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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Steigenberger Aqua Magic

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Product information

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be in the most favorable available room category. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible boarding will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route/Ship location

When booking the MS Nile Excellence, the following excursions are automatically included: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and a visit to the High Dam in Aswan.
The excursion package listed below can, of course, still be booked.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may shift.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
A hot air balloon ride is possible at 5 a.m. (optional, bookable on site).
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:
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
In the morning, after breakfast, visit to 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 (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
In the early morning at 3:30 a.m., opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package included.
Then it's back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. The ship then continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. You then have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
The ship then sails on to Luxor.
Once there, you have the opportunity to visit the East Bank with the Luxor Temple (1,2,3) and Karnak Temple (1,2,3). There is an opportunity for a sound and light show at 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 board for the excursions.
The excursion package for each excursion in the itinerary is indicated as follows:
Excursion package Classic Excellence=1
Excursion package Classic Plus Excellence=2
Excursion package Premium Excellence=3
Excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion package Classic Excellence (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €155 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic package are included in the Excursion package Classic Plus Excellence: (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Day trip to Abu Simbel by bus.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €280 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus package are included in the Excursion package Premium Excellence: (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €333 p.p.
The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished exterior cabins spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and has a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor refreshing drinks from the three bars on board. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship features a small fitness studio that is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served as a buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft drinks and hot beverages. Lunch and dinner include two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or Oriental nights.

Cabins

Suite

The brightly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, two single beds or a double bed, air conditioning (individually adjustable), minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), seating area, and a French balcony.
Also bookable for single occupancy (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same amenities as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 sqm). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
On the balcony of the Royal Suites, there is also a small table and two chairs.

Single Suites

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise have the same amenities as the suites, but with only a single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) have the same amenities as the suites but are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) and may not have a French balcony or seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police checkpoint.
Check-in time: 12:00 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for flights to or 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 flights to or 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 on the Nile, or due to congestion or 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 itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
Access to the ship may not always be barrier-free.
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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 will collect an amount of €8 per person per night on the boat at the beginning of the trip, depending on the ship's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is a recommendation from us.
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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Excursion + Steigenberger Aqua Magic

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be in the most favorable available room category. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible boarding will always be taken.
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Location

Spend a dreamlike family vacation at the "Steigenberger Aqua Magic". The 5-star hotel offers fun for the whole family and delights young and old with its extensive water park. The tastefully designed promenade "ALDAU Art Promenade" separates the complex from the sandy beach, approximately 400 meters away, with a shallow incline. Here, be fascinated by the magical underwater world of the Red Sea while snorkeling or diving. If needed, the hotel offers shuttle services to the beach (subject to availability). Your holiday domicile is located in the newer part of Hurghada along the modern promenade with oriental cafés, bars, and international pubs as well as small shops. The town center of Hurghada with the well-known "Sakalla" is about 6 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 5 km away.
Rows of wooden loungers and umbrellas on a sandy beach overlooking the calm sea.
Aerial view of a large hotel with multiple pools and water slides.

Facilities

A set table with a view of a large hotel pool and sun umbrellas under a clear sky.
Elegant hotel dining room with white tables and wooden chairs under high ceilings.
Modern hotel lobby with seating area of chairs and tables next to a blue patterned sofa.
The extensive hotel complex is particularly child-friendly and designed for families, featuring 718 generously equipped rooms and suites. The complex welcomes guests in a spacious lobby with a reception and lobby bar, as well as a cozy lounge with seating areas. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel. In the outdoor area, there are seven swimming pools, one with an integrated children's pool, covering over 2,600m², which are partially heated in winter. The hotel also boasts an aquapark with various water slides, accessible from a height of 1.20 meters. The highlight for all water lovers is the 400-meter-long "Lazy River" that winds through the entire complex. On the roof terrace, there is a relaxation pool exclusively for adults. At the pools and on the beach, guests have free access to sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels. For culinary delights, there is the "Magic Flavors" main restaurant, as well as three different à la carte restaurants, a snack bar, and various pool and beach bars. Guests can choose between Italian, international, and oriental cuisine. There is also a "Sky Bar" on the rooftop terrace where guests can enjoy their drinks in the evening. In the shopping arcade located directly within the hotel, you can purchase small items such as souvenirs.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

The Superior Double Rooms (DSU/DAS, approx. 34 sqm) feature a shower/WC, coffee and tea making facilities, minibar, safe, LED TV, hairdryer, and air conditioning, as well as a balcony. Wi-Fi access is free for 2 devices.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DEU).
(Also bookable under HRGA19 as Superior Double Room Type A (DAS).)

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, balcony, and blue-turquoise accents.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, desk with chair, and television.

Deluxe Double Room

The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2/DDA, approx. 45 sqm) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, satellite LED TV, coffee and tea making facilities, air conditioning, minibar (daily refilled with soft drinks), work area, seating area, and balcony. Wi-Fi access for 2 devices is free. Also bookable for single occupancy (DD1).

Family Suite

The Family Suites (2FS/ASF) have the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms but are more spacious (approx. 55 sqm) and feature a master bedroom and a separate sleeping area with twin beds for children. The master bedroom is separated from the sleeping area and hallway by a door. Wi-Fi access for 3 devices is free. Also bookable as a Suite (SA).

Modern hotel room with large bed, blue accents, and a desk with a TV.
View into a hotel room with two single beds and an adjacent living area with desk and TV.
Bright living room with terrace access and sea view.

Family Junior Suite

The Family Junior Suites (FJ2/FJA, approx. 68 sqm) have the same amenities as the Family Suites, but feature a master bedroom and a separate living/sleeping area. The master bedroom has a door to the living and sleeping area with two sofa beds. Wi-Fi access for 3 devices is free. Also bookable as a Junior Suite (JSA).

Aqua Suite

The Aqua Suite (S2, approx. 70 sqm) consists of a living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom. Otherwise, it has the same features as the Deluxe Double Rooms.
Wi-Fi access for 3 devices is free.

Bright hotel room with seating area, bed, and dining area separated by a wall.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and seating area overlooking the pool.

Super Saver Room

The Super Saver Rooms (SSZ) are equipped like the Superior Double Rooms but have a smaller contingent and a special price. The rooms are located throughout the complex and may be in less desirable locations. Wi-Fi access for 2 devices is free.
(Also bookable under HRGA19 as Super Saver Room Type B (SZB).)

Standard Double Room

The Double Rooms (DA) are slightly smaller (approx. 24 sqm) than the Superior Double Rooms but are renovated in a modern style. The rooms are scattered throughout the complex and do not have a balcony. Wi-Fi access for 2 devices is free.

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveler Rooms (YTR) are equipped like the Standard Double Rooms and are bookable for young adults aged 18-29.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

The main restaurant "Magic Flavors" offers breakfast (7-10:30 am), lunch (1-3 pm), and dinner (Summer: 6:30-9 pm/Winter 6-9:30 pm) buffet style with themed evenings and live cooking stations.
Additionally, the following à la carte restaurants are available: The "Magic Orient Restaurant" offers oriental dinner and a late dinner from 10:30 pm to midnight. The "Magic Palappa Restaurant" offers Italian cuisine for breakfast (8-10:30 am), late breakfast (10:30 am-12 pm), lunch (1-4 pm), and dinner (6:30-9 pm). The "Magic Sky Restaurant" offers dinner (6:30-9 pm) on the rooftop. All mentioned restaurants are included once a week (for stays of 5 nights or more) and require reservation.
Furthermore, snacks, sandwiches, and ice cream are available daily at the beach restaurant "Magic Blue" from 12 pm to 5 pm or at the "Magic Souk" from 5 pm to 11 pm. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock at the respective open bar: "Magic Lounge" including a midnight snack, "Magic Splash Bar" with ice cream, "Magic Breeze Bar" with ice cream, "Magic Blue Bar", "Magic Sky Bar" with a sunset coffee break, and the "Magic Relax Bar - Adult Only".

Not All Inclusive

Fresh juices, imported/international alcoholic beverages. Shisha & tobacco products. Bathrobes, slippers, and spa area.

Sports included

Darts, table tennis, bocce, and volleyball. Table football, snooker, billiards. Fitness room (accessible from age 16).
The jogging and Nordic walking track on the grounds of the "Steigenberger ALDAU Beach" can be used.
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Golf during the day on the 9-hole par 3 golf course at the adjacent "Steigenberger ALDAU Beach" hotel (for qualified golfers: clubs included, balls and floodlights for a fee), introductory golf with a golf pro on Mondays and Fridays, 1x per person/stay (reservation required).
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Canoes and pedal boats can be rented from 9 am until sunset (30 minutes per day/room, reservation required at the Aqua Center).
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Introductory diving in the pool on Mondays and Saturdays at 11 am, 1x per person/stay included (reservation required at the Ilios Dive Club & Aqua Center).
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Introductory windsurfing on Tuesdays and Sundays at 12 pm, 1x per person/stay included (reservation required at the Ilios Dive Club & Aqua Center).

Sports for a fee

Dive center "Ilios Dive & Aquacenter".

Children's program

For the little guests, the hotel offers a special animation program, a kids' club for children aged 4-12, and a teens' club. In the outdoor area, there is also a pirate ship with various water games, a playground, a children's disco, and a children's cinema. A babysitting service is available upon request (for a fee).
Hotel with large pool, water slides, and pirate ship play area under clear sky.
Large, bright children's playroom with colorful tables, chairs, and shelves full of toys.
Play area with slides and climbing frames between hotel buildings under clear sky

Wellness

Modern wellness area with loungers and hot tub in a calm setting
Modern wellness room with sauna, massage table, and bathtub in a calm atmosphere.
Spa area with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool. Various beauty treatments and massages (for a fee). Guests of the "Steigenberger Aqua Magic" receive a 10% discount at the "Planet Spa".

Entertainment

For your entertainment, there is daily and sports animation, as well as evening animation. The offering is complemented by shows and live music.
Entry to the "Elements" nightclub is free for guests of the "Steigenberger Aqua Magic," and guests receive a 25% discount on food and local drinks.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel without restriction and free of charge.
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Hairdresser, laundry and room service. (each for a fee).

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Club
  • Water Slides
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Animation
  • Golf
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Near the beach
  • Family Friendly
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

The hotel complex is barrier-free. 5 accessible rooms bookable upon request (Deluxe Double Room/DD2).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that particularly when combining "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 must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Seasonal Information

Additionally bookable under HRGA19.

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Last updated: 10.03.2026 17:02