Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Steigenberger Golf Resort

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Travel information

Combination product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation at the hotel is always provided in the most reasonably priced available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay beforehand is mandatory. The earliest possible embarkation date is always selected.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Nile Excellence incl. excursion

Highlights

  • 5-star Nile cruise ship with 30 modern outside cabins.
  • Includes excursions to the Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple and Aswan High Dam.
  • Sun deck with pool and loungers for guests.
  • Full board with buffet or set menu served on board.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available in the ship's public areas.

Itinerary

When booking the MS Nile Excellence, the following excursions are automatically included: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and a visit to the High Dam in Aswan.
The excursion packages listed below can of course still be booked.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the embarkation day, the itinerary may change.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
At 5 a.m., a hot air balloon ride is possible (optional, bookable on site).
Morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes-West to the Temple of Hatshepsut (1, 2, 3) with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon (1, 2, 3). Visit to the Valley of the Kings (1, 2, 3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Morning continuation to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1, 2, 3).
Continue to Aswan, dinner, and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1, 2, 3).
Then visit to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1, 2, 3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1, 2, 3).
Then visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 a.m., opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2, 3), breakfast box is included.
Then proceed to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1, 2, 3).
Then the ship continues to Luxor.
Once there, you have the opportunity to visit the East Bank with the Luxor Temple (1, 2, 3) and the Karnak Temple (1, 2, 3). There is an opportunity for a Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on site).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on the ship for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is noted in which excursion package this excursion is included:
Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2
Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca trip
Philae Temple
-> Winter season 2026/2027: € 163 p.p., Summer season 2026: € 155 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic package are in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2026/2027: € 289 p.p., Summer season 2026: € 280 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus package are in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2026/2027: € 335 p.p., Summer season 2026: € 333 p.p.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence features a total of 30 modernly furnished outside cabins spread over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and has a reception desk. Let yourself be pampered with culinary delights in the main restaurant and enjoy cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner available. Starting winter 2024/25, the ship has a small fitness studio that is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool and enjoy the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Overview of Nile Excellence cruise ship deck plans showing cabins, pool, and lobby areas.

Accommodation

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² and have a shower/WC, hairdryer, two single beds or one double bed, air conditioning (individually adjustable), minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), seating area, and a French balcony.
Also bookable for single use (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same amenities as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 m²). The Royal Suites are located on the middle deck and upper deck.
In the Royal Suites, there is also a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suites

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² and otherwise have the same amenities as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z), while otherwise having the same amenities as the suites, are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) and possibly without a French balcony or seating area, and instead feature a non-opening window.

Meals

Full board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft drinks and hot beverages. For lunch and dinner, two soft drinks and one small bottle of water per person are included.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge and sun deck bar.
In the afternoon, coffee, tea, and pastries are provided during sailing.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is filled with soft drinks.
Once a week, a fruit basket in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports included

There is a small fitness area on deck.

Wellness

For additional relaxation, massage treatments are offered (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or Oriental evenings.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in public areas. Wi-Fi in the cabins is available for a fee.
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Pool towels are provided in the cabins.
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24-hour cabin service, on-call doctor.
Check-in at 12 p.m.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Address of the ship:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 p.m.
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Smoking is permitted exclusively on the outdoor decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
For a flight to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it is always a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be impaired.
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The transfer duration from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours, depending on the location of the hotel.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to congestion or maintenance of the locks in Esna, the travel itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel schedule.
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Since the ship offered is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may happen that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To save you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect an amount of € 8 per person per night on the boat at the beginning of the trip, depending on the ship's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered our recommendation.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Steigenberger Golf Resort

Highlights

  • Hotel-owned 18-hole championship golf course located directly on the premises.
  • Exclusive 5-star resort situated on a peninsula with a private lagoon beach.
  • Comprehensively renovated hotel with 268 modern rooms in Nubian style.
  • Complimentary wellness area with sauna, steam bath, and whirlpool.
  • Dine-around program for culinary variety in participating restaurants.

Location

Sunny hotel terrace with seating, overlooking palm trees and a manicured lawn.
Beach with palm trees, sun umbrellas, and a watersport athlete on turquoise water near a resort.
Seating area with cushions under a sunshade on the beach near a pier in the sea.
Light yellow hotel building with wooden structure and modern elements under clear sky.
Coastal hotel with sandy beach, palm trees, and calm sea under clear blue sky.
Beach with sun loungers, palm trees, and a view of the blue sea on a sunny day.
Hotel complex with red buildings beside a golf course and water feature under clear sky.
Evening harbor view with illuminated buildings and mountains in the background.
View through a round window of a hotel garden with palm trees and seating area.
Green golf course with irrigation system under a colorful sunset sky.
Beach area with large sun umbrellas and palm trees by the water on a sunny day.
Tall palm trees and straw sun umbrellas lined up on a sandy beach under a clear blue sky.
The exclusive Steigenberger Golf Resort is located on a peninsula, surrounded by a dreamlike lagoon with a private lagoon beach and a spacious 18-hole golf course. The turquoise lagoon landscape invites you to rest and relax. The well-known Zeytouna Beach on Zeytouna Island, which leads into the crystal-clear water with a 400 m long jetty, is only about 2 km away. The center of El Gouna, with numerous shops, bars, and restaurants that invite you to stroll and linger, is approx. 1 km away. The center of Hurghada is approx. 30 km away, and Hurghada airport is about 35 km away.

Facilities

The Steigenberger Golf Resort was extensively renovated in spring 2023 and has since been shining in new splendor. The exclusive hotel consists of a main building and several annexes. The spacious complex was built in Nubian style and features 268 modern rooms. The house offers its guests an elegant lobby with reception and seating areas. In the spacious and beautifully landscaped garden, there are two main pools and a children's pool (one of the two main pools heated in winter, children's pool heated in winter) with a sun terrace and an inviting pool bar. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are available to guests at the pool and on the lagoon beach free of charge. Three restaurants and six bars fulfill your culinary wishes. Among them, the buffet restaurant "Fairways Restaurant" with changing themed buffets and a variety of international specialties, "La Rotisserie" with international dishes, and the "Harumaki Restaurant" with Japanese cuisine (reservation required). The resort's further facilities include an 18-hole golf course popular among golfers as well as spa, wellness, and fitness areas.
Modern hotel bar area with wooden chairs, granite counter, and stylish lighting.
Modern hotel area with round bar counter, stools, and inviting seating arrangements.
Modern hotel lounge area with leather sofas, wicker chairs, and large mirrors on bright walls.
Modern dining area with wicker chairs, wooden tables, and warm lighting in a hotel restaurant.
Cozy hotel lounge with wooden shelves, armchairs, and warm lighting design.
Elegant hotel lounge with round fireplace, light furniture, and high ceiling.
Wooden pergola with diagonal slats against blue sky in hotel garden.
Modern balcony with cushioned loungers overlooking the sea under cloudy skies.
Modern restaurant area with green benches and wicker chairs at wooden tables.
Bright lounge with built-in wall niches, wooden cabinet, and seating area with chair.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and large windows with curtains.
Modern hotel room with two beds, seating area, and large window with curtains.
View through an arched doorway showing two chairs and a table with sun loungers and blue umbrellas outdoors.

Double Room Deluxe

The Double Rooms Deluxe (DD2) are about 54 m² and have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, telephone, free Wi-Fi, smart TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, safe, and balcony or terrace with garden view.
Also bookable for single use (DD1).

Double Room Premium Lagoon/Pool View

The rooms (PPD) are 54 m² and modernly furnished. They feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, telephone, free Wi-Fi, smart TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, safe, and balcony or terrace with lagoon, pool, or golf course view.
Also bookable for single use (1PP).

Spacious hotel room with modern design, double bed, seating area, and balcony access with sea view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, desk, and modern decor.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and modern furnishings in soft tones.
Bright hotel room with two beds, seating area, and balcony access overlooking garden.
Modern hotel room featuring a seating area and bedroom access under an arched structure.

Junior Suite

The Junior Suites (JS2) have the same amenities as the double rooms but are more spacious (72 m²) and additionally feature an integrated living area with a table, two chairs, and two sofa beds, with garden, lagoon, golf course, or pool view.

Meals

Breakfast

Breakfast from 6:30-10:30 a.m. in buffet form in the main restaurant "Fairways". Breakfast includes tea, coffee, orange juice, and juices from the juice station.

Half board

Breakfast from 6:30-10:30 a.m. and dinner from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in buffet form in the main restaurant "Fairways".
Breakfast includes tea, coffee, orange juice, and juices from the juice station. Drinks are not included with dinner.
Alternatively, dinner can be taken in one of the à la carte restaurants (reservation required, for a fee).
Dine Around in El Gouna included.
For meals, an amount is credited on site. Drinks are for a fee.
Restaurants must be reserved on site.

As per program

When booking "As per program" board, half board and the "Club Package" are automatically included with the following amenities:
- Exclusive area on the beach with drinks and snacks service (Brita water & Detox water)
- Room upgrade upon availability on site
- Upgrade of room amenities on site
- Breakfast in the room (once per stay)
- Daily evening well-being service
- Daily access to the à la carte restaurant
- Upon arrival, a bottle of wine in the room
- Special Teppanyaki menu at the "Harumaki" restaurant (once per stay)
- Boat trip through the lagoons (once per stay)
- Laundry service (once before departure)
- Exclusive club area during the day with drinks and snacks service (Brita water, Detox water & coffee, tea)
- Daily refilling of the minibar with soft drinks
- Sunset gathering at the Golf Tower

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All-Inclusive board includes a varied range of food and drinks throughout the day. In addition to breakfast, lunch, and dinner, snacks as well as selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available. Various restaurants and bars offer a corresponding selection.

Dine Around El Gouna

The Dine-Around program allows guests with half board, full board, or all-inclusive a special culinary experience in numerous different Dine-Around offerings. Guests can dine in participating restaurants of other hotels – entirely without additional costs for the food (excluding drinks).
Depending on the length of stay, guests can use the Dine-Around offer several times: 1x from four nights, up to 3x for five to seven nights, and up to 4x for eight or more nights. Guests of 5-star hotels have access to all participating restaurants. Guests from a 3 or 4-star hotel can dine in houses of the same category – an upgrade to a 5-star restaurant is possible for a small fee.
A table reservation through the hotel (ideally by 12 p.m. on the same day) is recommended.

Sports included

Volleyball, darts, and boccia, fitness studio (open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Offers may vary depending on capacity.
Bright gym with modern equipment and wooden floor, surrounded by windows with palm tree views.
Person picking up a dumbbell from a row of metal dumbbells in a bright gym.
Man jogging on a treadmill in a modern hotel gym.
Modern gym with exercise machines in front of large mirror in warmly lit room.
Modern gym with treadmill, exercise bike, and strength machines in a bright room.

Sports for a fee

18-hole championship golf course with driving range located on the hotel grounds. Green fees can be booked on site, depending on the season. Offers and prices are set by the Golf Club (equipment can be rented from local providers). Snorkeling, diving, kitesurfing, bicycle rental. Tennis at the El Gouna Tennis Club (floodlights and equipment for a fee).
Various water sports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, diving, banana boat at the beach approx. 5 minutes' drive away.

Children's program

Modern hotel pool area with loungers, umbrellas, and clear blue sky.
For the little guests, a children's playground and a children's pool are available (heatable in winter).

Wellness

Wellness area with sauna, steam bath, and whirlpool free of charge. Massages and treatments for a fee. The spa center is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wooden sauna with benches and folded white towels on the bench under warm lighting.
Modern hotel reception with brown front desk and friendly receptionist.
Hotel reception with modern brown desk, wooden accents, and upholstered chairs.
Modern spa area with hot tub and view of a sauna through glass-paneled doors.
Modern wellness area with illuminated marble loungers and wooden elements in a warm setting.
Indoor pool area with columns, warm colors, and relaxing loungers in a hotel.
Interior of a spa with multiple warmly lit pools and decorative pillars.
Back massage with hot stones on a woman in a relaxed setting.
Modern wellness area with massage chair, reception desk, and hairstyling chair.

Entertainment

The resort offers its guests regular animation programs during the day and in the evening, including sports activities and various games.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in public areas and in the rooms.
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ATM, room service, and laundry (each for a fee).
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Credit card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

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When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" as well as vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", sometimes long distances have to be covered and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following a Nile cruise.
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Zusatzhinweis

84513 HURGHADA/EL GOUNA
EGYPT
0020-653580140
0020-653580149

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 10.07.2026 15:17