Overview Hotel Cruise

Jaz Cruise & The Grand Makadi Hotel

Embark on a journey through 5,000 years of history aboard Iberotel's Jaz Cruises fleet.

Embark on a journey through 5,000 years of history aboard Iberotel's Jaz Cruises fleet. This fleet of custom-designed Nile Cruises ships offers every convenience and comfort for the perfect Nile cruising experience. Enjoy a fusion of oriental and modern cuisine in the buffet restaurant, cooling cocktails on the Sun Deck as the sun sets, and an exciting evening of entertainment in the Lounge bar. Or simply relax in your cabin and enjoy the breathtaking views from your panoramic cabin window as you sail along the Nile.

Features & Facilities

With recently refurbished social areas, The Grand Makadi Hotel offers stunning pools, a variety of restaurants, lively entertainment, and plenty of activities for both adults and kids.

  • Beachfront location with Stunning house reef
  • Great choice of restaurants
  • Recently refurbished public areas
  • Restaurants & Bars

    • À la carte dining
    • Buffet restaurant
    • Christmas & New Year gala meals*
    • Snack bar
    • Choice of bars
    • 24 hour bar*
    • Lobby bar*
    • Pool bar
    • Additional à la carte dining at the Makadi Mall: French, Indian, Italian, Lebanese, Seafood (drinks at extra charge)
  • Swimming Pools

    • Swimming pool
    • Heated outdoor pool (seasonal)
    • Sun loungers, parasols & towels
    • Sun terrace
  • Beach

    • Beachfront location
    • Private beach
    • Gently sloping beach
    • Coral areas – beach shoes recommended
    • Jetty access to sea
    • House reef – perfect for snorkelling
  • Watersports

    • Dive centre*
    • Snorkelling
    • Watersports*
  • Sports & Leisure

    • Beach volleyball
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis*
    • Aerobics
    • Aqua aerobics / aqua gym
  • Activities & Entertainment

    • Activity programme
    • Animation team
    • Evening entertainment
    • Billiards*
    • Tour desk
  • Health & Beauty

    • Fitness centre / gym*
    • Massage*
    • Beauty salon*
  • For the Family

    • High chairs
    • Cots
    • Kids club (ages 4-12)
    • Children's activities
    • Playground
    • Mini disco
  • Other Facilities

    • 24 hour reception
    • Concierge*
    • Room service*
    • Daily maid service
    • Safety deposit boxes
    • Laundry service*
    • Shuttle bus
    • Free WiFi in selected areas
    • Currency exchange
    • ATM
    • Gift shop

Rooms

Food & Drink

Lagoon Restaurant

Open buffet restaurant but fresh juices with extra charge. Serving all Inclusive food & drinks at breakfast, lunch & dinner. Buffet • Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Fresh Fruit Juice • Speciality Tea/ Coffee

Mexican Restaurant

Mexican a la carte restaurant. Serving all Inclusive food & drinks at breakfast, lunch & dinner. À La Carte • Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Fresh Fruit Juice • Speciality Tea/ Coffee

Tarboush Restaurant

Lebenese a la carte restaurant. Serving all Inclusive food & drinks at dinner. À La Carte • Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Speciality Tea/ Coffee

Island Restaurant

À La Carte restaurant. Serving all Inclusive food & drinks at dinner. À La Carte • Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Speciality Tea/ Coffee

Grand Café

Bar serving all inclusive local drinks but shisha extra charge. Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Speciality Tea/ Coffee • Shishah

After 8

Tea Time Bar serving all inclusive drinks and snacks. Waiter Service • Soft Drinks • Speciality Tea/ Coffee

Asian Restaurant

Serving all Inclusive food & drinks at dinner. Asian A La Carte• Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Fresh Fruit Juice • Speciality Tea/ Coffee

Mediterranean Restaurant

À La Carte restaurant. Serving all Inclusive food & drinks at dinner. À La Carte • Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Speciality Tea/ Coffee

Marhaba Bar

24 hours open bar soft drinks, premium alcohol and hot drinks at extra charge

Breeze Beach Bar

Bar serving all inclusive local drinks. Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Speciality Tea/ Coffee

Embark on a journey through 5,000 years of history aboard Iberotel's Jaz Cruises fleet. This fleet of custom-designed Nile Cruises ships offers every convenience and comfort for the perfect Nile cruising experience. Enjoy a fusion of oriental and modern cuisine in the buffet restaurant, cooling cocktails on the Sun Deck as the sun sets, and an exciting evening of entertainment in the Lounge bar. Or simply relax in your cabin and enjoy the breathtaking views from your panoramic cabin window as you sail along the Nile.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arriving in Luxor

Luxor, is the site of the ancient Egyptian capital, Thebes, and home to many of the most renowned monuments, tombs and temples. It is the starting point for your Nile cruise. You will transfer by coach from Luxor airport, or your Red Sea resort stay. From the airport, the transfer takes around 30 minutes.

Thebes

Day 2: Luxor and East Thebes

After breakfast visit the East bank of Thebes and the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. At the vast open air museum of Karnak, marvel at the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 columns. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board, and overnight in Luxor. FREE Excursions: Luxor & Karnack Temple complex's

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Day 3: Luxor and Western Thebes

Travel to the West Bank, Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, final resting place of the Pharaohs; there is an optional visit to Tutankhamun’s tomb*. Other highlights include the imposing Temple of Hatshepsut, the gigantic Colossi of Memnon, and Medinet Habu temple. In the afternoon, sail to Esna. Dinner is on board and you overnight at Esna. FREE Excursions: The Colossi of Memnon, The Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and Medinet Habu

Kom Ombo

Day 4: Kom Ombo to Aswan

The cruise continues via the impressive sight of Kom Ombo standing sentinel at a bend in the river. Visit this unusual double temple, built in 250BC to honour the crocodile-headed Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, before sailing on to Aswan. FREE Excursions: Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo

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Day 5: Agilika & the High Dam

Visit the unfinished obelisk first thing, then take a motor boat from Aswan to the island of Agilika and the Temples of Philae, devoted to Isis, and visit the famous Aswan High Dam Enjoy an optional day trip to Aswan Nubian Village national park* FREE Excursions: The Temples of Philae, Aswan High Dam and the unfinished obelisk in Aswan

Aswan

Day 6: Aswan

A free day to explore Aswan and its lively Souk, enjoy the optional early morning excursion to Abu Simbel*, or to simply relax on board. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride along the Nile, before embarking and sailing to Kom Ombo. Overnight at Kom Ombo.

Luxor

Day 7: Sail to Luxor

Enjoy a day soaking up the view, as you sail downstream, arriving in Luxor in the evening. Enjoy your last evening in style with the Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple*.

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Day 8: Leaving Luxor

After breakfast, relax on board before being transferred to the airport for your flight home or to your hotel if you are doing a Cruise & Stay holiday. Complimentary late check-out means you will have full use of all facilities until time for your departure.

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