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

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Travel information

Combination product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation at the hotel is always provided in the most affordable available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the arrival flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and the Nile cruise afterwards, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel offer you have selected has a duration of 14 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

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. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
At 5 a.m., a hot air balloon ride is possible (optional, bookable locally).
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.
Afternoon trip to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning cruise to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Cruise to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to 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 box is included.
Then back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, 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.
Once there, 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 locally).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on the ship for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the route, it is always indicated in which excursion package this excursion is included:
Classic Excellence Excursion Package=1
Classic Plus Excellence Excursion Package=2
Premium Excellence Excursion Package=3
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Classic Excellence Excursion Package:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatschepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca ride
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 Classic Plus Excellence excursion package
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 Premium Excellence excursion package
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 spread over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and has a reception desk. Let yourself be pampered in the main restaurant and enjoy the cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner at your disposal. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness room, which is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the loungers on the sun deck 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 have 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 facilities as the suites, but are larger (approx. 37 m²). The Royal Suites are located on the middle 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 without a seating 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 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 drinks. For lunch and dinner, two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person are included.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge and sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the trip.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is refilled with soft drinks.
Once a week fruit basket in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic drinks.

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 contact

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.
For flights to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it is always a higher-quality ship. 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 due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, there may be a change in the itinerary. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to guarantee the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock behind or next to each other, so that it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may happen 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 considered 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 away 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 reception and a lobby bar with seating. The hotel has a souvenir shop and a hairdresser. For the culinary well-being of guests, there is a main restaurant and four à la carte restaurants ("Basilico" - Italian, "Rocca" - Asian, "Zaytoun" - Oriental, "Mashawi" - Seafood), which will pamper 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 (partially heated in winter) and inviting sun terraces.
Sun loungers, parasols, and towels are 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 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 has a terrace with a private pool.

Superior Double Room

The comfortably furnished Superior Double Rooms (DSU) are 40 m² 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.
Also bookable with pool view (DSP), side sea view (D2S), or sea view (DMU) for an extra charge, as well as for single use (DEU/ESP/1SD/UME).

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

Superior Double Swim Up

The Superior Double Swim Up (DWP) are slightly more spacious (approx. 50 m²) with the same facilities as the Superior Double 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.

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

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

Deluxe Double Room Swim-Up

The Deluxe Double Room Swim Up (DWU) are bookable as schauinsland-original rooms. The rooms have the same facilities as the Superior Double Rooms, are more spacious (approx. 70 m²), and have 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.

Premium Deluxe Double Swim Up

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

RMFA39: Premium Deluxe Double Room Sea View

The Premium Deluxe Double Rooms with Sea View are similar in facilities to the Superior Double Rooms, but are larger at approx. 75 m² 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. in buffet form. Alternatively, dinner in each of the à la carte restaurants is possible once per stay (with reservation).
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 midnight.
Appropriate clothing is requested in the restaurants. Men 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 advertised.

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 (bookable locally for a fee):
"Aqua Coraya" aqua park with over 27 slides for young and old (18 slides for adults and 8 slides for children). Snacks, soft drinks, and hot drinks are included during the day. The aqua park is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (the slides are closed from 12-1 p.m.).

Wellness

Modern spa area with jacuzzi and swimming pool in a hotel.
The beautiful Mividaspa provides 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 evening live music and shows.

Hotel contact

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
  • Extended 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 partially grow 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 "Marsa Alam Airport-Hotel Hurghada" as well as vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Hotel Marsa Alam", large distances must be covered 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

Additionally bookable under RMFA39.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 16.06.2026 18:04