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Nile Cruise5-Star LuxuryLuxor → Aswan

Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise

A five-star river vessel with panoramic windows, a sun deck, lounge bar, full-board meals and guided shore excursions.

At a glance

Length
5 days · 4 nights
Embarks
Wed, Sat
Board
Full Board

The short answer

Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise is an eight-day Nile cruise covering sites between Luxor and Aswan, arranged through Discovery Tours Egypt.

·In summary

The Jaz Viceroy sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, a river route of about 200 km. Its shore-excursion programme includes Karnak Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings.

Snapshot

Good to know

Accommodation
Nile cruise cabin
Destinations
Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
Includes
Cabin aboard Jaz Viceroy · Full Board from embarkation-day lunch to disembarkation-day breakfast · Sailing between Luxor and Aswan · Shore-excursion programme at Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple · Shore excursion to the Temple of Horus at Edfu · Shore excursion to Kom Ombo · Shore excursion to Philae
Best for
Nile cruise travellers · Couples · Families · History enthusiasts
  • Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
  • The product details identify Luxor and Aswan as embarkation and disembarkation ports.

What lingers

  • 01Cruise between Luxor and Aswan, with sailings scheduled weekly in both directions.
  • 02Shore-excursion programme includes Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
  • 03Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the temples at Kom Ombo.
  • 04The programme also includes Philae and the Valley of the Kings.
  • 05Full Board runs from lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day.

02Overview

A first look

Jaz Viceroy is a five-star ship in the Jaz Nile fleet, cruising between Luxor and Aswan with full-board dining and guided sightseeing at Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way. Cabin rates and departures for this vessel are confirmed on request — let us know your dates and we will check availability and pricing directly with the operator.

Background

The facts

Jaz Viceroy is a Nile cruise vessel listed as an eight-day cruise product. Discovery Tours Egypt selects and arranges the booking; the cruise line owns and operates the vessel. Its excursion programme links sites in Luxor and Aswan with stops along the river.

The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan. The river route between the two cities is about 200 km. Shore excursions include Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu’s Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. Excursion order and sailing times can vary.

Karnak and Luxor Temple formed part of ancient Thebes, the capital of Egypt during parts of the New Kingdom, circa 1550–1070 BCE. The Valley of the Kings contains royal tombs from the New Kingdom. These sites are within the UNESCO-listed Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis, inscribed in 1979. Philae is part of the UNESCO-listed Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae, also inscribed in 1979.

Site opening hours and access arrangements vary by location and season. Ancient sites involve walking on uneven stone, and some tombs have steps or confined passages. Check current opening hours and any access restrictions before visiting; premium tomb entry may require a separate ticket.

Named in this entry

Jaz Viceroy·Luxor·Aswan·Karnak Temple·Luxor Temple·Temple of Horus at Edfu·Kom Ombo·Philae·The Valley of the Kings·Ancient Thebes·New Kingdom·Nile River

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Jaz Viceroy suits adults and older children who want to see the main Nile Valley sites while spending time aboard between excursions. It works well for couples, solo travellers comfortable with a single supplement and families who can manage uneven temple paths and a shared cabin.

Maybe not, if

  • Choose a land-based itinerary if you need step-free access or want to spend most of your holiday in one place. The shore excursions involve walking over uneven ancient stone, and the sailing programme follows set port calls.

Honest assessment

The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.

Highlights

  • The programme also visits Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae.

Things to Consider

  • Temple visits involve uneven stone and limited shade in places.
  • The port-call schedule leaves less time for independent exploration.
  • Drinks (including water) are typically charged separately.
  • Cabin prices are per person sharing, with a single supplement typically applied.

Worth knowing

How this compares

Many Nile cruise listings describe a single Luxor-to-Aswan or Aswan-to-Luxor sailing; Jaz Viceroy is listed for weekly sailings in both directions. The excursions are arranged around river stops, rather than offered as a standalone land-based sightseeing tour.

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

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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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Standard entrance fees to sites are typically included.

Not included

  • Entry to the interiors of the pyramids of Khufu and Khafre is typically excluded.
  • Entry to the tombs of Tutankhamun and Seti I is typically excluded.
  • Gratuities are typically excluded.
  • Drinks, including water, are not included, even with meals

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

  1. 01

    Keep small change available for optional gratuities at sites; gratuities are not included unless requested.

  2. 02

    Bring shoes with a firm sole for uneven stone and steps at the Valley of the Kings.

  3. 03

    Check current site opening hours close to travel, as seasonal schedules and access restrictions can change.

Tailor it

Make it yours

Jaz Viceroy sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, with shore excursions at the major sites along the route. Ask us whether private shore arrangements, additional sites or extra nights in Luxor or Aswan can be added to your booking. Cabin classes are Standard, Deluxe and Suite; request current cabin sizes and views when enquiring.

Your own specialist deals with each request before you book.

Where it fits

Jaz Viceroy fits between stays in Luxor and Aswan, with shore excursions connecting the two cities. The vessel sails weekly in both directions, so you can pair it with time in Cairo before or after the Nile journey.

Accessibility

Who can join this

Accessibility varies by the Nile cruiser assigned to your booking. Boarding can involve several steps, a narrow gangway and a raised cabin threshold; some vessels have stairs only between decks and to the sun deck. Shore excursions visit ancient sites with uneven stone, sand or gravel paths and low steps. At the Valley of the Kings, steep ramps and dimly lit tomb passages can make access harder. Wheelchair access is limited on most Nile cruisers and at several archaeological sites. Tell us about any mobility needs before booking. We can check the vessel and excursion arrangements and request assistance at embarkation, but cannot guarantee step-free access throughout.

– Responsible travel

How we travel here

The Nile cruiser assigned to your booking uses a marine diesel engine and moors at existing quays. We arrange cruise and shore-excursion services with locally based suppliers, including crew, food provisioning and linen where these services are available through local businesses. Shore excursions are led by licensed Egyptologists hired through local agencies. Site admission fees support the relevant site authorities, though they should not be treated as a direct community contribution. We encourage you to refill a reusable bottle at filtered-water stations if your vessel provides them, limit single-use plastics and consider buying food or crafts from local vendors. Specific fuel-use or waste data for the assigned vessel is not available to us.

  • 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 visa documents
  • Comfortable closed shoes with a good grip
  • High-SPF sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat
  • Sunglasses and a lightweight scarf to shield you from dust and sun
  • Reusable water bottle for refills where available
  • Small daypack for shore excursions
  • Cash in small notes for gratuities and local purchases

What to wear

  • Lightweight, breathable clothing for warm days
  • Long sleeves and long trousers or skirts for sun protection
  • Covered shoulders and modest clothing for mosques and temple visits
  • A light jumper or jacket for cooler evenings on deck
  • Closed, non-slip shoes for uneven archaeological paths

Children & families

Children aged 0 to 5.99 years travel free; children aged 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% of the adult price; children aged 12 and over 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 their own cabin. Strollers may help on quays and short transfers but are difficult to use at sites with steps, sand and uneven paths. Share each child's age when enquiring so cabin and pricing details can be checked.

Cabin pricing

Rates on request

There are no published rates for this ship at the moment. Tell us your dates and we'll reply with a current price for the cabin you have in mind.

Add Cairo before or after your cruise

The ship stays between Luxor and Aswan. The Pyramids, and most flights back to the UK, are in Cairo. These short extensions link the two.

How an extension is arranged

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

What you receive back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your holiday you let us know and the kind of holiday you book. See our current cancellation and refund terms

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.

While you're here

Worth pairing

  • Karnak TempleRight here
  • Luxor TempleRight here
  • The Valley of the KingsRight here
  • Temple of Horus at EdfuRight here
  • Philae TempleRight here

Why book this with us

Three reasons, stated plainly

  1. 01

    Compare cabin classes before choosing Standard, Deluxe or Suite

  2. 02

    Arrange either Luxor-to-Aswan or Aswan-to-Luxor sailing

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How long is a typical Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise?
    The Jaz Viceroy typically offers sailings of seven nights, travelling between Luxor and Aswan. This allows for a comprehensive exploration of the key ancient sites along the Nile, with a balance of sailing and shore excursions.
  2. 02What is included in the Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise fare?
    Your cruise fare includes full board, covering lunch on the embarkation day through breakfast on the disembarkation day. It also includes the organised shore excursion programme to sites like Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, accompanied by our Egyptologists.
  3. 03What is not included in the Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise price?
    The cruise price typically excludes drinks (including water), personal expenses, and gratuities for the crew and Egyptologists. Any optional excursions or premium tomb entries, such as Tutankhamun's tomb, are also not included.
  4. 04What are the cabin options on the Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise?
    The Jaz Viceroy offers various cabin categories, including Standard, Deluxe, and Suites. Cabins feature panoramic windows or Nile-view balconies, with sizes varying by category. All cabins are designed for comfort during your journey.
  5. 05Is the Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise suitable for children?
    Yes, children are welcome. Children aged 0–5.99 years travel free, while those 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, with a maximum of one child per cabin; two or more children require their own cabin.
  6. 06What should I wear on a Nile cruise and for shore excursions?
    For shore excursions, comfortable walking shoes are essential, along with light, breathable clothing. When visiting religious sites like temples, modest dress is recommended, covering shoulders and knees. On board, casual attire is suitable.
  7. 07What is the best time of year to take a Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise?
    The cooler months from October to April are generally considered the best for a Nile cruise, offering pleasant temperatures for sightseeing. This period avoids the intense summer heat, making shore excursions more comfortable.
  8. 08What is the typical embarkation and disembarkation process?
    Embarkation and disembarkation points are either Luxor or Aswan, depending on your sailing direction. Our team arranges your transfer to and from the vessel, ensuring a smooth start and end to your cruise holiday.
  9. 09What kind of shore excursions are offered on the Jaz Viceroy?
    The Jaz Viceroy's programme includes guided visits to major sites such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu's Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple. These are led by our qualified Egyptologists.
  10. 10What is the accessibility like on the Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise?
    While the Jaz Viceroy offers comfortable facilities, mobility on a cruise vessel and at ancient sites can be challenging. There are stairs between decks, and shore excursions involve walking on uneven terrain. Guests with mobility concerns should enquire for specific details.

Editorial review

Reviewed by Khaled Mansour·Last reviewed 8 March 2025

Last updated 8 March 2025Product ID: CRU-NIL-102847

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