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Nile Cruise 5-Star Deluxe Aswan → Luxor

Jaz Crown Jubilee Nile Cruise

A five-star Nile cruiser with pool, rooftop terrace, lounge bar, panoramic windows and Nile-view balconies; full-board dining and weekly shore excursions between Luxor and Aswan.

At a glance

Length
4 days · 3 nights
Embarks
Mon, Thu
Board
Full Board
Class
5-star

The short answer

Jaz Crown Jubilee Nile Cruise is a five-star Nile cruise vessel arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.

02 Overview

A first look

Early light on the Nile catches the pool's surface and the top of a palm, and the first thing you notice is how quiet the rooftop terrace feels compared with Luxor's morning bustle. Cabins with Nile-view balconies and Deluxe cabins with panoramic windows put the river close enough to hear; the lounge bar and dining room open onto the same long, slow rhythm of the water.

We hand-pick this vessel because of that balance between onboard leisure and the shore-excursion programme, which alternates sailing and visits between Luxor and Aswan. Your cabin is ready on embarkation, meals are served on board as full board, and one of our Egyptologists can meet you to explain the shore visits and practical timings.

Background

The facts

Jaz Crown Jubilee is a five-star Nile cruise vessel used on the Luxor–Aswan river route. It is arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt as part of a multi-day Egypt travel package, while the cruise itself is operated by a third-party cruise line. The vessel is designed for full-board sailing on the Nile, with accommodation, meals, and scheduled shore excursions included in the cruise programme.

Cabins are available in Standard, Deluxe, and Suite categories. Higher-grade cabins may feature Nile-view balconies, while some Deluxe cabins include panoramic windows. Public spaces typically include a sun deck with pool, shaded seating, an indoor lounge, and a lounge bar for use while sailing between Luxor and Aswan.

The excursion programme commonly includes Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, and the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of Luxor. Weekly sailings run in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, with embarkation and disembarkation handled at those two Nile ports.

Because this is a river cruise rather than a road transfer tour, the pace alternates between sailing periods and guided temple visits. Standard site entrance fees are included unless otherwise stated; premium tombs such as Tutankhamun or Seti I, and gratuities, are excluded unless specifically added.

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Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • This cruise suits travellers who want a structured Nile journey with guided sightseeing and accommodation in one package. It is a good fit for adults, couples, and families who prefer a mid-paced itinerary with comfortable onboard facilities and clear logistics.
  • It also suits first-time visitors to Egypt who want to visit the main Upper Egypt monuments without arranging separate hotels and transfers.

What lingers

  • 01 Five-star cabins in Standard, Deluxe and Suite classes, some with Nile-view balconies or panoramic windows
  • 02 Rooftop sun deck with pool and shaded seating for daytime lounging and sunset views
  • 03 Lounge bar and indoor lounge for evening relaxation and socialising
  • 04 Shore-excursion programme visiting Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings
  • 05 Embarkation and disembarkation at Luxor and Aswan, with weekly sailings in both directions

The route

Luxor and Aswan

  1. LuxorKarnak & the Valley of the KingsEmbark
  2. EdfuThe Temple of Horus
  3. Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
  4. AswanPhilae Temple & the High DamDisembark

Choose your direction

  • Luxor → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
  • Aswan → Luxor3 nightsdownstream, with the current
  • Round-trip7 nightsreturn to Luxor or Aswan

At sea

Detailed itinerary

Based on embarkation from Aswan and disembarkation in Luxor.

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Cabin pricing

Pricing & seasonal rates

Per person in USD, based on cabin sharing. Single supplements apply. Holiday surcharges apply at Christmas, New Year & Easter.

4 Days / 3 Nights · Aswan to Luxor

Cabin May to AugustJan to April
Triple Cabin$850on request
Double Cabin$840$1,020
Single Cabin$1,100$1,400

5 Days / 4 Nights · Luxor to Aswan

Cabin May to AugustJan to April
Triple Cabin$950on request
Double Cabin$960$1,200
Single Cabin$1,305$1,700

Children 0–5.99 years free · 6–11.99 years pay 50% · 12+ pay full adult price. Children must share a cabin with parents (max 2 per cabin).

Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

On property

What's here

  • restaurant
  • laundry
  • concierge
  • spa
  • bar
  • parking
  • rooftop-terrace
  • pool

The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • ✓ 3/4/ or 7 nights’ Deluxe accommodation on full board basis
  • ✓ All sightseeing tours with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • ✓ Meet & assist service upon arrival & departure
  • ✓ All airport and port transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • ✓ Entrance fees to all listed attractions
  • ✓ Complimentary bottle of water per person per day
  • ✓ All service charges & taxes
  • ✓ Small group tours (maximum 8 participants)

Not included

  • ✘ Any additional meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary.
  • ✘ Personal expenses, including laundry, minibar, and spa treatments.
  • ✘ Tipping for guides, drivers, and cruise staff (optional but recommended).
  • ✘ Travel insurance (strongly recommended).
  • ✘ Visa fees and international airfare.

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children 0–5.99 years travel free; 6–11.99 years pay 50%; 12+ pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents (maximum one child per cabin). Two or more children require their own cabin.

Location

On the map

Luxor and Aswan — where it sails in EgyptMediterranean SeaRed SeaWestern DesertEastern DesertLake NasserLuxorEdfuKom OmboAswanCairoAbu SimbelN
Cairo lies north; your cruise is the gold stretch in the south. The Nile flows north, so sailing upstream means heading south.

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

Last updated 18 May 2026 Product ID: CRU-NIL-195957

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