Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Steigenberger ALDAU Beach

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Travel information

Combined package including a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all transfers between locations. Accommodation at the hotel is always provided in the most affordable available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay prior to the cruise is mandatory. The next possible embarkation date will always be used.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always provided for seven days according to the program. The pre-cruise and post-cruise 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 as well.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
The itinerary may shift depending on the day of embarkation.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
At 5 a.m., a hot air balloon flight is possible (optional, bookable on-site).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes-West to the Hatshepsut Temple (1,2,3) with a viewing of the Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3). Visit to the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon trip to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning trip to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 a.m., opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3); a breakfast package is included.
Then proceed to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Then the ship continues to Luxor.
Upon arrival, 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 always noted which excursion package this excursion is included in:
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, distributed over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a front desk. Let yourself be pampered with culinary delights in the main restaurant and enjoy the cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available to you. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness studio, which is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the sun 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 feature 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 Suite

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

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) have the same amenities as the suites but are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) and possibly without a French balcony and without a seating area, but with a non-opening window.

Meals

Full board

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge and sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the cruise.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once per week, the minibar is filled with soft drinks.
Once per 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 nights.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in public areas. Wi-Fi in the rooms 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

Ship address:
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 if flying into/out of Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
If flying into/out of Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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Transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
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Changes to the itinerary may occur due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be required to ensure the itinerary is maintained.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock behind or alongside one another, so crossing through other ships may be necessary.
It may occur 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, depending on the ship's category, at the beginning of the trip. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered our recommendation.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel

Highlights

  • 5-star resort located directly on a 400 m private sandy beach in Hurghada.
  • Expansive pool area with 5,000 m³ and a 400 m long lazy river.
  • Private 9-hole par-3 golf course with various water hazards.
  • Culinary variety with seven restaurants and five bars on the premises.
  • Free admission to the aquapark at the sister hotel Steigenberger Aqua Magic.

Location

Large green park with paths, palm trees, and buildings near the coast at sunset.
Couple relaxes on the bow of a boat in clear turquoise sea near a resort.
Large hotel building at sunset with illuminated plaza and palm trees.
Couple in swimwear walking along the beach by clear blue water.
The Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel, particularly popular with regular guests, is located in the first beach row in Hurghada on one of the most popular coastal stretches in the region. The spacious facility is located on a 400-meter long private sandy beach with turquoise water. Together with its two Steigenberger sister hotels, the resort is situated directly on the „ALDAU Art Promenade“ with various shops, restaurants, and the Elements Club & Lounge. The lively town center of Hurghada, known as "Sakalla", is about 10 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 6 km away.

Facilities

The spacious hotel is equipped with over 400 modern suites, the majority of which have a direct sea view. You can expect a luxurious and openly designed reception hall with a front desk, seating areas, and two lobby bars. In the outdoor area of the facility, there is an extensive pool landscape covering over 5,000 m³ with a more than 400-meter long "Lazy River" that leads through the complex, as well as a saltwater pool (heated) and a "Jacuzzi Island" (ages 16 and up). Sun loungers, towels, and parasols are available free of charge to guests at the pool and beach. A selection of five different bars and seven varied restaurants ensures culinary delight. For necessary relaxation, a 1,000 m² Thalasso Spa and Wellness Center is at your disposal. The 9-hole par-3 golf course belonging directly to the hotel delights with an appealing landscape and various water hazards. For divers and water sports enthusiasts, the hotel's own Ilios Dive Club & Aqua Center awaits. For young and old, the aqua park of the sister hotel "Steigenberger Aqua Magic" is included (snacks and local drinks included). Unlimited Wi-Fi can be used throughout the entire facility.
Bright hotel restaurant with modern furniture and large windows overlooking a balcony.
Large outdoor pool with swim-up bar and palm trees at a hotel resort in sunny weather.
Elegant couple walks through modern hotel lobby with decorative art and warm lighting.
Spacious hotel lobby with bright marble flooring and modern seating areas beneath a patterned ceiling.
Modern hotel restaurant with bar, wooden furniture, and large window overlooking outdoor area.
Elegant hotel bar with tall leather stools and soft lighting at night.
Spacious hotel dining area with modern wooden tables and black chairs.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the city.

Superior Suite Sea View

The superior suites (DM2/DAM approx. 50 m²) have a sea view. The rooms are equipped with a bathroom with sep. shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, RFID door lock, minibar (with daily refill of water and soft drinks), limited Wi-Fi for max. 2 devices per room, espresso machine, coffee and tea station with daily refill (each free of charge), telephone, safe, satellite TV (large flatscreen), balcony with chaise lounge.
Also bookable as a double room for single use (DM1).

Superior Suite Sea View 4th Floor

The Schauinsland-Reisen-Original rooms (DLM), with the same amenities as the Superior Suite Sea View, are guaranteed to be on the 4th floor and thus offer a breathtaking view of the sea.
Optionally also bookable on the 5th floor (DDM).

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the city.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking trees.

Family Suite Sea View

The family suites (F2M/FA2) have the same amenities as the superior suites but are larger (approx. 55 m²) with a sofa bed, limited Wi-Fi for max. 2 devices per room, and a sea view.

Junior Suite Sea View

The junior suites (J2M, approx. 74 m²), consisting of a large room, have a sea view and feature the following services: a comfortable lounge area with a chaise lounge or rocking chairs, safe, marble floor, dressing area, and a balcony with sun loungers.
Furthermore, the following amenities are included when booking the junior suites:
- Personal check-in/out
- Daily free refill of the minibar with local soft drinks
- Free entry to the spa area (reservation required)
- Unlimited Wi-Fi (3 devices per room)

Seating area with wicker furniture and view of terrace and sea through large glass windows.
Hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large balcony overlooking water.
Bright hotel room with large double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Elite Suite

The Elite Suites (EL2, ELA) have the same amenities as the Superior Suites but additionally feature the following services: Personal check-in/out, as well as late check-out until 4 p.m. (subject to availability), daily free refill of the minibar with local soft drinks, free entry to the spa area (reservation required), limited Wi-Fi (2 devices per room). The rooms are located facing the golf course and have a sea view.

Elite Family Suite

The Elite Family Suite (EFM) has the same amenities as the Superior Suite, but is larger and additionally features the following services: Personal check-in/out, as well as late check-out until 4 p.m. (subject to availability), daily free refill of the minibar with local soft drinks, free entry to the spa area (reservation required), limited Wi-Fi (2 devices per room).

The View Suite

The View Suite (S2) is approx. 115 m² and equipped with an open bathroom with shower and whirlpool, separate WC, a separate guest WC, RFID door lock, an open living area, a bedroom, limited Wi-Fi for max. 3 devices per room, espresso machine, and a large balcony with sun loungers and seating. The suites have a sea view. The rooms are adults-only.

Bright hotel room with comfortable armchairs, large window, and adjacent bedroom.
Modern seating area with round table, four chairs, and colorful painting on the wall.
Bright hotel room with jacuzzi, large bed, and balcony with sea view.
Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony access overlooking the sea.

Executive Suite

The Executive Suites (2DS), consisting of a large room, are approx. 59 m² and additionally feature a dining table, dressing area, limited Wi-Fi for max. 3 devices per room, espresso machine, and a balcony with sun loungers and sea view.

Deluxe Suite

The Deluxe Suites (SDM) are approx. 142 m² and feature a bedroom and a separate living area. Additionally, the Deluxe Suites have a dressing area and two balconies, each with a table and two chairs, from which you have a beautiful view over the Red Sea.
Furthermore, the following amenities are included when booking the Deluxe Suites:
- Personal check-in/out
- Daily free refill of the minibar with local soft drinks
- Free entry to the spa area (reservation required)
- Limited Wi-Fi (3 devices per room)

Bright hotel room with large bed, TV, armchair, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright living room with glass dining table, two armchairs, and large windows overlooking nature.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, balcony, and sea view.

Standard Suite

The Standard Suites (SSZ) offer the same amenities as the Superior Suites, however, limited quota and no sea view.

Superior Suite Pool or Garden View

The Superior Suites (POS) are 50 m² and have the same amenities as the Superior Suite Sea View with a pool or garden view.

Meals

All Inclusive

Enjoy your breakfast (07:00-10:30 a.m.), lunch (01:00-04:00 p.m.), as well as dinner (06:30-10:00 p.m. in summer and 06:00-10:00 p.m. in winter) in buffet form, in the evening with changing themed buffets, in the main restaurant "Tamarind". Alternatively, for lunch, the "Bwala Pool Restaurant and Bar" is available with a lunch menu from 01:00-05:00 p.m. or the "Tanga Beach Restaurant and Bar" with a lunch buffet from 12:00-03:00 p.m. and a lunch menu from 01:00-04:00 p.m. For dinner, in addition to the main restaurant, the following seven à la carte restaurants are available with a specific selection of delicacies once per week (advance reservation required): "Bwala Pool Restaurant and Bar" with Mediterranean cuisine, "Tanga Beach Restaurant and Bar" with Oriental cuisine, "Alex Beach Club and Restaurant-Adult Only" with modern fusion cuisine, and 3 restaurants in "S-Square" on the ALDAU Art Promenade with Asian cuisine. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served around the clock at the currently open bar. The five bars include, among others, "Karibu Lobby Lounge" with a selection of snacks, sandwiches, and cakes, "Ukumbi Lobby Bar", "Bwala Pool Bar", "Tanga Beach Restaurant and Bar", and "Dewan Café". Upon arrival, a fruit platter awaits you in your room as well as a daily refill of the minibar with local soft drinks. The aqua park of the sister hotel "Steigenberger Aqua Magic" can be used from 09:00 a.m.-05:00 p.m. Food and drinks are included there.

Not included in All Inclusive

Fresh juices, imported alcoholic beverages, shisha.

Ultra All Inclusive

Within the scope of Ultra All Inclusive, a personalized VIP check-in as well as a personal butler service are available to you throughout your entire stay. Furthermore, you are offered a selection of first-class spirits, including imported international beverages. Additionally, an extended gourmet option of delicious dishes in the à la carte restaurants is included for you for lunch and dinner with unlimited visits and individual reservation by the butler service. Your minibar is refilled daily with soft drinks and beer; additionally, you receive a 20-minute relaxation massage in the Pure Spa once per stay. Also included: 25% discount on room service, unlimited laundry service during your stay, luxurious bathroom articles, free entry to the Elements Club & Lounge with a 25% discount on food and local drinks. At the bars, you are entitled to free soft drinks, freshly squeezed juices, canned juices, coffee and tea, beer, local wines and sparkling wine, as well as a selection of high-quality local and branded spirits.

Sports included

Fitness studio (24 hours, use for ages 16 and up), approx. 1.5-kilometer long jogging & Nordic walking track, table tennis, darts, table football, and billiards (depending on opening times). Unlimited bicycle rental on the hotel grounds (from 9 a.m. until sunset). Golf Green Fee/Putting Green (2x weekly with advance notice/during the day including clubs), beach volleyball, beach tennis, circle workout, water/step/aerobics, Pilates, yoga, water polo, CrossFit, darts, boccia.
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Unlimited free entry (daily from 09:00 a.m.-05:00 p.m.) to the aqua park of the neighboring hotel "Steigenberger Aqua Magic":
The aqua park consists of 6 slides (minimum height 1.20 m), including a free-fall slide.
Local drinks and food in the aqua park are also included.
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Introductory surfing and diving, Golf Green Fee/Putting Green (2x weekly with advance notice/during the day including clubs), pedal boat and canoe (daily for 30 minutes), billiards, introductory golf lesson with Golf Pro.
For experienced golfers (unlimited handicap), the 9-hole par-3 golf course with clubs is included (subject to availability with advance reservation; balls and floodlights are for a fee).
Modern gym with weight bench, treadmills, and strength machines by large windows.
A hotel with a pool and pirate ship water slides under a clear blue sky.
Large pool with water slides and umbrellas beside a hotel.

Sports for a fee

Diving school on the beach with various water sports activities (external provider) as well as golf rounds.

Children's program

Hotel pool area with water feature and cabanas surrounded by palm trees.
Water park with pirate ship and water slides in front of hotel building under clear sky.
Large outdoor pool with water slides and loungers at a hotel resort.
Large pirate ship play structure in hotel pool under blue sky.
For our little guests, there is a kids' club (4-12 years) with a separate pool (heated in winter), a playground, mini-disco, and baby cots (subject to availability). High chairs and children's menus (upon request) are provided in the restaurant.

Wellness

Pure Spa on over 1,000 m² with sauna, Turkish hammam, saltwater whirlpool. Additionally, massages and treatments. Treatments and facilities are each for a fee.
Bright spa with hot tub, waterfall, and seating under a painted sky ceiling.
Bright, modern hotel lounge area with white sofas, wood accents, and sand tones.
Modern wellness room with massage table, wood paneling, and mirror with lighting.
Two massage tables covered with blue blankets in a calm spa room with a mirror and warm lighting.

Entertainment

Animation and entertainment program during the day and in the evening. Free entry to the Elements Club & Lounge on the ALDAU Art Promenade as well as a 25% discount on food and local drinks (open from 06:00 p.m.).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the entire facility and in the rooms.
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Laundry service: free cleaning of 5 items of clothing per person/stay.
Currency exchange machine, laundry service, shoe shine service, luggage service, business center.

Credit card

Mastercard, Visacard, American Express.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is particularly well suited for wheelchair users. There are also 4 barrier-free rooms available (Superior Suite Sea View/DM2/DM1/DMK).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", large distances must sometimes 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

YUSSIF AFIFI ROAD
8411 HURGHADA
EGYPT
0020-653465400
0020-653465410

Seasonal information

additionally bookable under HRGA18

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 03.07.2026 17:41