Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + 5 Tage Steigenberger Coraya

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Travel Information

Combined product from 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.

Notice

The travel offer you have selected has a duration of 12 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship always takes place according to the program for seven days. The pre- and post-stay in the hotel depends on your arrival day and embarkation day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and harbor are included.

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 packages listed 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. In the 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 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 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:
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 stay on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 a.m., opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package included.
Then back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight 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 opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
The ship then 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 option for a sound and light show at 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 package in which each excursion is located is indicated behind 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 booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €163 per person, Summer season 2026: €155 per person.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Classic Plus Excellence Excursion Package.
Day trip to Abu Simbel by bus.
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €289 per person, Summer season 2026: €280 per person.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Premium Excellence Excursion Package.
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €335 per person, Summer season 2026: €333 per person.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished exterior cabins distributed across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception. Indulge in culinary delights in the main restaurant and enjoy 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 fitness studio that is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on the sun deck on loungers or cool off in the pool and enjoy the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Accommodation

Suite

The pleasantly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm in size and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, two single beds or one double bed, individually adjustable air conditioning, minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), seating area, and French balcony.
Also available 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 balcony also has a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm in size and otherwise equipped the same as the suites, but with only a single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly 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 served 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.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge and sun deck bar.
Coffee, tea, and pastries in the afternoon during the cruise.
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 is provided in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports Included

There is a small fitness area on deck.

Wellness

Massage services are offered 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 the public areas. Wi-Fi in the 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 12:00 PM.

Credit Card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Hotelhinweis

Ship's Address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police checkpoint.
Check-in Time: 12:00 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the open decks.
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Booking Information: Please note that if you have a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
No overnight stay is necessary for flights to/from Luxor.
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Booking Information: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In such cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The itinerary will not be affected.
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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, 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 ship offered is a motor ship, operational noise may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may happen 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 a sum 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 vacation 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 of the renowned Steigenberger chain is located in a quiet area, directly on the gently sloping, private sandy beach with a unique house reef in Madinat Coraya.
Madinat Coraya Bay is a fantastic 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 from 16 years) hotel complex with a total of 364 elegant rooms features a warm and oriental ambiance. Facilities include a welcoming lobby with a reception, making you feel comfortable from the very first moment, 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: one visit per stay to the Italian à la carte "Basilico Restaurant," the Asian "Rocca" restaurant, or the oriental "Zaytoun" is included for All Inclusive guests (reservations required).
In the outdoor area, there are 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 sqm, brightly and friendly furnished, and feature a shower/WC (bathrobe and slippers included in the Pharao Club), hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), safe, coffee and tea maker, smoke detector, and a balcony or terrace with a garden view.
Available at a surcharge with pool view (DSP) or sea view (DMU).
Also available for single occupancy (DEU/ESP/UME).
(Also bookable under RMFA04 (DSU/DSI). Also for single occupancy (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 sqm) and equipped with additional sofa beds.
Available at a surcharge with pool view (PDD) or sea view (DDM).
(Also bookable under RMFA04 (2DD).)

Superior Double Room with Guaranteed Sea View on Upper Floors

The newly bookable schauinsland-reisen Original Rooms (XO2) are equipped like the Superior Double Rooms and offer sea views. The rooms are guaranteed to be on the 2nd or 3rd floor of the hotel, offering a breathtaking view of the Red Sea.
Also available for single occupancy (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 sqm 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. During the day, there are various snacks for in-between.
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, a daily bottle of water (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.
Appropriate 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 all ages (18 slides for adults and 8 slides for children). Snacks, soft drinks, and hot beverages 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), massage (for a fee).

Entertainment

Various sports activities during the day. 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 only for "Pharao Club" guests; 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 Location
  • Young Traveller
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Hotelhinweis

Please note that overbookings cannot be requested!
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Appropriate attire is mandatory in the restaurants.
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As the reefs sometimes extend to the beach area, wearing water shoes is recommended.
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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 may have to be covered, and long transfers should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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4 barrier-free rooms available on request (Deluxe Double Room/DD2 or Deluxe Double Room Pool View/PDD).
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Zusatzhinweis

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: 20.05.2026 17:25