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Nile Cruises Luxor Area Egypt

JAZ Celebrity - 7nt Nile Cruise

  • A five-star cruise liner with an outdoor pool, sun deck, and restaurant
  • The chance to visit iconic sights from Egypt's ancient past

A voyage through ancient history

Welcome to the JAZ Celebrity – a luxury cruise liner that doubles as a time machine. The banks of the River Nile is brimming with historical landmarks that bring the past to vivid life, and you’ll get to see them all up close by joining this unforgettable voyage. Besides all the wonderful sights, you’ll still have ample time to relax on the sun deck, take a dip in the pool, and feast on some amazing cuisine. Read on for all the details, including the full itinerary...

Please note, trips to the various sites mentioned in the itinerary are not included in our Nile Cruise holiday prices and packages, and are not provided by easyJet holidays. These activities are provided by our tours and experiences partner, Musement, and are marked with an asterisk in the itinerary. 

You’ll be accompanied to the ship on arrival and will be given details of the experiences bookable with Musement (and payable locally). During the sailing, an expert Egyptologist will collect you from the ship for each of the trips you've booked, ready to regale you with stories of the Nile. For any further questions on our Nile Cruises packages, please visit the help centre.

What JAZ Celebrity - 7nt Nile Cruise has to offer

    Day 1 – Embarkation

     Fly from the UK to Luxor and when you arrive, you'll hop on a transfer to your ship, ready for the start of your Nile cruise. You'll check in and get settled into your cabin, before hitting the restaurant for a bite to eat. After dinner the ship will remain in Luxor overnight.

     

    • Check in
    • 12:30 lunch
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • Overnight in Luxor

    Day 2 – Luxor, Esna, and Edfu

    This morning is your chance to explore some of the highlights of Luxor – tick off the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. After a morning exploring, board the ship again and sail to Edfu via the Esna Lock. The ship will dock overnight in Edfu. 

     

    • Breakfast
    • 08:00  Optional visits*: Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Queen Hatchepsut Temple
    • 13:00 Lunch & sail to Edfu via Esna (Approx.11 hrs)
    • 16:30 Team time (on sundeck)
    • 19:00 Manager’s cocktail party in the bar
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • Overnight in Edfu

    Day 3 – Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan

    While docked in Edfu for the morning, disembark and pay a visit to the Edfu Temple, which is dedicated to Horus, the mythical son of Isis and Osiris. The ship will sail to Kom Ombo in the afternoon, before continuing down the river to Aswan.

     

    • Breakfast
    • 08:00 Optional visit*: Edfu Temple
    • 10:00 Sail to Kom Ombo (Approx. 6 hrs)
    • 13:00 Lunch
    • 16:30 Tea time on the sun deck
    • 18:30 Sail to Aswan (Approx. 4 hrs)
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • 21:00 Galabya Party
    • Overnight in Aswan

    Day 4 – Aswan

    The ship will be docked in Aswan all day, so it's the perfect opportunity to visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae. You could also fit in a relaxing trip on a felucca to take in views of the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island as you sail past. The ship will remain docked in Aswan overnight. 

     

    • Breakfast
    • 07:30 Optional visits* in Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple
    • 13:00 Lunch
    • 14:30 Included boat ride* & visit to the the botanical gardens*
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • 20:45 Nubian show 
    • Overnight in Aswan

    Day 5 – Aswan

    You'll wake up in Aswan again today. In the morning, head over to Abu Simbel Temple, an ancient wonder that's well worth looking around. Spend the rest of the day on the ship making the most of the onboard facilities. 

     

    • Breakfast
    • Optional morning visit* bookable and payable onboard: Abu Simbel Temple
    • 13:00 Lunch
    • Afternoon at leisure
    • 16:30 Tea time on the sundeck
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • Overnight in Aswan
     

    Day 6 – Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Edfu

    You'll have a bit of free time in Aswan before the ship sets sail to Kom Ombo in the early afternoon. Squeeze in a visit to the Kom Ombo Temple after tea time before hopping back on the ship to sail on to Edfu, where the ship will dock overnight. 

     

    • Breakfast
    • Morning at leisure
    • 13:00 Lunch & Sail to Kom Ombo (Approx. 3hrs)
    • 16:30 Tea time on the sundeck
    • 17:00 Optional visit*: Kom Ombo Temple
    • 18:30 Sail to Edfu (Approx. 4.5 hrs)
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • 21:00 Galabya Party
    • Overnight in Edfu

    Day 7 – Luxor

    You'll spend most of the day sailing back to Luxor, so you'll have ample time to relax and unwind after a week packed with sightseeing. In the evening, enjoy your final dinner onboard before taking in a show featuring belly dancing and whirling dervishes. 

     

    • Breakfast
    • 07:30 optional visit*: Edfu Temple
    • 10:00 Sail to Luxor via Esna (Approx. 8hrs)
    • 13:00 Lunch 
    • Afternoon at leisure
    • 16:30 Tea time on the sundeck
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • 21:00 Belly Dance & Dervish Show
    • Overnight in Luxor

    Day 8 – Disembark in Luxor

    Check out of your cabin and disembark the ship. Ahead of your transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to the UK, you'll have the opportunity to do a final bit of sightseeing with included visits* to the Grand Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple.

    Facilities

    Overview

    • 1 buffet restaurant
    • Bar
    • Outdoor pool
    • Air conditioning
    • Wi-fi
    All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.

    Food & Drink

    • 1 international buffet restaurant
    • 1 lounge bar (08:00 - 00:00)
    • 1 sundeck bar (08:00 - 00:00)
    All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.

    Entertainment

    • Outdoor pool
    All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.

    Sports & Health

    • Massage
    All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.

    Meet the ship: JAZ Celebrity

    If you’ve ever dreamt of uncovering Egypt’s ancient marvels, why not do it in style with a cruise along the legendary Nile? Aboard the elegant JAZ Celebrity, you’ll enjoy spacious cabins, a sunny rooftop terrace perfect for lazy afternoons, and a schedule packed with fascinating sights and lively onboard experiences.

    Between excursions, cool off in the open-air pool, settle into a comfy spot in the lounge with a drink in hand, or watch the ever-changing river scenery from the comfort of your cabin. When it’s time to switch off completely, you can head to the onboard massage area or squeeze in a workout using the fitness kit up on the sun deck.

    Just so you know, free WiFi is available throughout the ship, but speeds and coverage may vary.

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