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A large two-story excursion boat on a river with an urban backdrop.
Modern hotel bar area with tall bar stools and an elegant, bright ceiling.
A welcoming, modern hotel lounge area with cream-colored chairs and plants.
Modern living room with comfortable armchairs, sofa, and decorative rug on marble floor.
Beautiful outdoor pool with seating areas and clear blue water under clear sky.
Large sun terrace with wooden floor, covered seating areas, and loungers under clear sky
Open bar area with modern chairs and large sunshade in hotel outdoor space
Elegant dining room with decorated columns and a long padded counter.
Modern dining area with multiple tables and upholstered chairs in a warm setting.
Spacious, elegant hotel lounge area with modern furniture and marble flooring.
Modern hotel room with comfortable bed, seating area, and large window.
Bright lounge with gray corner sofa, light coffee table, and large window with curtains.
Hotel room with two single beds, gray pillows, beige blankets, and wall art above the headboard.
Interior of a small souvenir shop with postcard racks and city maps.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.
Large pool with umbrellas and palm trees in a sunny resort.
Large swimming pool with palm trees and lounge area in a sunny resort
Illuminated hotel pool with Arabic arches at night
Beach with palm trees and sun loungers along the shore of calm water under clear sky
Cozy colorful restaurant with cushions and striking striped arches.
Couple sitting at outdoor table overlooking palm trees and the sea.
Modern restaurant with wooden ceiling, comfortable booths, and large windows
Large pool in a sunny hotel resort with loungers and umbrellas under a blue sky.
People playing volleyball on the beach with palm trees and buildings in the background on a sunny day.
Unique terrace with oriental arches overlooking palm trees and blue water.
Resort with large pool, sun umbrellas, and Mediterranean architecture at sunset.
Lounge area with cushions and drinks in front of beach with palm trees, umbrellas, and blue sky.
Balcony with two chairs and table with fruit bowl, view of hotel pool and buildings in sunlight.
Hotel courtyard with tables, chairs, and decorative arches in warm evening light.
View of a beach resort with clear blue sky and calm sea.
Outdoor amphitheater at sunset with benches and decoratively lit steps.
View of a pier extending into the blue sea, with a beach and houses on the horizon.
Empty sandy beach with umbrellas and loungers by calm water under a blue sky.
Empty sandy beach with lounge beds and clear blue water under a clear sky.
Person exercising on a machine with a trainer assisting in a bright gym.
Outdoor tennis court with rackets and balls near the net under sunshine
Illuminated hotel pool with arched windows and seating areas at night.
Elegant indoor pool with blue tiles, columns, and cozy loungers in a hotel.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and terrace overlooking palm trees.
Hotel room with double bed, cozy sitting area on the balcony, and warm, sunny tones.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, armchairs, and window overlooking the sea.
Cozy hotel room with sofa, chairs, table, and view of terrace with pool.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

3 Tage Steigenberger Coraya + 7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug

R0203E

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

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 features a reception desk. Indulge in culinary delights in the main restaurant and enjoy cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship features a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on sun loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the fantastic views 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 buffet style or as a set menu.
Breakfast includes soft and hot drinks. Lunch and dinner include two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental evenings.

Cabins

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² in size 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 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 m²). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
In the Royal Suites, the balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² in size and otherwise equipped like the suites, but with only a single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and may have no French balcony and no 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 p.m.
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking information: Please note that for an arrival 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 arrival and/or departure flights to/from Luxor.
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The transfer duration 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 a ship of equivalent standard may be necessary 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 may dock one behind another or side-by-side, making it necessary to cross over other ships.
It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible 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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The excursion package detailed below can, of course, still be booked.

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Embarkation: Thursday.

Depending on the embarkation day, the route may change.

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, can be booked locally).

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 the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.

Afternoon sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 3:

Morning continues to Kom Ombo.

Lunch on board and visit the double temple (1,2,3).

Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.

Day 4:

In the morning, after breakfast, visit 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 in the 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 sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 7:

Breakfast. You then have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).

Afterwards, the ship sails on 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 Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked additionally 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 package for each excursion is indicated in parentheses within the route description:

Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1

Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2

Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3

The excursion packages can be booked as optional extras. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.

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Excursion Package Classic Excellence (can be booked 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 € per person

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Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (can be booked via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)

Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.

-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 280 € per person

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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (can be booked via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)

Luxor Museum

Nubian Village in Aswan

-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 333 € per person

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3 Days Steigenberger Coraya + 7 Days MS Nile Excellence & Excursion

Combined product consisting 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 a visit to the High Dam in Aswan.

The excursion package detailed below can, of course, still be booked.

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Embarkation: Thursday.

Depending on the embarkation day, the route may change.

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, can be booked locally).

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 the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.

Afternoon sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 3:

Morning continues to Kom Ombo.

Lunch on board and visit the double temple (1,2,3).

Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.

Day 4:

In the morning, after breakfast, visit 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 in the 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 sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 7:

Breakfast. You then have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).

Afterwards, the ship sails on 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 Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked additionally 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 package for each excursion is indicated in parentheses within the route description:

Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1

Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2

Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3

The excursion packages can be booked as optional extras. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.

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Excursion Package Classic Excellence (can be booked 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 € per person

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Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (can be booked via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)

Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.

-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 280 € per person

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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (can be booked via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)

Luxor Museum

Nubian Village in Aswan

-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 333 € per person

Facilities

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 features a reception desk. Indulge in culinary delights in the main restaurant and enjoy cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship features a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on sun loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the fantastic views of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Accommodation

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² in size 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 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 m²). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
In the Royal Suites, the balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² in size and otherwise equipped like the suites, but with only a single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and may have no French balcony and no seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Meals

Full Board

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included from 11 am to 11 pm at the lounge/sundeck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the journey.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is stocked with soft drinks.
Once a week, a fruit basket in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports Included

There is a small fitness area on deck.

Wellness

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

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental evenings.

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 at 12 p.m.

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 p.m.
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking information: Please note that for an arrival 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 arrival and/or departure flights to/from Luxor.
**************************************
The transfer duration 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 congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a ship of equivalent standard may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
**************************************
As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
**************************************
Ships may dock one behind another or side-by-side, making it necessary to cross over other ships.
It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible 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 Coraya Beach

Location

View of a pier extending into the blue sea, with a beach and houses on the horizon.
Empty sandy beach with umbrellas and loungers by calm water under a blue sky.
Empty sandy beach with lounge beds and clear blue water under a clear sky.
The resort, part of the renowned Steigenberger chain, is located in a quiet area, directly on the gently sloping, hotel-owned sandy beach with a unique house reef in Madinat Coraya.
Madinat Coraya Bay is a dream holiday destination that offers ideal conditions for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. The underwater world is home to countless rare fish species. The distance to Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam Airport is approximately 8 km.

Facilities

The spacious adults-only (bookable for ages 16 and up) hotel complex with a total of 364 elegant rooms features a warm and oriental ambiance. The facilities include a welcoming lobby with a reception, ensuring you feel comfortable from the moment you arrive, as well as several shops, an amphitheater, and a Bedouin tent. For culinary variety, there is a main restaurant, an à la carte restaurant ("Fayrouz" - Mediterranean cuisine), and various bars.
Furthermore, Madinat Coraya offers a Dine Around option: For all-inclusive guests, one visit to the Italian à la carte "Basilico Restaurant", the Asian "Rocca" restaurant, or the oriental "Zaytoun" is included per stay (reservations required).
The outdoor area features 3 pools (one of which is heated) and a pool/beach bar. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge on the hotel's private beach and by the pools.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

The Superior Double Rooms (DSU) are approx. 30 m² in size, bright and friendly, and feature a shower/WC (bathrobe and slippers included in the Pharao Club), hairdryer, air conditioning (individually adjustable), telephone, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), safe, coffee and tea making facilities, smoke detector, and a balcony or terrace with a garden view.
Available at an additional charge with pool view (DSP) or sea view (DMU).
Also bookable for single use (DEU/ESP/UME).
(Also bookable under RMFA04 (DSU/DSI). Also for single use (DSE).)

Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and terrace overlooking palm trees.
Hotel room with double bed, cozy sitting area on the balcony, and warm, sunny tones.

Deluxe Double Room

The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms but are slightly larger (approx. 34 m²) and equipped with additional sofa beds.
Available at an additional charge with pool view (PDD) or sea view (DDM).
(Also bookable under RMFA04 (2DD).)

Superior Double Room with Guaranteed Sea View Upper Floors

The newly bookable Schauinsland-Reisen original rooms (XO2) are equipped like the Superior Double Rooms and offer a sea view. The rooms are guaranteed to be on the 2nd or 3rd floor of the hotel, offering a breathtaking view of the Red Sea.
Also bookable for single use (XO1).

Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and terrace overlooking palm trees.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, armchairs, and window overlooking the sea.
Cozy hotel room with sofa, chairs, table, and view of terrace with pool.

Junior Suite

The Junior Suites (JS2) are approx. 42 m² in size and feature a bathroom or shower/WC, a spacious bedroom, and a separate living area (separated by a door). The Junior Suites offer pool or sea views.
(Also bookable under RMFA04 as Junior Suite (J2).)

Meals

AI+ (RMFA04)

Corresponds to All Inclusive.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive (Pharao Club)

Breakfast from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, all buffet style. Various snacks are available during the day for in-between hunger.
Afternoon tea time with a selection of coffee, tea, and cake from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and ice cream from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as fresh juice, from 10 AM to midnight. "Pharao Club" guests receive one dinner in an à la carte restaurant per stay (in "Fayruz"), reservation required. A fruit basket upon arrival. Additionally, one bottle of water daily (two bottles in family rooms) is included, as well as coffee and tea. Beach towels are changed daily, free use of the health club.
The "Pharao Club" is included in the All Inclusive.
Smart casual attire is requested for dinner. Men are asked to wear long trousers and no beach shoes. Women are asked not to wear tank tops.
Dine around in Madinat Coraya for a fee: "Zaytoun" = Oriental, "Rocca" = Asian, "Basilico" = Italian, and "Fayruz" = Mediterranean (subject to availability and with reservation).

Not All Inclusive

Seafood dinner, imported alcoholic beverages, and drinks and snacks from the minibar.

Sports Included

Fitness room, aerobics, gymnastics, boccia, beach volleyball, table tennis, tennis court, darts, beach soccer, and billiards.
Person exercising on a machine with a trainer assisting in a bright gym.
Outdoor tennis court with rackets and balls near the net under sunshine

Sports for a Fee

Snorkeling and diving with local providers.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (bookable locally for a fee):
"Aqua Coraya" water park with over 27 slides for adults and children (18 slides for adults and 8 slides for children). Snacks, soft drinks, and hot drinks are included during the day. The water park is open from 10 AM to 5 PM (slides are closed from 12 PM to 1 PM).

Wellness

Illuminated hotel pool with arched windows and seating areas at night.
Elegant indoor pool with blue tiles, columns, and cozy loungers in a hotel.
Health Club with sauna, steam bath, and jacuzzi (included in the Pharao Club), massages (for a fee).

Entertainment

Various sports activities during the day. Various national dance shows and live music in the evenings.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi with limited speed is available free of charge throughout the complex. High-speed Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
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Laundry service is included for "Pharao Club" guests only; otherwise, it is available for a fee.
Hotel doctor available for a fee.
ATMs available.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Adults Only
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Indoor Pool
  • Near the beach
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Internet
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Direct Beach Access
  • Young Traveller
  • Extended hygiene concept

Note

Please note that overbookings cannot be requested!

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Appropriate attire is required in the restaurants.
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As the reefs extend partly to the beach area, we recommend wearing bathing shoes.
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that particularly when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" or vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances must 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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4 barrier-free rooms available upon request (Deluxe Double Room/DD2 or Deluxe Double Room Pool View/PDD).
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Note

GORAYFAT BAY, RED SEA
MARSA ALAM/EGYPT
0020-653750000
0020-653750009
info.coraya@steigenberger.com
reservation.coraya@steigenberger.com

Seasonal Information

Also bookable under RMFA04.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 22.04.2026 10:47