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Nilkombi MS Steigenberger Minerva + Three Corners Rihana Resort

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Travel information

Combined product consisting 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 commence at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. Boarding will always be on the next possible date.

Notice

The travel package you have selected lasts for 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-cruise stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the boarding day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and harbor are included.

MS Steigenberger Minerva

Route

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, sailing 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 to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit to 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 package included.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, visit to 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, 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 on board in Luxor.
Day 8:
Departure

The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package in which the excursion is located is always indicated after the excursions in the route (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 arrival: 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
High Dam in Aswan
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 arrival: 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 arrival: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €482 per person.

Facilities

The Nile cruise ship from 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.

Accommodation

Middle Deck Cabin

The comfortably furnished cabins, approximately 19 m², feature 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).

Hotel room with small balcony and harbor view, decorated in warm tones.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks are extra.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style (a set menu may be served depending on occupancy). National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 11 AM to 10 PM.

Sports included

Fitness equipment.

Wellness

Massages (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional folklore evenings

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the ship.
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Laundry service available for a fee.
24-hour room service, doctor (each for a fee).

Credit Card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Hotelhinweis

Booking note: Please note that if you fly 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 if you fly to or from Luxor.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In such cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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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 in 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 a ship of equal value may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
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It may happen that the ship is not always accessible for wheelchairs.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Three Corners Rihana Resort

Location

Beach with sun umbrellas, palm trees, and clear sea under a blue sky
Yellow hotel with balconies, palm trees, and blooming plants along a paved path under a clear sky.
Sunny sandy beach with loungers, umbrellas, and people by the water at a hotel resort.
The family-friendly hotel is located directly on a beautifully landscaped 1,500-meter long lagoon with a private beach section in El Gouna, north of Hurghada. A shuttle boat transfer (approx. 15 minutes) takes guests to another private island beach on the open sea, the beautiful Zeytouna Beach. From Zeytouna Beach, a long jetty extends into the Red Sea. Experience the fascinating underwater world while snorkeling. The center of El Gouna is about 350 m away. Hurghada Airport is approximately 25 kilometers away.

Facilities

The complex, built in a Nubian village style, impresses with a cozy atmosphere, characterized by towers, domes, and arches, and features 434 comfortably furnished rooms spread across several two-story buildings. The resort has a beautiful and inviting reception area with seating and Wi-Fi in all public areas. The outdoor area features four different swimming pools (fitness pool, sunset pool with two small slides, aqua splash pool with four different water slides, dolphin pool), three of which are heated in winter. There are also four children's pools for the little ones, three of which are heated in winter. One of these pools has small slides and water features. Sun loungers, beach towels, and umbrellas are provided free of charge at the pools and on the hotel's private beach. For your culinary well-being, there is a main restaurant and four different specialty restaurants, as well as various bars.
Open beach bar area with wooden pergola, seating, and guests at tables.
Large pool with sun loungers in front of a multi-story hotel building under a blue sky.
Hotel complex with a pond and trees under a clear blue sky.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and television
Bright hotel room with double bed, colorful pillows, and access to a balcony with plants.

Double Room Comfort (DK2)

The tastefully furnished rooms (approx. 21 m²) have been fully renovated and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, minibar (for a fee), air conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, electric kettle, coffee/tea making facilities, safe, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and a balcony or terrace with pool and garden views. Also bookable for single occupancy (DK1).

Premium Room (PR2)

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these rooms are more spacious (approx. 28 m²) and offer pool/garden or lagoon views. Also bookable for single occupancy (PR1).

Bright hotel room with two single beds, a window, and a table with a TV.
Hotel room with two single beds, TV, balcony, and yellow-orange wall.

Family Room (DF2)

The cozy family rooms have the same amenities as the double rooms but are more spacious (approx. 37 m²).

Superior Double Room

The newly bookable Superior Rooms (DSU, 28 m²) have been renovated and offer various views depending on the room's location in the hotel – either with a view of the garden or the refreshing pool. The rooms are equipped with two types of beds: a spacious king-size bed or two single beds, as desired. The rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an electric kettle for tea and coffee making facilities.
Also bookable for 3 people (TDS) and for single occupancy (DSE).

Hotel room with two single beds, TV, seating area, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Bright hotel room with bunk bed and single bed in wood and beige tones

Superior Plus Double Room

These rooms (DSB), with similar amenities to the Superior Double Rooms, are more spacious (approx. 35 m²). The rooms have been renovated and are newly bookable.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

The main restaurant "Sunny Restaurant" offers breakfast (7-10 AM), lunch (12-2:30 PM), and dinner (6:30-9 PM) in buffet style. Additionally, the restaurant offers afternoon tea with various snacks from 4-5 PM. Various specialty restaurants are also available: "Greenhouse" with vegan and vegetarian dishes in the morning (7:30-11 AM buffet style), lunch (11 AM-3 PM à la carte for a fee), and in the evening (6-9 PM à la carte for a fee with prior reservation). "Lagoon Lunch" at noon (12-3 PM à la carte). "Dolce Vita" with Italian dishes (6:30-9 PM à la carte) and "Chez Pascal" with a selection of various specialties (6:30-9 PM à la carte for a fee on Fridays). Soft drinks, hot beverages, and local alcoholic drinks are served to guests until midnight at six different bars, including the All-Inclusive Bar, Sunset Bar, Dolphin Bar, Lagoon Bar, Lounge Bar, and Peanuts Bar, which is open until midnight and offers various entertainment and activities. The All-inclusive offer is valid daily until midnight.

Modern hotel kitchen with buffet area and warm wood and stone accents.

Not included in All Inclusive

Imported alcoholic beverages, freshly squeezed juices.

Dine Around El Gouna

The Dine-Around program allows guests with half board, full board, or all-inclusive to enjoy a special culinary experience. Guests can dine at participating restaurants in other hotels without any additional cost for the food (drinks excluded).
Depending on the length of stay, guests can use the Dine-Around offer multiple times: once for stays of four nights or more, up to 3 times for five to seven nights, and up to 4 times for eight nights or more. Guests of 5-star hotels have access to all participating restaurants. Guests from 3 or 4-star hotels can dine at establishments of the same category – an upgrade to a 5-star restaurant is possible for a small fee.
A table reservation through the hotel (ideally by 12 PM on the same day) is recommended.

Sports included

Group of people doing yoga outdoors on grass in front of a hotel building
People playing beach volleyball on sand on a sunny day at the beach.
Group of people doing yoga on the beach with hand weights in sunny weather.
Fitness room, yoga, beach volleyball, table tennis, boccia, water aerobics, and darts.

Sports for a fee

Bicycle rental, billiards, and a diving center at the hotel (external provider) with various water sports activities. Furthermore, El Gouna offers various fitness activities through external providers, such as tennis and golf (18-hole golf course).

Children's program

For the little guests, there are separate children's pools, a playground, and the Trixie Kids Club (4-11 years).
Children playing on a colorful playground with slides and climbing structures outdoors.
Mother and daughter in pool with water slides and sun umbrellas on sunny day
Two women and two children playing by the pool with inflatable water toys on a sunny day.

Wellness

Sauna, whirlpool, steam bath, and massage for a fee.

Entertainment

A varied entertainment program with karaoke, DJ, tombola, and international shows ensures entertainment.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi access is available free of charge in public areas and in the rooms.
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Postal/banking services and souvenir shop.
Laundry service for a fee.

Credit Card

Visa, American Express, and Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
  • Children's playground
  • Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Family-friendly
  • Animation
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Sports and active holidaymakers
  • Water slides
  • Kids club/mini club
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Internet
  • Shopping facilities
  • Sandy beach
  • Directly on the beach
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

The hotels Three Corners Rihanna Resort and Three Corners Rihana Inn have been combined into one complex.
The rooms are divided as follows:
Double Room Comfort (DK2) = former Rihana Inn
Premium Room (PR2) & Family Room (DF2) = Rihana Resort
Room renovations are ongoing and will be completed gradually. *************************************
Please note that the shuttle to Zeytouna Beach is free of charge, food on site is for a fee, but drinks are included in the All Inclusive program.
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The hotel is accessible and suitable for wheelchair users. 14 accessible rooms can be booked upon request (PR2/DF2).
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When choosing your hotel and arrival airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", there can be significant distances to cover and a long transfer should be expected. This also applies when booking this hotel after a Nile cruise.
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Zusatzhinweis

TAMR HENNA
HURGHADA/EL GOUNA
EGYPT
TEL: 0020-653580025-29
FAX: 0020-653580030

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

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Last updated: 07.05.2026 19:30