Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic windows, a sun deck, lounge bar, full-board dining, and guided shore excursions.
At a glance
- Length
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Embarks
- Wed, Sat
- Board
- Full Board
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
02Overview
A first look
At dawn, the Nile moves past your cabin in broad, quiet bands of green and ocher, while the riverbank gradually gives way to desert. Between shore excursions, settle into the lounge bar, take a shaded seat on the sun deck, or watch village life through a panoramic window or Nile-view balcony.
The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, with time to explore Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. We arrange your embarkation, cabin booking, and excursion schedule, while our licensed Egyptian tour operator team and Egyptologists remain available to keep each sailing clear and well organized.
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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Accessibility
Who can join this
The Nile cruiser and the shore excursions require moderate mobility. Expect several steps to board and disembark the vessel, narrow gangways, and cabin thresholds; many vessels have stair-only access to upper decks and the sun deck. Temple sites include uneven ancient stone, low steps, and sand or gravel approaches; the Valley of the Kings has steep ramps and dimly lit tomb passages. Wheelchair access is limited on most Nile cruisers and at several archaeological sites. If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility, tell us before booking so we can advise on accessibility for a specific sailing and request assistance at embarkation and disembarkation. We can often arrange reduced-walking shore options and private transfers, but we cannot guarantee full step-free access at all sites.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
Your cruise uses modern river cruisers that run on marine diesel engines and moor at quays rather than building new infrastructure. We work with locally based suppliers for linen, food provisioning, and crew hiring, which keeps spending within the communities along the Nile. Licensed Egyptologists who lead shore excursions are hired through local agencies, and many excursions purchase entrance tickets and services locally, supporting site conservation fees and the local economy. We encourage guests to reduce single-use plastics on board, reuse water bottles at filtered-water stations where provided, and buy food and crafts from village vendors rather than imported goods. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we monitor supplier practices and prefer partners who employ local staff and follow Egyptian labor regulations.
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 a photocopy, plus any visa documentation
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- High SPF sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat
- Sunglasses and a light scarf for dust and sun
- Reusable water bottle for refills on board
- Small daypack for excursions and personal items
- Cash in small notes for tips and local purchases
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot days
- Long sleeves and long trousers or skirts for sun and temple entry
- Covered shoulders and modest dress for mosques and some temples
- A light sweater or jacket for cooler evenings on deck
- Non-slip closed shoes for archaeological sites
Children & families
Children aged 0 to 5.99 years travel free; children 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% of the adult price; children 12 years and older pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, with a maximum of one child per cabin; two or more children require a separate cabin. Strollers are practical for short transfers and on the quays but are not useful inside most archaeological sites, where there are stairs and uneven surfaces. Please tell us ages at booking so we can confirm bedding arrangements and any child reductions.
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 and refunds
What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Location
On the map
Product ID: CRU-NIL-102847
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