Jaz Crown Jewel Nile Cruise
A Nile cruiser with Standard, Deluxe, and Suite cabins, full-board dining, and guided shore excursions from embarkation to disembarkation.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Embarks
- Wed, Sat
- Board
- Full Board
- New
02Overview
A first look
Crown Jewel sails the Luxor–Aswan route for the Jaz hotel group, a five-star cruiser with full-board dining, a pool deck and Egyptologist-led shore excursions at the temples between the two cities. 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.
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.
At sea
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
This cruise includes multiple embarkation and disembarkation movements, stair access and varied terrain both aboard and ashore. Cabins are accessed by one or two internal steps; many vessels have at least one cabin with step-free entry but full wheelchair access cannot be guaranteed across all assigned ships. Shore excursions involve uneven ancient stone, temple steps, narrow gangways and sometimes soft sand at riverbanks. Onboard public areas include stairs between decks; elevators are rare. We recommend guests with reduced mobility contact us before booking so we can assess the assigned vessel and arrange assistance where possible. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we can request meet-and-assist services at airports and ports, but local supplier capacity varies and some sites restrict wheelchair access, particularly at Valley of the Kings and some temple entrances.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and any necessary visas
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF30 or higher
- Lightweight sun hat and sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle (refillable)
- Small daypack for excursions
- Any required medication and a basic first-aid kit
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for daytime heat
- Long sleeves or a light scarf for sun and temple visits
- Covered shoulders and knees for mosques and some temples
- Evening smart-casual wear for the dining room
- Sturdy closed shoes for temple entrances and uneven stone
Children & families
Children aged 0 to 5.99 years travel free when sharing a cabin with two full-paying adults. Children aged 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% of the adult price when sharing a cabin with two adults. Children aged 12 and above pay the full adult price. Only one child may share a cabin with parents; two or more children require a separate cabin. Strollers are practical onboard for moving around the deck, but many shore sites have steps and cobbles where they are impractical; high chairs are available on most assigned vessels but should be requested at booking.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The cruise uses diesel-powered river vessels typical of the Nile fleet; most assigned ships are modern mid-sized cruisers with low-speed, fuel-efficient engines and three-axle coaches for transfers when needed. We select local suppliers who employ Egyptian crew and Egyptologists, and we prioritise companies that use locally sourced food and linen services to support nearby communities. Onshore guides are contracted per-excursion, creating regular direct income for small local businesses in Luxor and Aswan. We encourage low-impact behavior on shore excursions: stay on marked paths, avoid touching painted reliefs, and use water sparingly. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we monitor suppliers annually and ask for environmental and health-safety information before confirming bookings.
Licensed local Egyptologists
ETAA-credentialed, on payroll
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols
Carbon-aware itineraries
Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical
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
Product ID: CRU-NIL-588417
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