Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + 7 Tage Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle

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Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

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 features a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and sip cool 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 has 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 and enjoy the fantastic 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 as a buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft and hot drinks. Two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person are included with lunch and dinner.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or Oriental nights.

Cabins

Suite

The cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, two single beds or one double bed, air conditioning (individually adjustable), minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), seating area, and a French balcony.
Also bookable for single use (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.
The Royal Suites also have a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

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 without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and may have a non-opening window instead of a French balcony and seating area.

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 if you have an outward or return 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 an outward and/or return flight 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 overloading or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may be subject to 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.
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Ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may not always be possible to reach the ship barrier-free.
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Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constant tipping 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 considered a recommendation from us.
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7 Days MS Nile Excellence & Excursion + 7 Days Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle

Combined package 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 cheapest available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outward flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.
Map

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route

When booking the MS Nile Excellence, the following excursions are automatically included: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and 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 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 AM (optional, bookable on site).
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 on board.
Day 3:
Morning continuation to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
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 ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package is included.
Then it's back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Then you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Then the ship continues to Luxor.
Upon arrival, you have the opportunity to visit the East Bank with the Luxor Temple (1,2,3) and the Karnak Temple (1,2,3). There is an opportunity for a sound and light show at the Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on-site).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion packages are indicated after the excursions in the route:
Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2
Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3
The excursion packages can be optionally booked. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> 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: (can be booked by 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: (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €333 p.p.

Facilities

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 features a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and sip cool 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 has 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 and enjoy the fantastic view of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Accommodation

Suite

The cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, two single beds or one double bed, air conditioning (individually adjustable), minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), seating area, and a French balcony.
Also bookable for single use (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.
The Royal Suites also have a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

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 without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and may have a non-opening window instead of a French balcony and seating area.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft and hot drinks. Two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person are included with lunch and dinner.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM at the lounge/sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the journey.
Daily replenishment of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. The minibar is filled with soft drinks once a week.
Fruit basket in the cabin once a week.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports included

There is a small fitness area on deck.

Wellness

Massage treatments are offered for additional relaxation (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or Oriental nights.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in public areas. Wi-Fi in rooms is available for a fee.
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Pool towels are provided in the cabins.
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24-hour room service, on-call doctor.
Check-in 12 PM.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Note

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.
**************************************
Booking note: Please note that if you have an outward or return 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 an outward and/or return flight to/from Luxor.
**************************************
The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
**************************************
Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to overloading or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may be subject to change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
**************************************
As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noise may occur.
**************************************
Ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may not always be possible to reach the ship barrier-free.
**************************************
Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constant tipping 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 considered a recommendation from us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle

Location

View of a luxurious hotel pool with lounge chairs and green areas in the south.
Modern hotel building with tropical palm trees and clear sky in the background.
The popular Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle is located directly on the sun-drenched, private sandy beach. The beach section is one of the most popular 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 pleasant stroll, especially in the evening.
Hurghada's town center, the well-known "Sakalla," and the airport are each approx. 6 km away.

Facilities

Spend your dream holiday 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 boasts elegant modernity, cool sounds, and a diverse entertainment program. DJs, varied live music, and pool parties make your holiday unforgettable. The unique and eye-catching Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle impresses with elegant accommodations, spectacular restaurants, and unlimited privileges. The stylish reception hall, finished entirely in white marble with a chill-out area and reception, ensures a relaxing holiday 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 frequency of which varies by season – offer an unforgettable holiday.
The 135 luxuriously furnished suites – available in four different spectacular variations – allow for 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 relaxation 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 varied 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.
Bright hotel lobby area with white piano and modern furniture.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with large bed, artwork, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel bathroom with washbasin, round mirror and walk-in shower in neutral tones.

Jacuzzi Suite

The approx. 50 sqm (incl. 4 sqm balcony/terrace) Jacuzzi suites (S2J) feature a couple's Jacuzzi, shower, WC, vanity mirror, air conditioning, safe, minibar (daily refill 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 use (S1J).

Pure Standard Suite

The approx. 27 sqm Pure Standard Suites (SAJ) have similar amenities to the Jacuzzi Suites but are smaller. Some suites have a small balcony with visual privacy screening and face the land side 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).

Bright hotel room with balcony overlooking pool, modern decor and desk.
View of a pool with palm trees and lounge chairs under a blue sky.
Modern hotel room with sofa, desk, and terrace overlooking nature.
Modern bathroom with double sinks, round mirrors, and corner bathtub in light marble design.
Brightly furnished hotel room with large bed, desk, and view through a window.

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, a private pool (heated in winter), and a breathtaking view over the Red Sea.
Also bookable for single use (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 or balcony and face the land side.

Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and large window with privacy screen.
Modern bathroom with double sinks, round mirror, and stylish stool at wooden table.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and large window with privacy screen.
Modern bathroom with double sinks, round mirror, and stylish stool at wooden 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 quota and special price.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Best-in-class gourmet options for every taste and at every meal. The exclusive 24-hour Lifestyle All-Inclusive package includes two breakfast options, five different options for lunch, and seven options for dinner.
Breakfast buffet 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 also 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 beverages is included at the Gourmet Market Bar around the clock. At other bars, according to 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.

Brightly lit dining room with large windows, wooden furniture, and elegantly set tables.

Not included in All Inclusive

Room service, fresh juices, imported/international beverages, 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, daily replenished minibar in the room 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. Furthermore, a 20-minute relaxing massage at the Raa Spa (1x per stay). You will receive a 25% discount on room service, unlimited laundry service, the fastest Wi-Fi access, luxurious amenities, and free entry to the "Elements Club & Lounge" with a 25% discount on food and local drinks.

Sports included

Interior view of a modern gym with equipment and dumbbells on a wooden floor.
Woman doing yoga pose on hanging fabric outdoors with sea view.
Modern gym with dumbbells, benches, and equipment in a hotel.
"TECHNOGYM" (open 24 hours), Yoga.
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Free use of the internationally certified Splash/Aqua Magic water park, with 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 (heated 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 lesson in the pool and introductory windsurfing at the Aqua Center (weather permitting, 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 speedboat and glass-bottom boat).

Wellness

Free entry to the relaxation world of the Raa Spa (treatments for a fee). Guests receive a 10% discount on massages per stay.
Modern hair salon with two chairs, large mirrors, and artwork on the wall.
Modern wellness room with two massage tables and soft lighting
Modern hotel lobby with wood accents, sofa, and reception desk in daylight.

Entertainment

Free entry to Hurghada's popular nightclub "Elements Club & Lounge" on the ALDAU Promenade. Guests receive a 25% discount on food and local drinks there.
Beach club with a weekly party on the private sandy beach.

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 Travelers
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Sandy Beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Sports & Active Holidaymakers
  • Close to Beach
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Central Location
  • Young Traveller
  • Extended Hygiene Concept
  • schauinsland-reisen Original

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 may have to 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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Barrier-free rooms available on request (Pure Standard Suite/SAJ).

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 22.04.2026 09:41