Overview Hotel Cruise

Jaz Cruise & The Makadi Palace 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

Part of a large holiday village, the hotel offers an excellent balance of relaxation and activity, with private beach access, multiple swimming pools, diverse dining including à la carte and buffet options, plus sports facilities via the nearby Makadi Sports Centre.

  • Great for couples
  • Sports centre nearby
  • Choice of restaurants
  • Extensive gardens
  • Restaurants & Bars

    • À la carte dining
    • Buffet restaurant
    • Christmas & New Year gala meals*
    • Ice cream corner
    • Snack bar
    • Choice of bars
    • Beach bar
    • Lobby bar
    • Additional à la carte dining at the Makadi Mall: French, Indian, Italian, Lebanese, Seafood (drinks at extra charge)
    • Dine Around Upgrade*: add restaurants, bars and facilities at the Grand Makadi Hotel
  • Swimming Pools

    • Several swimming pools
    • Children's swimming pool
    • Sun loungers, parasols & towels
  • Beach

    • Beachfront location
    • Private beach
    • House reef – perfect for snorkelling
    • Sun loungers, parasols & towels
  • Watersports

    • Dive centre* (nearby)
    • Water polo
    • Watersports centre* (nearby)
  • Sports & Leisure

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

    • Evening entertainment
    • Billiards*
    • Tour desk
  • Health & Beauty

    • Fitness centre / gym*
  • For the Family

    • High chairs
    • Cots
    • Children's activities
    • Playground
    • Mini disco
    • Children's menus
  • Other Facilities

    • 24 hour reception
    • Room service*
    • Daily maid service
    • Safety deposit boxes
    • Laundry service*
    • Shuttle bus*
    • Free WiFi in selected areas
    • Currency exchange
    • ATM (nearby)
    • Shops (nearby)
    • Adapted rooms (on request)
    • Accessibility friendly

Rooms

Food & Drink

Lobby Bar Terrace

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

Joker Bar

Bar serving all inclusive local drinks. • Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Fresh Fruit Juice* • Speciality Tea/Coffee* • Shishah*

Rendezvous Bar

Bar serving all inclusive local drinks & snacks. • Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Fresh Fruit Juice* • Speciality Tea/ Coffee*

Piano Bar

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

Sunset Bar

Bar serving all inclusive local drinks & snacks. Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Fresh Fruit Juice* • Speciality Tea/Coffee*

Dome

Buffet restaurant serving all inclusive food & drinks at breakfast & dinner. • Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Fresh Fruit Juice*

Melange

Buffet restaurant serving all inclusive food & drinks at breakfast & dinner. • Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Fresh Fruit Juice*

Discovery

Show buffet restaurant serving all inclusive food & drinks at dinner. • Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Fresh Fruit Juice*

Thai Garden

À la carte Thai restaurant serving all inclusive food & drinks at dinner. • Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Fresh Fruit Juice* • Speciality Tea/Coffee*

Botanical Garden

À la carte Mediterranean restaurant serving all inclusive food & drinks at dinner. • Waiter Service • Alcoholic Drinks • Soft Drinks • Fresh Fruit Juice* • 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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