Jaz Elite Senator Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with a sun deck, pool, lounge bar, full-board dining, air-conditioned cabins, and weekly sailings between Luxor and Aswan.
At a glance
- Length
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Thu
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
02Overview
A first look
Morning light moves across the Nile-view balconies as the vessel leaves Luxor, with the riverbank slipping past beyond the panoramic windows. Between sailing days, you can step ashore for Karnak Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings, then return to the sun deck or lounge bar as the river quiets.
Jaz Elite Senator Nile Cruise sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan. Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator, selects and arranges the cruise, shore excursions, and local support. Our Egyptologists explain the sites in context, while the cabin, dining room, pool, and air-conditioned public areas give you an easy place to reset between visits.
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.
On board
Detailed itinerary
Based on round-trip embarkation from Luxor. On 7-night round-trips each site is visited once.
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- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
On property
What's here
- Gym
- Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Laundry
- Airport shuttle
- Bar
- Business center
- Spa
- Rooftop terrace
Bundled in
- Pool
- Sun Deck
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Library
- Lounge Bar
- Reception
- Boutique & jewelry shop
- Doctor (24-hour)
- Laundry & dry cleaning
- Internet corner
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- 04 or 03 nights’ accommodation onboard (full board)
- Meet and assist upon arrival & departure
- Assistance during stay and excursions
- All transfers by private deluxe A/C vehicle
- All Nile Cruise excursions as per itinerary (private)
- Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide (max 8 guests)
- 01 bottle of water per person per day
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Extra meals and beverages
- Personal expenses (laundry, etc.)
- Tipping for guide, driver, etc.
- Optional tours (e.g., Abu Simbel)
Accessibility
Who can join this
This Nile cruise requires moderate mobility. Guests should expect boarding via a gangway with steps at embarkation and disembarkation, narrow corridors on some cabin decks, and stairs between decks; elevators are not guaranteed. Shore excursions include walking on uneven ancient stone, stepped temple entrances, sandy riverbanks, and limited shade at outdoor sites, so comfortable, steady footing is necessary. Wheelchair users can travel with advance notice, but full independent wheelchair access is not available at many temples and tombs; some sites require transfers from the dock by tender boat. Please tell us about mobility needs before booking so we can advise which shore excursions are feasible and arrange assistance where possible. Crew and our ground team will help with embarkation and luggage handling, but expect some physical demands during excursions.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The cruise typically uses diesel-engine river vessels and small tender boats for shore access; on-land transfers are by air-conditioned coaches arranged for embarkation and disembarkation. We contract locally based Egyptologists and crew, which supports the Luxor and Aswan economies through wages and seasonal employment. Where possible we source fresh fruit, vegetables, and bakery items from local markets rather than importing supplies. On board and in partner hotels we encourage linen reuse, single-use plastic reduction by offering refillable water stations, and sorting of recyclable waste; passengers are asked to minimise single-use plastics. Shore excursions include visits to small businesses and registered craft cooperatives when available, so tourism revenue reaches local suppliers directly. If you have specific sustainability priorities, tell us before booking and we will note them for our ground team.
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
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and printed booking voucher
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, SPF30+ sunscreen
- Lightweight daypack for excursions
- Reusable water bottle (refillable on board)
- Small personal first-aid items and any prescription medicines
- Plug adapter for Egyptian sockets (Type C and F)
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime
- Covered shoulders and knees for temples and mosques
- A light fleece or jacket for cooler mornings and evenings on deck
- Non-slip closed shoes for temple steps and tombs
- Smart-casual outfit for evening dining
Children & families
Children 0 to 5.99 years travel free when sharing a cabin with parents. Children 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare, and children 12 years 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. Strollers are usable on board but may be awkward on docks and at some temple entrances because of steps; high chairs are not guaranteed on every vessel, so request one when booking.
Cabin pricing
Rates on request
We don't have current published rates for this ship. Send us your dates and we'll come back with a live price for the cabin you want.
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.
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- 75% refund, or 100% as credit for future travel
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund, or 75% as credit
- 7–14 days
- 25% refund, or 50% as credit
- 2–6 days
- No refund; 25% as credit
- Under 48 hours or no-show
- No refund or credit
Notice is counted from your arrival in Egypt. Some vessels have their own terms; if yours does, we tell you before any payment is made.Read our full cancellation and refund policy
Location
On the map
Product ID: CRU-NIL-977801
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