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A large white river cruise ship on calm water under a clear sky.
Hotel room with small balcony and harbor view, decorated in warm tones.
An illuminated hotel pool at sunset with colorful sky and calm water.
Elegant restaurant with red chairs, white tablecloths, and decorative curtains.
Luxurious hotel lounge with red upholstery and warm indirect lighting.
Hotel corridor with carpet, large vases, and dark wooden walls
Luxurious hotel with large pool, palm trees, and sea view at sunset.
Modern hotel room with double bed and sea view from the balcony.
Open, modern outdoor area with seating, wooden furniture, and a view of the sea.
Infinity pool on a sunny day with lounge chairs and palm trees in the background.
Luxury hotel with large pool, palm trees, and sunset over the sea in the background.
Open beachside restaurant with wooden furniture and sea view under sunny weather.
Cozy seating area on a hotel terrace overlooking illuminated pool at night
Modern hotel pool with palm trees and clear blue sky in bright sunshine
Endless sandy beach with rows of lounge chairs and umbrellas by the clear blue sea
Open bar with cozy seating areas and rustic wooden roof in the evening.
Cozy beach lounge with white cushions, decorative pillows, and candles overlooking the sea.
Open-air restaurant with modern tables and chairs in front of palm trees and hotel building
Cozy dining area with wooden furniture and a view of the evening sky over the water.
Modern gym with treadmills and weight machines next to large windows with a view.
Cozy outdoor area with yoga mats under natural wooden pergola on the beach.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large window with curtains.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Steigenberger Minerva + Iberotel Costa Mares

HSR065

Cruise details

MS Steigenberger Minerva

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 at a charge.

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).

Hotel room with small balcony and harbor view, decorated in warm tones.

Hotel notice

Booking note: Please note that for a flight to or 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 and/or 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 necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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Since the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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It is possible that the ship is not always accessible for wheelchairs.
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Nilkombi MS Steigenberger Minerva + Iberotel Costa Mares

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Steigenberger Minerva and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be in the cheapest available room category. Embarkation is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible embarkation will always be taken.
Map

MS Steigenberger Minerva

Route

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 the Temple of Habu (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 is included.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, 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, Karnak Temple and 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 are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the route, it is always indicated which excursion package this excursion is part of (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 booking code: NILKLASS, 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
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 p.p.
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Additional excursions in Excursion Package Classic Plus (bookable with booking code: NILKLASSP, service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €429 p.p.*******************************************************
Additional excursions in Excursion Package Premium (bookable with booking code: NILPREMIUM, service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €482 p.p.

Facilities

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.

Accommodation

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).

Hotel room with small balcony and harbor view, decorated in warm tones.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks at a charge.

All Inclusive

All inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style (a set menu may be served depending on occupancy). National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 10 PM.

Sports included

Fitness equipment.

Wellness

Massages (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional folklore evenings

Hotel Services

Wi-Fi is free throughout the ship.
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Laundry service available for a fee.
24-hour cabin service, doctor (each for a fee).

Credit Card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Hotelhinweis

Booking note: Please note that for a flight to or 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 and/or 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 necessary to ensure the itinerary.
**************************************
Since the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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It is possible that the ship is not always accessible for wheelchairs.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

JAZ Costa Mares

Location

Endless sandy beach with rows of lounge chairs and umbrellas by the clear blue sea
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 of the hotel 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 nice marina and various shopping and entertainment options is about 5 km away. The distance to Marsa Alam airport is only about 8 km.

Facilities

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 lobby with reception, 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 "Sands" is located on the beach and offers international cuisine (included once a week with a minimum stay of 7 nights - subject to availability and reservation). There are also several bars.
In the well-kept outdoor area, there is a swimming pool (heated in winter).
Sun loungers, mattresses, and umbrellas are available to guests free of charge by the pool and on the beach. Beach and bath towels are provided fresh daily in the room.
Open bar with cozy seating areas and rustic wooden roof in the evening.
Cozy beach lounge with white cushions, decorative pillows, and candles overlooking the sea.
Open-air restaurant with modern tables and chairs in front of palm trees and hotel building
Cozy dining area with wooden furniture and a view of the evening sky over the water.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large window with curtains.

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 use (V1S/EMU).

Superior Family Room Garden View

The Superior Family Rooms Garden View (F2S) have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms (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 rooms, but are larger (120 m²) and have direct sea views.

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 rooms 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.

Meals

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) as a buffet in the main restaurant. Late risers' breakfast is available from 10:30-11:30 AM at the beach bar. Various snacks are available from 1-4 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 package. Once per stay, the à la carte restaurant at the beach restaurant is included per person (subject to 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 crop tops

Sports included

Fitness room, aerobics, yoga, jogging path, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, boccia, and aqua aerobics.
Modern gym with treadmills and weight machines next to large windows with a view.
Cozy outdoor area with yoga mats under natural wooden pergola on the beach.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports activities can be booked locally for a fee and upon request.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (bookable locally for a fee):
"Aqua Coraya" Aqua Park with over 27 slides for all ages (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.

Entertainment

The Iberotel Costa Mares offers daily entertainment with animation, live music in the evenings, and musical shows.

Hotel Services

Wi-Fi (with limited speed) is available free of charge in all public areas of the hotel (except on 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

Hotelhinweis

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 available on request. (Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View/FMD)
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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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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 24.04.2026 10:38