HomeJaz Jubilee Nile Cruise
What is the Jaz Jubilee Nile Cruise like? Think of it as a floating hotel on the Nile, where you spend your mornings exploring ancient temples and your afternoons relaxing on deck as the river carries you between Luxor and Aswan.
Start your 5-day journey in Luxor on a Thursday, or begin the 4-day trip in Aswan on a Monday. In Luxor, walk among the giant columns of Karnak Temple, visit Luxor Temple and explore the West Bank with your Egyptologist guide. Sailing via Esna, you'll stop at Edfu to see the Temple of Horus and at Kom Ombo for the Temple of Sobek, the crocodile god. In Aswan, visit the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. On the 5-day itinerary, your final morning includes a felucca ride to the Botanical Garden.
Back on board, all 80 cabins have panoramic opening windows, so the Nile view is always part of your stay. Cabins include air conditioning with individual control, a bathtub, a minibar and room service. The pool and sun deck are ideal for slow afternoons, and meals are served on a full-board basis.
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- Meet-and-assist service by Memphis Tours representatives upon arrival, at embarkation and upon departure.
- All transfers related to the cruise program by modern air-conditioned vehicle, including airport or railway station arrival and departure transfers.
- Accommodation aboard Jaz Jubilee Nile Cruise on a full-board basis.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner as shown in the day-by-day itinerary, plus afternoon tea on sailing days.
- All scheduled Nile cruise sightseeing as described in your selected 4-day or 5-day itinerary.
- Sightseeing includes Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk, according to your selected itinerary.
- Entrance fees to the standard sightseeing sites listed in the itinerary, including standard Valley of the Kings entry covering three regular tombs.
- Shared sightseeing with approximately 15 to 20 Memphis Tours guests, accompanied by a licensed English-speaking Egyptologist.
- Horse-drawn carriage transportation and fare between the Edfu docking area and the Temple of Horus, and the motorboat crossing to Philae Temple.
- Bottled water during sightseeing outside the cruise vessel.
- All service charges and applicable taxes.
- Egypt entry visa.
- International and domestic flights, sleeper trains and other transportation not specifically stated as included.
- Pre- and post-cruise hotel accommodation.
- Optional excursions and add-ons not listed in the confirmed itinerary, including Abu Simbel, the Luxor hot-air balloon at US$ 129, and the sound and light shows at Karnak and Philae.
- The private Egyptologist guiding upgrade, which replaces the shared group with your own Egyptologist and vehicle at additional cost.
- Separately ticketed special-entry tombs or monuments, including Tutankhamun’s tomb.
- All beverages on board, whether taken at meals or outside them, including soft drinks, bottled water on board and alcoholic drinks.
- Minibar, laundry, telephone calls, internet charges, spa treatments and other personal onboard expenses.
- Travel insurance, which we strongly recommend for medical cover and trip cancellation.
- Personal spending, shopping and souvenirs.
- Tipping and gratuities for cruise staff, guides and drivers. As a guide, US$ 8 to US$ 12 per person per day for the crew and US$ 10 to US$ 15 per day for your guide is customary and appreciated, but never obligatory.
- Anything not specifically listed as included above.
Meet your Memphis Tours representative in Aswan and transfer to the Jaz Jubilee Nile cruise. Cabins are available from around 12:00 PM; if you arrive earlier, your representative will coordinate the program and luggage arrangements until embarkation. After lunch on board, visit the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan's ancient granite quarries, then continue by motorboat to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Overnight
On board in Aswan
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Visits
Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple
Walking
Light to moderate walking, with some uneven surfaces at the quarry and temple.
Good to Know
Philae Temple is on an island and is reached by motorboat as part of the sightseeing visit.
Check in before lunch. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple. Overnight in Aswan
Sail early toward Kom Ombo and step ashore to visit the temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Kom Ombo stands directly beside the Nile, so access is straightforward from the docking area. Continue sailing to Edfu for the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples. Edfu Temple is inland from the river and is reached from the dock by traditional horse-drawn carriage. Return to Jaz Jubilee Nile Cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor.
Overnight
On board
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits
Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple
Walking
Moderate walking over stone and uneven archaeological surfaces.
Good to Know
Kom Ombo is directly riverside, while Edfu is inland and reached by horse-drawn carriage. The carriage fare should be described as included only after Operations confirms it.
Early sail to Kom Ombo, Visit Sobek Temple. Sail to Edfu. Visit Horus Temple. Sail to Luxor.
Begin on Luxor's West Bank with the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Standard Valley of the Kings admission includes entry to selected open tombs; Tutankhamun's tomb and other special-entry tombs require separate tickets and are not included. In the afternoon, cross to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Return to the Jaz Jubilee Nile Cruise for your final night on board in Luxor.
Overnight
On board in Luxor
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Walking
This is the most active sightseeing day, with uneven ground, steps and some inclines.
Good to Know
Standard Valley of the Kings admission includes selected open tombs. Tutankhamun's tomb and other special-entry tombs require separate tickets.
Enjoy breakfast on board, then vacate your cabin by around 8:00 AM. A Memphis Tours representative will assist with your transfer according to your onward travel arrangements.
Meals
Breakfast
Good to Know
Final transfer timing should be coordinated with the guest's confirmed flight or train.
Meet your Memphis Tours representative in Luxor and transfer to the Jaz Jubilee Nile cruise. Cabins are available from around 12:00 PM; earlier arrivals will be assisted with luggage and program arrangements until embarkation. After lunch and time to settle in, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight on board.
Overnight
On board in Luxor
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Visits
Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Walking
Moderate walking over some uneven ancient surfaces, particularly at Karnak.
Good to Know
Karnak is a large open-air site with limited shade, so comfortable shoes and sun protection are recommended.
After breakfast, explore Luxor's West Bank, visiting the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Standard Valley of the Kings admission includes selected open tombs; Tutankhamun's tomb and other special-entry tombs are separately ticketed unless specifically included. Return to Jaz Jubilee Nile Cruise and sail south toward Edfu via Esna, with the remainder of the day spent on board.
Overnight
On board
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
Walking
Moderate to active walking, with uneven ground and steps around the tombs.
Good to Know
Tutankhamun's tomb and other special-entry tombs are not part of standard Valley of the Kings admission and require separate tickets.
Visit the West Bank Sail to Edfu via Esna. Overnight on board
Arrive in Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus. Edfu Temple is inland from the Nile and is reached from the docking area by traditional horse-drawn carriage. After returning to the vessel, continue to Kom Ombo, where the temple stands directly beside the river. Visit Kom Ombo Temple before sailing onward to Aswan.
Overnight
On board in Aswan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits
Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple
Walking
Moderate walking over uneven stone surfaces.
Good to Know
Kom Ombo is directly riverside, while Edfu is inland and reached by horse-drawn carriage. The carriage fare should be described as included only after Operations confirms it.
Early sail to Edfu & visit Horus Temple. Sail to Kom Ombo & Visit Sobek Temple & Sail to Aswan overnight on board
After breakfast, visit the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan's ancient granite quarries, then continue by motorboat to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Return to Jaz Jubilee Nile Cruise for lunch and enjoy the remainder of the day on board in Aswan.
Overnight
On board in Aswan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits
Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple
Walking
Light to moderate walking, including uneven surfaces at the quarry.
Good to Know
Philae Temple is reached by motorboat; make this access detail clear in the final itinerary.
Visit then Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Overnight in Aswan
After breakfast, vacate your cabin by around 8:00 AM. Then enjoy a felucca ride to Aswan's Botanical Garden, a relaxed final experience on the Nile before your onward transfer. After the visit, a Memphis Tours representative will assist with your transfer according to your departure arrangements.
Meals
Breakfast
Visits
Botanical Garden by felucca
Walking
Light walking through the garden.
Good to Know
The Botanical Garden visit by felucca is a useful 5-day itinerary differentiator and should be highlighted clearly on the website.
Vessel Facts
Total accommodation: 80 units (76 doubles, 4 singles)
Onboard Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Sun deck with swimming pool
- Pool bar
- Restaurant
- Lounge bar
- Massage services
- Beauty salon
- Gift shop
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Wi-Fi access
Room Facilities
- All cabins: approx. 19 m²
- Large panoramic window
- Air conditioning
- Satellite TV with in-house video channels
- Music system
- Minibar and fridge
- In-room safe
- Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer
Included
- Complimentary bottled water and toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Use of the pool and sun deck
- Evening entertainment
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