Jaz Crown Emperor Nile Cruise
The short answer
Jaz Crown Emperor is a 5-Star Deluxe Nile cruise ship. Embark in Aswan on a Monday for 3 nights to Luxor or a 7-night round trip, or in Luxor on a Thursday for 4 nights to Aswan or a 7-night round trip. Prices start at $1,015 per person sharing a double cabin, including full board, guided sightseeing and transfers.
02Overview
A first look
Morning light moves across the Nile-view balconies as the Iberotel Crown Emperor Nile Cruise leaves its berth, with the riverbank passing quietly beyond the panoramic windows. Between sailing days, the vessel’s shore-excursion program brings you to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings, while the sun deck, lounge bar, and dining room give you space to slow down between visits.
We arrange your cabin, sailing schedule, and shore excursions with a licensed Egyptian tour operator, while our Egyptologists provide context on land rather than filling every quiet moment aboard.
Routes
Where this ship sails
Each route this ship sails. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of. Embarkation days and prices are in the table below.
Cruise lengths, embarkation days and prices
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double cabin. Each price covers the whole cruise, the guided sightseeing program along the route, and your arrival and departure transfers between the ship and the local airport or train station.
| Cruise | October – Aprilcurrent season | May – September | Peak dates18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr, 9 Apr – 23 Apr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights · Aswan → Luxorembarks Mondays | October – April: from $1,015double cabinsingle cabin $1,397 | May – September: from $839double cabinsingle cabin $1,099 | Peak dates: from $1,171double cabinsingle cabin $1,662 |
| 4 nights · Luxor → Aswanembarks Thursdays | October – April: from $1,260double cabinsingle cabin $1,770 | May – September: from $1,026double cabinsingle cabin $1,372 | Peak dates: from $1,468double cabinsingle cabin $2,123 |
| 7 nights · Luxor → Luxorembarks Thursdays | October – April: from $1,989double cabinsingle cabin $2,881 | May – September: from $1,579double cabinsingle cabin $2,185 | Peak dates: from $2,353double cabinsingle cabin $3,500 |
| 7 nights · Aswan → Aswanembarks Mondays | October – April: from $2,008double cabinsingle cabin $2,900 | May – September: from $1,599double cabinsingle cabin $2,204 | Peak dates: from $2,372double cabinsingle cabin $3,519 |
Peak dates: 18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr, 9 Apr – 23 Apr. Choose your cruise and date in the booking panel for the exact price.
Cabin allocation
- Nile vessels do not have interconnecting cabins.
- Book early and we will ask the vessel to place your party together — usually adjacent, or directly opposite.
- Cabin numbers are confirmed by the vessel at check-in.
Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
On board
Detailed itinerary
- 1
Board at Luxor and enjoy lunch on board before visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
- 2
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then begin sailing south towards Edfu.
- 3
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the double temple at Kom Ombo, then sail on to Aswan.
- 4
Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. An optional flight or drive to Abu Simbel can be arranged.
- 5
A relaxed day at Aswan: sail by felucca around Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island, or visit a Nubian village, before the vessel turns north.
- 6
- 7
Arrive back at Luxor with time for any West Bank sites not yet seen, or relax on the sun deck as you moor for the final night.
- 8
After breakfast, disembark at Luxor for your onward transfer.
- 1
Board your Nile cruiser at Luxor and settle into your cabin over lunch. In the afternoon visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex of ancient Egypt, and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
- 2
Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. The vessel then begins sailing south towards Edfu.
- 3
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, then sail on to Kom Ombo and its double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing to Aswan, where the ship moors for the night.
- 4
The ship lies moored at Aswan. Guests visiting Abu Simbel leave before dawn, by road or by air, for the two rock temples Ramesses II cut into the cliff, returning aboard around midday. The afternoon is at leisure on board.
- 5
After breakfast, disembark at Aswan. The morning then covers Aswan itself: the High Dam, the Temple of Isis at Philae reached by motor launch, and the granite Unfinished Obelisk, before your onward transfer.
- 1
Board your Nile cruiser at Aswan and enjoy lunch on board. Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Isis at Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- 2
Sail north to Kom Ombo for its double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, then continue to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus. Sail on towards Luxor.
- 3
Reach Luxor and cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- 4
After breakfast visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, then disembark for your onward transfer.
- 1
Board at Aswan and enjoy lunch on board, then visit the High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- 2
A relaxed day at Aswan by felucca around Elephantine and Kitchener’s Islands, or a Nubian village visit. An optional Abu Simbel excursion can be arranged.
- 3
Sail north to Kom Ombo for the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, then Edfu for the Temple of Horus.
- 4
At Luxor, cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- 5
Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, then the vessel begins its return sailing south.
- 6
- 7
Arrive back at Aswan with time to relax on board or take an optional excursion before your final night.
- 8
After breakfast, disembark at Aswan for your onward transfer.
Add before or after your cruise
The ship sails between Luxor and Aswan. The Pyramids, and most flights home, are in Cairo. These short add-ons join the two.
After you dock
Aswan to Cairo flight and one hotel night
Two nights in Cairo with a day in Alexandria
3-Day Egypt Short Break: Cairo & Luxor
3-Day Cairo & Alexandria Tour
3-Day Luxor Tour from Marsa Alam
3-Day Cairo Tour from Sharm El Sheikh- 3-Day Luxor & Cairo Tour from Hurghada
2-Day Luxor to Cairo Post-Cruise Stay
3-Day Luxor to Cairo Post-Cruise Tour with Alexandria
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The route
Luxor and Aswan
- EdfuThe Temple of Horus
- Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
Choose your direction
- Luxor → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
- Aswan → Luxor3 nightsdownstream, with the current
- Round-trip7 nightsreturn to Luxor or Aswan
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and a printed copy of your booking
- Sun protection: wide-brim hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip for temples and tombs
- Lightweight daypack and refillable water bottle
- Copies of any medication prescriptions and basic first-aid items
- Camera with extra batteries or power bank
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot days on the Nile
- Long sleeves and long trousers or skirts for temple and mosque visits
- A light layer for cooler evenings on the sun deck
- Comfortable closed shoes for archaeological sites and stepped access
- Modest swimwear for the vessel pool; cover-up required when moving through public areas
Children & families
Children aged 0 to 5.99 travel free; children 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult price; children 12 and older pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, maximum one child per cabin; two or more children require a separate cabin. Cribs and high chairs are subject to availability on board and must be requested at booking. Strollers are practical for ports and dockside promenades but may be difficult to use on temple approaches where there are steps and uneven stone.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The Nile cruiser and its shore excursions involve moderate physical demands: uneven ancient stone, temple steps, narrow gangways, and occasional sandy surfaces. Cabins are reached by at least one short flight of stairs on most vessels; elevators are not guaranteed. Boarding and disembarkation involve a gangway which may be steep when river levels change. Shore visits include sites with cobbled approaches and unshaded areas; expect walking on uneven stone and descending into tomb shafts at the Valley of the Kings. Wheelchair users should know that full step-free access across the vessel and to all archaeological sites is not available. We can arrange wheelchair-accessible transfer vehicles in Luxor and Aswan on request, and our staff will assist with embarkation where feasible, but some sites require independent mobility or a companion to help. Please tell us about mobility needs when you book so we can advise which excursions are workable and request supplier assistance in advance. Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we coordinate accessibility support with local partners.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
Transfers between Luxor and Aswan use modern air-conditioned coaches and minibuses that meet current Egyptian road-safety standards. On board, the vessel uses diesel propulsion and standard hotel-energy systems; recycling is limited by local waste infrastructure, so we work with crew teams to segregate glass, metal, and paper where port reception facilities allow. Shore excursions prioritise licensed local Egyptologists and small, locally owned restaurants and cafes for included lunches when possible. We contract crew and guides directly rather than through multiple middlemen, so a higher share of spend remains with local staff. When available we promote off-peak visiting times at popular temples to reduce congestion. If you prefer lower-impact options, ask us about private transfers using smaller vehicles and select excursions that involve shorter coach transfers and walking rather than motorboat trips.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Last updated Product ID: CRU-NIL-267954
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Thu in Luxor · Mon in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
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