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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.
Modern pool area with sun loungers and a view of the sea under clear sky.
Open terrace with wooden furniture and sea view on a sunny day.
Modern pool area with swim-up bar and sea view under clear sky
Modern hotel room with two beds, terrace, and view of palm trees.
Water park with splash pool, water play features, and tipping bucket under blue sky
Modern hotel lobby with tall windows, brown benches, and blue sofas in a bright space.
Modern lounge area with blue armchairs and a bar in the background in a hotel.
Modern hotel entrance with palm trees and clean lines at dusk
Water park with slides and multiple pools under a clear blue sky.
Modern outdoor area with comfortable white seating overlooking a pool and the sea.
Open restaurant area with white chairs and tables beside a pool and sea view.
Elegant outdoor restaurant overlooking the sea at sunset
View of a beach hotel with clear water and sun umbrellas on the sandy beach under blue sky
Sandcastle with flag on sandy area in front of hotel and sea in the background
Children's playground with climbing frame and sand area in front of a modern hotel building.
Children play in the sand in front of a large sandcastle on the beach with a person in a lemur costume.
A person in a lemur costume reads a story to children in a colorful room.
Colorful meeting room with red, white, and blue chairs and vibrant wall decoration.
Colorful kids' playroom with tables, chairs, and vibrant wall mural inside wooden house setting.
Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony, and view of pool and buildings.
Modern living room with green sofa, two cushions, and a side table with a lamp.
Colorful kids' room with bunk bed and vibrant wall art in a hotel.
Bright hotel room with double bed, crib, and terrace view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden divider, and sea view through large windows.
Children's room with imaginative wall murals and a wooden tree-shaped bed.
Modern hotel room with large double bed and sea view through large windows.
Children's room with bunk bed and colorful animal mural
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Jaz Maraya

HRE100

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished exterior cabins spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor refreshing drinks from the three onboard bars. Additionally, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. Starting from 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 loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the stunning 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 nicely furnished suites (S2) are approximately 24 sq m 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 bookable for single occupancy (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same amenities as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 sq m). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
In the Royal Suites, the balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approximately 13 sq m and otherwise have the same amenities as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sq m) with the same amenities as the suites, and may have a non-opening window instead of a French balcony and a seating area.

Hotel notice

Ship's Address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12:00 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outdoor decks.
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Booking information: Please note that for a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the 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 duration 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 congestion 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.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side-by-side, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
It is possible that the ship may not always be 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 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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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Jaz Maraya

Combined product 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. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The earliest possible boarding will always be taken.
Map

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 the 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. Visit to the Luxor Museum in the afternoon (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 to 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:
In the early morning at 3:30 am, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast pack included.
Then it's back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. The ship then continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. You then have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
The ship then 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 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 the excursions.
The excursion packages in which each excursion is located are 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 optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence (bookable by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> 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 by 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 by 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 exterior cabins spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor refreshing drinks from the three onboard bars. Additionally, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. Starting from 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 loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the stunning views of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Accommodation

Suite

The nicely furnished suites (S2) are approximately 24 sq m 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 bookable for single occupancy (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same amenities as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 sq m). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
In the Royal Suites, the balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approximately 13 sq m and otherwise have the same amenities as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sq m) with the same amenities as the suites, and may have a non-opening window instead of a French balcony and a seating area.

Meals

Full Board

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.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 am to 11 pm at the lounge/sundeck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and cakes during the journey.
Daily refill 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 is provided 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 offered 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 room service, on-call doctor.
Check-in at 12:00 PM.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Hotelhinweis

Ship's Address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12:00 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outdoor decks.
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Booking information: Please note that for a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the 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 duration 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 congestion 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 ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
**************************************
The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side-by-side, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
It is possible that the ship may not always be 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 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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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

JAZ Elite Maraya

Location

Elegant outdoor restaurant overlooking the sea at sunset
View of a beach hotel with clear water and sun umbrellas on the sandy beach under blue sky
Sandcastle with flag on sandy area in front of hotel and sea in the background
The modernly designed and stylish JAZ Elite Maraya is located in a dream setting directly on the sea, in the idyllic Madinat Coraya. Here you can enjoy a relaxing holiday where relaxation and family fun can be effortlessly combined. The sandy beach in the elongated bay is just a few minutes' walk away (beach section of the neighboring JAZ Solaya hotel). The distance to Marsa Alam Airport is only approx. 5 km.

Facilities

The hotel complex "JAZ Elite Maraya" was completely newly built in 2018/19 and opened for the Summer season 2019.
The modern hotel with a stylish ambiance and a total of 202 rooms offers a wide variety of activities, especially for families with children, making it perfect for a relaxing and restful holiday in Egypt.
Children can have fun in the large Splash Kids Pool with fun water features and an octopus slide, build sandcastles on the sand playground, or spend exciting hours in the beautiful Kids Club. For burning off energy, they can climb or play football on the large outdoor playground.
In the family area, parents and children can relax together and recharge their batteries. All guests have access to a main pool (heated in winter). International and local cuisine is served in the main restaurant with varied buffets. There is also a kids' buffet for the little ones. A special culinary highlight is a visit to one of the three specialty restaurants: "Nino's" for Italian cuisine, "Sofra" for oriental cuisine, and "MoMo" for Asian cuisine (subject to availability and prior reservation).
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included by the pools and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior

The appealing Double Rooms Superior (DSU) are approx. 42 sq m and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, cosmetic mirror, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, tea/coffee maker, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), and a balcony or terrace with garden view.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DEU).

Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony, and view of pool and buildings.

Double Deluxe (bookable until 30.4.2026)

With the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, but larger (DD2, approx. 52 sq m).
Also bookable at an additional charge with a side sea view (DSL).
(Additionally bookable under RMFA44 with garden view (DD2)).

Modern living room with green sofa, two cushions, and a side table with a lamp.
Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony, and view of pool and buildings.

Family Room Superior

The Family Rooms Superior (DF2) have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, but are larger (approx. 52 sq m) and feature a living/sleeping area for children and a separate bedroom for parents divided by a door.
Also bookable as Family Room Superior sea view (FY2) or with pool view (FUP).

Katta's Family Room

With similar amenities to the family rooms, but decorated in the popular Katta style (KWF), these rooms will make children's hearts beat faster. The Katta rooms have 2 rooms with a connecting door to the parents' bedroom and are equipped with a bunk bed for the children.
Also bookable as Katta's Family Room sea view (KWS) for an additional charge, or as Katta's Family Room Superior pool view (KPW) with pool view.

Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony, and view of pool and buildings.
Colorful kids' room with bunk bed and vibrant wall art in a hotel.
Bright hotel room with double bed, crib, and terrace view.

Deluxe Family Room

The Deluxe Family Rooms (2DF) have the same amenities as the Family Rooms Superior, but are more spacious (63 sq m) and additionally feature a cozy seating area.
Also bookable with pool view (FPD), sea view (F2D), or sea-facing (FXD).

Katta's Deluxe Family Room

With similar amenities to the Deluxe Family Rooms, but decorated in the popular Katta style (KWD), these rooms will make children's hearts beat faster. The Katta rooms are equipped with a bunk bed for the children.
Also bookable as Katta's Deluxe Family Room with pool view (KPD) or sea-facing (FDK).

Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden divider, and sea view through large windows.
Children's room with imaginative wall murals and a wooden tree-shaped bed.
Bright hotel room with double bed, crib, and terrace view.

Deluxe Family Room Type A

Same amenities as the Deluxe Family Room, but bookable for 2 adults and 3 children or 2 adults, 2 children, and a baby. The 3rd child will then sleep in the parents' bed or in a cot. (ADF)
Optionally also bookable sea-facing (FXA).

Katta's Deluxe Family Room Type A (KWA)

With the same amenities as the Katta's Deluxe Family Rooms, but bookable for 2 adults and 3 children or 2 adults, 2 children, and a baby. The 3rd child will then sleep in the parents' bed or in a cot.
Optionally also bookable with pool view (AKP) or sea-facing (FDA).

Family Junior Suite Sea View

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Family Rooms (2FJ, approx. 86 sq m), the suite features a private pool and sea view.

Katta's Family Junior Suite Sea View

With the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, but larger (KSM, approx. 86 sq m) and decorated in the popular Katta style, these rooms will make children's hearts beat faster. The Katta rooms are equipped with a bunk bed for the children. The rooms have a private pool.

Modern hotel room with large double bed and sea view through large windows.
Children's room with bunk bed and colorful animal mural

Meals

All Inclusive

Modern open restaurant with white chairs overlooking the pool and the sea.

All-Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 am, lunch from 12:30-2:30 pm, and dinner from 6:30-9 pm buffet-style in the main restaurant with its own children's corner for the little ones and various theme nights. Late riser breakfast from 10:30-11:30 am at the pool bar. Dinner in the à la carte restaurant "Sea Horse" (advance reservation required) or Dine Around (1x per stay included) in the Italian or Oriental restaurant (subject to availability and prior reservation).
Afternoon snacks and ice cream for children at the pool and beach bar. Coffee and cakes are prepared and served in various varieties in the afternoon. The food court of Madinat Coraya offers snacks, soft drinks, and desserts on the beach from 12-4 pm.
A selection of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks is included from 10 am to midnight at the respective open bar.
Appropriate attire is requested in the restaurants. Gentlemen in long trousers and no beach shoes.

Dine Around

Dinner can be taken in one of the à la carte restaurants in Madinat Coraya. Dinner is only possible with advance reservation and is included once per stay.
The following restaurants are available in Madinat Coraya:
- Asian restaurant "MoMo"
- Italian restaurant "Nino's"
- Oriental restaurant "Sofra"

Sports included

Aerobics, table tennis, beach volleyball, boccia, darts, billiards, and water aerobics.
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Guests can use the fitness studio of
TUI Blue Samaya
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Unlimited free entry to the "Aqua Coraya" Aqua Park. A total of 27 slides for adults and children (19 slides for adults and 8 slides for children). Snacks, soft drinks, and hot beverages are included during the day. The Aqua Park is open from 10 am to 5 pm (slides are closed from 12 pm to 1 pm).

Sports for a fee

Diving and water sports (for a fee).
Tennis and squash courts available for a fee.

Children's program

"Katta's Holiday"
Dear children, do you know what my favorite thing to do is? Holiday, of course! Don't you want to visit me at the hotel for a few days and have a holiday together? We can play, craft, do puzzles, and read stories together. In the evening, we'll rock the mini disco. I'll give every child a personal travel diary. Well, how does that sound? I'm looking forward to seeing you. See you soon, your Katta.
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Kids Club for children aged 4-12, mini disco, and a playground.
Baby cots (subject to availability). High chairs and children's menus in the restaurant.
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The hotel unfortunately does not offer a babysitting service.
Water park with splash pool, water play features, and tipping bucket under blue sky
Children's playground with climbing frame and sand area in front of a modern hotel building.
Children play in the sand in front of a large sandcastle on the beach with a person in a lemur costume.
A person in a lemur costume reads a story to children in a colorful room.
Colorful meeting room with red, white, and blue chairs and vibrant wall decoration.
Colorful kids' playroom with tables, chairs, and vibrant wall mural inside wooden house setting.

Wellness

Spa at "mividaspa" (in Jaz Lamaya) Health Club with sauna and massages, as well as a hairdresser and beauty salon (each for a fee).

Entertainment

Jaz Elite Maraya offers a daily entertainment program by the pool and on the beach. In the evenings, you can enjoy live music and evening entertainment.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (limited speed) is available free of charge throughout the resort for guests.
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Shops, laundry service, and pharmacy (each for a fee).

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard.

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Volleyball/Beach volleyball
  • Kids club/Mini club
  • Hotel safe
  • Close to beach
  • Children's playground
  • Children's pool
  • Family friendly
  • Young Traveller
  • Extended hygiene concept
  • schauinsland-reisen original

Hotelhinweis

Please note that no overbookings can be requested!
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", you may have to travel long distances and expect a long transfer. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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2 accessible rooms bookable upon request (Superior Double Room/DSU/ground floor with terrace).
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Jaz Elite Maraya
reservation.maraya@jazhotels.com
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under RMFA44.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 24.04.2026 10:33