#Egypt Nile Cruise BLUE SHADOW

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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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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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Crucero Nilo en Egipto

All Tours Egypt te ofrece Crucero Nilo en Egipto para disfrutar de visitar los templos fabulosos en Luxor y Aswan. En Crucero Nilo en Egipto vas a visitar los lugares turísticos más famosos en Luxor y Aswan. Disfrutas la magia del río Nilo a bordo del Crucero Nilo en Egipto. En Crucero Nilo en Egipto vas a visitar el templo de Filae, el Obelisco inacabado y la Alta Presa en Aswan. También vas a visitar el templo de Kom Ombo y el templo de Horus en Edfu. Además vas a visitar el templo de Luxor y el templo de Karnak en la Orilla Oriental de Luxor. Y vas a visitar el templo de la reina Hatshepsut, el valle de los Reyes y los Colosos de Memnón en la Orilla Occidental de Luxor. No pierdes esta maravillosa oportunidad y reservas Crucero Nilo en Egipto con All Tours Egypt.  Disfrutas con All Tours Egypt de M/S Hapi Crucero Nilo y visitas los templos y monumentos hermosos en Luxor y Aswan. Disfrutas de la belleza de Luxor y la magia de Aswan. En este crucero vas a disfrutar de saber más sobre la civilización de los faraones egipcios. En este crucero vas a visitar el templo de Filae, el Obelisco inacabado y la Alta Presa en Aswan. También vas a visitar el templo de Kom Ombo y el templo de Horus en Edfu. Además vas a visitar el templo de Luxor y el templo de Karnak en la Orilla Oriental de Luxor. Y vas a visitar el templo de la reina Hatshepsut, el Valle de los Reyes y los Colosos de Memnón en la Orilla Occidental de Luxor. Ciertamente vas a disfrutar mucho en este crucero y vas a pasar buenos momentos con tus amigos o tu familia en este fabuloso crucero con All Tours Egypt. También All Tours Egypt te ofrece M.S. Mayfair Nile Cruise para disfrutar de la magia del río Nilo y de un servicio de 5 estrellas. En este crucero vas a visitar el templo de Filae, el Obelisco inacabado y la Alta Presa en Aswan. También vas a visitar el templo de Kom Ombo y el templo de Horus en Edfu. Además vas a visitar el templo maravilloso de Luxor y el templo de Karnak en la Orilla Oriental de Luxor. Y vas a visitar el templo especial de la reina Hatshepsut, el valle de los Reyes y los Colosos de Memnón en la Orilla Occidental de Luxor. También disfrutas de sacar fotos memorables en este crucero para recordar siempre este maravilloso crucero. No pierdes tiempo más y reservas Crucero Nilo en Egipto con All Tours Egypt.

Además All Tours Egypt te ofrece Movenpick Royal Lotus Crucero Nilo para disfrutar de un servicio perfecto a bordo del crucero. En este crucero vas a visitar el templo fabuloso de Filae, el Obelisco inacabado y la Alta Presa en Aswan. También vas a visitar el templo de Kom Ombo y el templo de Horus en Edfu. Además vas a visitar el templo de Luxor y el templo fabuloso de Karnak en la Orilla Oriental de Luxor. Y vas a visitar el templo de la reina Hatshepsut, el Valle de los Reyes y los Colosos de Memnón en la Orilla Occidental de Luxor. En este crucero vas a disfrutar mucho y vas a pasar fabulosos momentos en tus vacaciones en Egipto con All Tours Egypt. En este crucero vas a disfrutar de saber sobre los secretos de los antiguos egipcios. No piensas más y reservas Crucero Nilo en Egipto con All Tours Egypt.

Si está interesado en saber más acerca de Crucero Nilo en Egipto presione los siguientes enlaces:

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Para obtener más información, no dude en ponerse en contacto con nosotros, envíenos su correo electrónico a info@alltoursegypt.com o visite nuestro sitio web www.alltoursegypt.com Atentamente  Eman Osama

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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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Blue Shadow Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan 5 stars super deluxe

Escape the city and chill out in Blue Shadow Nile Cruise luxor aswan tours 5 stars luxury. Explore the Pharaonic history mixed with the Nubian Culture with ETB Travel. Choose the suitable time and duration in our 2 itinerary.

Itinerary 1, every Friday from Aswan for 3 nights / 4 days

Day 1 Have your lunch on board, visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and enjoy felucca ride on the River Nile around Botanical Garden, dinner on board & overnight in Aswan. Day 2 enjoy the view of the Nile while having breakfast, then we'll visit the temple of Kom Ombo "God Huros & God Sobek", lunch onboard and sail to Edfu to visit Edfu temple, have your dinner and sleepover. Day 3 after having the breakfast we'll sail to Luxor through Esna, have your lunch meal onboard, visit the West Bank where you will see the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut temple & Colossi of Memnon, enjoy your dinner and overnight in Luxor. Day 4 the breakfast will be offered for you on board your Princess Sarah Nile Cruise, before waving bye to Luxor you'll visit the East Bank where you will view the legendary temple of Karnak & Luxor temple. Hopes that you enjoy your Nile Cruise Trip.

Itinerary 2, every Monday from Luxor for 4 nights / 5 days

Day 1 Enjoy your lunch onboard, launching Luxor sightseeing tours with a visit to the East Bank Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, dinner onboard & overnight in Luxor. Day 2 Have your delicious breakfast, launching your Luxor sightseeing with the West Bank the Valley of Kings, Queen Hatshepsut temple & Colossi of Memnon. Back to your Nile cruise to have your lunch meal, sail to Edfu, overnight in Edfu. Day 3 Enjoy your breakfast, visit Horus temple in Edfu, your lunch will be offered for you onboard, sail to Kom Ombo, view the temple of Kom Ombo, continue sailing to Aswan, dinner onboard & overnight in Aswan. Day 4 Breakfast, visit the High Dam. Stirring to view the gorgeous Philae Temple of goddess Isis, proceeding to see Unfinished Obelisk (Granite Quarries), lunch onboard, enjoy riding a felucca on the River Nile, dinner onboard & overnight in Aswan. Day 5 breakfast will be offered for you through boarding your 5 star Nile cruise in Aswan, it’s time to finish your Nile cruise trip, ETB Tours Egypt deputy will switch you to Aswan airport/train station.

Price starts from 275$ per person in tpl room.

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All sightseeing program as mentioned in the above itienrary.

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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

Blue Shadow Nile Cruise

Explore the well-known cities of Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor for fun and to have a posh experience. Choose from a variety of Nile Cruises, such as Blue Shadow Nile Cruise, that provide you with an excellent experience and transport you to both well-known and lesser-known sights along the banks of the river Nile.

Experience the charming nature of Aswan and see the breathtaking sights in the city with Blue Shadow Nile Cruise Tours and Stay. You will have the opportunity to see the magnificent High Dam, one of the most significant advancements and accomplishments in modern Egyptian history, and then feast your eyes on the magnificence of Philae Temple, which houses numerous ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines, including For Millennia, the Bed of the Pharaoh, Trajan's Kiosk, and more. As the epicentre of the religion of the goddess Isis under the Ptolemaic Dynasty, Philae gained popularity.

The magnificent Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples are open for exploration on the Blue Shadow Nile Cruise. Visit the Kom Ombo Temples, which are made up of the Sobek Temple and the Haroeris Temple. The Greco-Roman era saw the construction of the Kom Ombo Temple. The temple, known as "Ber Sobek" or the abode of the god Sobek, was much older and its ruins served as the foundation for this one. Additionally, sail to Edfu Temple, which is ranked second in size only to Karnak. It started to be built in the Ptolemy III era and was finished in the Ptolemy IV era. It was intended for Horus, the god with a falcon head. As a result, it served as the focal point of numerous Horus-related sacred Egyptian ceremonies.

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.

Blue Shadow Nile cruise Includes

Meet and assis service , pick up service from Luxor or Aswan airport, train station 

All transfers by modern AC coach with expert drivers

Accommodation on board Blue Shadow  Nile Cruise includes breakfast, lunch, dinner

All the Nile cruise tours as mentioned in worldtouradvice itinerary 

Professional English speaking guide ( Expert in Egyptology ) on board Blue Shadow Nile Cruise

Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in World tour advice itinerary

All Service Charges and taxes

Blue Shadow Nile Cruise Facilities

This deluxe Five-star Nile cruise ( Blue Shadow ) purvey you a voyage to remember with gorgeous dining, stunning surroundings and an catchy program of onboard entertainment as well as granting you relaxing access to the sights and scenery of the Nile and South Egypt. roomette are equipped with air conditioning, mini-bar, satellite flat-screen TV, wide-ranging Panoramic Windows, & Safe box.

Blue Shadow Nile Cruise Excludes

- Optional tours

- Tipping

- Anything not mentioned in our itinerary

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Blue Shadow Nile Cruise

Blue Shadow Nile Cruise

Blue Shadow Nile Cruise Tours and Stay,Despite the fact that you will definitely have many stories to share with family and friends, Nile cruises are not just about taking in the renowned sites and beautiful landmarks. Also unforgettable will be new encounters. There is no better place in the world to enjoy belly dancing, sail aboard a classic felucca, or eat hummus and falafel on fresh flatbread from the oven. You'll remember the warm smiles, welcome warmth, and magnificent Nile river cruise when you get home.

 Egypt Nile Cruise Holiday, Visit the Valley of the Kings on Luxor's West Bank if you're interested in Howard Carter's discovery of the century and want to see where the archaeologist was excavating in 1922. This underground pharaoh burial place is regarded as one of the highlights of Nile cruises in Egypt. There is so much aesthetic beauty here. Explore vibrant murals, admire magnificent hieroglyphics, and make an effort to understand the historical significance of these tombs, where monarchs were laid to rest with valuables, furniture, food, and even pets while they awaited their passage into the afterlife.

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.

Blue Shadow Nile cruise Includes

Meet and assis service , pick up service from Luxor or Aswan airport, train station 

All transfers by modern AC coach with expert drivers

Accommodation on board Blue Shadow  Nile Cruise includes breakfast, lunch, dinner

All the Nile cruise tours as mentioned in worldtouradvice itinerary 

Professional English speaking guide ( Expert in Egyptology ) on board Blue Shadow Nile Cruise

Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in World tour advice itinerary

All Service Charges and taxes

Blue Shadow Nile Cruise Facilities

This deluxe Five-star Nile cruise ( Blue Shadow ) purvey you a voyage to remember with gorgeous dining, stunning surroundings and an catchy program of onboard entertainment as well as granting you relaxing access to the sights and scenery of the Nile and South Egypt. roomette are equipped with air conditioning, mini-bar, satellite flat-screen TV, wide-ranging Panoramic Windows, & Safe box.

Blue Shadow Nile Cruise Excludes

- Optional tours

- Tipping

- Anything not mentioned in our itinerary

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