Jaz Elite Viceroy Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic windows, a sun deck, lounge bar, full-board dining, and guided shore excursions.
The short answer
Jaz Elite Viceroy is a 5-Star Luxury Nile cruise ship. Embark in Aswan on a Wednesday for 3 nights to Luxor or a 7-night round trip, or in Luxor on a Saturday for 4 nights to Aswan or a 7-night round trip. Prices start at $1,765 per person sharing a double cabin, including full board, guided sightseeing and transfers.
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.
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.
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 Wednesdays | October – April: from $1,765double cabinsingle cabin $2,666 | May – September: from $1,336double cabinsingle cabin $1,936 | Peak dates: from $2,116double cabinsingle cabin $3,262 |
| 4 nights · Luxor → Aswanembarks Saturdays | October – April: from $2,258double cabinsingle cabin $3,459 | May – September: from $1,686double cabinsingle cabin $2,487 | Peak dates: from $2,726double cabinsingle cabin $4,255 |
| 7 nights · Luxor → Luxorembarks Saturdays | October – April: from $3,731double cabinsingle cabin $5,833 | May – September: from $2,730double cabinsingle cabin $4,132 | Peak dates: from $4,550double cabinsingle cabin $7,226 |
| 7 nights · Aswan → Aswanembarks Wednesdays | October – April: from $3,751double cabinsingle cabin $5,853 | May – September: from $2,750double cabinsingle cabin $4,151 | Peak dates: from $4,570double cabinsingle cabin $7,245 |
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 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.
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
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-102847
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Sat in Luxor · Wed in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
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