Private tours across Egypt, planned by a local team in Cairo

MS Jaz Senator Nile Cruise

MS Jaz Senator is a luxury-class Nile cruise ship with a 4-night Luxor to Aswan program and a 3-night Aswan to Luxor program, full board and guided temple visits.

Programs
3 nights or 4 nights
Sailing
Monday from Aswan, Thursday from Luxor
Meals
Full board
Tour type
Private, your own group

Overview

MS Jaz Senator is a luxury-class Nile cruise ship that follows the Luxor and Aswan route. An operator listing describes it as a suite-only boutique cruiser with a pool and sun deck.

What you will love

  • Two programsChoose 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan, or 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor.
  • Temples on the routeKarnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, with a guide.
  • Full boardBreakfast, lunch and dinner are served on board during the cruise.
  • A floating hotelUnpack once and watch the river banks pass from your cabin or the sun deck.
  • Suite-only conceptAn operator listing describes a deluxe boutique cruiser with a suite-only concept.
  • Pool and spaA pool and sun deck, a spa and massage, and a gym.

Programs and itinerary

Aswan to Luxor · 3 nights on board · Full board

Day1Embark in Aswan, Philae and the High DamNile cruise2 meals

You board MS Jaz Senator in Aswan and have lunch on board. The afternoon includes the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, the island sanctuary of Isis reached by motorboat. A felucca ride is an optional extra.

StayOvernight on the Nile cruise
Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day2Kom Ombo and EdfuNile cruise3 meals

The ship sails north to Kom Ombo, where the double temple of Sobek and Horus the Elder overlooks the river. After lunch on board you continue to Edfu for the Temple of Horus, then sail toward Luxor through the lock at Esna.

StayOvernight on the Nile cruise
Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day3Luxor: West Bank, Karnak and Luxor TempleNile cruise3 meals

In Luxor you visit the West Bank first: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch you see Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.

StayOvernight on the Nile cruise
Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day4Disembarkation in Luxor1 meal

After breakfast you disembark in Luxor and the cruise ends. We can arrange the transfer to the airport or station on request.

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

What is included

Included5 items
  • Accommodation on board for the nights of your program
  • Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
  • Sightseeing visits listed in the day-by-day itinerary with a guide
  • Entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary
  • Transfers for the listed sightseeing
Not included5 items
  • Tips for the crew and the guide
  • Drinks not included by the operator
  • Optional extras such as a felucca ride
  • Flights to and from Egypt, visa fees and travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

Travel policy guide

Pricing policy

All prices are per person in US dollars. The price changes with the season (winter 1 October to 30 April, summer 1 May to 30 September), the accommodation level and the size of the group. Christmas, New Year and Easter dates add 25%. Your quote lists the final price and everything it covers. After the deposit, changes to your itinerary cost US$25 per request, plus any third-party fees.

Booking confirmation

A deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required at the time of booking. The final payment is due 30 days before departure, and bookings made within 30 days of departure are paid in full. We accept Visa or Master Card by secure online payment, Visa or Master Card by email, and wire transfer. We confirm every booking by email.

Cancellation and refund

  • 22 days or more before departure: 100% refund
  • 15 to 21 days: 70% refund
  • 8 to 14 days: 50% refund
  • 0 to 7 days: no refund

No-show travelers are charged 100%. During peak events in Egypt, hotels and Nile cruises do not refund deposits. Groups of more than 10 people may have different terms.

Children policy

  • Under 2: free, sharing the parents’ bed, meals not included
  • 2 to 5 years: 25% of the adult price
  • 6 to 11 years: 50% of the adult price
  • 12 and over: adult price

Add each child and their age in the enquiry form so the quote is exact.

Optional visits

Optional visits, such as a hot air balloon ride in Luxor, a Sound and Light show or a felucca ride, are not in the price. Tell us which ones you want and we add them to your quote with their cost.

Tipping guide

Tipping is customary in Egypt and is not included in the price. A usual amount for a private tour is US$8 to 10 per person per day for your guide, US$4 to 5 for your driver and US$5 to 8 per person per day for the crew on a Nile cruise. Your guide can advise you on the day.

Questions about this cruise

Which programs does MS Jaz Senator offer?

We list two: 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan and 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor. Both are full board.

Which temples does the MS Jaz Senator cruise visit?

On the standard route you visit Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae in Aswan.

Are meals included on MS Jaz Senator?

Yes, the programs are full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner on board, as marked on each day. Drinks other than those the operator includes are normally paid on board, and we confirm this in your quote.

Does MS Jaz Senator have a swimming pool?

One operator listing names a pool and sun deck, but we could not confirm further details. Ask us and we confirm it in your quote.

How much does MS Jaz Senator cost?

The price depends on the date, the program and the cabin. Send us your dates and we reply with a quote.

What travelers say about Egypt Online Tour

Independent reviews on the platforms travelers already trust.

5.0
193 reviews
Ranked #121 of 2,706 tours and activities in Cairo
Read all reviews on Tripadvisor
5.0
Based on 6 Google reviews
60 Ahmed El Zomor, Cairo, Egypt
Open 24 hours on the Google listing