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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
Modern hotel complex with pools, palm trees, and sea view under a clear sky.
Modern hotel complex with pool, palm trees, and sun terraces under clear blue sky
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and pergolas in front of a two-story building under clear sky.
Modern hotel pool with palm trees and bungalows under a clear sky
Large modern pool area between two hotel buildings overlooking the sea.
Three pairs of straw beach umbrellas with lounge chairs on the beach under a blue sky.
Covered seating area with wooden furniture overlooking garden and pool
Modern hotel pool with covered seating area and surrounding lounge chairs under clear sky.
Modern fitness equipment in a bright room with large windows overlooking the pool.
Woman practices yoga on a blue mat in front of a wall with shelves and pottery items.
Modern reception area with minimalist desk and warm wood-paneled walls
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, and view of swimming pool
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and private balconies on a sunny day
Modern outdoor area with pool, lounge chairs, and covered seating at a hotel.
Modern garden with rectangular pool and wooden terrace next to a gray building.
Modern balcony with pool and sea view on a sunny day.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Steigenberger Minerva + Jaz Elite Amara Resort

HSR090

Cruise details

MS Steigenberger Minerva

The Nile cruise ship from the renowned Steigenberger hotel chain has a total of 77 outside cabins distributed across various decks. It also features a main restaurant, a 24-hour reception, a lounge bar, a hairdresser (upon request), a souvenir shop, and a sun deck with a pool and bar. Beach towels are included on board.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet-style. Drinks are available for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional folklore evenings

Cabins

Middle Deck Cabin

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

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

Hotel notice

Booking note: Please note that if you fly to or from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
If you fly to or from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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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 on the Nile, or due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may be subject to change. 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.
The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible barrier-free.
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Nilkombi MS Steigenberger Minerva + Jaz Elite Amara Resort

Combined product consisting 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 description

Embarkation: Thursday
Route description: .
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 Hatshepsut Temple (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 Habu Temple (1,2,3).
Then continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and sailing to Kom Ombo, where you 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 Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3)
Then there is 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. Afterwards, visit the Kom Ombo Temple (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 description are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package in which this excursion is included is always noted behind the excursions in the route description (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)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Esna Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 per person
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Additional excursions in Excursion Package Classic Plus (bookable with booking code: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €429 per person*******************************************************
Additional excursions in Excursion Package Premium (bookable with booking code: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €482 per person

Facilities

The Nile cruise ship from the renowned Steigenberger hotel chain has a total of 77 outside cabins distributed across various decks. It also features a main restaurant, a 24-hour reception, a lounge bar, a hairdresser (upon 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, approximately 19 m², have a bathroom with shower/toilet, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, safe, and minibar (for a fee), as well as a French balcony. Also bookable for single use (KME).

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

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet-style. Drinks are available for a fee.

All Inclusive

All inclusive

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

Sports included

Fitness equipment.

Wellness

Massages (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional folklore evenings

Hotel contact

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

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Hotelhinweis

Booking note: Please note that if you fly to or from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
If you fly to or from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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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 on the Nile, or due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may be subject to change. 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 it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible barrier-free.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

JAZ Elite Amara Resort

Location

Large modern pool area between two hotel buildings overlooking the sea.
Three pairs of straw beach umbrellas with lounge chairs on the beach under a blue sky.
The JAZ Amara resort, newly opened in December 2023, is located on a beautiful, gently sloping beach section in the front row of the popular bay of Marsa Mares. The bay is particularly known for the settlement of turtles and has a house reef that invites snorkeling and diving. Your holiday accommodation is about 8 kilometers from Marsa Alam airport. Various shopping facilities with bars and restaurants can be found at the port of Port Ghalib (about 5 kilometers away).

Facilities

The stylishly built hotel complex has a total of 272 rooms and suites, spread throughout the complex. These include various Superior and Deluxe rooms, suites, and swim-up rooms. Your holiday resort surprises with a very appealing, elegant design and was conceived very generously. The impressive reception area offers direct sea views of the resort and the bay, and features a reception with various seating areas and a lobby bar. The outdoor area has a large pool landscape that winds through the complex. Seven different pools await you, including a children's pool, a baby pool, and a Jacuzzi (partially heated in winter). Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge in the pool area and on the private beach section; bath and beach towels are already in the rooms. Furthermore, the complex has a spacious gym on the first floor with a panoramic view of the bay and the pool landscape. Directly adjacent is the hotel's own Mivida Spa (for a fee). A main restaurant, two à la carte restaurants, and various bars are available.
Covered seating area with wooden furniture overlooking garden and pool
Modern hotel pool with covered seating area and surrounding lounge chairs under clear sky.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

The friendly furnished Superior Double Rooms (DSU, approx. 51m²) have a walk-in shower/toilet, individually adjustable air conditioning, minibar and telephone (each for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), LED TV, and a minibar. The rooms are equipped with a king-size bed or two single beds. There is also a tea and coffee station in the room. The rooms have a terrace or balcony. Also bookable with pool view (DSP), side sea view (DSS), and sea view (DMU). Also bookable for single use.

Superior Double Room Guaranteed Top Floor Sea View

The newly bookable schauinsland-reisen Original Rooms (MSA) are equipped like the Superior Double Rooms and have a sea view. The rooms are guaranteed to be on the top floor of the hotel, offering a breathtaking view of the Red Sea. Also bookable for single use (MSE).

Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, and view of swimming pool
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and private balconies on a sunny day
Modern outdoor area with pool, lounge chairs, and covered seating at a hotel.

Premium Swim-up Double Room

The Premium Swim-up Double Rooms (DWP) are bookable as schauinsland-reisen Original Rooms and have the same features as the Superior Double Rooms, but with direct access to the shared pool and sun loungers on the terrace. The rooms also feature the following exclusive amenities:
- Fruit basket upon arrival in the rooms
- VIP treatment upon arrival: coffee/tea maker in the room, plus 2 bathrobes, various snacks such as apples, berries, chocolate, macarons, nuts, and various Arabic pastries.
- Use of the à la carte restaurants is included once more (Teppanyaki restaurant is excluded; in all other rooms, the à la carte restaurants are included only once).
Also bookable for single use (EWP).

Deluxe Double Room

The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2) have the same features as the Superior Double Rooms but are larger (approx. 56m²) and are suitable for families due to their amenities (one king-size bed and two sofa beds in the front area). Also available with side sea view (DDS), sea view (DM2), or as swim-up (DWU).

Executive Suite

The Executive Suites (2SU) are spacious (approx. 150m²) and feature a walk-in shower/toilet, individually adjustable air conditioning, minibar and telephone (each for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), LED TV, a minibar, and a coffee/tea maker. The Executive Suites also have a living/dining area. The suites have a large balcony with a private pool. The rooms are on the first floor.

Modern garden with rectangular pool and wooden terrace next to a gray building.
Modern balcony with pool and sea view on a sunny day.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) are 153m² and, with the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, have a king-size bed and a dining area. The rooms also feature a spacious terrace with access to a private pool (heated in winter) and direct sea views.

Superior Double Room Premium (RMFA45)

With otherwise the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, these are slightly more spacious (SPU/SPE).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

The main restaurant "Marasi Restaurant" offers international cuisine for breakfast (7-10 AM), lunch (12:30-2:30 PM), and dinner (7-10 PM) in buffet style. A late riser's breakfast is also available from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Additionally, two à la carte restaurants are available to guests (reservations required), included three times per stay/guest (except Teppanyaki), but for a fee thereafter: "Tao Tao" restaurant with a selection of Asian dishes including sushi, sashimi, Japanese dishes, or teppanyaki. The "Bay View" à la carte restaurant offers Mediterranean fine dining cuisine. Tea time is served from 12:30 PM to 5 PM. Various bars offer a range of refreshments and snacks throughout the day, such as "La Vista Pool Snack Bar" (snacks and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks), "Splash Pool Bar", "Fantasia Lobby Bar", and "Bay View Beach Bar" (snacks and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks).
Smart casual attire is requested for dinner.
Men must wear long trousers and appropriate footwear; no muscle/tank shirts or shorts of any length.
While shorts are acceptable for ladies at dinner, hot pants and very short shorts are not.

Sports included

Modern fitness equipment in a bright room with large windows overlooking the pool.
Woman practices yoga on a blue mat in front of a wall with shelves and pottery items.
Fitness and aerobics room on the first floor with a unique panoramic view of the resort and the bay.

Sports for a fee

Dive center on the beach (for a fee) with a wide range of snorkeling and diving programs.

Children's program

Jazy Kids Club for children aged 4-12, indoors and outdoors, with various play and a sleep area.

Wellness

Mivida Spa with a rich offer of massages (also bookable as couple massages). Additionally, a sauna, steam bath, and Jacuzzi are available (all facilities and services for a fee).
Modern reception area with minimalist desk and warm wood-paneled walls

Entertainment

Daily entertainment programs are offered, including live music in the evenings.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel with limited speed.
ATM.

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa, Ammex

Hotel features

  • Direct Beach Location
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Diving
  • Air Conditioning
  • Animation
  • Wi-Fi
  • Family Friendly

Hotelhinweis

Please note when choosing your hotel and departure airport that, especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances have to 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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KM 79 QUESSIR, MARSA ALAM ROAD
MARSA ALAM, EGYPT
TEL.: +20653700515
EMAIL: centralreservation@jazhotels.com
www.jazhotels.com

Seasonal information

also bookable under RMFA45

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 24.04.2026 10:35