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Large blue and white river cruise boat on calm water with buildings in the background.
Modern bar area with high stools, wooden floor, and decorative ceiling in a spacious room.
Modern hotel lounge with cushioned chairs, sofas, plants, and ambient lighting.
Modern hotel lounge with armchairs, sofa, plants, and marble flooring under artificial lighting.
Modern outdoor pool with clear blue water and cabana lounging areas.
Sunlit outdoor patio with wooden floor, white draped cabanas, and wooden lounge chairs under clear sky.
Spacious outdoor bar with high chairs under a large canopy and city views.
Upscale hotel buffet area with covered food trays and elegant decor.
Modern hotel dining area with upholstered chairs, set tables, and large curtains along the wall.
Spacious lounge area with modern chairs, marble floor, columns, and large windows for natural light.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, TV, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with beige sectional sofa, coffee table, rug, and framed artwork.
Hotel room with two beds, gray headboards, white bedding, and modern wall lamps.
Interior view of a souvenir shop with postcards and maps on display racks and a wooden floor.
Five deck plans of a Nile cruise ship showing rooms, pool, lobby, and dining areas.
Bright hotel room with a canopy bed, sofa, and a balcony overlooking water and palm trees.
Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs beside a pool at a resort with palm trees.
Indoor pool and jacuzzi in a spacious, modern hotel wellness area with seating and tropical plants.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

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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) 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 the guests, there is a main restaurant and four à la carte restaurants ("Basilico" - Italian, "Rocca" - Asian, "Zaytoun" - Oriental, "Mashawi" - Seafood), which 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. Sunbeds, umbrellas, and towels are free of charge by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Royal Suite Sea View Private Pool

The Royal Suites (RSM) are luxuriously equipped 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.

Spacious hotel suite with canopy bed, sofa, and sliding doors to a pool and outdoor seating.
Modern hotel room with double bed, black patterned runner, desk, TV, and a balcony overlooking water.

Double Room Superior

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

Double Room Superior Swim Up

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

Double Room Deluxe Sea View

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

Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and balcony overlooking a resort pool and buildings.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, TV, and balcony overlooking palm trees and water.

Double Room Deluxe Swim-Up

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

Double Room 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 indoor jacuzzi and access to the shared pool. Also bookable with sea view (DUM) at an additional cost.

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

RMFA39: Double Room Premium Deluxe Sea View

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

All Inclusive

Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs beside a pool at a resort with 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. Optionally, dinner in each of the à la carte restaurants once per stay (reservations 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 swimwear.

AI+ (RMFA39)

Corresponds to the advertised AI program, so 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 for a fee), darts, and beach volleyball.

Sports for a Fee

Diving and snorkeling center. *************************** Aqua Coraya Water Park (can be booked locally for a fee): "Aqua Coraya" water park with over 27 slides for adults and children (18 slides for adults and 8 slides for children). Snacks, soft drinks, and hot drinks 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 provides special relaxation moments with a sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, and wellness treatments (for a fee).
Indoor pool and jacuzzi in a spacious, modern hotel wellness area with seating and tropical plants.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex free of charge (limited speed). ************************************

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Adults Only
  • Animation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Massages
  • Sand 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 on request (DSP/DWP).
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As the reefs partially extend into the beach area, we recommend wearing swim shoes.
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel," considerable distances must be covered and a long transfer can be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to organize the visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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Season Note

Also bookable under RMFA39.

Country category

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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 will always be in the cheapest available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the inbound 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 the visit to the High Dam in Aswan. The excursion packages listed below can, of course, still be booked. ***************************************************** Embarkation: Thursday. Depending on the embarkation day, the route may vary. Route: Day 1: Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor. Day 2: A 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. In the afternoon, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board. Day 3: In the morning, continue sailing to Kom Ombo. 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). Afterwards, visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board. Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3). Afterwards, visit a Nubian village (3). Dinner and overnight 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 package is included. Then back to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board. Day 6: Breakfast on board. The ship then sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board. Day 7: Breakfast. Afterwards, 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. ***************************************************** The excursions listed in the route are not included. A German-speaking guide is on board for the excursions. The excursion package for each excursion in the route is indicated behind it: Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1 Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2 Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3 The excursion packages can be optionally booked. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages. ***************************************************** Excursion Package Classic Excellence (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de) Luxor Temple Karnak Temple Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon in Luxor Temple of Edfu Felucca ride Temple of Philae -> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €155 per person. ******************************************************* Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de) Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel. -> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €280 per person. ******************************************************* Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de) Luxor Museum Nubian Village in Aswan -> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €333 per person.
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 from the three bars on board. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner available. Starting winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on the loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Five deck plans of a Nile cruise ship showing rooms, pool, lobby, and dining areas.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet or set menu. Breakfast includes soft and hot drinks. 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 nicely furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and have a shower/toilet, 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 sqm). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks. In the Royal Suites, the French balcony also has a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped like the suites, but with only one single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) have the same amenities as the suites but are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) and may not have a French balcony and seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
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 if you have an inbound or return flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise. If you have an inbound and/or return flight to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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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. **************************************
As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operating 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 other ships.
It may not always be possible to access the ship 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 an amount of €8 per person per night on the boat, depending on the ship's category, at the beginning of the trip. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us. **************************************