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A large two-story excursion boat on a river with an urban backdrop.
Modern hotel bar area with tall bar stools and an elegant, bright ceiling.
A welcoming, modern hotel lounge area with cream-colored chairs and plants.
Modern living room with comfortable armchairs, sofa, and decorative rug on marble floor.
Beautiful outdoor pool with seating areas and clear blue water under clear sky.
Large sun terrace with wooden floor, covered seating areas, and loungers under clear sky
Open bar area with modern chairs and large sunshade in hotel outdoor space
Elegant dining room with decorated columns and a long padded counter.
Modern dining area with multiple tables and upholstered chairs in a warm setting.
Spacious, elegant hotel lounge area with modern furniture and marble flooring.
Modern hotel room with comfortable bed, seating area, and large window.
Bright lounge with gray corner sofa, light coffee table, and large window with curtains.
Hotel room with two single beds, gray pillows, beige blankets, and wall art above the headboard.
Interior of a small souvenir shop with postcard racks and city maps.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.
Large hotel pool with palm trees and loungers overlooking the sea at dusk.
Large outdoor pool with lounge chairs and modern buildings under clear sky.
Modern, bright hotel room with double bed and view of water and city
Modern open restaurant with blue and white chairs and sea view.
Beach with sunshades, palm trees, and a view of the blue sea.
Luxurious night view of a lit pool area at a seaside resort.
Elegant hotel lobby area with blue armchairs and intricately decorated ceiling pattern.
Modern hotel building at night with brightly lit windows and palm trees in front.
Large hotel complex with multiple pools and sea view under clear sky.
Elegant, modern restaurant with white walls, plants, and stylishly set tables.
Modern restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and decorative lighting in a warm ambiance.
Modern hotel resort with large pool, sunbeds, and surrounding low-rise buildings
Bright, modern hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, and view of pool and garden
Bright hotel room with balcony, city view, double bed, and sofa.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, and terrace overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, and terrace overlooking water and palm trees.
Modern hotel outdoor area with wooden tables and view of a pool and palm trees.
Modern indoor pool with hot tub in stylish hotel setting and large glass frontage.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

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Product information

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always in the cheapest available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the inbound flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route/Ship location

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 route may vary.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
A hot air balloon ride is possible at 5 AM (optional, bookable locally).
Morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes West to the Temple of Hatshepsut (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, sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Morning, after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then, visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca sailing 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 included.
Then, it's back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. The ship then continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. You then have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
The ship then 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 Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on site).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for excursions.
The excursion package each excursion belongs to is indicated after the excursions in the route:
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 (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €155 per person
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Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €280 per person
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €333 per person
The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modern, individually designed exterior cabins spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Additionally, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. Starting from Winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, relax on the sun deck loungers or cool off in the pool while enjoying the fantastic views of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Meals

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

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental nights.

Cabins

Suite

The cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sq m 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 French balcony.
Also bookable for single occupancy (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same amenities as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 sq m). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
The Royal Suites also feature a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sq m and otherwise equipped like the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sq m) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and may not have a French balcony and a seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking information: Please note that if you have an inbound or return flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary if your inbound and/or return flight is to/from Luxor.
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The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
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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 a comparable ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross over other ships.
It is possible that the ship may not always be 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 a sum of €8 per person per night on the boat at the beginning of the trip, depending on the ship's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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7 Days Steigenberger Alaya + 7 Days MS Nile Excellence & Excursion

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always in the cheapest available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the inbound flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.
Map

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route

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.
*****************************************************
Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may vary.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
A hot air balloon ride is possible at 5 AM (optional, bookable locally).
Morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes West to the Temple of Hatshepsut (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, sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Morning, after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then, visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca sailing 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 included.
Then, it's back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. The ship then continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. You then have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
The ship then 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 Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on site).
Day 8:
Departure.
*****************************************************
The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for excursions.
The excursion package each excursion belongs to is indicated after the excursions in the route:
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.
*****************************************************
Excursion Package Classic Excellence (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €155 per person
*******************************************************
Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €280 per person
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €333 per person

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modern, individually designed exterior cabins spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Additionally, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. Starting from Winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, relax on the sun deck loungers or cool off in the pool while enjoying the fantastic views of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Accommodation

Suite

The cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sq m 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 French balcony.
Also bookable for single occupancy (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same amenities as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 sq m). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
The Royal Suites also feature a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sq m and otherwise equipped like the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sq m) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and may not have a French balcony and a seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

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 and a small bottle of water per person.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM at the lounge/sundeck bar.
Coffee, tea, and pastries in the afternoon during the cruise.
Daily refill of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. The minibar is refilled with soft drinks once a week.
Fruit basket in the cabin once a week.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports included

A small fitness area is available on deck starting from Winter 2024/25.

Wellness

Massage treatments are available for additional relaxation (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental nights.

Hotel service

Free Wi-Fi is available 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 room service, on-call doctor.
Check-in at 12 PM.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Note

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 PM
**************************************
Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
**************************************
Booking information: Please note that if you have an inbound or return flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary if your inbound and/or return flight is to/from Luxor.
**************************************
The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
**************************************
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 a comparable ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
**************************************
As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
**************************************
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross over other ships.
It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible barrier-free.
**************************************
Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect a sum of €8 per person per night on the boat at the beginning of the trip, depending on the ship's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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Steigenberger Resort Alaya

Location

The 5-star luxury hotel complex is located in the heart of the beautiful Madinat Coraya. Access to the sea is via a jetty. From here, the picturesque underwater world of Madinat Coraya can be discovered. The resort also has its own sandy beach section and is only approx. 5 km from Marsa Alam Airport.

Facilities

The beautiful adults-only resort (bookable for guests aged 16 and over) features 290 elegantly furnished rooms and suites. The spacious reception area offers guests a reception desk and a lobby bar with seating. The hotel has a souvenir shop and a hairdresser. For guests' culinary needs, there is a main restaurant and four à la carte restaurants ("Basilico"-Italian, "Rocca"-Asian, "Zaytoun"-Oriental, "Mashawi"-Seafood) offering delicious dishes. The various bars offer a wide selection of drinks.
The outdoor area of the complex features five generously sized pools (some heated in winter) and inviting sun terraces.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are provided free of charge at the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Bright, modern hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, and view of pool and garden

Royal Suite Sea View Private Pool

The Royal Suites (RSM) are luxuriously appointed and have the same amenities as the Double Rooms. The Royal Suite is approx. 160 sq m and is additionally equipped with 2 bathrooms with bathtub, Jacuzzi, living area, sleeping area, and a terrace with a private pool.

Double Room Superior

The cozily furnished Double Superior (DSU) rooms are 40 sq m 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.
Also bookable at an additional cost with pool view (DSP), side sea view (D2S), or sea view (DMU), as well as for single occupancy (DEU/ESP/1SD/UME).

Modern, bright hotel room with double bed and view of water and city

Double Superior Swim Up

The Double Superior Swim Up (DWP) rooms, with the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior, are slightly more spacious (approx. 50 sq m) and have direct access to the pool from the terrace.
Also bookable for single occupancy at an additional cost (EWP).

Bright hotel room with balcony, city view, double bed, and sofa.

Double Deluxe Sea View

The Double Deluxe Sea View (DM2) rooms have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms but are more spacious (approx. 70 sq m), additionally feature a dressing room, and a balcony.

Double Deluxe Swim-Up

The Double Deluxe Swim-Up (DWU) rooms are bookable as schauinsland-original rooms. With the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior, they are more spacious (approx. 70 sq m) and have direct access to a shared pool.
Also bookable with sea view (DWS) and for single occupancy (WU1/EWS).

Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, and terrace overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, and terrace overlooking water and palm trees.

Double Premium Deluxe Swim Up

The Double Premium Deluxe Swim Up rooms (PWS) have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, are more spacious (approx. 75 sq m), with an indoor Jacuzzi and access to the shared pool.
Also bookable with sea view at an additional cost (DUM).

RMFA39: Double Premium Deluxe Sea View

The Double Premium Deluxe Sea View rooms are similar in amenities to the Double Superior rooms, but are larger at approximately 75 sq m and have a sea view (P2M).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7 AM to 11 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM buffet style. Optionally, dinner in each of the à la carte restaurants once per stay (reservation required).
Snacks from 12:30 PM to 4 PM, afternoon tea from 3 PM to 5 PM. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from 10 AM to 12 AM.
Smart casual dress code is requested in the restaurants. Gentlemen in long trousers and no beach shoes.

Modern hotel outdoor area with wooden tables and view of a pool and palm trees.

AI+ (RMFA39)

Corresponds to the advertised AI program, meaning imported alcoholic beverages are not included as advertised.

Not included in All Inclusive

Imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports included

Fitness studio, aerobics, bocce, 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 locally for a fee):
"Aqua Coraya" water park with over 27 slides for all ages (18 slides for adults and 8 slides for children). Snacks, soft drinks, and hot beverages are included during the day. The water park is open from 10 AM to 5 PM (slides are closed from 12 PM to 1 PM).

Wellness

Modern indoor pool with hot tub in stylish hotel setting and large glass frontage.
The beautiful Mivida Spa offers special relaxation moments with a sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, and wellness treatments (for a fee).

Entertainment

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

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the resort (limited speed).
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Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Adults Only
  • Animation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Massages
  • Sandy Beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Close to Beach
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Enhanced Hygiene Concept

Note

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Adults only (bookable for guests aged 16 and over).
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Accessible rooms are available upon request (DSP/DWP).
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Since the reefs partially extend into the beach area, we recommend wearing water shoes.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that particularly with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances must be covered and a long transfer time is to be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Seasonal information

Also bookable under RMFA39.

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