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

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Travel information

Combination package consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all inter-transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always provided in the most affordable available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outbound flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and the Nile cruise second, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 10 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Itinerary

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 itinerary may shift.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. 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 on site).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes-West to the Hatshepsut Temple (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, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
In the morning, continue to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
In the morning, after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay 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 box is included.
Then return to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Afterwards, 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 added on site).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on the ship for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted in which excursion package this excursion is included:
Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2
Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3
The excursion packages can be booked as an option. Admission fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca trip
Philae Temple
-> Winter season 2026/2027: 163 € p.p., Summer season 2026: 155 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic package are in the excursion package Classic Plus Excellence
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2026/2027: 289 € p.p., Summer season 2026: 280 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus package are in the excursion package Premium Excellence
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2026/2027: 335 € p.p., Summer season 2026: 333 € p.p.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished outside cabins, distributed over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a front 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. From winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small gym, which is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the sun loungers on the sundeck or cool off in the pool and enjoy the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Multi-deck ship layout with pools, cabins, and lobbies for a cruise.

Accommodation

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² and feature shower/WC, hairdryer, two single beds or one double bed, air conditioning (individually adjustable), minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), sitting area, and a French balcony.
Also bookable for single use (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same facilities as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 m²). The Royal Suites are located on the middle deck and upper deck.
In the Royal Suites, there is also a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suites

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² and otherwise have the same facilities as the suites, but with only one single bed and no sitting area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) with otherwise the same facilities as the suites and possibly without a French balcony and without a sitting area, but with a window that does not open.

Meals

Full Board

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet-style. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge/sundeck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during sailing.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is filled with soft drinks.
Once a week 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

For additional relaxation, massage treatments are offered (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 the rooms is available for a fee.
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Pool towels are provided in the cabins.
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24-hour cabin service, on-call doctor.
Check-in 12 p.m.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Hotelhinweis

Address of the ship:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 p.m.
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Smoking is permitted exclusively on the outside decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you fly to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
If you fly to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be a ship of a higher category. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours, depending on the location of the hotel.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or overload/maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to guarantee the itinerary.
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Since the ship offered is a motor vessel, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may occur that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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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 and night on the boat at the beginning of the trip, depending on the category of the ship. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is a recommendation on our part.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Steigenberger Resort Alaya

Location

The 5-star luxury hotel complex is located in the heart of the beautiful Madinat Coraya. Access to the sea is possible via a jetty. From here, the picturesque underwater world of Madinat Coraya can be discovered. The resort also has its own sandy beach section and is only approx. 5 km from Marsa Alam airport.

Facilities

The beautiful adults-only complex (bookable from 16 years) has 290 elegantly furnished rooms and suites. The spacious reception area offers guests a front desk and a lobby bar with seating. The hotel has a souvenir shop and a hairdresser. A main restaurant and four à-la-carte restaurants ("Basilico" - Italian, "Rocca" - Asian, "Zaytoun" - Oriental, "Mashawi" - Seafood) cater to guests' culinary needs, pampering you with delicious dishes. In the various bars, you will receive a wide selection of drinks.
In the outdoor area of the complex, there are five generously laid out pools (partly heated in winter) and inviting sun terraces.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are available free of charge at the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, terrace, and pool view in daylight.

Royal Suite Sea View private Pool

The Royal Suites (RSM) are luxuriously equipped and have the same equipment elements as the double rooms. The Royal Suite is approx. 160 m² and is additionally equipped with 2 bathrooms with bathtub, Jacuzzi, living area, sleeping area, and features a terrace with a private pool.

Double Room Superior

The comfortably furnished Double Superior (DSU) rooms are 40 m² and feature shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, LED TV, safe, telephone (for a fee), balcony, and garden view.
For an extra charge, also bookable with pool view (DSP), side sea view (D2S), or sea view (DMU) as well as for single use (DEU/ESP/1SD/UME).

Modern hotel room with sea view, double bed, and desk in light colors.

Double Superior Swim Up

The Double Superior Swim Up (DWP) rooms are slightly more spacious (approx. 50 m²) with otherwise the same facilities as the Double Superior rooms and have their own direct pool access from the terrace.
Also bookable for single use for an extra charge (EWP).

Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, TV, and balcony overlooking city.

Double Deluxe Sea View

The Double Deluxe Sea View (DM2) rooms are more spacious (approx. 70 m²) with otherwise the same facilities as the Double Superior rooms and additionally feature a dressing room and a balcony. Also bookable for single use (DM1).

Double Room Deluxe Swim-Up

The Double Deluxe Swim Up (DWU) rooms are bookable as schauinsland-original rooms. The rooms are more spacious (approx. 70 m²) with otherwise the same facilities as the Double Superior rooms and feature their own access to the sharing pool.
Also bookable with sea view (DWS) as well as for single use (WU1/EWS).

Modern hotel room with balcony overlooking pool and sea.
Modern hotel room with canopy bed and view of pool and palm trees through large windows.

Double Premium Deluxe Swim Up

The Double Premium Deluxe Swim Up (PWS) rooms are more spacious (approx. 75 m²) with otherwise the same facilities as the Double Superior rooms, with their own Jacuzzi (internal) and pool access to the shared pool.
Also bookable with sea view for an extra charge (DUM).

RMFA39: Double Room Premium Deluxe Sea View

The Double Room Premium Deluxe Sea View rooms are similar in equipment to the Double Superior rooms, but are larger at approx. 75m² and have a sea view (P2M).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-11 a.m., lunch from 12:30-2:30 p.m., and dinner from 6:30-9:30 p.m. buffet-style. Optionally, dinner once per stay in each of the à-la-carte restaurants (with reservation) possible.
Snacks from 12:30-4 p.m., afternoon tea from 3-5 p.m. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Appropriate attire is requested in the restaurants. Gentlemen in long trousers and no swimming shoes.

Modern hotel outdoor area with wooden tables, chairs, and a view of pool and palm trees.

AI+ (RMFA39)

Corresponds to the advertised AI program, so imported alcoholic drinks are also not included here as stated.

Not included in All Inclusive

imported alcoholic drinks.

Sports included

Fitness studio, aerobics, boccia, tennis (floodlights for a fee), darts, and beach volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Diving and snorkeling center.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (can be booked on site for a fee):
"Aqua Coraya" aqua park with over 27 slides for big and small (18 slides for adults and 8 slides for children). Snacks, soft drinks, as well as warm drinks are included during the day. The aqua park is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (slides are closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.).

Wellness

Modern spa area with jacuzzi and swimming pool in a hotel.
The beautiful Mividaspa ensures special moments of relaxation with a sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, and wellness treatments (for a fee).

Entertainment

The Steigenberger Resort Alaya offers entertainment through a daily animation program and in the evenings through live music and shows.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available to guests throughout the complex free of charge (limited speed).
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Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Hotel features

  • Adults Only
  • Animation
  • Direct beach location
  • Shopping facilities
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Massages
  • Sandy beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Near the beach
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Advanced hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

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Adults only (bookable from 16 years).
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Barrier-free room available on request (DSP/DWP).
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Since the reefs grow partly into the beach area, we recommend wearing swimming shoes.
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When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Airport Marsa Alam-Hotel Hurghada" as well as conversely "Airport Hurghada-Hotel Marsa Alam", long distances must be covered in some cases and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Seasonal information

Also bookable under RMFA39.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 16.06.2026 18:03