Nile Cruise · Aswan & Luxor
MS Jaz Senator Luxury Nile Cruise
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Tour Overview
The MS Jaz Senator Nile cruise is the choice for travelers who want the Luxor to Aswan river journey with a suite rather than a standard cabin: it is the only all-suite ship in the Jaz fleet. Sailings leave on Mondays and Thursdays, with 3-night and 4-night options, and the fare covers full-board meals, private guided sightseeing and entrance fees to the listed sites.
Why an all-suite ship changes the trip
On most Nile ships the cabin is a place to sleep between temple visits. On the Jaz Senator every guest is in a suite, so there is more room to spread out during the hot middle hours, when the ship is often moving and the riverbanks are worth watching from inside. The ship’s own description compares the feel to a private yacht, and it is also offered for private charters, which makes it a sensible fit for family reunions, milestone trips or small groups who want the whole vessel.
Senator suite rates, September to April
| Cruise length | Triple, per person | Double, per person | Single, per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights / 4 days | $1,386 | $1,442 | $2,280 |
| 4 nights / 5 days | $1,651 | $1,717 | $2,742 |
Fares are per person for September to April. Summer sailings are not in the published table, so ask for a quote if you plan to travel between May and August. Our guide to the best time for a Nile cruise covers what the heat means for sightseeing.
Is the 4-night Senator worth it?
The extra night costs about $275 more per person in a double. It buys a slower pace and more hours on deck between the riverside temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo. If your Egypt trip is short, the 3-night sailing still covers the core of the route between Luxor and Aswan.
Senator inclusions
- Full-board accommodation on board and the meals listed in the program
- Private sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan with an English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to the sites in the program
- Airport meet and greet and private air-conditioned transfers
- Service charges and taxes
International flights, the Egypt visa, optional tours and tips are not included.
Adding Cairo or Abu Simbel
Most guests pair the cruise with two or three nights in Cairo; our pyramids and Nile cruise tours show how that fits together. From Aswan, Abu Simbel by air is the quickest way to see the temples of Ramses II. Compare the Senator with the other ships on our Nile river cruises page, or ask us to build a tailor-made itinerary around your sailing date.
Tour Highlights
English-Speaking tour guide/leader
All transfers by air-conditioning vehicle
Meet at the airport upon arrival
4/3 Nights Nile cruise
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Packages
04 Days / 03 Night From Aswan
On arrival, you will be met and escorted to your Nile cruise for embarkation.
Begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the impressive High Dam, a landmark of modern Egyptian engineering. Continue by boat to Agilkia Island to explore the exquisite Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and renowned for its beautifully preserved sanctuaries and reliefs.
Return to your Nile cruise, where lunch is served on board, followed in the evening by an international buffet dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, a rare double sanctuary dedicated to two deities—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Return to your Nile cruise for lunch on board.
Later, explore the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus and considered one of the finest surviving temples of ancient Egypt. In the evening, enjoy a continental buffet dinner on board your cruise.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, enjoy a privately guided exploration of Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the vast Karnak Temple, a monumental complex built over centuries, before continuing to Luxor Temple, once connected by a grand avenue of ram-headed sphinxes.
These extraordinary sites together embody Luxor’s enduring reputation as the world’s greatest open-air museum and one of its most remarkable archaeological landscapes.
Return to your Nile cruise in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed Galabia celebration on board.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise. Continue with a guided visit to Luxor’s West Bank, beginning with the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Continue to the striking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, beautifully set against the desert cliffs, and pause at the monumental Colossi of Memnon, which have stood guard over the Theban plain for more than three thousand years.
Following your visit, transfer to Luxor Airport or the train station for your onward journey.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast.
05 Days / 04 Night From Aswan
Upon arrival in Luxor, transfer to your Nile cruise for embarkation.
Later, enjoy a guided visit to Luxor’s East Bank, home to the magnificent Temple of Karnak, a vast complex built over centuries by generations of pharaohs. Continue to the graceful Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak by a ceremonial avenue of ram-headed sphinxes. Together, these monuments define Luxor’s reputation as the world’s greatest open-air museum and one of the most remarkable archaeological landscapes in existence.
In the evening, enjoy an international buffet dinner on board.
Accommodation : Overnight onboard
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit to Luxor’s West Bank. Explore the renowned Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Continue to the remarkable Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, set dramatically against the cliffs of the Theban mountains, and pause at the monumental Colossi of Memnon, which have stood guard over the plain for more than three millennia.
Return to your Nile cruise for the afternoon.
In the evening, enjoy a continental buffet dinner on board.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, sail toward Edfu, passing through the Esna Lock. On arrival, visit the remarkable Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus and considered one of the best-preserved temples of the ancient world.
Return to your Nile cruise for lunch on board as the journey continues along the Nile toward Kom Ombo. Visit the distinctive Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two deities—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
After the visit, return to your cruise and continue sailing toward Aswan.
In the evening, enjoy an international buffet dinner on board.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit to the impressive High Dam, a landmark of modern Egyptian engineering that transformed the country’s irrigation and energy supply. Continue with a scenic boat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and renowned for its graceful sanctuaries and reliefs.
Return to your Nile cruise for the afternoon.
In the evening, enjoy a relaxed Galabia evening accompanied by an oriental dinner on board.
Meals: Overnight onboard
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise. You will then be transferred to Aswan Airport or the train station for your onward journey.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Inclusions
- Meet and greet service by our representatives upon your airport arrival
- All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation on the Nile Cruise ship full board
- Private sightseeing tours in Luxor & Aswan (listed on itinerary)
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary
- All meals mentioned on the itinerary
- All service charges and taxes
Exclusions
- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping.
Tour Prices
Important Notes
👨👩👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
- 2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
- 6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
- 12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.
Notes:
- Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
- If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
- Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.
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Sailing on the MS Jaz Senator: Common Questions
Yes. The Senator is described as the only all-suite vessel in the Jaz fleet, so every guest stays in a suite.
Published departures are on Mondays and Thursdays. We confirm which day matches the 3-night or 4-night sailing when you book.
From September to April, a double cabin is $1,442 per person for 3 nights and $1,717 per person for 4 nights.
The ship’s description presents it as suitable for private charters. Contact us with your dates and group size and we will check availability.
Yes. Entrance fees to all sites in the program are included, along with an English-speaking guide.
A single cabin is $2,280 for 3 nights and $2,742 for 4 nights, roughly 60 percent above the per-person double fare.













