Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

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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 has a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks served at the three bars on board. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner available. Starting winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small fitness studio, 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.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 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.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental nights.

Cabins

Suite

The cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm 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 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. On the balcony of the Royal Suites, there is also 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 one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and may be without a French balcony and seating area, but with a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

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 for a flight to or 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 flight to and/or 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 overload or 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 ensure the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side by side, so it may be 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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7 Days Steigenberger Alaya + 7 Days MS Nile Excellence & Excursion

Combined package of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always in the cheapest available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the 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 Description

When booking the MS Nile Excellence, the following excursions are automatically included: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and the visit to the High Dam in Aswan.
The excursion package listed below can, of course, still be booked.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may vary.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the 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).
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, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit to 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.
In the 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 am, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box included.
Then it's back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Then you have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Then the ship sails on to Luxor.
Once there, you have the option 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 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 excursions.
The excursion package each excursion belongs to is always 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 as an option. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence (bookable 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 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic package are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (bookable via 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: (bookable via 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 has a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks served at the three bars on board. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner available. Starting winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small fitness studio, 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 cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm 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 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. On the balcony of the Royal Suites, there is also 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 one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and may be without a French balcony and seating area, but with a non-opening window.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 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 buffet style. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 am to 11 pm at the lounge/sun deck bar.
Coffee, tea, and pastries in the afternoon during the cruise.
Daily replenishment 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 nights.

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 at 12:00 PM.

Credit Card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Note

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 for a flight to or 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 flight to and/or 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 overload or 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 ensure the itinerary.
**************************************
As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
**************************************
The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side by side, so it may be 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 Resort Alaya

Location

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

Facilities

The beautiful adults-only complex (bookable for ages 16 and up) has 290 elegantly furnished rooms and suites. The spacious reception area offers guests a reception desk and a lobby bar with seating. The hotel has a souvenir shop and a hairdresser. For the culinary well-being of the guests, there is a main restaurant and four à la carte restaurants ("Basilico"-Italian, "Rocca"-Asian, "Zaytoun"-Oriental, "Mashawi"-Seafood), which will spoil you with delicious dishes. A wide selection of drinks is available at the various bars. In the outdoor area of the complex, there are five generously sized pools (some heated in winter) and inviting sun terraces. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are free of charge by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Bright, modern hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, and view of pool and garden

Royal Suite Sea View Private Pool

The Royal Suites (RSM) are luxuriously appointed and have the same amenities as the double rooms. The Royal Suite is approx. 160 sqm and is additionally equipped with 2 bathrooms with bathtub, jacuzzi, living area, sleeping area, and has a terrace with a private pool.

Double Room Superior

The comfortably furnished Double Superior (DSU) rooms are 40 sqm and have a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, LED TV, safe, telephone (for a fee), balcony, and garden view. Available at an additional cost with pool view (DSP), side sea view (D2S), or sea view (DMU) as well as for single occupancy (DEU/ESP/1SD/UME).

Modern, bright hotel room with double bed and view of water and city

Double Superior Swim Up

The Double Superior Swim Up (DWP) rooms have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, are slightly more spacious (approx. 50 sqm), and offer direct access to the pool from the terrace. Also available for single occupancy at an additional cost (EWP).

Bright hotel room with balcony, city view, double bed, and sofa.

Double Deluxe Sea View

The Double Deluxe Sea View (DM2) rooms have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, are more spacious (approx. 70 sqm), and additionally feature a dressing room and a balcony.

Double Deluxe Swim-Up

The Double Deluxe Swim Up (DWU) rooms are available as Schauinsland-original rooms. They have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, are more spacious (approx. 70 sqm), and offer direct access to a shared pool. Also available with sea view (DWS) and for single occupancy (WU1/EWS).

Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, and terrace overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, and terrace overlooking water and palm trees.

Double Premium Deluxe Swim Up

The Double Premium Deluxe Swim Up rooms (PWS) have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, are more spacious (approx. 75 sqm), with an integrated Jacuzzi and direct access to the shared pool. Also available with sea view (DUM) at an additional cost.

RMFA39: Double Room Premium Deluxe Sea View

The Double Premium Deluxe Sea View rooms are similar in amenities to the Double Superior rooms, but are larger at approx. 75 sqm and offer sea views (P2M).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

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

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

AI+ (RMFA39)

Corresponds to the advertised AI program; therefore, imported alcoholic beverages are not included here either, as advertised.

Not included in All Inclusive

imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports Included

Fitness studio, aerobics, boccia, tennis (floodlight at a fee), darts, and beach volleyball.

Sports for a Fee

Diving and snorkeling center.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (bookable on-site 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

Modern indoor pool with hot tub in stylish hotel setting and large glass frontage.
The beautiful Mividaspa offers special relaxation moments with a sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, and wellness treatments (for a fee).

Entertainment

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

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the resort for guests (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
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

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Adults only (bookable from 16 years).
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Accessible rooms available upon request (DSP/DWP).
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As the reefs sometimes extend to the beach area, we recommend wearing water shoes.
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When choosing your hotel and departure airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", large 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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Seasonal Information

Also bookable under RMFA39.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 22.04.2026 15:40