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Large white river cruise ship sailing on calm water under clear blue sky.
Cozy hotel room with a large bed, patterned bedding, TV, and a window with a sea view.
Outdoor pool at sunset with colorful sky and calm water near beachside hotel.
Elegant dining room with red chairs, beige curtains, and neatly arranged tables with white linens.
Luxurious hotel lounge with elegant red seating and ambient lighting.
Hotel hallway with patterned carpet, large vases, mirrors, and a staircase with railing.
Outdoor seating area with chairs and tables next to a pool under a covered patio at night.
Resort pool with palm trees under a clear blue sky and lounge chairs.
Sunny beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas along the shore and clear blue sea.
Cozy outdoor hotel bar with wooden pergola, cushioned sofas, and warm lighting at dusk.
Outdoor lounge area with cushioned seating, patterned pillows, and lit candles by the ocean.
Open-air hotel dining area with white chairs, wooden tables, palm trees, and blue sky visible.
Cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, warm lights, and balcony views at dusk.
Bright hotel room with large bed, gray and white decor, chair, desk, and balcony window.
Modern gym with large windows, treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines in a bright space.
Shady outdoor yoga area with colorful mats under a wooden pergola by the beach and sunbeds.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Steigenberger Minerva + Iberotel Costa Mares

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Location

Located in the beautiful bay of Marsa Mubarak, the Iberotel Costa Mares hotel belongs to the renowned Jaz Hotel Group. The coral reef in front offers a fascinating underwater world for divers and snorkelers. It is one of the best-known spots for diving with dugongs and turtles.
The nearest town with a beautiful marina and various shopping and entertainment options is about 5 km away. The distance to Marsa Alam Airport is only about 8 km.
Sunny beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas along the shore and clear blue sea.

Facilities

Cozy outdoor hotel bar with wooden pergola, cushioned sofas, and warm lighting at dusk.
Outdoor lounge area with cushioned seating, patterned pillows, and lit candles by the ocean.
Open-air hotel dining area with white chairs, wooden tables, palm trees, and blue sky visible.
Cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, warm lights, and balcony views at dusk.
The modern hotel complex (from Winter 2025/2026 Adults only from 16 years!) has a total of 208 rooms, spread across the main building and annexes. The stylish hotel is equipped with a modern reception hall, a fitness studio, various shops, and a spa area. For culinary delights, there is a buffet restaurant with an outdoor terrace and two à la carte restaurants. The "Anchor" offers Italian specialties, and the "Sands" is located on the beach and offers international cuisine (included once a week for a minimum stay of 7 nights, subject to availability and reservation) as well as several bars.
In the well-kept outdoor area, there is a swimming pool (heated in winter).
Sun loungers, cushions, and umbrellas are available free of charge for guests by the pool and on the beach. Beach and bath towels are provided fresh daily in the room.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior Bay View

The Double Superior Bay View (SVB) rooms are 29 m² and have a walk-in shower, toilet, hairdryer, TV, air conditioning, coffee and tea maker, safe, telephone, minibar (for a fee), and a balcony.
Also bookable with sea view (DMU) or for single occupancy (V1S/EMU).

Bright hotel room with large bed, gray and white decor, chair, desk, and balcony window.

Superior Family Room Garden View

The Family Rooms Superior Garden View (F2S) have the same amenities as the Double Superior (29 m²) but with an additional sofa bed. The rooms are located on the ground floor.

Junior Suite Sea View

The Junior Suites Sea View (J2M) are equipped like the Double Superior, but are larger (120 m²) and have a direct sea view.

Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View

The Deluxe Family Rooms Pool or Sea View (FMD) have the same amenities as the Double Superior Bay View but are larger (approx. 45 m²).
The rooms are located on the ground floor.

Deluxe Family Room Bay View

The Deluxe Family Rooms Bay View (BDV) are approx. 46 m² and consist of 2 rooms with an connecting door, with garden or beach view, otherwise with the same amenities as the Double Superior.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10:30 am, lunch from 12:30-2:30 pm and dinner from 6:30-9 pm (winter) and 7-9:30 pm (summer) in buffet form in the main restaurant. A late riser's breakfast is available from 10:30-11:30 am at the beach bar. Various snacks from 1 pm to 4 pm with ice cream, coffee/tea and cake. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 am to 12 am. Imported alcoholic beverages are not included in the All Inclusive. Once per stay, the à la carte restaurant in the beach restaurant is included per person (by prior reservation and availability).
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Appropriate attire is requested during meals.
- Men: long trousers, appropriate footwear, no muscle shirts/undershirts or shorts
- Women: no hot pants or very short shorts, no midriff-baring tops

Sports Included

Fitness room, aerobics, yoga, jogging path, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, bocce, and aqua gymnastics.

Sports for a Fee

Various water sports can be booked on site for a fee and upon request.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (can be booked on site for a fee):
"Aqua Coraya" Aqua Park with over 27 slides for young and old (18 slides for adults). 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).

Wellness

Massage treatments can be booked for a fee.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi (with limited speed) is available free of charge in all public areas of the hotel (excluding the beach).
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Laundry service, car rental and limousine service, souvenir shop, room service, ATM, shuttle service to Port Ghalib (each for a fee).

Credit Card

MasterCard and Visa

Hotel features

  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Air Conditioning
  • Near the beach
  • Sports and Active Holidaymakers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fitness
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

From Winter 25/26, the hotel will be an Adults only hotel! '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Check-in: from 2 pm
Check-out: until 12 pm
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Accessible rooms are bookable upon request. (Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View/FMD)
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Please note when choosing your hotel and arrival airport that, especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", long distances have to be covered and a long transfer is to 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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Country category

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Product information

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Steigenberger Minerva 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 next possible boarding will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Steigenberger Minerva

Route/Ship location

Embarkation: Thursday
Route:.
Day 1:
Embarkation is on Thursdays.
Arrival and embarkation. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
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:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Temple of Hapu (1,2,3).
Then continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and sail to Kom Ombo, where you will have free time.
Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (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 an opportunity for a camel ride (3) on the way to visit a Nubian village with the desert on one side and the Nile on the other (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.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then visit the Temple of Kom Ombo (1,2,3).
Then continue via Edfu and Esna to Luxor.
Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5 am, excursion by balloon (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, the Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 8:
Departure

The excursions listed in the route description are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the route description, it is always noted in which excursion package this excursion is included (Excursion package Classic=1; Classic Plus=2; Premium=3)
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion package Classic (bookable with arrival: KW Service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Esna
Temple of Kom Ombo
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p.
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Additional excursions in the Excursion package Classic Plus (bookable with arrival: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.p.*******************************************************
Additional excursions in the Excursion package Premium (bookable with arrival: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 482.- € p.p.
The Nile cruise ship of the renowned Steigenberger hotel chain has a total of 77 outside cabins spread across various decks. There is also a main restaurant, a 24-hour reception, a lounge bar, a hairdresser (on request), a souvenir shop, and a sun deck with a pool and bar. Beach towels are included on board.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional folklore evenings

Cabins

Middle Deck Cabin

The comfortably furnished cabins, approx. 19 m², have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, safe, and minibar (for a fee) as well as a French balcony. Also bookable for single occupancy (KME).

Cozy hotel room with a large bed, patterned bedding, TV, and a window with a sea view.

Hotel notice

Booking note: Please note that with a departure or arrival 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 departure and/or arrival flight to/from Luxor.
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The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 4-5 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 required to ensure the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
The ships sometimes dock one behind another or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross over other ships.
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It may happen that the ship is not always accessible barrier-free.
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