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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 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 inbound flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first followed by the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel offer you have chosen has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always provided 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 Aswan High Dam.
The excursion packages listed below can, of course, still be booked.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
The itinerary may change depending on the embarkation day.
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).
Morning, after breakfast, excursion to the West Bank of Thebes 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 journey to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning continue journey to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue journey to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast visit to 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 proceed 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. Then you have the opportunity 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.
It is always noted behind the excursions in the itinerary 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
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 features a total of 30 modernly furnished outside cabins, spread over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and has a reception desk. Let yourself be pampered with culinary delights in the main restaurant and enjoy the cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner at your disposal. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small gym, 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 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 feature shower/WC, hairdryer, two single beds or one double bed, air conditioning (individually adjustable), minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), seating 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 feature the same equipment as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy suite

The economy suites (S2Z) have the same features as the suites but are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) and possibly without a French balcony and without a seating 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 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, 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 extra 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 (for a fee).
Check-in 12 p.m.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Ship address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 p.m.
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you are flying to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel 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 onto another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be 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 hotel location.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or overload/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 offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to the other, so 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, depending on the ship's category, at the beginning of the trip. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered our recommendation.
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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. Access to the sea is possible via a jetty. From here, the picturesque underwater world of Madinat Coraya can be discovered. The resort also has its own sandy beach area and is only approx. 5 km away from Marsa Alam Airport.

Facilities

The beautiful adults-only facility (bookable from 16 years old) features 290 elegantly furnished rooms and suites. The spacious lobby 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) will spoil you with delicious meals. In the various bars, you can find a wide selection of drinks.
The exterior area of the facility includes five spacious pools (some can be heated in winter) and inviting sun terraces.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are available 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 features 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 a terrace with a private pool.

Double room Superior

The comfortably furnished Double Superior (DSU) rooms are 40 m² and feature 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 for an extra charge 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 have the same equipment as the Double Superior rooms, but are slightly more spacious (approx. 50 m²) and have private, direct access to the pool 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 have the same equipment as the Double Superior, are more spacious (approx. 70 m²), and additionally feature a dressing room 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-original rooms. The rooms have the same equipment as the Double Superior rooms, but are more spacious (approx. 70 m²) and have private 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 have the same equipment as the Double Superior, are more spacious (approx. 75 m²), feature a private Jacuzzi (indoor), and access to the communal pool.
Also bookable with sea view for an extra charge (DUM).

RMFA39: DR Premium Deluxe sea view

The Double Premium Deluxe sea view rooms are similar in equipment to the Double Superior, but are larger (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 form. Optionally, dinner once per stay in each of the à la carte restaurants (with reservation) 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 12 a.m.
Appropriate attire is requested in the restaurants. Gentlemen in long trousers and no swimming footwear.

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

AI+ (RMFA39)

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

Not included in All Inclusive

imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports included

Fitness center, 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 on-site for a fee):
"Aqua Coraya" aqua park with over 27 slides for adults and children (18 slides for adults and 8 slides for children). Snacks, soft drinks, and hot beverages are included during the day. The aqua park is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (the slides are closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.).

Wellness

Modern indoor pool with jacuzzi and seating areas in a hotel.
The beautiful Mividaspa ensures 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 evening live music and shows.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available to guests throughout the facility 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 old).
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Barrier-free room available on request (DSP/DWP).
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Since the reefs grow partly into the beach area, we recommend wearing swimming shoes.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and airport that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel," long distances must sometimes 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

Also bookable under RMFA39.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 11.09.2026 10:04