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Overview of Nile Excellence cruise ship deck plans showing cabins, pool, and lobby areas.
Large hotel pool with umbrellas, loungers, and sea view under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
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Large hotel pool with seating areas, palm trees, and modern architecture at sunset.
Beach with several straw huts and lounge chairs, blue sky, and calm sea in the background.
Elegant hotel lobby with high ceilings, modern lighting, and comfortable seating in warm tones.
Modern hotel outdoor area with fireplace, round tables, and lounge chairs at night.
Four treadmills in front of large windows overlooking a green landscape and blue sky.
Colorful hotel kids' playroom with tables, chairs, and wall decorations on a striped carpet.
Indoor playground with wooden play structures and swings on a sandy floor in a bright room.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, balcony, and city and sea view.
Bright modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony view.
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Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, bathtub, and large mirror.
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Modern hotel pool with sun terrace and pergola under clear sky.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Steigenberger Ras Soma

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Travel information

Combo product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all transfers in between. 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 beforehand is mandatory. The next possible embarkation 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-cruise and post-cruise hotel stay depends on your arrival day and the day of embarkation. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Nile Excellence incl. excursion

Highlights

  • 5-star Nile cruise ship with 30 exterior cabins.
  • Full board including selected soft drinks with meals.
  • Sun deck equipped with pool and sun loungers.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available in public areas of the ship.
  • Fitness area freely accessible to all guests on board.

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.
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 on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
At 5 am, a hot air balloon ride is possible (optional, bookable on site).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes-West to the Hatshepsut Temple (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 cruise to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Morning cruise to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Cruise to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
In the morning, after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian Village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 am, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box is included.
Then return 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 sails 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 always noted which excursion package this excursion belongs to:
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
Hatschepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Summer season 2026: 155 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 163 € 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.
-> Summer season 2026: 280 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 288 € 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
-> Summer season 2026: 333 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 334 € p.p.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished outside cabins, spread over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features 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, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness room, which 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 fantastic 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), sitting area, and a French balcony.
Also bookable for single use (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same facilities 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 equipped the same as the suites, but with only one single bed and no sitting area.

Economy suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 m²) with otherwise the same facilities as the suites, and possibly without a French balcony and without a sitting area, instead featuring a window that cannot be opened.

Meals

Full board

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 am to 11 pm 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 drinks.

Sports included

There is a small fitness area on deck.

Wellness

Massage treatments are offered for additional relaxation (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 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 (for a fee).
Check-in at 12 pm.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Address of the ship:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 pm
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Smoking is only allowed on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if flying to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one hotel overnight stay is required.
No overnight stay is necessary for flights to/from Luxor.
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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 itinerary will not be affected.
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Transfer time 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 Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to guarantee the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operating noises may occur.
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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 barrier-free.
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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 category of the ship. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation on our part.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Steigenberger Resort Ras Soma

Highlights

  • 5-star resort in Abu Soma Bay located directly on a 300 m long private beach.
  • All-inclusive board with a 24-hour selection of local beverages.
  • Culinary variety in one buffet restaurant and four à-la-carte restaurants.
  • Spacious pool area with two swimming pools and a separate children's pool.
  • Awarded the Green Star certificate for sustainable operating practices.

Location

Beach with several straw huts and lounge chairs, blue sky, and calm sea in the background.
The newly built hotel impresses with its particularly luxurious atmosphere and is located in the dreamy bay of Abu Soma, directly on a 300 m long private beach. The beach captivates with its white sand and the beautiful view over the crystal-clear water of the bay. The nearest town, Safaga, can be reached after approx. 20 km and offers some shopping opportunities, restaurants, and bars. It is approx. 55 km to Hurghada downtown. Hurghada Airport is approx. 50 km away.

Facilities

The stylish and luxurious resort features 409 generously furnished rooms. The elegant lobby is equipped with a reception and promises an unforgettable holiday from the moment you arrive. The buffet restaurant pampers you with international delicacies. Culinary variety is ensured by the "Dine Around" with four à-la-carte restaurants, where you can enjoy Asian, oriental, and Italian specialties as well as Mediterranean cuisine (reservation required). Furthermore, several bars are available in the resort.
In the beautiful outdoor area, there is a spacious pool landscape (heatable in winter) with two swimming pools and a separate children's pool. Sun loungers, cushions, parasols, and towels are available to guests free of charge by the pool and on the beach.
Elegant hotel lobby with high ceilings, modern lighting, and comfortable seating in warm tones.
Modern hotel outdoor area with fireplace, round tables, and lounge chairs at night.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, balcony, and city and sea view.

Double room Superior pool view advantage room

The schauinsland-original rooms are modernly furnished (DSP, approx. 50m²) and have a king-size bed or two single beds, a large bathroom with rain shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone (for a fee), cosmetic mirror, bathrobe and slippers, air conditioning, coffee/tea maker (daily free refilling), minibar (water is refilled daily. Everything else for a fee), safe (included), balcony.
When booking this room, guests receive the following additional amenities:
- once per room and stay 10% discount on a spa treatment
- once per stay 10% discount on beach cabanas
- Laundry service: 5 items of clothing per stay per room free of charge.
The Superior double rooms are located on the first or second floor. The room can also be booked with 2+1 occupancy.

Double room Superior partial sea view

The Superior double rooms with partial sea view (DSS) have queen or twin-size beds, air conditioning, a bathroom with WC and shower, hairdryer, TV, and a safe. Additionally, the rooms have a partial sea view.
Also bookable with a surcharge with a front sea view (FUM) or with a partial sea and pool view. (DMU)
Also bookable for single use (DE1/EUM/UME).

Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, balcony, and city and sea view.
Bright modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony view.

Double room Superior front sea view top floor

The newly bookable schauinsland-reisen-Original rooms (MSA) are equipped like the Superior double rooms and feature a sea view. The rooms offer a front sea view and are guaranteed to be on the top floor of the hotel.
Also bookable for single use (MSE).

Modern hotel room with double bed, terrace, and sunny marina view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and balcony with a view.

Double room Superior Grand partial sea view

The Superior rooms type B (DSB) are approx. 50 m² and feature a queen-size bed and a sitting area that can be converted into a bed. The rooms are equipped with a bathroom, air conditioning, safe, minibar (water is refilled daily. Everything else for a fee), and a hairdryer. This room type accommodates 2 adults and 1 child. The rooms are located on the first and second floor and have a partial sea view.
Also bookable for single use (E1S) or with a pool and sea view. (GD2/G1D).

Family room Deluxe pool and sea view

The Deluxe family rooms (F2D) are approx. 60 m² and have either a king-size bed or two single beds. These rooms are larger and feature two rooms, a master bedroom, and a sitting area that can be converted into beds, with bathrooms including a rain shower as well as a separate WC and hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, bathrobes, and slippers. Additionally, there is a large separate dressing room with large mirrors. A smart TV with cable/satellite channels, two direct-dial telephones, and a safe are also available in the room. Free tea and coffee accessories as well as high-speed internet connection. Minibar (water, daily refill included, everything else for a fee). Balcony or terrace.

Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern living area with grey corner sofa, wooden tables, and turquoise accents in a hotel room.
Modern multi-story holiday apartments with private pools and terraces in a sunny location.
Modern living room with large windows, cozy sofas, and a view of pool and garden.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden elements, and desk by balcony windows.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, bathtub, and large mirror.

Executive Suite private swim up pool

The Executive Suites (X2S) have the same facilities as the Superior rooms with partial sea view, but are larger (approx. 57 m²), have a bathtub and shower in the bathroom, and feature a private swim-up pool. The minibar is refilled daily with water free of charge (soft drinks for a fee).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies for children when booking these room types at schauinsland-reisen.

Royal Suite private pool

The spacious Royal Suites (R2S) are approx. 215 m² and feature particularly luxurious facilities and a private pool.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies for children when booking these room types at schauinsland-reisen.

Bright hotel room with sofa, wooden furniture, and access to a terrace with plants.
Bright hotel room with large bed, patio door, and view of garden and pool.
Modern living room with sofa, armchairs, rug, and access to the terrace.
Modern hotel pool with sun terrace and pergola under clear sky.

Villa 2 bedrooms

The villas (V22) with two bedrooms have a size of approx. 350 m² and are equipped with a queen-size bed and two single beds. They offer air conditioning, an open bathroom with Jacuzzi, as well as an enclosed garden with outdoor shower (rain shower), hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, and beach and pool towels.
Additionally, the villas have a separate living and sitting area, a dressing room with full-length mirrors, a fully equipped kitchen (including ice maker, refrigerator, stove, and espresso machine), smart TV with cable and satellite reception, minibar, safe, and telephone.
A private garden and direct pool access (swim-up) are also part of the facilities.
A butler service is possible on request.
Also bookable with three bedrooms and a size of 450 m² (V32).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies for children when booking these room types at schauinsland-reisen.

Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern living area with grey corner sofa, wooden tables, and turquoise accents in a hotel room.

Double room Deluxe pool and sea view

The rooms have the same facilities as the Deluxe family rooms (DDB).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10:30 am, late breakfast from 10:30-11:30 am, lunch from 12-4:30 pm and dinner from 7-10 pm in buffet style or à-la-carte (reservation required).
Afternoon tea from 4-5 pm.
Minibar is filled with water once a day.

All Inclusive drink selection:
-> Local premium brand spirits, Heineken draft beer, and local bottled beers.
-> Two grape varieties to choose from for red wine, white wine, and rosé wine from the first-class selection of local wines.
-> Unlimited access to fresh juices, soft drinks, mixers, and water.
-> Unlimited access to our premium cocktails with local premium alcohol.
-> Unlimited access to our selection of mocktails and smoothies.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks 24 h.
Appropriate attire for dinner is requested (men in long trousers).

Four people enjoy breakfast together in a bright, cozy dining room.

Sports included

Four treadmills in front of large windows overlooking a green landscape and blue sky.
State-of-the-art fitness center, yoga, Pilates, beach volleyball, water aerobics, bocce, soccer, Zumba, aerobics.

Sports for a fee

Paddle tennis, kite center (within walking distance). Various water sports opportunities through local providers (for a fee). Diving center. The trips and diving courses are carried out from/to Hurghada.

Children's program

Miniclub from 4-12 years, minidisco, playroom, playground, children's dishes in the main restaurant.
Colorful hotel kids' playroom with tables, chairs, and wall decorations on a striped carpet.
Indoor playground with wooden play structures and swings on a sandy floor in a bright room.
Kids pool with colorful water features in front of modern hotel under clear sky.

Wellness

Spa center for a fee.

Entertainment

During the day, sports and entertainment programs, conducted by the hotel animation team, provide entertainment.
The varied evening program offers shows and live music.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel free of charge.
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Laundry service (for a fee)
Currency exchange machine available.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, American Express.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel has 3 barrier-free rooms (Deluxe family room pool and sea view, F2D).
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When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hotel Hurghada" as well as vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Hotel Marsa Alam", large distances often 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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Seasonal information

additionally bookable under HRGB03

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 11.09.2026 09:31