Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage Steigenberger Minerva + 5 Jaz Elite Amara

R090S5

Product information

Combined product consisting of a Nile cruise on MS Steigenberger Minerva and a beach holiday, including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be in the cheapest available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outward 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 Steigenberger Minerva

Route/Ship location

Embarkation: Thursday
Route:
Day 1:
Embarkation is on Thursdays.
Arrival and embarkation. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
In the 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 the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Habu Temple (1,2,3).
Then sail to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and sail to Kom Ombo where you have free time.
Sail to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3)
Then an opportunity for a camel ride (3) on the way to visit a Nubian village with the desert on one side and the Nile on the other (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early in the morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3). Breakfast package is included.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then visit the Temple of Kom Ombo (1,2,3).
Then continue via Edfu and Esna to Luxor.
Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5 AM, excursion by balloon (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit the East Bank, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 8:
Departure

The excursions listed in the route description are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package for each excursion in the route description is indicated (Excursion Package Classic=1; Classic Plus=2; Premium=3)
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic (bookable with Anf: KW Service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Esna Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.P.
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Additional excursions in Excursion Package Classic Plus (bookable with Anf: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.P.*******************************************************
Additional excursions in Excursion Package Premium (bookable with Anf: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 482.- € p.P.
The Nile cruise ship from the renowned Steigenberger hotel chain has a total of 77 exterior cabins spread across various decks. It also features a main restaurant, a 24-hour reception, a lounge bar, a hairdresser (on request), a souvenir shop, and a sun deck with a pool and bar. Bath towels are included on board.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional folklore evenings

Cabins

Middle Deck Cabin

The comfortably furnished cabins, approx. 19 m², have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, safe, and minibar (for a fee), as well as a French balcony. Also bookable for single occupancy (KME).

Cozy hotel room with a large bed, patterned bedding, TV, and a window with a sea view.

Hotel notice

Booking note: Please note that if you have an incoming or return flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for an incoming and/or return flight to/from Luxor.
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The transfer duration from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 4-5 hours depending on the hotel's location.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to 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 necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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It may be that the ship is not always accessible barrier-free.
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Map

Location

The Jaz Amara Resort, newly opened in December 2023, is located on a beautiful, gently sloping stretch of beach in the first row of the popular Marsa Mares bay. The bay is particularly known for its turtle population and has a house reef inviting snorkeling and diving. Your holiday accommodation is about 8 kilometers from Marsa Alam Airport. Various shopping facilities with bars and restaurants can be found at the port of Port Ghalib (about 5 kilometers away).
Luxury resort with multiple swimming pools and ocean view under a clear blue sky.
Three straw beach umbrellas and lounge chairs on a sandy beach by calm blue sea under clear sky.

Facilities

Outdoor seating area under a wooden roof with wooden chairs and tables overlooking palm trees and a pool.
Modern poolside lounge with shaded seating and a large clear pool at a resort.
The stylishly built hotel complex has a total of 272 rooms and suites spread throughout the complex. These include various Superior and Deluxe rooms, suites, and swim-up rooms. Your holiday resort impresses with a very appealing, elegant design and was conceived very generously. The impressive reception area offers a direct sea view of the resort and the bay and has a reception with various seating areas as well as a lobby bar. The outdoor area features a large pool landscape that winds through the resort. Seven different pools await you, including a children's pool, a baby pool, and a Jacuzzi (partially heated in winter). Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge for guests in the pool area as well as on the private beach section, and bath and beach towels are already in the rooms. Furthermore, the complex has a spacious gym on the first floor with a panoramic view of the bay and the pool landscape. Directly adjacent is the hotel's own Mivida Spa (for a fee). A main restaurant, two à la carte restaurants, and various bars are available.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

The friendly furnished Superior Double Rooms (DSU, approx. 51m²) have a walk-in shower/WC, individually adjustable air conditioning, minibar and telephone (each for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), LED TV, and a minibar. The rooms are equipped with a king-size bed or two single beds. There is also a tea and coffee station in the room. The rooms have a terrace or balcony. Also bookable for single use (KME). Also bookable with pool (DSP), side (DSS) and sea view (DMU).

Superior Double Room Guaranteed Sea View Top Floor

The newly bookable schauinsland-reisen Original Rooms (MSA) are equipped like the Superior Double Rooms and have a sea view. The rooms are guaranteed to be on the top floor of the hotel, offering a breathtaking view of the Red Sea. Also bookable for single use (MSE).

Superior Premium Swim-up Double Room

The Superior Premium Swim-up Double Rooms (DWP) are bookable as schauinsland-reisen Original Rooms and have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, but with direct access to the shared pool. The rooms also offer the following exclusive amenities:
- Fruit basket upon arrival in the rooms
- VIP Treatment upon arrival: coffee/tea maker in the room, plus 2 bathrobes and slippers, various snacks such as apples, berries, chocolate, macarons, nuts, and various Arabic pastries.
- Use of the à la carte restaurants is included once more (Teppanyaki restaurant is excluded; in all other rooms, à la carte restaurants are included only once).
Also bookable for single use (EWP).

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, and a view of outdoor pool through large window.
Modern hotel with balcony rooms and a long pool lined with lounge chairs.
Modern villa with poolside lounge chairs and large wooden shutters open to the patio.

Deluxe Double Room

The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms but are larger (approx. 56m²) and, due to their layout (one king-size bed and two sofa beds in the front area), are suitable for families. Optionally also bookable with a side sea view (DDS), sea view (DM2), or as swim-up (DWU).

Modern villa with a rectangular pool, sun loungers, and a shaded pergola area.
Modern balcony with sofa overlooking pool and endless beach with blue sky.

Executive Suite

The Executive Suites (2SU) are spacious (approx. 150m²) and feature a walk-in shower/WC, individually adjustable air conditioning, minibar and telephone (each for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), LED TV, a minibar, and a coffee/tea maker. The Executive Suites also have a living/dining area. The suites have a large balcony with a private pool. The rooms are located on the first floor.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) are 153m² in size and, with the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, feature a king-size bed and a dining area. They also have a spacious terrace with access to a private pool (heated in winter) and direct sea views.

Superior Premium Double Room (RMFA45)

With otherwise the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, these are slightly more spacious (SPU/SPE).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

The main restaurant "Marasi Restaurant" offers an international cuisine for breakfast (7-10 AM), lunch (12:30-2:30 PM) and dinner (7-10 PM) in buffet style. There is also a late riser breakfast from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Additionally, two à la carte restaurants are available to guests (reservation required), which are included once per stay/guest (except Teppanyaki), but are then subject to a fee: "Tao Tao" restaurant with a selection of Asian dishes including sushi, sashimi, Japanese dishes or Teppanyaki. The "Bay View" à la carte restaurant offers Mediterranean fine dining cuisine. Tea time is offered from 12:30 PM to 5 PM. Various bars offer various refreshments and snacks during the day, such as "La Vista Pool Snack Bar" (snacks and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks), "Splash Pool Bar", "Fantasia Lobby Bar" and "Bay View Beach Bar" (snacks and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks).
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.
Men must wear long trousers and appropriate footwear; no muscle/tank tops or shorts of any length.
While shorts are acceptable for women for dinner, hot pants and very short shorts are not.

Sports included

Fitness and aerobics room on the first floor with a unique panoramic view of the complex and the bay.

Sports for a fee

Dive center on the beach (for a fee) with a wide range of snorkeling and diving programs.

Children's program

Jazy Kids Club for children aged 4-12 years in indoor and outdoor areas with various play areas and a sleeping area.

Wellness

Mivida Spa with a rich offer of massages (also bookable as couple's massages). Additionally, a sauna, steam bath, and Jacuzzi are available (all facilities and services for a fee).
Modern hotel reception with wooden accents, round pendant lights, and a minimalist desk.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel with limited speed.
ATM.

Credit Card

Mastercard, Visa, Ammex

Hotel features

  • Direct Beach Location
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Diving
  • Air Conditioning
  • Animation
  • Wi-Fi
  • Family Friendly

Note

Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that, especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", very long distances may have to be covered and a long transfer should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to organize the visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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KM 79 QUESSIR, MARSA ALAM ROAD
MARSA ALAM, EGYPT
TEL.: +20653700515
E-MAIL: centralreservation@jazhotels.com
www.jazhotels.com

Seasonal Information

Additionally bookable under RMFA45

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