Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Steigenberger Minerva + Pickalbatros Villaggio

HSR115

Product information

Combined product 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. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must start at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible boarding will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Steigenberger Minerva

Route/Ship location

Embarkation: Thursday
Route:.
Day 1:
Embarkation on Thursdays.
Arrival and embarkation. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
In the morning after breakfast, excursion to West Thebes
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 stay on board.
Day 3:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Temple of Habu (1,2,3).
Then continue to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and sailing to Kom Ombo where you have free time.
Continue to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay 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.
In the afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then 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 stay 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 stay 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 stay and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5 AM, excursion by balloon (optional, 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 stay 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 packages in which each excursion is included are always noted behind the excursions in the route description (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
Temple of Esna
Temple of Kom Ombo
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 of the renowned Steigenberger hotel chain has a total of 77 outside 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 as a buffet. Drinks at a charge.

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 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 for a return or departure 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 return or departure 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 noise may occur.
The ships dock one after another 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 barrier-free.
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Map

Location

The extensive 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 get to know 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 young and old.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, mattresses, and towels are free of charge at 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) equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water only included), kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and 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 spacious and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and terrace or balcony. The Beachfront Sea View rooms are located directly on the beach with a view of the sea.

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 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 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 have a bath/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (water included), safe, kettle, telephone (for a fee), TV, and a terrace with direct access to the communal 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 (5-7 AM), breakfast (7-10 AM), late breakfast (10-11 AM), lunch (12:30-2:30 PM) and dinner (7-9:30 PM) in buffet form.
Late dinner at El Khan from 8-11 PM.
Snacks during the day from 12:30-5 PM and ice cream (11 AM-5 PM) at the snack bars.
Afternoon tea from 3-7 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 at no extra charge.

Included Sports

Fitness room (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 of them heated in winter) and 32 water slides (11 for adults, 21 for children) offers fun for young and old.

Sports at a charge

Billiards, water sports by local providers on the beach.

Children's Programme

Kids' club for ages 4-10, playground.
VR Games in the Blue Lounge from 7-10 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
  • Sand 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 must 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 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 partly model images.
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Barrier-free rooms can be booked upon request (Double Room Superior/DSU/1DS/DEU).
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Season Note

Also bookable under: RMFA49

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