Jaz Crown Emperor Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, full-board dining, and weekly sailings between Luxor and Aswan.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Thu
- Board
- Full Board
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.
The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, so the rhythm changes with your embarkation port. 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.
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
Both directions
Where this ship sails
This vessel works more than one stretch of the river. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of.
At sea
Detailed itinerary
Based on round-trip embarkation from LUXOR. On 7-night round-trips each site is visited once.
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Cabin pricing
Pricing & seasonal rates
Per person, per cabin, in USD. Each rate below covers the full sailing, the guided sightseeing programme along the route, and your arrival and departure transfers between the vessel and the local airport or railway station.
7 nights / 8 days · Luxor to Luxor
| Cabin | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|
| Single cabin | $2,707 |
| Double cabin | $1,815 |
4 nights / 5 days · Luxor to Aswan
| Cabin | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|
| Single cabin | $1,713 |
| Double cabin | $1,204 |
3 nights / 4 days · Aswan to Luxor
| Cabin | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|
| Single cabin | $1,381 |
| Double cabin | $999 |
7 nights / 8 days · Aswan to Aswan
| Cabin | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|
| Single cabin | $2,728 |
| Double cabin | $1,836 |
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.
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.
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.
Location
On the map
– 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 local Egyptologists
ETAA-credentialed, on payroll
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols
Carbon-aware itineraries
Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Product ID: CRU-NIL-267954
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