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3 Tage Steigenberger Alaya + 7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug

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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 afterwards, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel offer you have chosen has a duration of 10 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 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.
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 stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
At 5 a.m., a balloon flight is possible (optionally 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, travel to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning cruise 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:
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 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 head back 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 option 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 trip 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
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.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence features a total of 30 modernly furnished exterior cabins distributed 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 available. 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, 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) 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 and otherwise equipped the same as the suites, but with only one single bed and no sitting area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z), with the same amenities as the suites, are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) 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 drinks and hot beverages. For lunch and dinner, two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person are included.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks 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 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 nights.

Hotel contact

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 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 an arrival or return flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required.
For an arrival and/or return 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 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 overloading or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be required to ensure the travel itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, there may be operational noise.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to another, so that crossing other ships may be necessary.
It may occur 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 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 Resort Alaya

Highlights

  • Adults-only resort for guests aged 16 and over.
  • Five à-la-carte restaurants serving Italian, Asian, Oriental, and seafood cuisine.
  • Five spacious outdoor pools with sun terraces.
  • Direct access to the underwater world via a jetty at the hotel's own sandy beach.
  • Sustainability certification by Green Star valid until October 2027.

Location

The 5-star luxury hotel complex is located in the heart of the beautiful Madinat Coraya. Entrance to the sea is possible via a jetty. From here, you can discover the picturesque underwater world of Madinat Coraya. The resort also has its own sandy beach area and is only about 5 km away from Marsa Alam Airport.

Facilities

The beautiful adults-only complex (bookable from 16 years of age) has 290 elegantly furnished rooms and suites. The spacious reception area offers guests a reception and a lobby bar with seating. The hotel has a souvenir shop and a hairdresser. A main restaurant and four à la carte restaurants ("Basilico" Italian, "Rocca" Asian, "Zaytoun" Oriental, "Mashawi" Seafood) cater to guests' culinary needs and will spoil you with delicious food. A wide selection of drinks is available in the various bars.
In the outdoor area of the complex, there are five generously laid-out pools (partially heated in winter) and inviting sun terraces.
Sun loungers, parasols, and towels are free of charge by the pool and at the beach.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, and view of terrace and pool.

Royal Suite Sea View private Pool

The Royal Suites (RSM) are luxuriously equipped and have the same amenities as the double rooms. The Royal Suite is approx. 160 m² and is additionally equipped with 2 bathrooms with bathtub, Jacuzzi, living area, sleeping area, and features a terrace with a private pool.

Double Room Superior

The comfortably furnished Double Superior (DSU) rooms are 40 m² and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, LED TV, safe, telephone (for a fee), balcony, and garden view.
For an extra charge, also bookable with pool view (DSP), side sea view (D2S), or sea view (DMU) as well as for single use (DEU/ESP/1SD/UME).

Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and sea view through the window.

Double Superior Swim Up

The Double Superior Swim Up (DWP) rooms, with the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, are slightly more spacious (approx. 50 m²) and have their own direct pool access from the terrace.
Also bookable for single use for an extra charge (EWP).

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, and large window overlooking the city.

Double Deluxe Sea View

The Double Deluxe Sea View (DM2) rooms, with the same amenities as the Double Superior, are more spacious (approx. 70 m²), additionally feature a walk-in closet, and a balcony. Also bookable for single use (DM1).

Double Room Deluxe Swim-Up

The Double Deluxe Swim Up (DWU) rooms can be booked as Schauinsland-Reisen-original rooms. The rooms, with the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, are more spacious (approx. 70 m²) and have their own access to the sharing pool.
Also bookable with sea view (DWS) as well as for single use (WU1/EWS).

Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, TV, and view of terrace and pool.
Bright hotel room with four-poster bed, sofa, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Double Premium Deluxe Swim Up

The Double Premium Deluxe Swim Up (PWS) rooms, with the same amenities as the Double Superior, are more spacious (approx. 75 m²), with a private Jacuzzi (internal) and pool access to the communal pool.
Also bookable with sea view for an extra charge (DUM).

RMFA39: Double Room Premium Deluxe Sea View

The Double Room Premium Deluxe Sea View rooms are similar in amenities to the Double Superior rooms, but are larger at approx. 75 m² and feature a sea view (P2M).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-11 a.m., lunch from 12:30-2:30 p.m., and dinner from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in buffet style. Optionally, dinner once per stay in each of the à la carte restaurants (with reservation) is possible.
Snacks from 12:30-4 p.m., afternoon tea from 3-5 p.m. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 a.m. to midnight.
Appropriate attire is requested in the restaurants. Gentlemen in long trousers and no swimming shoes.

Modern hotel outdoor dining area with open seating and view of pool and palm trees.

AI+ (RMFA39)

Corresponds to the advertised AI program; therefore, as advertised, imported alcoholic beverages are not included here either.

Not included in All Inclusive

Imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports included

Fitness studio, aerobics, boccia, tennis (floodlights for a fee), darts, and beach volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Diving and snorkeling center.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (bookable for a fee on site):
"Aqua Coraya" Aqua Park with over 27 slides for young and old (18 slides for adults and 8 slides for children). Snacks, soft drinks, and warm drinks are included during the day. The Aqua Park is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (slides are closed from 12-1 p.m.).

Wellness

Modern indoor pool with jacuzzi and seating areas in a hotel.
The beautiful Mividaspa provides special moments of relaxation with a sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, and wellness treatments (for a fee).

Entertainment

The Steigenberger Resort Alaya offers entertainment through a daily animation program and in the evenings through live music and shows.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available to guests throughout the complex free of charge (limited speed).
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Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Hotelhinweis

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Adults only (bookable from 16 years of age).
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Barrier-free room available on request (DSP/DWP).
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Since the reefs partially grow into the beach area, we recommend wearing swimming shoes.
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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 conversely "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", sometimes large distances have to 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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Seasonal information

Also bookable under RMFA39.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 11.09.2026 09:59