Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Magic I + Steigenberger Alaya

HMR070

Product information

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Magic I and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be in the cheapest available room category. Embarkation is always on Saturdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible embarkation will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Magic I

Route/Ship location

Embarkation: Saturday
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
At 5 am, a hot air balloon ride can be booked (optional, only bookable on site).
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, visit the West Bank with the Temple of Hatshepsut (1,2,3), Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3) and the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3).
Lunch on board. Then, proceed to Edfu.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Breakfast on board. Then, proceed to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board.
Upon arrival in Kom Ombo, the Kom Ombo Temple can be visited (1,2,3).
Continue sailing towards Aswan. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 4:
After breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then, visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, Felucca ride on the Nile.
Then, an opportunity to visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 am, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast pack is included.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Continue sailing to Esna.
Day 6:
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3). Continue sailing to Luxor. Lunch on board. Dinner and overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 7:
Breakfast on board.
Visit the East Bank with the Luxor Temple (1,2,3) and Karnak Temple (1,2,3).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package in which this excursion is located is always indicated behind the excursions in the itinerary:
Excursion Package Classic=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus=2
Excursion Package 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)
Package for winter season 2025/2026, summer season 2026:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossus of Memnon
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Kom Ombo
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
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.
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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 ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread over several decks. The main restaurant offers delicious meals. The offer is complemented by a reading corner and a lounge bar. A jeweler and a bazaar invite you to browse. There is also a billiards room on board. You can relax and enjoy your vacation on the spacious sun deck with a pool and bar.

Meals

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

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore provides entertainment.

Cabins

Cabins

The tastefully furnished cabins have a bathroom with shower/toilet, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, video system, air conditioning, minibar, and safe.
The cabins can also be booked for single use.
The windows cannot be opened.

Hotel notice

Berth in Luxor: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (depending on availability)
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Booking information: Please note that at least one overnight stay before the Nile cruise is required.
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Smoking is only permitted on the open decks.
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Booking information: Please note that for a 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 for a flight 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, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be required to ensure the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships. It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible barrier-free.
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When booking this ship, accommodation will be on the MS Magic I or another ship with similar facilities and of the same category.
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Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constantly giving tips on board, your local tour guide collects an amount of 6 €-7 € per person per night on the ship, depending on the ship's category, at the beginning of the trip. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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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 area and is only approx. 5 km from Marsa Alam Airport.

Facilities

The beautiful adults-only complex (bookable from 16 years old) 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. The main restaurant and four à la carte restaurants ("Basilico" - Italian, "Rocca" - Asian, "Zaytoun" - Oriental, "Mashawi" - Seafood) cater to guests' culinary needs. Various bars offer a wide selection of drinks.
The outdoor area of the complex features five generously sized pools (partially heated in winter) and inviting sun terraces.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are provided free of charge by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

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 approximately 160 sqm and is additionally equipped with 2 bathrooms with bathtub, jacuzzi, living area, sleeping area, and features a terrace with a private pool.

Spacious hotel suite with canopy bed, sofa, and sliding doors to a pool and outdoor seating.
Modern hotel room with double bed, black patterned runner, desk, TV, and a balcony overlooking water.

Double Room Superior

The comfortably furnished Double Superior (DSU) rooms are 40 sqm and have a shower/toilet, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, LED TV, safe, telephone (for a fee), balcony, and garden view.
Also available at 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).

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 sqm) and have direct access to the pool from the terrace.
Also available at an extra charge for single use (EWP).

Double Deluxe Sea View

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

Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and balcony overlooking a resort pool and buildings.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, TV, and balcony overlooking palm trees and water.

Double Room Deluxe Swim-Up

The Double Deluxe Swim Up (DWU) rooms are available as schauinsland-original rooms. The rooms have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, are more spacious (approx. 70 sqm), and have direct access to the shared pool.
Also available with sea view (DWS) and for single use (WU1/EWS).

Double Room 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 sqm), with an internal jacuzzi and direct access to the shared pool.
Also available with sea view (DUM) at an extra charge.

Bright hotel room with a canopy bed, sofa, and a balcony overlooking water and palm trees.

RMFA39: Double Room 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 75m² and have a sea view (P2M).

All Inclusive

Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs beside a pool at a resort with palm trees.

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 (reservations 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 midnight.
Smart dress code is requested in the restaurants. Gentlemen in long trousers and no swimwear.

AI+ (RMFA39)

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

Not included in All Inclusive

imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports included

Fitness studio, aerobics, bocce, tennis (floodlight for a fee), darts, and beach volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Diving and snorkeling center.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (can be booked locally 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 am to 5 pm (slides are closed from 12 pm to 1 pm).

Wellness

The beautiful Mividaspa offers special relaxation moments with a sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, and wellness treatments (for a fee).
Indoor pool and jacuzzi in a spacious, modern hotel wellness area with seating and tropical plants.

Hotel Service

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

Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Hotel features

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

Information

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Adults only (bookable from 16 years).
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Accessible rooms available upon request (DSP/DWP).
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As the reefs partially extend to the beach area, we recommend wearing bathing shoes.
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable 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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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 purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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Season Information

Additionally bookable under RMFA39.

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