Overview

MS Classic Blue Shadow IV has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for food hygiene by Intertek Cristal, reflecting its high standards of cleanliness and safety. Your cruise includes 11 expertly guided excursions, led by a highly experienced, PhD-qualified English-speaking Egyptologist guide — with no hidden extras. Every cabin features a private French (Juliet) balcony, allowing you to enjoy fresh air and uninterrupted views of the Nile. Guests benefit from complimentary upper and middle deck cabin allocation, offering even better vantage points at no additional charge. This elegant 5★ luxury modern Nile cruise ship is designed for comfort and style, with spacious public areas and an excellent range of onboard amenities. The sun deck boasts a refreshing swimming pool and bar — perfect for relaxing under the Egyptian sun. In the main restaurant, enjoy generous buffet dining featuring both international favorites and authentic Egyptian cuisine. Evenings can be spent unwinding in the large contemporary lounge bar with panoramic river views, or enjoying the lively onboard entertainment that ensures there is always something to look forward to after a day of sightseeing.

Awarded Intertek Cristal Certificate
Private French (Juliet) balcony in every cabin
Upper & middle deck cabins provided
5★ luxury modern Nile cruise ship
sun deck with swimming pool and bar
lounge bar with river views
Day-by-Day Itinerary

Transfer from Luxor International Airport to your Nile cruise boat. Dinner on board or for late arrivals, a light snack will be served. Overnight in Luxor.

Breakfast on board, early morning visit to the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, burial sites for many of the most powerful and successful pharaohs and high priests, as well as the Temple of Hatshepsut.

Breakfast and lunch are on board whilst continuing the journey south before sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the temple before dinner. Unlike many others in Egypt, this temple was dedicated to two gods; the Southern section is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed man, god of fertility, and the Northern section to the Falcon-headed god Horus. There is also a fascinating crocodile museum to visit, which has many artefacts and mummified crocodiles. Sail to Aswan and overnight in Aswan.

After breakfast, visit the High Dam in Aswan, built between 1960-1971 to provide electricity to the villages along the Nile, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Lunch on board and afternoon at leisure with an opportunity to revisit the Temple of Philae for an **optional sound & light show in the evening (priced at approx. £55pp).

After breakfast, there is the option of a morning at leisure or an early morning **optional visit to Abu Simbel (priced at approx. £120pp by road or £280pp by air). This impressive temple, built by Rameses II stands on the banks of Lake Nasser. After lunch on board, there is a relaxing boat trip around Elephantine Island to the Botanical Gardens on General Kitchener Island. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Morning at leisure. Lunch on board and then set sail to Kom Ombo. After a brief stop at Kom Ombo, continue sailing and overnight.

After lunch, you will be taken by coach to visit the ‘world’s largest and greatest open-air museum’ known as Karnak Temple, which covers a large area of land and includes several temples, the largest of them being the Temple of Amun. Then, drive a short distance to Luxor Temple. Originally, the temple was joined to Karnak by a long avenue of Sphinxes, many of which can still be seen today. Returning to the boat for Dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.

Optional early morning balloon ride for the adventurous (priced at approx. £110pp). Breakfast on board followed by check-out and onward transfer to the airport or next destination.
✔ What's Included
  • Return flights from the UK & all transfers
  • Full-board meals on the boat (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Cabins on the middle or upper decks
  • 11 guided excursions with all entrance fees included
  • Services of our expert PhD qualified Egyptologist guide throughout the cruise
  • Optional all-inclusive drinks package available
✖ What's Not Included
  • Travel insurance
  • Egypt entry visa fees (payable locally, if applicable)
  • Optional all-inclusive drinks package
  • Optional excursions and tours not listed in the itinerary
  • Gratuities/tips for crew and guide (customary but discretionary)

Your Cruise Ship

MS Classic Blue Shadow IV
⭐ 5 ● Nile Cruises
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£1299.00

/ person
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7 Nights / 8 days • Full Board

Available Departures: Jan - Dec 2026 /2027

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