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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.
Bright hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, and terrace overlooking water and palm trees.
Modern hotel outdoor area with wooden tables and view of a pool and palm trees.
Modern indoor pool with hot tub in stylish hotel setting and large glass frontage.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

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Product information

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 outward flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route/Ship location

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 vary.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
A hot air balloon ride is possible at 5 AM (optional, bookable 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.
In the afternoon, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay 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 stay 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 stay on board.
Day 5:
Early in the morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package included.
Then, continue to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then, the ship sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay 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.
Upon arrival, you have the opportunity to visit the East Bank with the Luxor Temple (1,2,3) and Karnak Temple (1,2,3). There is an opportunity for a sound and light show at 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 board for the excursions.
The excursion packages are indicated next to 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 (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossus 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.
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 includes a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Additionally, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship features a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, relax on the 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 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 pleasantly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² 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 a 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 m²). 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 m² and otherwise have the same amenities as the suites, but with only a single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z), with otherwise identical amenities to the suites, are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) and may not have a French balcony or seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's Address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police checkpoint.
Check-in Time: 12 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking Note: Please note that for a 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 a flight to/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 overloading or maintenance of the Esna locks, the travel route may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock one behind another or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross 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 constantly tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect a contribution 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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7 Days MS Nile Excellence & Excursion + 3 Days Steigenberger Alaya

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 outward flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.
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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, 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 resort (bookable from 16 years old) features 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 your culinary needs, 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. The various bars offer a wide selection of drinks.
In the outdoor area of the complex, there are five generously sized pools (partially heated in winter) and inviting sun terraces.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are available free of charge by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Royal Suite Sea View Private Pool

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

Bright, modern hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, and view of pool and garden
Modern, bright hotel room with double bed and view of water and city

Superior Double Room

The comfortably furnished Superior Double Rooms (DSU) are 40 m² and feature 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 charge also with pool view (DSP), side sea view (D2S), or sea view (DMU), as well as for single occupancy (DEU/ESP/1SD/UME).

Superior Double Room Swim Up

The Superior Double Swim Up rooms (DWP), with the same amenities as the Superior Double rooms, are slightly more spacious (approx. 50 m²) and offer direct pool access from the terrace.
Available at an additional charge also for single occupancy (EWP).

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

The Deluxe Double Rooms Sea View (DM2), with the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, are more spacious (approx. 70 m²) and additionally feature a dressing room and a balcony.

Bright hotel room with balcony, city view, double bed, and sofa.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, and terrace overlooking the sea.

Deluxe Double Room Swim-Up

The Deluxe Double Swim Up rooms (DWU) are bookable as original schauinsland-reisen rooms. With the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, these rooms are more spacious (approx. 70 m²) and offer direct access to a shared pool.
Also available with sea view (DWS) and for single occupancy (WU1/EWS).

Premium Deluxe Double Room Swim Up

The Premium Deluxe Double Swim Up rooms (PWS) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, are more spacious (approx. 75 m²), with an integrated jacuzzi and access to a shared pool.
Available at an additional charge also with sea view (DUM).

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

RMFA39: Premium Deluxe Double Room Sea View

The Premium Deluxe Double Rooms Sea View are similar in amenities to the Superior Double Rooms, but larger at approx. 75m² and feature sea view (P2M).

Meals

All Inclusive

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

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 in buffet form. Option for dinner once per stay in 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 beverages from 10 AM to 12 AM.
Appropriate attire is requested in the restaurants. Gentlemen in long trousers and no beach shoes.

AI+ (RMFA39)

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

Not included in All Inclusive

Imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports Included

Fitness studio, aerobics, boccia, tennis (floodlight 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" 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 1 PM to 2 PM).

Wellness

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

Entertainment

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

Hotel Service

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

Note

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Adults only (bookable from 16 years old).
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Accessible rooms available upon request (DSP/DWP).
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As the reefs partially 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", 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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Seasonal Information

Also bookable under RMFA39.

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Last updated: 03.03.2026 23:52