

Have some fun on MS Farah Nile Cruise and from Luxor to cruise in the Nile. And visit the Kemet civilization in Aswan on Al Kahila Nile Cruise to Luxor. Or feel the fanciness on Al Kahila Nile Cruise for 5 days.

Whether you like day tours or day excursions, our Egypt Day Tours & Excursions will surely fit you. Because if you enjoy Cairo and want to visit Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, or any other destination, there are many day excursions in Cairo to see and go sightseeing. If you don't have time, you may go on a short tour, such as Cairo Excursions and Half-Day Tours, which are only 4 to 6 hours long. If you have a stopover in Egypt, you might choose Cairo Layover Tours, which allows you to stop wherever you like. There's something for everyone, whether you're searching for affordable Cairo excursions or a Budget Giza Pyramids trip. The ideal method to see Egypt and enjoy its ancient culture and history, from Hurghada day tours with its highland vistas and nightlife to Marsa Alam Snorkeling Trips. Or a sightseeing trip to Aswan will also allow you to visit some of the city's most outstanding sites. These spectacular sites may also be explored on a Luxor city sightseeing trip. You will get the opportunity to tour the Valley of the Kings. And a Sharm El Sheikh sightseeing trip will allow you to view some of the city's most outstanding features.

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Blue Shadow Nile Cruise

Enjoy your time one of the largest cruises in the Nile, Blue Shadow Nile Cruise. We recommend this cruise to you if you're looking for the luxurious ambient and the excellent service. We're waiting for you. Just visit our website and book your unforgettable trip now.

3 Nights Cruise from Aswan ( Friday)

Day 1: Friday

All Tours Egypt representative will meet & assist you at the airport or train station, then transfer to your Nile Cruise Embarkation before lunch. at 11:00 . and you will be most welcome by the welcome drink then enjoy having your Lunch. start your tour with visiting the high dam, the unfinished obelisk, and Philae temple. then sail on the Nile By felucca (optional), in the afternoon enjoy having tea then it is time to have your dinner on board then enjoy the best entertainment and the best show. then overnight in Aswan

Day 2: Saturday

Enjoy having your breakfast on board then start your tour with sailing to Kom ombo and enjoy visiting Kom ombo temple optional to visit Abu simple then continue sailing to Edfu then it is time to have your lunch on board then Enjoy visiting Edfu temple. and Enjoy having your dinner on board Then continue sailing to Luxor via Esna and overnight in Luxor

Day 3: Sunday

Enjoy having your brثakfast on board then start your tour visitiىg the west bank of Luxor. enjoy visiting the valley of the kings including entrance to three royal tombs only except tut ankhamun tomb, next tour to valley of the queens including entrance to three tombs , next tour to valley of the queens including entrance three tombs as well then enjoy having your dinner , then proceed to Hatshepsut temple , continue visiting colossi of Memnon statues .  it is time to have your lunch then enjoy visiting Luxor temple and Karnak in the East bank after your tour enjoy having dinner and overnight in Luxor

Day 4: Monday.

breakfast at the hotel check out then transfer to the airport or train station

4 Nights Cruise from Luxor Monday

Day 1: Monday

All Tours Egypt representative will meet & assist you at the airport or train station, then transfer to your Nile Cruise Embarkation before lunch. at 11:00 . and you will be most welcome by the welcome drink then enjoy having your Lunch. start your tour with visiting the east bank of Luxor. enjoy visiting the valley of the kings including entrance to three royal tombs only except Tutankhamun tomb, next tour to valley of the queens including entrance to three tombs, next tour to valley of the queens including entrance three tombs as well then enjoy having your dinner, then proceed to Hatshepsut temple , continue visiting colossi of Memnon statues. it is time to have your lunch, in the afternoon enjoy having tea then it is time to have your dinner on board then enjoy the best entertainment and the best shows. then overnight in Luxor

Day 2: Tuesday

Enjoy having your breakfast on board then start your tour with visiting Luxor temple and Karnack in the East bank after your tour enjoy having with sailing to Edfu via Esna then enjoy Lunch on board, in the afternoon  enjoy having your tea then enjoy the best entertainment and shows then enjoy dinner on board and overnight

Day 3: Wednesday  

Enjoy having your breakfast on board then start your tour visiting Edfu temple sailing to Kom Ombo and enjoy visiting Kom Ombo temple optional to visit Abu simple, Enjoy having dinner then continue sailing to Aswan, in the afternoon enjoy having tea then it is time to have your dinner on board and overnight

Day 4: Thursday

breakfast at the hotel start your tour with visiting the high dam, the unfinished obelisk and Philae temple and enjoy having your lunch on board enjoy visiting the Botanical Garden the in the afternoon enjoy having your tea then it is time for dinner and enjoy the best Night entertainment and shows on the cruise and overnight

Day 5: Friday.

breakfast at the hotel check out then transfer to the airport or train station

Inclusions :

Meet & assist by our representative at the airport, station or hotel.

Accommodation on board the cruise, based on a full board basis.

All sightseeing program as mentioned in the above itinerary.

English guide during tours.

All taxes and services charge.

The prices are per person and in us dollars ​

Exclusions :

Any optional tours.

Tipping

Extra not mentioned

The above Prices are not valid during the Peak Periods (New Year - Christmas - Easter)

Domestic Flights.

For further information please contact us info@alltoursegypt.com or www.alltoursegypt.com

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Zenab Rashad

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Interview with Death on the Nile cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos for British Cinematographer November 2020 issue reveals the first scene of the movie (!), Branagh’s approach to the story and diversity in casting, how they added a race issue that wasn’t in the book, shot the dance sequence, and explained the continuity issue of Poirot’s presence in Egypt, and what their artistic references were for the look and tone of the movie.

I’ve typed up the interview here because the text in the preview image is barely readable. The preview only shows the first page of the interview, sorry!

Q: There is a coda at the end of Murder on the Orient Express in which Poirot hints at vacating in Egypt. At what point did you know this would be the next Poirot project?

Haris Zambarloukos: We knew that Michael Green had already been commissioned to write it but we also had to shoot Artemis Fowl first. For anyone that knows the books, Poirot’s reason for traveling to Egypt in the first place was not to solve the case that becomes Death on the Nile. He does go on vacation and then returns. In our film he says, 'I’ve just got back and now I have to return.’ So, it was a nice touch from Michael to lead into Nile at the end of Orient.

In the interim, the whodunnit genre has been satirized by Rian Johnson’s Knives Out with Daniel Craig as a Poirot-esque sleuth complete with rogue accent. Did that play into your approach?

I’ve enjoyed Knives Out but it really is a different interpretation to ours. I don’t know anyone who has researched Agatha Christie’s writing as much as Ken, down to what she was thinking and feeling while writing each book. This feeds into his interpretation of the story. Ken has been championing diversity in casting for decades now [for example, casting Denzel Washington in 1993′s Much Ado About Nothing]. His philosophy is ‘this is how I want the world to be and it doesn’t necessarily have to be the one inhibited by the chatacters defined in the source material.’ He did it on Orient casting Leslie Odom Jr. as Dr. Arbuthnot and he’s gone much further on Nile. Together with Michael’s script, he’s added a race issue which didn’t exist in the book and is a much better story for it. We went away from a more English, tamer version of the story to get under the skin of the human condition.

Similarly, the images could portray a world as if from a LIFE magazine issue from the 1930s of a cruise down the Nile but, given the darker outlook for film, I wondered what it would look like as a cruise down the Mississippi. That was always my question to Ken: could we add any elements that bring that aspect out? Certainly, the choice of a blues soundtrack played into that.

Did you refer to previous film adaptations or were you inspired by other artistic references?

The references are quite varied. I always look at photojournalism from the period and in this instance Lee Tanner’s The Jazz Image: Masters of Jazz Photography and The First World War in Photographs by Richard Holmes were both great references.

Artwork by Edward Hopper provides another tonal element. For example, his 1939 painting New York Movie depicts a girl waiting in the wings of a theatre. She’s in the shadows and you can see the red velvet curtain. In that picture there’s nothing ominous or overtly scary or sexual but it evokes all those things in a very clever and emotional way without eliciting fear or showing her in a derogatory way, or as a victim. All of this added to the way we photographed this film.

New York Movie, 1939 by Edward Hopper

The first eight minutes are in French and in black & white. That’s brave. Why that creative choice?

It’s a really daring thing to do in a big studio film. It recounts Poirot’s past as a soldier in the first world war, his approach to remembering and analysing how he becomes who he is. The film then moves to the ‘30s and a gritty, blues club in London where we feature the music of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, an African American blues artist and guitarist. She is a very assertive woman, standing up and playing guitar. We meet a trio of characters played by Armie Hammer, Gal Gadot and Emma Mackey in that second part of the beginning of the film through dance and music. There is dialogue but it’s really about body language in this dance sequence. We shot this with very long Steadicams that intertwine the music, the choreography and their relationship. We planned all of this to be a very visceral and immersive introduction.

The design of Orient was bright, classic, glossy. Was this a template for this film or did you evolve the look?

It’s definitely evolved but we had to stay within the same language. We wanted the highest fidelity photography which is 65mm analogue film, so we managed to stay with that process and certainly a classic approach to lighting and always an ode to all the film noir that Ken and I grew up loving such as Dial M for Murder or those large format human condition films like Giant (1956).

Both Ken and I love John Cassavetes. For us, it was how do you capture that rawness of performance while making a studio film? Those were the influences we played around with.

For Orient we’d watch a lot of Anthony Mann films and those were a huge influence on this film.

(The preview cuts off here.)

Source: britishcinematographer.co.uk - November 17 2020

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Blue Shadow Nile Cruise

Enjoy one of the most gorgeous Nile Cruises Luxor Aswan on board the Blue Shadow Nile Cruise, while watching the Nubian Folkolore of Aswan city, watching the most beautiful sightseeing tour in Luxor, and a full day tour with horse carriage in Edfu city to visit Huros temple.

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Enjoy a lovely 4-night Nile cruise on the beautiful M/S Blue Shadow I from Luxor to Aswan every Saturday.

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650$ for a single traveler (traveling alone).

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Movenpick Darakum

The Movenpick Darakum Nile Cruise offers a unique blend of luxury and cultural immersion as you sail between Luxor and Aswan. As one of the largest and most spacious ships on the Nile, the Movenpick Darakum features elegant Moroccan-inspired décor, spacious cabins with panoramic views, and an array of amenities designed to enhance your journey. From its gourmet dining options to the sun deck with a pool, every aspect of the cruise is crafted to provide an unforgettable experience.

While the Movenpick Darakum stands out for its distinctive charm, it shares the Nile with other notable vessels such as the La Sara Nile Cruise, A Sara Nile Cruise, and Nile Premium Nile Cruise, each offering their own blend of comfort and elegance. The Semiramis Nile Cruise II and ACAMAR Nile Cruise are also popular choices for travelers seeking a memorable Nile adventure. For those interested in modern luxury, the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise, Movenpick Sunray, and Blue Shadow offer state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional service.

Whether you’re planning Egypt tours with family, looking for Egypt travel packages, or interested in Egypt tour packages tailored for budget or women’s groups, the Movenpick Darakum and its counterparts offer a range of options to suit your needs. From Egypt family tours to Egypt budget tours, and even specialized Egypt women tours, the Movenpick Darakum ensures a seamless and enriching experience as you explore the timeless wonders of the Nile

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Blue Shadow Nile Cruise

the Nile Cruise tours Are more than just a sightseeing package a stay in M/S Blue shadow is like being a gust in a well private home. it is an escape to relax and under the sun visit The temples of the pharaohs in Luxor and Aswan Sightseeing on Blue shadow Aswan And Luxor Nile cruise, book Blu Shadow Nile Cruise and enjoy Nile River blue shadow ours With all Tours Egypt

                                            3 Nights Cruise

                                          Aswan ( Wednesday)

Day 1: Wednesday

All Tours Egypt representative will meet & assist you at the airport or train station, then transfer to your Nile Cruise Embarkation before lunch. at 11:00 . and you will be most welcome by the welcome drink then enjoy having your Lunch. start your tour with visiting the high dam, the unfinished obelisk, and Philae temple. then sail on the Nile By felucca (optional), in the afternoon enjoy having tea then it is time to have your dinner on board then enjoy the best entertainment and the best show. then overnight in Aswan

Day 2: Thursday

Enjoy having your breakfast on board then start your tour with sailing to Kom Ombo and enjoy visiting Kom Ombo temple optional to visit Abu simple then continue sailing to Edfu then it is time to have your lunch on board then Enjoy visiting Edfu temple. and Enjoy having your dinner on board Then continue sailing to Luxor via Esna and overnight in Luxor

Day 3: Friday.

Enjoy having your breakfast on board then start your tour visitiÙ‰g the west bank of Luxor. enjoy visiting the valley of the kings including entrance to three royal tombs only except tut ankhamun tomb, next tour to valley of the queens including entrance to three tombs , next tour to valley of the queens including entrance three tombs as well then enjoy having your dinner , then proceed to Hatshepsut temple , continue visiting colossi of Memnon statues . it is time to have your lunch then enjoy visiting Luxor temple and Karnak in the East bank after your tour enjoy having dinner and overnight in Luxor

Day 4: Saturday

breakfast at the hotel check out then transfer to the airport or train station

                                       4 Nights Cruise

                                   from Luxor Saturday

Day 1: Saturday

All Tours Egypt representative will meet & assist you at the airport or train station, then transfer to your Nile Cruise Embarkation before lunch. at 11:00 . and you will be most welcome by the welcome drink then enjoy having your Lunch. start your tour with visiting the west bank of Luxor. enjoy visiting the valley of the kings including entrance to three royal tombs only except tutankhamun tomb, next tour to valley of the queens including entrance to three tombs , next tour to valley of the queens including entrance three tombs as well then enjoy having your dinner , then proceed to Hatshepsut temple , continue visiting colossi of Memnon statues. it is time to have your lunch, in the afternoon enjoy having tea then it is time to have your dinner on board then enjoy the best entertainment and the best shows. then overnight in Luxor

Day 2: Sunday

Enjoy having your breakfast on board then start your tour with visiting Luxor temple and Karnack in the East bank after your tour enjoy having with sailing to Edfu via Esna then enjoy Lunch on board, in the afternoon enjoy having your tea then enjoy the best entertainment and shows then enjoy dinner on board and overnight

Day 3: Monday

Enjoy having your breakfast on board then start your tour visiting Edfu temple sailing to Kom Ombo and enjoy visiting Kom Ombo temple optional to visit Abu simple, Enjoy having dinner then continue sailing to Aswan, in the afternoon enjoy having tea then it is time to have your dinner on board and overnight

Day 4: Thursday

breakfast at the hotel start your tour with visiting the high dam, the unfinished obelisk and Philae temple and enjoy having your lunch on board enjoy visiting the Botanical Garden the in the afternoon enjoy having your tea then it is time for dinner and enjoy the best Night entertainment and shows on the cruise and overnight

Day 5: Wednesday

breakfast at the hotel check out then transfer to the airport or train station

Inclusions :

Meet & assist by our representative at the airport, station or hotel.

Accommodation on board the cruise, based on full board basis.

All sightseeing program as mentioned in the above itinerary.

English guide during tours.

All taxes and services charge.

The prices are per person and in us dollars ​

Exclusions :

Any optional tours.

Tipping

Extra not mentioned

The above Prices are not valid during the Peak Periods (New Year - Christmas - Easter)

Domestic Flights

for more information kindly don´t hesitate to contact us, send us your email on info@alltoursegypt.com or visit our web site www.alltoursegypt.com

Best regards

Laila gabr

01066008448

sales team

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Reviews 016: Joe Morris / Sorcerer

I was picking up some Durutti Column represses in Denver recently and as a I glanced over the (usually picked clean) electronic section at Twist and Shout, the Wonder Stories logo caught my eye. My jaw then hit the floor as I realized it was the new Joe Morris single. It is very rare to find any balearic leaning stuff in the local shops here and I was doubly shocked for this release since Juno, PBVinyl, and many other places still have it as a pre-order. Not sure how it ended up in Colorado but I am very glad to have it. I also take on the newest tropical house blast from Sorcerer on Dreamtime. Dream Season demonstrates a nice progression from Jungle Hideout by slightly minimizing the guitar in favor of trippy synthesis, powerful drum programming, and all out funk bombast. And that art is just fantastic.

Joe Morris - Cloud Nine (Wonder Stories, 2018) The first of the four sublime takes of “Cloud Nine” is Joe Morris’ original. Starlight arpeggiations and a sumptuous bassline intermingle with a housey kick, vibrant panning cymbals, and dreamy tremolo pads. The beat and bassline drop away for a cosmic midtro of bongos, gooey synth leads, and atmospheric effects, until the melody and beat build back towards tropical and string synth dominated deep house vibrations. Max Essa’s take is more immediately uptempo and supports a completely new and futuristic bassline alongside soft pads and panning acid sequencing. The epic string synths of the original are elongated and even more heavenly, the whole vibe like yacht-cruising over crystalline blue waves. Coyote start things out deep in rave territory with a lot of attack on the kick and trancey delay effects. The song then dives into dreamy balearic acid house territory with Coyote’s typically lysergic vocals samples, here in mesmeric bits of Spanish, atmospheric pads, starry eyed synth leads, and the original track’s starlit arp over body moving square wave bass. AIMEs takes us out on a gliding island disco beat, with thick galactic leads, bright arps, and warm sunshine pads ringing out in hopeful major chords descents.

Sorcerer - Dream Season (Dreamtime, 2018) There are some new textures and directions at play on “Dream Season”, best exemplified by opening epic “Baked wave”. An absolutely huge and deep thudding kick leads a laid back breakbeat and an equatorial mix of electric pianos and synths through kaleidoscopic effects. The track eschews the familiar Sorcerer guitars, and the mood morphs back and forth between joyous b-boy acid and jazzier deep house. “Rainbow City” also ditches the guitars, riding instead on a head nodding downtempo beat, with pillowy bass and tropical keys under liquid wah-wah filtering. “Drop Shadow” and “Mango Messenger” seem to hew closest to the sound of Jungle Hideout. “Drop Shadow” in particular mixes dusty house beats with washes of aquatic organ and sunny coastal guitar lines. And the late-night rhythmics and psychedelically effected riffing of “Mango Messenger” give way to a dreamy balearica, dominated by washes of clean guitar chords and percolating, pelagic arps. “Zoned for Fun” is a monster funk burner to end things. A super groovin’ machine break sits under heavenly daylight synthesizers, Nile Rodgers guitars, and phased spy movie licks.

(all images taken from my personal copies)

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People Magazine

USA September 2nd 1985

Welcome to the remaking of Apocalypse Now. —Sean Penn, addressing his wedding guests

From above the bluffs of Point Dume, Malibu, a half-dozen choppers filled with photographers sent down a windy backwash and a constant din. Below, at the huge wooden gates fronting real-estate developer Dan Unger’s $6.5 million home, blue-blazered guards oversaw an I.D. check of all who entered, while inside others prepared for the evening ahead by arming themselves with infrared binoculars to scan the perimeter for intruders. One interloper—an Italian photographer in camouflage gear and blackened face who had been hiding in the shrubbery since 1:30 in the morning—was ejected and his pictures of the blessed event were destroyed.

That event was the marriage of Madonna Louise Ciccone and Sean Penn, perhaps the oddest couple since Marilyn Monroe was blown away by Arthur Miller’s cerebellum. What did they see in each other, this gifted but reclusive film star who shuns publicity the way bats shun sunlight, and this sexy rocker who crafted her dare-to-tease image in the photographers’ flash? But here was the former at the media event of the summer and the latter dressed in antique tulle and bustle like any other blushing bride.

Except for the airborne intruders, this wedding would be done in private before about 220 friends, family and professional associates. Among the guests were the bride’s seven brothers and sisters, her 73-year-old grandmother, the groom’s family and a coterie of chums, including Rosanna Arquette (Madonna‘s Desperately Seeking Susan co-star), Christopher Walken, Carrie Fisher, Andy Warhol, Diane Keaton and Tom Cruise.

They had been arriving for more than an hour, filing past a legion of reporters at the gates, past the elaborate security checkpoint, and moving out to the poolside setting overlooking the Pacific. Finally, shortly before 6:30 p.m. the principals themselves appeared, Sean in a double-breasted $695 Gianni Versace suit he had bought off the rack one week earlier on Rodeo Drive, Madonna in a strapless Cinderella gown created by her Like a Virgin tour designer and video image-maker, Marlene Stewart. Madonna‘s French-twist hairdo was covered with a black bowler draped in cream-colored tulle, her trademark crucifixes discreetly discarded for a single long earring and an antique pearl bracelet. Draped across her dress like a beauty contestant’s sash was a silver-and-pink silk metallic net, dripping with encrusted jewels, pearls and dried roses. “We wanted a ’50s feeling,” designer Stewart would say later, “something Grace Kelly might have worn.”

With strains of Moments of Love drowned out by the choppers above, the bride walked down the grassy aisle on the arm of her father, then let go of his elbow and cheerily spoke her final words as a single woman: “Bye, Dad.” Flanked only by the best man, director James (At Close Range) Foley, who sported two weeks of whiskers and a dark-green linen suit, and the maid of honor, Madonna‘s sister Paula, the couple exchanged vows in a five-minute ceremony conducted by Judge John Merrick. Penn then lifted his wife’s veil and, to the accompaniment of the theme from Chariots of Fire, planted a kiss on her upturned lips, sparking a standing ovation.

Hey, you’ve done this before. Do you just cut one piece or do you have to slice up the whole thing? —Madonna asking Cher’s advice while cutting the cake

After the vows, waiters rushed out with trays of Cristal champagne and sushi, as Malcolm McLaren’s Madame Butterfly blared from loudspeakers. Moments later the newlyweds appeared on a balcony, just like Romeo and Juliet. Penn toasted “the most beautiful woman in the world,” and struggled playfully to remove her garter for the obligatory toss. The partygoers then adjourned to a white open-air tent and a feast prepared by Spago restaurant: a five-tier hazelnut wedding cake with sugar flowers, lobster ravioli, rack of lamb, swordfish and baked potatoes stuffed with sour cream and caviar. Table wines included an Acacia Pinot Noir from California’s Madonna Vineyard.

In the house an entire room had been set aside for wedding gifts. There was a 1912 antique silver tea service from John Daly, producer of Penn’s last film, The Falcon and the Snowman, and an antique jukebox with 24 of Madonna‘s favorite oldies from Mo Os-tin, chairman of Warner Bros. Records. A 12-place china setting in Madonna‘s registered Tiffany pattern courtesy of Playboy never materialized, despite rumors to the contrary. Just as well. Still peeved over the six-year-old nude pictures of her used by Playboy and Penthouse just last month, she had threatened to return any such peace offering (retail cost: $12,000) in shards.

Mad dog to mad dog one…do you copy? —Ground-to-air walkie-talkie transmission to a helicopter

Many of the guests had carried their presents with them, because the security-conscious invitations hadn’t provided an address. Instead, friends were summoned to a joint birthday party (her 27th, his 25th) and told to leave a number where they could be reached with directions.

As evening fell, guests moved to a parquet dance floor set up over the tennis courts and lit with pink floodlights. Disc jockey Terence Toy opened with a Swing-era tape, then switched to livelier fare—Motown’s greatest dance tunes and Madonna‘s own Into the Groove. The bride boogied with her usual enthusiasm, even lifting her layered skirt during one fast-moving number to reveal a flowered-brocade slip underneath. At about 10 o’clock, the get-together began its slow dissolve. “It was all very intimate, except for those obnoxious helicopters,” proclaimed departing Susan Seidelman, director of Desperately Seeking Susan. “A very classy affair,” said another guest. “Like Tiffany’s with just a dash of flash.”

That probably surprised some observers, especially those more familiar with the groom’s public truculence than his private charms. While establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s rising stars in films like Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Bad Boys and The Falcon and the Snowman, Penn has earned far fewer kudos for his antics offscreen. Notoriously camera-wary (with all but movie cameras), he has menaced most approaching photographers, refused interviews even to promote his films and last year irked Falcon studio execs by spending most of the movie’s premiere party behind a potted palm. Back home he tools about Hollywood with the Brat Pack, the stick-to-themselves—and equally publicity shy—group of actors that includes best-pal Timothy Hutton, Emilio Estevez and Cruise.

When Penn introduced himself to Madonna during the taping of her Material Girl video this year, it might have seemed to some like a meeting of the beauteous and the beastly. “I just remember her saying, ‘Get out! Get out! Get out!’ ” Penn told his wedding guests. He was smitten all the same. “Afterward I was over at a friend’s house, and he had a book of quotations. He picked it up and turned to a random page and read the following: ‘She had the innocence of a child and the wit of a man.’ I looked at my friend, and he just said, ‘Go get her.’ ”

The other relationships weren’t right because they weren’t fifty-fifty. This one is. Neither one of them is in control; she can learn from him, and he can learn from her. —Longtime Madonna friend Martin Burgoyne

The courtship had its rocky moments. She spent much of the time on tour pumping sales of her Like a Virgin LP (8.5 million so far). He was in Tennessee making At Close Range with brother Chris and Christopher Walken. On one of her visits there, the couple was approached by two British photographers and Penn reacted with typical fury, allegedly beating off his pursuers with a rock. He was arrested and faces assault charges in October as well as a $1 million civil suit from the Fleet Street journalists.

Luckily, Southern California seemed to have a soothing effect. Just before the wedding, the young lovers spent a lot of time together in Madonna‘s $1,350-a-month, two-bedroom apartment in the shadow of the famed Hollywood hillside sign. Close friends and those who have seen the couple together scoff at the suggestion that the pairing may be a publicity ploy. For one thing, Penn clearly wants no such attention. And, says a friend of the bride, “I’ve never seen two more passionate people. Forget about the superstar stuff; Madonna is a girl wildly in love.”

As their nuptials approached, the couple prepared like many lovers headed to the altar. In July Madonna attended a wedding shower held in the Upper East Side Manhattan apartment of Nancy Huang, girlfriend of Madonna‘s record producer, Nile Rodgers. On hand were a dozen pals, including singer Alannah Currie of the Thompson Twins and actress Mariel Hemingway, plus a half-dozen menfriends dressed in drag for the occasion. That was the only offbeat touch: The gift boxes contained lingerie, a quilt, a push-button phone (sequined), jewelry and other predictables.

Two days before her wedding the bride-to-be and about 10 pals held an old-fashioned bachelorette party at the Tropicana, a sleazy mudwrestling club in the sleaziest area of Hollywood. Wearing dark glasses, no makeup and her hair in a bun, the star who made her name in music sat and cheered two others who were making their mark in mud.

He’s a very nice guy. He reminds me of a little boy, like he’s 8 years old and he’s got so many cookies he doesn’t know what to do with them. —Stripper Kitten Natividad, describing Sean Penn

The groom, meanwhile, had other, though not entirely dissimilar, plans: an old-fashioned stag party, with entertainment by Kitten (42-24-36). Held in a private room above Hollywood’s Roxy nightclub, the boys’ night out attracted Chris Penn, actors Harry Dean Stanton, David Keith, Cruise and Robert Duvall, and Cameron Crowe, screenwriter of Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Thanks to an open bar, “they were all pretty buzzed,” Kitten says of her audience. Sean “was feeling no pain. But he didn’t fall on his face or anything. When he talked, he made sense.”

Though Sean was slapping his thighs in glee when Kitten peeled all to the soon-to-be Mrs. Penn’s Material Girl, the evening produced few ungentle-manly moments. Harry Dean Stanton did arrive late, and when he entered, recalls Kitten, “Sean picked up my blouse and said, ‘See what you missed?’ ” Then he shoved Stanton’s face straight into Ms. Natividad’s ta-tas. She didn’t mind a bit. “Sometimes I do, but it was Sean’s night, and he could have done whatever he wanted to. That was about as wild as he got.”

Whether the months and years ahead with his hyper-visible mate will be any wilder—whether there will even be months, let alone years—only time will tell. In the afterglow their goal is a picture of togetherness. Madonna, ready to sign a Disney Pictures contract for a kidnap film, has been shopping for a joint movie project with her new husband. In the meantime there is a new midnight-blue $44,000 Mercedes to drive (a gift to herself), a new line of Madonna-wear due this fall and plans for a spacious estate on a secluded spot in Malibu. But visitors had best beware. When asked whether he was going to put up a fence for security, Penn replied: “A fence, nothing. We’re going to have gun towers.”

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A Nile Journey Into the Past

Huddled on a chaise on the upper deck of the Orient, the dahabiya that I had chosen for a cruise down the Nile, I sipped hibiscus tea to ward off the chill. Late in February, it was just 52 degrees in Aswan, where I had boarded the sailboat, but the scenery slipping past was everything the guidebooks had promised: tall sandbanks, curved palms and the mutable, gray-green river, the spine of Egypt and the throughline in its history.

I’d been obsessed with Egypt since childhood, but it took a cadre of female adventurers to get me there. Reading “Women Travelers on the Nile,” a 2016 anthology edited by Deborah Manley, I’d found kindred spirits in the women who chronicled their expeditions to Egypt in the 19th century, and spurred on by them, I’d planned my trip.

Beside my chair were collections of letters and memoirs written by intrepid female journalists, intellectuals and novelists, all British or European. Relentlessly entertaining, the women’s stories reflected the Egyptomania that flourished after Napoleon invaded North Africa in 1798. The country had become a focal point for artists, architects and newly minted photographers — and a fresh challenge for affluent adventurers.

Their dispatches captured Egypt’s exotica — vessels “laden with elephant’s teeth, ostrich feathers, gold dust and parrots,” in the words of Wolfradine von Minutoli, whose travelogue was published in 1826. And they shared the thrill of discovery: Harriet Martineau, a groundbreaking British journalist, feminist and social theorist, described the pyramids edging into view from the bow of a boat. “I felt I had never seen anything so new as those clear and vivid masses, with their sharp blue shadows,” she wrote in her 1848 memoir, “Eastern Life, Present and Past.” The moment never left her. “I cannot think of it without emotion,” she wrote.

Their lyricism was tempered by adventure: In “A Thousand Miles Up the Nile,” Amelia Edwards, one of the century’s most accomplished journalists, described a startling discovery near Abu Simbel: After a friend noticed an odd cleft in the ground, she and her fellow travelers conscripted their crew to help tunnel into the sand. “Heedless of possible sunstroke, unconscious of fatigue,” she wrote, the party toiled “as for bare life.” With the help of more than 100 laborers, supplied by the local sheikh, they eventually descended into a chapel ornamented with dazzling friezes and bas reliefs.

Though some later took the Victorians to task for exoticizing the East, these travelers were a daring lot: They faced down heat, dust, floods and (occasionally) mutinous crews to commune with Egypt’s past. Liberated from domestic life, they could go to ground as men did.

Wolfradine von Minutoli wrote of camping out under the stars by the pyramids. Florence Nightingale, then 29 and struggling to gain independence from her parents, recalled crawling into tombs illuminated by smoking torches. Nightingale, among others, was struck by the otherworldliness of it all. Moved by the fragmented splendor of Karnak, the sacred complex in Luxor, she wrote to her family, “You feel like spirits revisiting your former world, strange and fallen to ruins.”

Taken with their sense of adventure, I wanted to know whether the Nile journey had retained its mystique. Would I feel the presence of these women along the way? And could modern Egypt rival the country that they encountered?

As in the Victorian era, there would be unknowns: Political upheavals and terrorist activity are realities in Egypt. The country’s tourist industry reached a nadir after the 2015 attack on a flight from the seaside resort of Sharm el Sheikh; more than 200 people perished.

Violence has continued to flare: In December, a bomb destroyed a tour bus near the pyramids in Giza, killing four people. A second bus bombing in May injured at least 14.

But risk, I decided, is relative. The State Department’s advisory places Egypt at Level 2 out of 4 (“exercise caution”), along with China, Italy and France. And though still fragile, the country’s travel industry (which recorded 11 million visitors last year, up from 5.4 million in 2017) is rebounding.

Aboard the Orient

Dozens of double-masted dahabiyas and river cruisers now ply the Nile, but I was drawn to the low-key Orient — a charming wooden sailboat, it has a capacity of 10 people but I was joined by only four. Instead of a cinema and floor shows, we had backgammon and intermittent Wi-Fi. (The cost of the three-day cruise, including my single supplement, was $964.) On the upper deck, I could lounge on oversize cushions and watch storks skim the river. In the salon, a low sofa and carved armchairs were perfect for dipping into vintage National Geographics.

My cabin was compact, with twin brass beds and floral wallpaper. The river was close; I could have pulled aside the screens and trailed my fingers through the current. (Not that I did; early travelers praised the “sweetness” of Nile water, but trash bobs on its shores and bilharzia, a parasitic disease that attacks the kidneys, liver and digestive system, is a risk.)

Before 1870, when the entrepreneur Thomas Cook introduced steamers (and declassé package tours), a cruise on the world’s longest river was a marathon. Journeys lasted two or three months and typically extended from Cairo to Nubia and back.

Just getting on the river was a trial: After renting a vessel, travelers were obliged to have it submerged to kill vermin. The boats were then painted, decorated and stocked with enough goods to see a pharaoh through eternity.

Published in 1847, the “Hand-book for Travellers in Egypt” advised passengers to bring iron bedsteads, carpets, rat-traps, washing tubs, guns and staples such as tea and “English cheese.” Pianos were popular additions; so were chickens, turkeys, sheep and mules. M.L.M. Carey, a correspondent in “Women Travelers on the Nile,” recommended packing “a few common dresses for the river,” along with veils, gloves and umbrellas to guard against the sun.

With my fellow passengers, I spent the first afternoon at a temple near the town of Kom Ombo. The structure rose in the Ptolemaic period and was in ruins for millenniums. Mamdouh Yousif, our guide, talked us through it all. A native of Luxor, he used a laser pointer to pick out significant details and served up far more history than I could absorb.

Celebrated for its majestic setting above a river bend, the temple was nearly empty. Reggae music drifted from a cafe and shrieks rose from a neighborhood playground.

Dedicated to Horus, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god, Kom Ombo has a separate entrance, court and sanctuary for each deity. Inside are two hypostyle halls, in which massive columns support the roof. Each hall was paved with stunning reliefs: Here was a Ptolemaic king receiving a sword; there, a second being crowned. A mutable figure who was both aggressor and protector, Sobek was worshipped, in part, to appease the crocodiles that swarmed the Nile. Next to the temple, 40 mummified specimens — from hulking monsters to teacup versions — are enshrined in a dim museum, along with their croc-shaped coffins.

Defaced by early Coptic Christians, damaged by earthquakes and even mined for building materials, Kom Ombo was in disrepair until 1893, when it was cleared by the French archaeologist Jean-Jacques de Morgan. Now, it’s inundated in the late afternoon, when cruise-boat crowds arrive. As we were leaving, folks in shorts and sunhats just kept coming, fanning out until the complex became a multilingual hive.

Back on the Orient, my cabin grew chilly and I wished, briefly, that I had made the journey in the scorching summer. An early supper improved my mood, as did the winter sun setting behind silvery-gray clouds. Since I’d brought a flashlight, I was only mildly annoyed when we learned that our generator would stop at 10 p.m. The darkness was nearly complete, but silence never set in: Creaks, thumps and splashes resounded through the night.

In the morning, we headed north to the sandstone quarry and cult center of Gebel Silsila. With their rock faces still scored with tool marks, the cliffs have an odd immediacy — as if armies of stonecutters could reappear at any moment.

The compelling part of the site is a hive of rock-cut chapels and shrines. Dedicated to Nile gods and commissioned by wealthy citizens, they are set above a shore lined with bulrushes. Eroded but evocative, some retain images of patrons and traces of paintings.

In Edfu, an ode to power in stone

After lunch, we traveled downriver to Edfu, to Egypt’s best-preserved temple. Tourism has made its mark in the agricultural town: Cruise boats line the quay, and the drivers of the horse-drawn carriages known as calèches stampede all comers. Begun in 237 B.C. and dedicated to Horus, the temple was partially obscured by silt when Harriet Martineau visited in 1846. “Mud hovels are stuck all over the roofs,” she wrote, and “the temple chambers can be reached only by going down a hole like the entrance to a coal-cellar, and crawling about like crocodiles.” She could see sculptures in the inner chambers, but “having to carry lights, under the penalty of one’s own extinction in the noisome air and darkness much complicate the difficulty,” she wrote.

Excavated in 1859 by the French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette, the temple is an ode to power: A 118-foot pylon leads to a courtyard where worshippers once heaped offerings, and a statue of Horus guards hypostyle halls whose yellow sandstone columns look richly gilded.

Feeling infinitesimal, I focused on details: a carving of a royal bee, an image of the goddess Hathor, a painting of the sky goddess Nut.

Mr. Yousif kept us moving through the shadowy chambers — highlighting one enclosure where priests’ robes were kept and another that housed sacred texts. Later I thought of something Martineau had written: “Egypt is not the country to go to for the recreation of travel,” she said. “One’s powers of observation sink under the perpetual exercise of thought.” Even a casual voyager, she wrote, “comes back an antique, a citizen of the world of six thousand years ago.”

Our dinner that night was festive: When someone asked for music, our purser, Mostafa Elbeary, returned with the entire crew. Retrieving drums from an inlaid cabinet, they launched into 20 exuberant minutes of song.

The night quickly deteriorated, however. Gripped by an intestinal upheaval, I bumped my way back and forth to the bathroom. In the morning, I was too ill to visit more tombs and temples. The chef sent me soupy rice, and Mr. Elbeary kept me supplied with Coke.

Watching the river in bed, I realized what was missing: While 19th-century voyagers rode camels into the desert and ventured into villagers’ homes, we had seen little of local life. Before the cruise, I had sampled the chaos in Egypt’s capital. With a guide from the agency Real Egypt, I spent an afternoon exploring the neighborhood known as Islamic Cairo. Heading down a street lined with spice stalls and perfume shops, we had passed Japanese children with sparkly backpacks, Arab women chatting into cellphones tucked into their hijabs and old men arguing in cafes. We stopped to watch Egyptian girls draping themselves in rented Scheherazade costumes; after snapping selfies, they happily vamped for me.

A trip to Giza was nearly as diverting. Though I didn’t find the monuments inspiring — the Pyramids looked like stage flats against the searing-blue sky — others did. I was standing by the Sphinx when I overheard a man angling his phone toward its ravaged face. “You see me?” he asked, ducking in front of the camera. “That’s the Sphinx. It’s one of the most famous monuments in the world.”

Roman emperors and Egyptian gods

The next day I roused myself for our final outing. We had docked at the town of Esna, and from my window I watched an ATV driven by a boy who looked to be about 7 just miss a herd of goats.

The others were waiting, so I followed Mr. Yousif through the streets at warp speed. Built during the reign of Ptolemy V and dedicated to a river god, Esna’s temple was conscripted by the Romans and then abandoned. Only its portico had been excavated when Nightingale visited. In a letter to her family, she said, ”I never saw anything so Stygian.”

Now partly reclaimed, the temple is 30 feet below street level. Beyond the portico is a hypostyle hall whose columns are inscribed with sacred texts and hymns. Still traced with color, they blossom into floral capitals. On the walls are images of Roman emperors presenting offerings to Egyptian gods.

On our way back to the boat, Mr. Yousif led us through narrow streets where children were racing about. Two little girls, one in a bedraggled party dress, followed us, whispering. A succession of boys darted into our paths to say, “Welcome, hello, hello.” From a closet-size barber stall, three men called out; a merchant in another stall held up his tortoiseshell cat.

Exploring Luxor’s riches

After a celebratory breakfast the next day — crepes, strawberry juice, Turkish coffee — our cruise ended. A driver from the dahabiya company was waiting to take us to Luxor, about an hour away.

Though it was little more than an expanse of fields dotted with mud huts, in the early 19th century, dahabiyas made lengthy stops in Luxor. Near the town is one of the world’s largest sacred monuments and across the Nile is the Valley of the Kings.

In the afternoon, I set out for Karnak. Founded chiefly by Amenhotep III and originally dedicated to Amon-Re, the complex was modified and enlarged by rulers, including Ramses II.

In the 19th century, its pylons, halls and courts were still mired in detritus: Nightingale was unsettled by the temple’s “dim unearthly colonnades” when she visited on New Year’s Eve in 1849. “No one could trust themselves with their imagination alone there,” she wrote. With enormous shadows looming, said Nightingale, “you feel as terror stricken to be there as if you had awakened the angel of the Last Day.”

Though it’s now besieged by tourists, the complex is still haunting. An avenue of ram-headed sphinxes leads to an imposing first pylon; beyond is a hypostyle hall where 138 pillars soar into empty space.

Wandering without a guide, I lingered over details: the play of light on a broken column; the base of a shattered statue that had left its feet behind. On the way to the necropolis across the river, I thought about the desecration described by Victorian travelers. Jewelry, cartouches and body parts were all on the market, and Amelia Edwards, author of “1,000 Miles Up the Nile,” was among those who were offered a mummy.

After casually expressing an interest in an ancient papyrus, wrote Edwards, she and a companion had been “beguiled into one den after another” and “shown all the stolen goods in Thebes.” Inevitably, they found themselves underground with a crumbling object in “gaudy cerements.” (She rejected it.)

Sheltered by limestone cliffs and set off by a limitless sky, the Valley of the Kings has been brought to order: Vendors now sell their wares in a visitors’ center, and tourists can hop an electric train to the burial grounds.

One of the most spectacular tombs in the royal warren belonged to Seti I; it was known to Victorians as “Belzoni’s tomb.” The entrance was breached in 1817 by the Italian adventurer Giovanni Belzoni who removed the sarcophagus of Seti I and sold it to a collector. In 1846, Martineau visited the chamber that had held the sarcophagus and reported, “We enjoyed seeing the whole lighted up by a fire of straw.” With its brilliant paintings set off by the flames, she said, “it was like nothing on the earth.”

It still is: The deepest and longest tomb in the necropolis, the resting place of Seti I is adorned with astonishing reliefs. Scenes from texts, including the Book of the Dead, lead from one spectacular enclave to another. On the day I visited, the crowds were elsewhere and the silence was profound.

The pharaoh who eluded the Victorians, of course, was Tutankhamun. Cloaked in obscurity for 3,000 years, his tomb was unsealed by Howard Carter at a time when the valley was believed to hold no surprises. In January, conservators completed nine years of restoration that revived the intimate enclosure.

Though most of Tutankhamun’s treasures are in the Egyptian Museum, his outer sarcophagus is still in the burial chamber. Stripped of its bandages, his corpse, blanketed in linen, now lies in a glass box — a desiccated figure blanketed in linen. Only his blackened head and feet are exposed, but he looks exquisitely vulnerable.

Surrounding the remains of the boy king are murals depicting him as a divinity; he enters the afterlife in the company of Anubis and Osiris and Nut. Set against a gold background, the images temper the pathos of his remains.

In the end, the tomb lost for so long is a reminder that in Egypt, the past continues to evolve. Perspectives can shift; voices can change. And something astonishing may be just around the corner.

Michelle Green has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Review of Books and other publications. She is the author of “The Dream at the End of the World: Paul Bowles and the Literary Renegades in Tangier.”

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