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Elegant hotel room with comfortable armchairs, sofas, and stylish decor in daylight.
A clear outdoor pool with ladders and lounging areas in a sunny hotel setting.
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Large hotel lounge with white columns, upholstered chairs, and tables on a marble floor.
Modern hotel room featuring double bed, sofa, and flat-screen TV.
Modern hotel room with large corner sofa, coffee table, and rug before large windows.
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A bright interior with postcard stands and a view of a busy street outside.
Overview of Nile Excellence cruise ship deck plans showing cabins, pool, and lobby areas.
Modern pool area with bar, clear blue water, and shaded seating next to hotel rooms.
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Beach with sun loungers and two pavilions in front of a large hotel complex at sunset.
Modern hotel lobby with large abstract artwork and stylish seating in light tones.
Bright hotel restaurant with wooden furniture and large windows overlooking the city.
Bright hotel room with double bed, large painting, and balcony overlooking the sea.
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Modern hotel complex with illuminated pool at sunset by the coast.
Modern open dining area with white furniture and sea view, surrounded by palm trees.
Two people sit at a table by the sea, surrounded by chairs and a light floor.
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A person sits meditating on a surfboard in the calm sea at sunset.
Modern gym equipment and mirrors in a bright workout room with wooden flooring.
Large hotel pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
Large hotel pool with surrounding lounge chairs, palm trees, view of golf course and sea.
Entrance area of a Steigenberger hotel with palm trees and sunshine.
Bright, modern hotel lobby with marble floor, white furniture, and large windows.
A modern gym room with dumbbells, exercise balls, and workout equipment on a wooden floor.
Modern gym with wooden floor, workout equipment, and weights in a hotel.
Modern hair salon with two black chairs, large mirrors, and colorful wall art.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, wood accents, and warm lighting.
Modern hotel lobby with blue sofa, wooden reception desk, and bright lighting.
Modern hotel room with large bed, artwork, and sea view.
Bright bathroom with white ceramics, marble countertop, and illuminated mirror behind decorative wall panel.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and view of the pool.
Modern chair and table on terrace overlooking pool and garden under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with bright walls, comfortable sofa, desk, and balcony access with a view.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and two round mirrors on white marble wall.
Modern hotel room with large bed, window view, and workspace with chair.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden nightstand, and window with view.
Modern bathroom with double sinks, round mirrors, and marble tiles.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

5 Tage Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle + 7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug

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Travel information

Combination product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all inter-hotel transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always provided in the cheapest available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outbound flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and the Nile cruise afterwards, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel offer you have selected has a duration of 12 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-stay in the hotel depends on your day of arrival 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. In the 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 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.
In the afternoon, cruise to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
In the morning, cruise to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Cruise to Aswan, dinner, and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
Early in the morning at 3:30 a.m., opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box included.
Then return to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Afterward, the ship sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Afterward, you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
The ship then continues to Luxor.
Arriving 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 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 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.

Accommodation details

The MS Nile Excellence features a total of 30 modernly furnished exterior cabins, spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Indulge in 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. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness room that 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), sitting area, and a French balcony.
Also bookable for single use (1SA).

Royal Suite

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

Saver Suite

The saver suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 m²) with otherwise the same features as the suites and possibly without a French balcony and without a sitting area, but with 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 drinks. During 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/sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the cruise.
Daily replenishment of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. The minibar is stocked with soft drinks once per week.
Fruit basket in the cabin once per week.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic drinks.

Sports included

There is a small fitness area on the 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 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 outer 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 affected.
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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 Esna locks, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel itinerary.
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Since the ship offered is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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 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 Pure Lifestyle

Highlights

  • Adults-only boutique hotel for guests aged 16+ on a private sandy beach in Hurghada.
  • Access to a total of 10 swimming pools at the neighboring Steigenberger hotels.
  • Luxurious suites with whirlpool and partly direct access to a private terrace pool.
  • Extensive all-inclusive offer with gourmet options in several à-la-carte restaurants.
  • Free access to the Raa Spa and the Elements Club & Lounge on the ALDAU Promenade.

Location

Large hotel pool with surrounding lounge chairs, palm trees, view of golf course and sea.
Entrance area of a Steigenberger hotel with palm trees and sunshine.
The popular Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle is located directly on a sun-drenched, private sandy beach. The beach section is one of the most popular in the region and impresses with its turquoise sea.
The hotel is situated directly on the "ALDAU Art Promenade", which was renovated specifically for the three Steigenberger hotels "Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle", "Steigenberger ALDAU Beach", and Steigenberger Aqua Magic. There you will find shops, restaurants, and bars that invite you for a nice walk, especially in the evening.
It is approximately 6 km to the center of Hurghada, the famous "Sakalla", and to the airport.

Accommodation details

Spend your dream holiday in the trendy adults-only (16+) lifestyle boutique hotel of the renowned German Steigenberger hotel chain. Nestled on the golf course of the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel, the Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle shines with elegant modernity, cool sounds, and a versatile entertainment program. DJs, varied live music, and pool parties make your holiday unforgettable. The unique and eye-catching Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle impresses with elegant accommodations, spectacular restaurants, and unlimited privileges. The stylish lobby, kept entirely in white marble with a chill area and reception, ensures a relaxing holiday from the very first second. Loungy chill-out music in the morning, hip vibes in the afternoon, a versatile entertainment program with house and guest DJs at the pool, varied live music, and pool parties—the frequency of which varies depending on the season—offer an unforgettable holiday.
The 135 luxuriously furnished suites—available in four different spectacular versions—enable a relaxed stay in a new dimension of luxury and pleasure. The hotel’s own party pool with a built-in whirlpool, the chill-out relax pool with built-in billiard tables, and the trendy beach club invite you to linger. In addition, guests of the Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle have access to the 10 varied swimming pools (partially heated in winter) of the neighboring Steigenberger hotels "Aqua Magic" and "ALDAU Beach". Sun loungers and umbrellas are available to guests free of charge on the beach.
Bright, modern hotel lobby with marble floor, white furniture, and large windows.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with large bed, artwork, and sea view.
Bright bathroom with white ceramics, marble countertop, and illuminated mirror behind decorative wall panel.

Jacuzzi Suite

The approx. 50 m² (incl. 4 m² balcony/terrace) large Jacuzzi suites (S2J) feature a couple's Jacuzzi, shower, WC, vanity mirror, air conditioning, safe, minibar (daily replenishment with water, juice, beer, soft drinks), smart TV with German channels, coffee and tea making facilities, as well as a swing chair on the terrace.
Also bookable for single use (S1J).

Pure Standard Suite Jacuzzi

The approx. 27 m² large Pure Standard Suites (SAJ) are slightly smaller, with similar features to the Jacuzzi suites. Some suites feature a small balcony with visual privacy screens or a terrace and are located on the land side.

Swim Up Suite

The swim-up suites (2SU) feature similar amenities to the Jacuzzi suites but with direct access to the terrace pool (this is heated in winter) and are more spacious with a size of approx. 50 m² (incl. 4 m² terrace).
Also bookable for single use (1SU).

Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and view of the pool.
Modern chair and table on terrace overlooking pool and garden under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with bright walls, comfortable sofa, desk, and balcony access with a view.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and two round mirrors on white marble wall.
Modern hotel room with large bed, window view, and workspace with chair.

Penthouse

The penthouse suites (P2) located on the upper floors are equipped like the Jacuzzi suites but are more spacious at approx. 107 m² (incl. 16 m² balcony), with their own living room, private pool (heated in winter), and a breathtaking view over the Red Sea.
Also bookable for single use (P1).

Super saver room

The super saver rooms (SSZ) are approx. 27 m² and equipped with shower/WC, espresso machine, TV, Wi-Fi, vanity mirror, safe. The rooms do not have a Jacuzzi, have no balcony, and are located on the land side.

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden nightstand, and window with view.
Modern bathroom with double sinks, round mirrors, and marble tiles.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden nightstand, and window with view.
Modern bathroom with double sinks, round mirrors, and marble tiles.

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveler rooms (YTR) are equipped like the super saver rooms and are bookable for young adults aged 18-29. Limited quota and special price.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Best-in-class gourmet options for every taste and at every meal. The exclusive 24-hour lifestyle All Inclusive offer includes two breakfast options, five different options for lunch, and seven options for dinner.
Breakfast in buffet form in the "Gourmet Market" with 8 live-cooking stations or in the main restaurant of the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel. Breakfast is served from 7-11:30. Diverse snacks in the Beach Club and pool restaurant or in one of the restaurants at the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel (beach restaurant "Tanga", pool restaurant "Bwala", main restaurant "Tamarind").
Dinner in the "Gourmet Market", in the "Alex Beach Club & Restaurant" (2x per week, reservation required) or also in the restaurants of the sister hotel Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel (beach restaurant "Tanga" (1x per week, reservation required), 3 Asian restaurants of the "S-Squares" (1x per week, reservation required), or "Tamarind").
A selection of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included in the Gourmet Market Bar around the clock. At the other bars depending on opening times. The beach restaurant "Alex Beach Club & Restaurant" (à la carte restaurant in the evening) can also be visited by guests of the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach.

Bright dining room with wooden furniture and large window overlooking greenery.

Not included in All Inclusive

Room service, fresh juices, imported/international drinks, laundry service, diving, water sports, golf rounds with floodlights, shisha & tobacco products.

Ultra All Inclusive

You will be assigned a personal butler during your entire stay. You receive a personalized VIP check-in in your room, a selection of premium spirits, including imported international spirits, premium local wine and sparkling wine, and a daily replenished minibar in the room with beer and non-alcoholic drinks. Additionally, you have an extended gourmet option with delicious dishes in the à la carte restaurants for lunch and dinner with unlimited visits and individual reservation by your butler service. Supplemented by 20 min. relaxing massage in the Raa Spa (1x per stay). You receive a 25% discount for room service, an unlimited laundry service, the fastest Wi-Fi access, luxurious care products, and free entry to the "Elements Club & Lounge" with 25% discount on food and local drinks.

Sports included

A modern gym room with dumbbells, exercise balls, and workout equipment on a wooden floor.
Woman practices yoga using a trapeze in front of a hotel with sea view.
Modern gym with wooden floor, workout equipment, and weights in a hotel.
"TECHNOGYM" (open 24h), yoga.
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Free use of the internationally certified Splash/Aqua Magic water park, meeting the highest international quality and safety standards, at the sister hotel Steigenberger Aqua Magic (with a multitude of giant slides and attractions). Including unlimited soft drinks, snacks, and local alcoholic drinks from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as the use of the swimming pools of the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel, including the saltwater pool (heated in winter) and the whirlpool island.
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Pedal boat and canoe rental from 9 a.m. until sunset
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Trial diving at the pool and trial windsurfing at the Aqua Center (if weather permits, reservation required)
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Golf introduction on our 9-hole par 3 golf course with a golf pro, including equipment rental (reservation required)

Sports for a fee

Golfing, Ilios Dive & Aqua Center with private marina (9 private boats, including VIP speedboat and glass-bottom boat).

Wellness

Free entry to the relaxation world of Raa Spa (treatments for a fee). Guests receive a 10% discount on massages per stay.
Modern hair salon with two black chairs, large mirrors, and colorful wall art.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, wood accents, and warm lighting.
Modern hotel lobby with blue sofa, wooden reception desk, and bright lighting.

Entertainment

Free entry to Hurghada's trendy nightclub "Elements Club & Lounge" on the ALDAU Promenade. Guests receive a 25% discount on food and local drinks there.

Hotel service

Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the complex, including the other two hotels (ALDAU Beach & Aqua Magic). 3 devices per suite.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, American Express.

Hotelhinweis

When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that, especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", sometimes long distances must be covered and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Disabled-friendly rooms available on request (Pure Standard Suite/SAJ).

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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