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Nilkombi MS Steigenberger Minerva + Jaz Makadina

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Cruise details

MS Steigenberger Minerva

The Nile cruise ship of the renowned Steigenberger hotel chain has a total of 77 outside cabins distributed across various decks. Furthermore, there is 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 for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional folklore evenings

Cabins

Middle Deck Cabin

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).

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

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 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 of the Nile or due to overload or maintenance of the Esna locks, there may be a change in the itinerary. 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 ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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It may happen that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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Nilkombi MS Steigenberger Minerva + Jaz Makadina

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Steigenberger Minerva and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always in the cheapest 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.
Map

MS Steigenberger Minerva

Route

Boarding: Thursday
Route:.
Day 1:
Boarding is on Thursdays.
Arrival and embarkation. Dinner and overnight stay 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 stay 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.
Sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay 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.
In the afternoon, felucca sailing 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 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 box 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, a balloon excursion (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 itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always indicated in which excursion package this excursion is included (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 booking code: KW Service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossus of Memnon
Temple of Esna
Temple of Kom Ombo
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 per person.
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Additional excursions in Excursion Package Classic Plus (bookable with booking code: 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 booking code: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €482 per person.

Facilities

The Nile cruise ship of the renowned Steigenberger hotel chain has a total of 77 outside cabins distributed across various decks. Furthermore, there is 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, 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).

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

Meals

Full Board

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

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

Sports included

Fitness equipment.

Wellness

Massages (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional folklore evenings

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is free 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

Note

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 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 of the Nile or due to overload or maintenance of the Esna locks, there may be a change in the itinerary. 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 ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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It may happen that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Jaz Makadina

Location

Aerial view of a coastal resort with sandy beach, piers, and clear blue sea.
View of a well-maintained garden with palm trees and residential buildings under clear sky.
Clear sea at a sunny beach with palm trees and sun loungers under a blue sky.
Built in Moroccan style, the hotel of the renowned Jaz Hotel Group is located directly on the long private sandy beach of the popular and idyllic Makadi Bay with a beautiful view of the coast. Hurghada Airport is approx. 30 km away. The hotel's own reef invites you to snorkel and dive in the breathtaking underwater world of the Red Sea. In the immediate vicinity is the Souk Makadi with numerous shops, restaurants, and bars, which invite you to stroll. The water park is approx. 3 km from the hotel.

Facilities

The Jaz Makadina is nestled in a beautiful garden and has 270 rooms spread across several small buildings within the complex. The hotel is also equipped with a welcoming reception, several shops, a buffet restaurant, an à la carte restaurant (for a fee), and various bars. Culinary variety is provided not only by the show cooking in the hotel restaurant but also by the "Dine Around" concept of Souk Makadi.
In the beautifully and spaciously designed garden area, you will find the pool landscape with two swimming pools (one heated in winter) and a separate children's pool, as well as a pool bar and a beach bar. Additionally, there are two outdoor jacuzzis (adults only) in the outdoor area.
Sun loungers, mattresses, umbrellas, and towels are provided free of charge by the pool and on the beach.
Exterior view of a luxury hotel with palm trees and warm lighting at dusk.
Bright hotel lobby with seating areas, arches, and chandeliers in warm tones.
Outdoor hotel area with set tables and chairs on paved floor

Accommodation

Cozy hotel room with double bed, red accents, and balcony view.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, desk, and view of water through window.
Modern bathroom with sink, large mirror, towels, and shower with glass partition.

Double Superior

The friendly furnished Double Superior rooms (DSU) are approx. 38 m² and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone (for a fee), air conditioning, coffee/tea maker (daily free refill), minibar (for a fee), safe (included), balcony or terrace. Daily a large bottle of water in the room (free of charge).
Also bookable with pool view (DSP), side sea view (D2S), sea view (DMU) or for single use (DEU/ESP/1SD/UME).
For single use, type B (DEB) is also available at a special price and limited availability.

Family Suite Superior

The Family Suites (F2U) have the same amenities as the Double Rooms, but are slightly more spacious (approx. 47 m²) and have an additional seating/sleeping area separated from the rest of the room by a curtain.
Also available with pool view (FUP) or sea side (FY2) for an additional charge.

Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern bathroom with sink, large mirror, towels, and shower with glass partition.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with bed, desk, TV, and view to balcony.

Suite Superior

The Suite Superior (SU2) rooms have similar amenities to the Double Superior rooms, are more spacious (approx. 47 m²), and feature an additional seating/sleeping area separated from the rest of the room by a curtain.
Also bookable as Double Deluxe room (DD2). In this room, the seating/sleeping area is separated from the rest of the room by a sliding door.

Family Room Deluxe

The Family Rooms Deluxe (2DF) have the same amenities as the Family Rooms Superior. The sleeping area for children is separated from the rest of the room by a sliding door.
Also available with pool view for an additional charge (FPD).

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, chair, and TV in warm colors.
Modern bathroom with sink, large mirror, towels, and shower with glass partition.

Junior Suite Side Sea View

The spacious (approx. 56 m²) and elegant Junior Suites (J2S) offer, with the same amenities as the Double Superior, a queen-size bed, a separate living area, and 2 televisions. The Junior Suites are 56 m². They offer a variety of wonderful views and are luxuriously furnished.

Meals

All Inclusive

Hotel terrace at dusk with set tables, chairs, and palm trees during sunset.

All Inclusive

Main restaurant "Al Masry" breakfast from 7-10 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM and dinner from 6:30-9:30 PM (summer) or 6-9 PM (winter) in buffet form. Various snacks at "Al Sakkala" from 12-5 PM and various snacks at the "Aqua" restaurant from 12:30-4 PM. Optional dinner at one of the 7 à la carte restaurants once per stay with reservation (subject to availability). Late risers' breakfast from 10:30-11:30 AM.
Afternoon tea/coffee and pastries from 3-4 PM and ice cream from 10 AM-5 PM. Light snacks from 12-5 PM.
National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM-12 AM. "El Obba" (pool bar) from 10 AM-12 AM, "Aqua Beach-Bar" from 10 AM-6 PM, "Sultan Bar" (Lobby Bar) from 7 PM-12 AM.

Ultra All Inclusive

In addition to the AI program: fruit basket and oriental pastries, as well as a bottle of wine upon arrival in the room, bathrobe and slippers, soft drinks in the minibar (refilled daily),
10% discount at Mividaspa Beauty Salon, laundry service (limited to 10 items of clothing), free late check-out (subject to availability until 3 PM). From 4 PM to 8 PM, a fee of €80 per room will be charged on-site (price may vary, also subject to availability). Optional dinner at one of the 7 à la carte restaurants with reservation and subject to availability. Selected dishes and drinks are available at an additional charge.

Dine Around

Dinner can optionally be enjoyed at one of the à la carte restaurants in Madinat Makadi. Dinner is only possible with prior reservation and is included once per stay. Selected dishes and drinks are available at an additional charge.
The following restaurants are available in Madinat Makadi:
- Indian Restaurant "Amaya" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadi Star")
- Asian Restaurant "Makai Tukai" (located in Souk Makadi)
- Italian Restaurant "Nino's" (located in Souk Makadi)
- Oriental Restaurant "Sofra" (located in Souk Makadi)
- Grill Restaurant "The Grill" (located in Souk Makadi)
- Mediterranean Restaurant "Aqua" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadina")
- Mediterranean Restaurant "Beach" (located in the hotel "Iberotel Makadi Beach")

Sports included

Beach volleyball, volleyball, tennis court, water polo, boccia, table tennis, foosball, darts, aerobics, billiards (7 PM-12 AM), fitness room (7 AM-7 PM, adults only)
as well as two outdoor jacuzzis.
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"Makadi Water World" Aqua Park: Free daily entry to the aqua park in Madinat Makadi with 50 different slides for children and adults. Snacks and soft drinks are included. Shuttle buses are available in all Jaz Hotels in Madinat Makadi (timetables at reception).
Water park with palm trees, slides, and blue water pool under clear sky
Large room with wooden floor and mats for yoga or fitness exercises.
Children's water slide shaped like a pirate ship in a pool under a sunny sky.
Gym room with various exercise machines on wooden floor in a bright space.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports activities offered by local providers. Floodlit tennis. Squash at "Jaz Makadi Oasis".
Diving center and surf/catamaran center.
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The 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course, designed by John Sanford, is located in Madinat Makadi and offers a welcoming environment for golf enthusiasts. Guests of Madinat Makadi have access to a golf school where golf equipment can be rented on-site. A driving range and a clubhouse with a pro shop are also available, each for a fee.
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Green fees can be booked as an additional service (HRGMAKGAD) in the booking system (only valid for guests in selected Jaz Hotel Group properties):
1x9 holes
1x 18 holes
3x 18 holes
5x 18 holes
(2nd round of golf possible on the same day upon request); Transfer from the hotel to the golf courses is included.
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When booking a green fee package, please contact the following email address to reserve your desired tee times:
info.golfmakadi@jazhotels.com
Please note that it is mandatory to attach your booking confirmation to your email to complete the reservation.
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Bringing golf baggage, both for flights and for local transfers,
must be registered in advance!!!
Golf baggage on transfer (advance registration required): For a landing in Hurghada, €30 per baggage/route. Payable on-site to the transfer representative.
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The requirement to play the courses is a German course license with a maximum handicap of 36.
Upon booking, an email address will be provided locally, where tee times must be reserved.
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Children's program

Colorful children's play area with small tables and chairs beside a hotel pool.
Colorful interior with yellow arches, two beds, and a small table with chairs.
Colorful water slides and playground in a water park on a sunny day.
Mini club for ages 4-12, open from 10 AM-5 PM (lunch break from 12:30 PM-3 PM), playroom, playground, children's meals in the main restaurant.

Wellness

Spa center in Souk Makadi and a beauty center for a fee.
Couple relaxing in outdoor hot tub on wooden deck with hotel buildings in the background.
Children's water slide shaped like a pirate ship in a pool under a sunny sky.
A man and a woman relax in a large outdoor hot tub overlooking the hotel grounds.

Entertainment

Daytime sports and entertainment program organized by the hotel animation team, as well as a daily evening program with live music and dance performances.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel with limited speed.
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Laundry service for a fee.
Pharmacy in Madinat Makadi (for a fee).
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Bank and ATMs are available (in Madinat Makadi).

Credit card

MasterCard, American Express, Visa.

Hotel features

  • Club
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Spa
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Wi-Fi
  • Golf
  • Fitness
  • Animation
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Children's Playground
  • Children's Pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Young Traveller
  • Extended Hygiene Concept
  • Schauinsland-Reisen Original

Note

Lactose-free and gluten-free meals can be offered. Please leave a message at the reception upon check-in. *****************************B***************************************
Please note that double occupancy cannot be requested!
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Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that particularly with the combination "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 time is expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise. ***************************************

Three barrier-free rooms can be booked on request (DSU).
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Note

P.O. Box 193, Hurghada Red Sea, Egypt.
Hotline: +20-(0) -16416
Tel: +20-(0) 65 3590 025
Fax: +20-(0) 65 3590 035
reservation.makadina@jazhotels.com

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 22.04.2026 11:45