Jaz Elite Senator Nile Cruise
The short answer
Jaz Elite Senator is a 5-Star Luxury 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. Rates are on request: send us your dates for a live price.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- 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)
- 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)
- Drinks, including water, are not included, even with meals
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 printed booking voucher
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, SPF30+ sunscreen
- Lightweight daypack for excursions
- Reusable water bottle
- 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.
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, 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
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-977801
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Thu in Luxor · Mon in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-Star Luxury
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