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Detailed deck plan of the Nile Excellence cruise ship with cabins and facilities on five decks.
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Modern hotel gym with workout machines and dumbbells on wooden flooring.
Modern hair salon with black chair, mirrors, and colorful artwork on the wall.
Elegant spa room with two massage beds, warm wood accents, and soothing lighting.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

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Travel information

Combination package 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. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the arrival flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and the Nile cruise second, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel package 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 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

  • Included excursions to Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple and Aswan High Dam
  • 30 modern outside cabins distributed over several decks
  • Small fitness studio available free for all guests from winter 2024/25
  • Royal suites with balcony furniture on middle and upper decks
  • 24-hour cabin service and standby doctor on board

Route

When booking the MS Nile Excellence, the following excursions are automatically included: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and the 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 change 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 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 sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning sailing to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Sailing 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 ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to 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), breakfast box is included.
Then back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. The ship then sails to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
The ship then sails 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 added 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 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 ride
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 across 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 at your disposal. From winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small gym, 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.
Detailed deck plan of the Nile Excellence cruise ship with cabins and facilities on five decks.

Accommodation

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² in size 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) feature 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 in size and are otherwise equipped the same as the suites, but with only one single bed and no sitting area.

Economy Suite

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

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft and hot drinks. 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 included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge/sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the cruise.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is filled with soft drinks.
Once a week 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 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 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 only allowed on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for arrival or return flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
For arrival and/or return flights to/from 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 such cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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The 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 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 behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may occur that the ship is not always accessible barrier-free.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To spare you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect an amount of 8 € per person and 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 ages 16+ in Hurghada located directly on a private sandy beach.
  • Access to a total of 10 swimming pools at the neighboring Steigenberger hotels.
  • Ultra all-inclusive with personal butler and gourmet options in multiple à-la-carte restaurants.
  • Luxurious suites featuring a jacuzzi and some with direct access to a private terrace pool.
  • Free admission and discounts at the Elements Club & Lounge on the ALDAU Promenade.

Location

View of a hotel pool area with two pools, sun loungers, and a green golf course in the background.
Hotel entrance with glass windows, palm trees, and clear blue sky.
The popular Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle is located directly on the 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 specially renovated 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.
The city center of Hurghada, the famous "Sakalla", and the airport are each about 6 km away.

Facilities

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 varied entertainment program. DJs, varied live music, and pool parties make your holiday unforgettable. The unique and sensational Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle impresses with elegant accommodation, spectacular restaurants, and unlimited privileges. The stylish reception hall, kept entirely in white marble with a chill-out area, ensures a relaxing holiday from the very first second. Loungey chill-out music in the morning, hip vibes in the afternoon, a varied entertainment program with house and guest DJs at the pool, varied live music, and pool parties—the regularity 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 indulgence. The hotel's own party pool with built-in whirlpool and the chill-out relax pool with built-in billiard tables, as well as 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.
Elegant hotel lobby area with white furniture and marble flooring.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with large bed, artwork on the wall, and view of terrace and sea.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, and glass shower in a hotel room.

Jacuzzi Suite

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

Pure Standard Suite Jacuzzi

The approx. 27 m² Pure Standard Suites (SAJ) are slightly smaller, with similar amenities to the Jacuzzi suites. Some suites have a small balcony with visual privacy screen or terrace and face the land side.

Swim Up Suite

The Swim Up Suites (2SU) have similar amenities to the Jacuzzi suites and offer direct access to the terrace pool (heated in winter) and are more spacious with a size of approx. 50 m² (incl. 4 m² terrace).
Also bookable for single use (1SU).

Modern hotel room with bed, desk, TV, and pool view through large doors.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees at a hotel under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with living area, balcony, and nature view.
Modern bathroom with large bathtub, two sinks, and round mirror.
Modern hotel room with king-size bed, desk, chair, and large windows with a view.

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 a private living room, own pool (heated in winter), and a breathtaking view over the Red Sea.
Also bookable for single use (P1).

Super Economy Room

The Super Economy Rooms (SSZ) are approx. 27 m² and equipped with shower/WC, espresso machine, TV, Wi-Fi, vanity mirror, and safe. The rooms have no Jacuzzi, no balcony, and face the land side.

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden desk, and window with curtains
Modern white hotel bathroom with large mirror and glass door shower.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden desk, and window with curtains
Modern white hotel bathroom with large mirror and glass door shower.

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveler rooms (YTR) are equipped like the Super Economy Rooms and are bookable for young adults aged 18-29 years. Limited availability 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 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Various 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 in the Gourmet Market bar around the clock included. At the other bars, depending on opening hours. The beach restaurant "Alex Beach Club & Restaurant" (in the evening à-la-carte restaurant) can also be visited by guests of the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach.

Bright restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and large windows 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 provided with a personal butler throughout your entire stay. You will receive a personalized VIP check-in in your room, a selection of first-class spirits, including imported international spirits, first-class local wine and sparkling wine, daily refilled minibar in the room with beer and soft 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 a 20-minute relaxing massage at the Raa Spa (1x per stay). You will receive a 25% discount on room service, 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

Modern hotel gym with weights, benches, and exercise balls on wooden floors.
Woman practices aerial yoga on a terrace overlooking the sea with hanging hammocks.
Modern hotel gym with workout machines and dumbbells on wooden flooring.
"TECHNOGYM" (open 24/7), 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 variety of giant slides and attractions). Includes 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 heated saltwater pool 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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Introductory diving at the pool and introductory windsurfing at the Aqua Center (weather permitting, 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

Golf, 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 the Raa Spa (treatments for a fee). Per stay, guests receive a 10% discount on massages.
Modern hair salon with black chair, mirrors, and colorful artwork on the wall.
Elegant spa room with two massage beds, warm wood accents, and soothing lighting.
Modern hotel lobby area with blue sofa, wooden counter, and light wood accents.

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.
Beach club with weekly party on the private sandy beach.

Hotel service

Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the entire property 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 destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Airport Marsa Alam-Hotel Hurghada" as well as vice versa "Airport Hurghada-Hotel Marsa Alam", sometimes large 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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