Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

5 Tage Pickalbatros Villaggio Resort + 7 Tage MS Steigenberger Minerva

R1155M

Product information

Combined package of a Nile cruise on the 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 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 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 to 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 to the Temple of Habu (1,2,3).
Then continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and sailing to Kom Ombo, where you will have free time.
Continue sailing 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 pack is included.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, 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, optional balloon excursion (can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit to 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 are not included.
A German-speaking guide is available on the ship for excursions.
The excursion packages are indicated in parentheses in the route (Excursion Package Classic=1; Classic Plus=2; Premium=3)
The excursion packages can be booked as an option. 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
Temple of Esna
Temple of Kom Ombo
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 per person
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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 per person*******************************************************
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 per person
The Nile cruise ship of 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. Beach towels are included on board.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet-style. Drinks are available for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional folklore evenings.

Cabins

Cabin Middle Deck

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 use (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 for an inbound or return flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay in the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for an inbound and/or return flight to/from Luxor.
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The transfer time 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 on the Nile or due to overloading or maintenance of the Esna locks, the travel route may be subject to 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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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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It may happen that the ship is not always accessible for people with disabilities.
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Map

Location

The sprawling resort is located directly on the hotel's own sand/pebble beach (bathing shoes recommended) and is only approx. 40 km from Marsa Alam Airport.
Due to the gently sloping beach, you have the opportunity for a relaxing beach holiday. On the other hand, the long jetty leads directly into deeper water, from where you can discover the beautiful and impressive underwater world of the Red Sea. The beach offers the best conditions for snorkeling and diving.
Aerial view of a coastal resort with pools, buildings, and sun umbrellas by the clear sea.
Wooden pier extends from rocky shore into calm sea under soft sunset sky.
Sunset view of modern desert-style buildings along a paved street with palm trees.
Aerial view of a coastal resort with clear blue water and sandy beaches under a bright sky.
Beach with palm tree, sun loungers, umbrellas, and sandy shore by rocky hills under clear sky.

Facilities

Spacious hotel lounge with modern seating, large arched window, and carpeted floor under soft lighting.
Colorful bicycles parked under a metal shelter by a beach with blue sky and flowers nearby.
The large, newly opened hotel complex consists of 522 rooms. The comfortably and charmingly furnished complex has a reception, several shops, an amphitheater, various bars, two buffet restaurants ("El Khan" - Oriental, "Soprano Restaurant" - International cuisine), an à la carte restaurant ("Shell Fish" - seafood, once per stay, with reservation), two snack restaurants and various bars, and a café, The Bakery.
In the spacious outdoor area, there are 12 pools and 3 children's pools (some heated in winter). The newly built Aqua Park with over 30 water slides offers fun for all ages.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, mattresses, and towels are free of charge by the pool and on the beach.
Guests of the "Pickalbatros Portofino Villaggio" can use all facilities of the sister hotel "Pickalbatros Portofino Vita" (RMF116).

Accommodation

Double Room

The modern rooms are spacious (D, approx. 35 m²) and equipped with a shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water only included), kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and a balcony or terrace.
Also bookable at an extra charge with pool view (PD) or sea view (DM).
Under RMFA49 also bookable as single occupancy with garden view (1GD), as single occupancy with pool view (PDE), and as single occupancy with sea view (DEM).

Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking sea view.
Cozy outdoor seating area with rustic wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a marina.
Hotel room with two beds, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking the ocean.
Bright hotel room with two beds and a wall designed like a giraffe pattern.
Hotel room with two beds, ocean view balcony, wooden furniture, and colorful rug.
Two brown wicker chairs with blue cushions and a white table on a sunlit patio overlooking the beach.

Beachfront Sea View

The Beachfront Sea View rooms (BF2, approx. 42-45 m²) are large and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and a terrace or balcony. The Beachfront Sea View rooms are located directly on the beach with a sea view.

Double Room Superior

The modern Double Superior rooms (DSU, approx. 42-45m²) are equipped with a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and a balcony or terrace.
Also bookable at an extra charge with pool view (DSP) or sea view (DMU).
Under RMFA49 also bookable as single occupancy with garden view (DSE), as single occupancy with pool view (DST), and as single occupancy with sea view (DME).

Bright hotel room with a white bed, stone accent wall, and tile flooring under natural light.
Modern hotel bathroom with marble sink and wall shower area.
Balcony with two chairs overlooking the sea and palm trees under a clear sky.
Bright hotel room with balcony overlooking pool and tropical resort under blue sky.
Spacious hotel room with two beds, blue sofa, and modern decor including artwork and TV.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, white basin, large mirror, and hairdryer.
View through an archway of a water park with slides and pools, seen from a patio with chairs and table.

Family Room Deluxe Garden View

The modern rooms (2FS, approx. 70 m²) consist of one bedroom with a king-size bed and one bedroom with single beds and a sofa bed, and are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and a balcony or terrace.
Also bookable at an extra charge with pool view (XF2).

Royal Suite Swim Up Pool View

The Royal Suites (SWP) are approx. 105 m² and feature a bath/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (water included), safe, kettle, telephone (for a fee), TV, and a terrace with direct access to the shared swim-up pool. The rooms have two bedrooms.

Bright hotel room featuring a large bed, wall art, TV, and balcony doors with curtains.
Hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, and a window showing a mountain view.
Modern hotel room with blue sofa, ottoman, TV on wooden stand, and large windows with curtains.
Outdoor pool area with blue modern lounge chairs and round floating platforms under clear sky.

All Inclusive

Buffet setup under a warm, circular chandelier in a spacious hotel dining area.

All Inclusive

Early breakfast (5 AM - 7 AM), breakfast (7 AM - 10 AM), late breakfast (10 AM - 11 AM), lunch (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM), and dinner (7 PM - 9:30 PM) served buffet-style.
Late dinner at El Khan from 8 PM to 11 PM.
Snacks are available during the day from 12:30 PM to 5 PM and ice cream (11 AM - 5 PM) at the snack bars.
Afternoon tea time from 3 PM to 7 PM at the Lobby Bar, The Bakery.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM to midnight. Selected cocktails are included in the all-inclusive offer free of charge.

Sports included

Gym (ages 16+), aerobics, Zumba, basketball, paddle tennis, tennis (floodlight for a fee), table tennis, water aerobics, boccia, football, beach volleyball, running track.
Aqua Park with seven swimming pools (three heated in winter) and 32 water slides (11 for adults, 21 for children) offers fun for all ages.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, water sports offered by local providers on the beach.

Children's Programme

Kids' club for ages 4-10, playground.
VR Games in the Blue Lounge from 7 PM to 10 PM.

Wellness

Spa with whirlpool, hammam, sauna, and treatments for a fee.
Modern hotel lobby with curved wooden ceiling, beige reception desk, and cozy seating area.
Indoor spa area with lounge chairs, mountain decor, and steam rooms with frosted glass doors.
Cozy massage room with an orange massage table, soft lighting, and decorative wall mirror.
Cozy massage room with two beds, warm lighting, and red walls, designed for relaxation.
Spacious wooden sauna interior with tiered benches and a wooden ceiling.
Stylish hotel spa room with tub, massage tables, lounge chairs, dark walls, and modern ceiling lights.
Luxurious marble and patterned tile hammam room with central stone bench and wall lights.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel complex.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Fitness
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sandy Beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Wi-Fi

Note

Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that, especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances may have to be covered and a long transfer time 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 their visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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Please note that the images shown are sometimes model images.
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Accessible rooms are bookable upon request (Double Room Superior/DSU/1DS/DEU).
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Season Note

Also bookable under: RMFA49

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