Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle - Kairo-Luxor-Assuan

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Location

The popular Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle is located directly on the sun-drenched, private sandy beach. The beach section is one of the most popular beach sections in the region and impresses with its turquoise sea.
The hotel is located directly on the "ALDAU Art Promenade", which was specially renovated for the three Steigenberger hotels "Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle", "Steigenberger ALDAU Beach" and Steigenberger Aqua Magic. There are shops, restaurants, and bars that invite you for a nice stroll, especially in the evening.
The Hurghada city center, the well-known "Sakalla", and the airport are each approx. 6 km away.

View of a hotel pool with calm golf course and sea in the background on a sunny day.

Facilities

Spend your dream vacation in the trendy Adults-Only (16+) lifestyle boutique hotel of the renowned German Steigenberger hotel chain. Nestled in the golf course of the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel, the Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle impresses with elegant modernity, cool sounds, and a diverse entertainment program. DJs, varied live music, and pool parties make your vacation unforgettable. The unique and eye-catching Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle impresses with elegant accommodations, spectacular restaurants, and unlimited privileges. The stylish lobby, finished entirely in white marble, with a chill-out area and reception, ensures a relaxing vacation from the very first second. Loungy chill-out music in the morning, hip vibes in the afternoon, a diverse entertainment program with house and guest DJs by the pool, varied live music, and pool parties – the regularity of which varies depending on the season – offer an unforgettable vacation.
The 135 luxuriously furnished suites – available in four different spectacular versions – enable a relaxed stay in a new dimension of luxury and enjoyment. The hotel's own party pool with a built-in whirlpool and the chill-out relax pool with built-in billiard tables, as well as the trendy beach club, invite you to linger. In addition, guests of the Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle have access to the 10 diverse swimming pools (partially heated in winter) of the neighboring Steigenberger hotels "Aqua Magic" and "ALDAU Beach". Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge on the beach.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, balcony, and sea view.

Modern bathroom with sink, large mirror, and shower cabin in a bright design.

Jacuzzi Suite

The Jacuzzi Suites (S2J) are approx. 50 sqm (incl. 4 sqm balcony/terrace) and feature a couple's jacuzzi, shower, WC, vanity mirror, air conditioning, safe, minibar (daily refilled with water, juice, beer, soft drinks), Smart TV with German channels, coffee and tea making facilities, and a swing chair on the terrace.
Also bookable for single occupancy (S1J).

Pure Standard Suite

The Pure Standard Suites (SAJ) are approx. 27 sqm and, with similar amenities to the Jacuzzi Suites, are smaller. Some suites have a small balcony with visual screening and face the land or promenade. The rooms have a jacuzzi.

Swim Up Suite

The Swim Up Suites (2SU) have similar amenities to the Jacuzzi Suites, with direct access to the terrace pool (heated in winter) and are more spacious at approx. 50 sqm (incl. 4 sqm terrace).
Also bookable for single use (1SU).

Modern hotel room with bed, desk, and view of outdoor pool through large windows.

Modern outdoor area with pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees under a blue sky.

Bright hotel room with living area, terrace, and landscape view.

Modern bathroom with round bathtub, two sinks, and marble tiles.

Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, TV, and window overlooking the city.

Penthouse

The Penthouse Suites (P2), located on the upper floors, are equipped like the Jacuzzi Suites but are more spacious at approx. 107 sqm (incl. 16 sqm balcony), with a private living room, private pool (heated in winter), and a breathtaking view of the Red Sea.
Also bookable for single occupancy (P1).

Super Saver Room

The Super Saver Rooms (SSZ) are approx. 27 sqm and equipped with shower/WC, espresso machine, TV, Wi-Fi, vanity mirror, safe. The rooms do not have a jacuzzi, no balcony, and face the land side.

Modern hotel room with large double bed, wooden headboard, and window with outside view.

Modern bathroom with white marble look, double sinks, illuminated mirror, and stool in front of a small table.

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveler Rooms (YTR) are equipped like the Super Saver Rooms and are bookable for young adults aged 18-29. Limited availability and special price.

All Inclusive

Best-in-class gourmet options for every taste and at every meal. The exclusive 24-hour lifestyle all-inclusive offer includes two breakfast options, five different options for lunch, and seven options for dinner.
Buffet breakfast at the "Gourmet Market" with 8 live cooking stations or in the main restaurant of the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel. Breakfast is served from 7 am to 11:30 am. Various snacks at the Beach Club and Pool Restaurant or in one of the restaurants at the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel (beach restaurant "Tanga", pool restaurant "Bwala", main restaurant "Tamarind").
Dinner at the "Gourmet Market", at the "Alex Beach Club & Restaurant" (twice a week, reservation required) or in the restaurants of the sister hotel Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel (beach restaurant "Tanga" (once a week, reservation required), 3 Asian restaurants of "S-Squares" (once a week, reservation required) or "Tamarind").
A selection of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks is included at the Gourmet Market Bar around the clock. At the other bars, depending on opening hours. The beach restaurant "Alex Beach Club & Restaurant" (à la carte restaurant in the evening) can also be visited by guests of the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach.

Modern restaurant with wooden chairs, large windows, and decorative wall shelves.

Not included in All Inclusive

Room service, fresh juices, imported/international drinks, laundry service, diving, water sports, floodlit golf rounds, shisha & tobacco products.

Ultra All Inclusive

A personal butler will be assigned to you throughout your stay. You will receive a personalized VIP check-in in your room, a selection of premium spirits including imported international spirits, premium local wine and sparkling wine, and a minibar in your room refreshed daily with beer and soft drinks. Additionally, you have an extended gourmet option with delicious dishes in the à la carte restaurants for lunch and dinner with unlimited visits and individual reservations by your butler service. As a supplement, 20 minutes of relaxing massage at Raa Spa (1x per stay). You will receive a 25% discount on room service, unlimited laundry service, the fastest Wi-Fi access, luxury toiletries, and free entry to the "Elements Club & Lounge" with a 25% discount on food and local drinks.

Sports Included

"TECHNOGYM" (open 24h), Yoga.
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Free use of the internationally certified Splash/Aqua Magic water park, meeting the highest international quality and safety standards, at the sister hotel Steigenberger Aqua Magic (with a variety of giant slides and attractions). Includes unlimited soft drinks, snacks, and local alcoholic beverages from 10 am to 5 pm (from Summer 25, 9 am to 5 pm) as well as use of the swimming pools of the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel, including the heated saltwater pool in winter and the whirlpool island.
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Pedal boat and canoe rental from 9 am until sunset
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Introductory diving course at the pool and introductory windsurfing at the Aqua Center (if weather permits, reservation required)
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Golf introduction on our 9-hole par 3 golf course with a golf pro, including equipment rental (reservation required)

Sports for a Fee

Golf, Ilios Dive & Aqua Center with private marina (9 private boats, including VIP speed boat and glass-bottom boat.)

Wellness

Free entry to the relaxation world of Raa Spa (treatments for a fee). Per stay, guests receive a 10% discount on massages.

Hotel Service

Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the resort, including the other two hotels (ALDAU Beach & Aqua Magic). 3 devices per suite.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard, American Express.

Hotel features

Adults Only
Chillout & Relaxation
Club
Golf
Hotel Safe
Internet
Air Conditioning
Luxury Traveler
Romance & Honeymooners
Sandy Beach
Sauna
Spa
Sport and Active Holidaymakers
Near the Beach
Diving
Wi-Fi
Central Location
Young Traveller
Extended Hygiene Concept
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Note

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 must be covered and a long transfer can 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 through 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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Accessible rooms available on request (Pure Standard Suite/SAJ).

Country category

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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 is always 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

The following excursions are automatically included when booking the MS Nile Excellence: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and the visit to the High Dam in Aswan.
The excursion packages listed below can of course still be booked.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the embarkation day, the itinerary may shift.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
A hot air balloon ride is possible at 5 am (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.
Afternoon sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning sailing to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay 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.
Afternoon felucca sailing on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (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 included.
Then it's back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. The ship then continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. You then have the option to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
The ship then continues to Luxor.
Once you arrive, you have the option to visit the East Bank with the Temple of Luxor (1,2,3) and the Temple of Karnak (1,2,3). There is an opportunity for a sound and light show at the Temple of Karnak (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 packages are indicated behind the excursions in the itinerary:
Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2
Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3
The 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)
Temple of Luxor
Temple of Karnak
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca trip
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 by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> 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 outside 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 the cool drinks served by the three bars on board. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship has a small gym that is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on the sun deck on the loungers or cool off in the pool and enjoy the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.

Five deck plans of a Nile cruise ship showing rooms, pool, lobby, and dining areas.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 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 friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and have a bath/WC, hairdryer, two single beds or a double bed, air conditioning (individually adjustable), minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), seating area, and 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.
In the Royal Suites, the French balcony also has a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise have the same amenities as the suites, but with only one 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 and seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for return flights 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 return flights 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 necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross over other ships.
It is possible that the ship is not always accessible 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, depending on the category of the ship, 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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