Overview Hotel Cruise

Jaz Cruise & The Grand Palace

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.

Please Note: This is an adult only hotel; a minimum guest age of 18 years applies. All rooms have king size beds; twin beds are not available.

Features & Facilities

There are three pools to choose from, and a beautiful stretch of sandy beach. Dining options range from the relaxed buffet selection at the main restaurant to top notch Turkish cuisine and beachfront à la carte dining. There's plenty to do, too, with access to facilities at the neighbouring Grand Hotel and Grand Marina hotels, including watersports, fitness centre and spa, plus the many shops, bars and restaurants of the Grand Mall just across the road.

  • Adult Only
  • Great choice of restaurants
  • Beautiful swim-up rooms available
  • Central beachfront location
  • Restaurants & Bars

    • À la carte dining
    • Beach restaurant
    • Buffet restaurant with live cooking stations
    • Café / coffee bar*
    • Fresh juice bar*
    • Patisserie
    • Choice of bars
    • 24 hour bar*
    • Beach bar
    • Lobby bar
    • Pool bar
    • The Grand Mall*: a choice of shops, bars, restaurants
  • Swimming Pools

    • Several swimming pools
    • Sun loungers, parasols & towels
    • Sun terrace
  • Beach

    • Beachfront location
    • Private beach
    • Sandy beach
    • Beach bag & towel provided
  • Watersports

    • Diving*
    • Watersports centre*
    • Windsurfing*
  • Sports & Leisure

    • Beach volleyball
    • Tennis (floodlights & racquets extra charge)
  • Activities & Entertainment

    • Billiards*
  • Health & Beauty

    • Fitness centre / gym
    • Spa facilities*
  • Other Facilities

    • 24 hour reception
    • Room service*
    • Daily maid service
    • Laundry service*
    • Limousine service*
    • Free WiFi in selected areas
    • Shops (nearby)
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Accessibility friendly

Rooms

Food & Drink

Main Restaurant

Main restaurant serving buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner International cuisine Live cooking stations All Inclusive

Asian Restaurant

A mouth-watering selection of authentic Asian dishes Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Set menu All Inclusive (some menu items at extra charge)

Beach Club Restaurant

Relaxed dining in a beautiful beachfront location Set menu lunch À la carte dinner menu All Inclusive (some items at extra charge) Reservation required

Blues Restaurant

Enjoy a tantalising array of freshly cooked Turkish specialities. À la carte dinner menu All Inclusive (some items at extra charge) Reservation required

Lobby Bar

Waiter Service Local Alcoholic Drinks Soft Drinks Premium Alcoholic Drinks* Fresh Fruit Juice* Speciality Tea/Coffee*

Lobby Terrace

24 Hour Bar Waiter Service Local Alcoholic Drinks Soft Drinks Light Snacks Premium Alcoholic Drinks* Fresh Fruit Juice* Speciality Tea/Coffee*

Pool Bar

Poolside Bar Waiter Service Local Alcoholic Drinks Soft Drinks Premium Alcoholic Drinks*

Beach Club

Beach Bar Waiter Service Local Alcoholic Drinks Soft Drinks Premium Alcoholic Drinks*

Vienna Café

Pastries, Sweets, Waffles and more! Savoury Snacks Speciality Tea/Coffee*

Blues Café

Snacks Pastries Iced Coffee*

The Grand Mall

Additional à la carte dining is available at The Grand Mall*, opposite, including Italian, Indian and Lebanese restaurants, a steak house, and a pizzeria À la carte menus Extra charge

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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