JAZ Imperial Nile Cruise – 8 Days / 7 Nights from Luxor

JAZ Imperial Nile Cruise is a five-star superior river ship operated in the JAZ Voyages fleet. Its featured seven-night journey travels from Luxor through the Nile Valley to Aswan and returns to Luxor. This is a good choice if you want a week afloat rather than a one-way, three- or four-night itinerary, with a choice of panoramic cabins and a limited number of spacious suites.

Price and availability: on request. No online starting price has been set because the operator has not supplied a verified rate for our current dates. The sightseeing program below describes a typical route; the exact excursions, departures, transfers and meals depend on the quotation you approve.

JAZ Imperial at a Glance

• Vessel: JAZ Imperial (not JAZ Celebrity)
• Operator: JAZ Voyages / JAZ Hotel Group
• Ship class: Five-star superior cruise ship (operator factsheet)
• Featured journey: 8 days / 7 nights, Luxor–Aswan–Luxor
• Accommodation: 44 double cabins, 2 single cabins, 4 suites
• Cabin size: about 19 m²; suites about 41.5 m²
• Facilities: two-level sun deck, pool, pool bar, restaurant, lounge bar, reception, fitness area, limited Wi-Fi
• Booking: request confirmed availability and a written quote

What Makes JAZ Imperial Different?

The appeal of JAZ Imperial is the combination of a conventional Nile cruise vessel, a full week aboard and a return to the original embarkation city. You can unpack once and experience the change from the grand temple complexes of Luxor to Aswan’s island scenery at a more measured pace. Unlike a small Dahabiya, this is a larger motor cruiser with a social lounge, restaurant, outdoor pool and dedicated shared guest spaces.

The route matters as much as the accommodation. A Luxor round trip avoids a separate overland transfer from Aswan back to Luxor after disembarkation, though it still requires seven nights in your travel schedule. For shorter travel windows, compare the wider Pure Nile Tours cruise collection rather than assuming the Imperial is operating a shorter departure on your chosen dates.

Cabins, Suites and Comfort on Board

Double and Single Cabins – Approximately 19 m²

The official factsheet lists 44 double cabins and two single cabins. Cabins have large panoramic windows, individually controlled air-conditioning, television, a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a safety box and a minibar (consumption charged separately). The two single cabins are limited in number, so solo guests should ask about availability and any single supplement before booking.

Four Suites – Approximately 41.5 m²

The four suites provide substantially more room than the standard cabins. The operator lists a private bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer. Please request the exact suite configuration, bed arrangement and deck position before confirming the upgrade; the final quote should identify your reserved cabin category explicitly.

To compare cabin choices across other vessels, consult our Nile cruise cabin-types guide. Choose your accommodation based on layout and a confirmed reservation rather than the ship’s star label alone.

Dining, Pool and Ship Facilities

JAZ Imperial has a main restaurant, lounge bar and sun deck bar. The two-level sundeck includes an outdoor swimming pool, deck fitness equipment and relaxation space for scenic Nile sailing. There is a 24-hour reception and free limited Wi-Fi. Other listed facilities include laundry, massage services, a gift shop, beauty salon on request and doctor on call; the operator marks several of these services as chargeable.

Meal plan: confirm whether the quotation is full board and which drinks are excluded. Connectivity: limited Wi-Fi should not be treated as guaranteed high-speed internet between cities.

JAZ Imperial 8-Day / 7-Night Itinerary

Route: Luxor → Esna → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → Luxor. This is an illustrative itinerary based on the official route and published seven-night program descriptions. Excursions are not automatically included in a cruise-only fare; actual port order and sailing timetable may change.

Day 1: Luxor embarkation – begin the Nile journey

Board JAZ Imperial at the confirmed Luxor mooring. Settle into your selected cabin or suite, meet the onboard team and enjoy time to explore the sundeck, lounge and pool area. The usual seven-night round-trip itinerary begins in Luxor. Exact check-in details and any sightseeing on embarkation day must be confirmed with the booked rate.

Day 2: Luxor West Bank and navigation towards Edfu

The common route visits the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon when the sightseeing package is selected. Return to the vessel before sailing south via Esna. Temple admission, a guide and transport are provided only when explicitly listed in your confirmed quotation.

Day 3: Edfu, Kom Ombo and sailing to Aswan

Enjoy river scenery between Edfu and Kom Ombo. A guided visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu is a popular option; the double temple at Kom Ombo is another typical stop on the sailing corridor. Sailing times and the order of sightseeing can change according to navigation conditions.

Day 4: Aswan – Philae and Nile-island scenery

Arrive in Aswan and spend time taking in its quieter river landscape. With a booked sightseeing package, your program may include Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam and a felucca excursion. Ask which experiences and entry tickets are included before you pay.

Day 5: Aswan free time or optional Abu Simbel excursion

This day is ideal for an early, separately arranged Abu Simbel excursion if availability and travel conditions allow. An Abu Simbel visit is not automatically included in the cruise-only package. Depending on navigation arrangements, the ship may begin its return journey via Kom Ombo and Edfu.

Day 6: Return north via Esna towards Luxor

Relax aboard as the vessel continues north. Enjoy the upper deck, panoramic river views and onboard dining. A stop or sightseeing visit around Esna may be possible on some scheduled programs; the confirmed sailing plan controls the actual sequence.

Day 7: Luxor East Bank – final full cruise day

The classic round-trip sightseeing program usually allows time for Karnak and Luxor temples. If you have selected cruise-only accommodation, a licensed guide, tickets and transport can be quoted as add-ons instead. Enjoy the last evening aboard at the Luxor mooring.

Day 8: Disembarkation in Luxor

After breakfast or at the ship’s scheduled check-out time, disembark at the confirmed Luxor dock. Transfers to your airport, station or hotel should be arranged in advance if they are not shown as inclusions on your booking.

Packages and Booking Options

Choose between the 7-night Double Cabin, 7-night Single Cabin and 7-night Suite request options. All use the same confirmed seven-night vessel itinerary; the differences are room occupancy and cabin type. Because no current contracted rate is available, every option is listed as Price on Request until reviewed. These are accommodation request categories, not guaranteed inventory or confirmed live offers.

What Is Included?

• 7 nights of accommodation aboard JAZ Imperial in the specifically booked cabin or suite category.
• Use of standard onboard guest facilities, subject to the operator’s opening hours and rules.
• Meals only as described in the confirmed rate / board basis (full board is common but must be confirmed).
• Onboard hospitality services outlined in the booking confirmation.

What Is Not Included Unless Confirmed?

• Flights, Egypt entry visa, and travel insurance.
• Sightseeing guide, admission tickets and ground transfers unless explicitly included in the confirmed package.
• Abu Simbel excursion, hot-air-balloon flights and any other optional experiences unless listed as included.
• Personal beverages, minibar consumption and additional food outside the booked meal plan.
• Gratuities and personal expenses.
• Paid ship services such as laundry, massage, beauty salon and phone calls.
• Any upgrade, taxes or special-event supplement not explicitly stated in the final quote.

How to Request a JAZ Imperial Reservation

1. Choose a departure week and confirm that you want the seven-night round trip from Luxor.
2. Specify Double, Single or Suite and the number of adults and children, if any.
3. Ask Pure Nile Tours for a written quote detailing board basis, excursions, guide, entrance tickets, transfers, taxes and cancellation terms.
4. Only proceed to payment after the ship, sailing and exact room category are reconfirmed.

You can request a tailored Nile cruise quote, compare how to choose the best Nile cruise, or check our departure-days planning guide. The dates on general guides do not override this ship’s confirmed sailing schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JAZ Imperial the same ship as JAZ Celebrity?

No. JAZ Imperial and JAZ Celebrity are separate ships in the JAZ Voyages portfolio. Their photos, cabin inventory and sailing programs should not be treated as interchangeable.

How long is the JAZ Imperial Nile cruise?

The official JAZ Voyages booking page currently lists a 7-night, 8-day round trip from Luxor via Aswan back to Luxor. Please ask for current departure dates and any alternative sailing lengths.

Where does this itinerary start and finish?

The seven-night program starts and ends in Luxor. Dock location and boarding time will be confirmed after the reservation is accepted.

How many cabins and suites are there?

The official JAZ Imperial factsheet lists 44 double cabins, two single cabins and four suites. Standard cabins are approximately 19 m², and suites are approximately 41.5 m².

Does the seven-night price include temple entrance fees and a guide?

Not necessarily. JAZ offers different booking rate types through its distribution channels. Tours, entrance fees and transfers are only included if the confirmed Pure Nile Tours quotation lists them.

Is Abu Simbel included in the seven-night itinerary?

Do not assume it is included. Abu Simbel can require an early start and a separate excursion charge. Pure Nile Tours should confirm the exact scope of your package in writing.

Does JAZ Imperial have a swimming pool?

Yes. The official ship factsheet lists a swimming pool and pool bar on the two-level sun deck.

What is the Wi-Fi policy?

The official factsheet lists free limited Wi-Fi. Speed and coverage can vary while cruising, so confirm connectivity if you need to work online.

Can I book a single cabin or suite?

The ship has two single cabins and four suites according to the operator. Availability is limited and must be confirmed for your selected departure.

What should I request in the quotation?

Ask for the sailing date, number of nights, cabin category, occupancy, board basis, sightseeing list, entrance fees, guide, transfer details, taxes and full cancellation terms.

Information checked October 2026. Cabin counts, sizes and facilities come from the operator’s JAZ Imperial factsheet; the seven-night round-trip option is listed on the official booking site. Timetables and costs are subject to written confirmation.