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Modern gym with dumbbells, benches, and exercise balls on wooden flooring.
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Hotel entrance with glass windows, palm trees, and clear blue sky.
Elegant hotel lobby area with white furniture and marble flooring.
Modern hotel gym with weights, benches, and exercise balls on wooden floors.
Modern hotel gym with workout machines and dumbbells on wooden flooring.
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Ägypten ∙ Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

5 Tage Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle + 7 Tage Steigenberger Minerva

H2125S
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Travel information

Combined product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Steigenberger Minerva and a beach holiday, including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation at the hotel is always provided in the most reasonably priced available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outbound flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and the Nile cruise afterwards, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 12 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always provided for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Steigenberger Minerva

Itinerary

Embarkation: Thursday
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Embarkation takes place on Thursdays.
Arrival and embarkation. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
In the morning after breakfast, excursion to the West Bank of Thebes to the 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, cruise to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to Habu Temple (1,2,3).
Then continue to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and cruise to Kom Ombo, where you will have some free time.
Continue 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.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, opportunity for a camel ride (3) on the way to visiting 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 morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3). Breakfast box is included.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, visit to the Kom Ombo Temple (1,2,3).
Continue via Edfu and Esna to Luxor.
Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5 AM, hot air balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on-site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, the Karnak and Luxor Temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 8:
Departure

The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on the ship for the excursions.
Next to the excursions in the itinerary, 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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Classic Excursion Package (bookable with code: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatschepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Esna Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p.
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Additional excursions in the Classic Plus Excursion Package (bookable with code: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.p.*******************************************************
Additional excursions in the Premium Excursion Package (bookable with code: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 482.- € p.p.

Facilities

The Nile cruise ship from the renowned Steigenberger hotel chain features a total of 77 exterior cabins spread across different decks. Furthermore, there is 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. Bath towels are included on board.

Accommodation

Middle Deck Cabin

The comfortably furnished cabins (approx. 19 m²) feature 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 available for single use (KME).

Hotel room with double bed, water view, warm brown and red tones, modern decor.

Meals

Full Board

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form (a set menu may be served depending on occupancy). National 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 available free of charge on the entire 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 flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
For flights to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 4-5 hours, depending on the location of the hotel.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to congestion 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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Since the ship offered is a motor vessel, operating 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 may happen that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle

Location

View of a hotel pool area with two pools, sun loungers, and a green golf course in the background.
Hotel entrance with glass windows, palm trees, and clear blue sky.
The popular Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle is located directly on the sun-drenched, private sandy beach. The beach section is one of the most popular in the region and impresses with its turquoise sea.
The hotel is situated directly on the "ALDAU Art Promenade," which was specially renovated for the three Steigenberger hotels "Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle," "Steigenberger ALDAU Beach," and Steigenberger Aqua Magic. There are shops, restaurants, and bars there that invite you for a nice stroll, especially in the evening.
It is approximately 6 km to the center of Hurghada, the famous "Sakalla," and to the airport.

Facilities

Spend your dream vacation in the trendy adults-only (16+) lifestyle boutique hotel of the renowned German Steigenberger hotel chain. Nestled in the golf course of the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel, the Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle shines with elegant modernity, cool sounds, and a diverse entertainment program. DJs, varied live music, and pool parties make your vacation unforgettable. The unique and eye-catching Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle impresses with elegant accommodations, spectacular restaurants, and unlimited privileges. The stylish lobby, kept entirely in white marble with a chill-out area and reception, ensures a relaxing vacation from the very first second. Loungy chill-out music in the morning, hip vibes in the afternoon, a diverse entertainment program with house and guest DJs at the pool, varied live music, and pool parties—whose regularity varies depending on the season—offer an unforgettable vacation.
The 135 luxuriously furnished suites—available in four different spectacular designs—allow for a relaxed stay in a new dimension of luxury and pleasure. The hotel's own party pool with an integrated whirlpool and the chill-out relax pool with integrated billiard tables, as well as the trendy beach club, invite you to linger. In addition, guests of the Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle have access to the 10 diverse swimming pools (partially heated in winter) of the neighboring Steigenberger hotels "Aqua Magic" and "ALDAU Beach." Sun loungers and umbrellas are available to guests at the beach free of charge.
Elegant hotel lobby area with white furniture and marble flooring.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with large bed, artwork on the wall, and view of terrace and sea.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, and glass shower in a hotel room.

Jacuzzi Suite

The approx. 50 m² (incl. 4 m² balcony/terrace) Jacuzzi Suites (S2J) feature a couple's Jacuzzi, shower, WC, vanity mirror, air conditioning, safe, minibar (daily replenishment with water, juice, beer, soft drinks), Smart TV with German channels, coffee and tea making facilities, as well as a swing chair on the terrace.
Also bookable for single use (S1J).

Pure Standard Suite Jacuzzi

The approx. 27 m² Pure Standard Suites (SAJ) are somewhat smaller with similar amenities to the Jacuzzi suites. Some suites feature a small balcony with a privacy screen or a terrace and are located on the land side.

Swim Up Suite

The Swim Up Suites (2SU) feature similar amenities to the Jacuzzi suites but include direct access to the terrace pool (heated in winter) and are more spacious at approx. 50 m² (incl. 4 m² terrace).
Also bookable for single use (1SU).

Modern hotel room with bed, desk, TV, and pool view through large doors.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees at a hotel under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with living area, balcony, and nature view.
Modern bathroom with large bathtub, two sinks, and round mirror.
Modern hotel room with king-size bed, desk, chair, and large windows with a view.

Penthouse

The Penthouse Suites (P2), located on the upper floors, are equipped like the Jacuzzi suites but are more spacious at approx. 107 m² (incl. 16 m² balcony), with a private living room, a private pool (heated in winter), and a breathtaking view over the Red Sea.
Also bookable for single use (P1).

Super Saver Room

The Super Saver Rooms (SSZ) are approx. 27 m² and equipped with a shower/WC, espresso machine, TV, Wi-Fi, vanity mirror, and safe. The rooms do not have a Jacuzzi or balcony and are located on the land side.

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden desk, and window with curtains
Modern white hotel bathroom with large mirror and glass door shower.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden desk, and window with curtains
Modern white hotel bathroom with large mirror and glass door shower.

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveler Rooms (YTR) are equipped like the Super Saver Rooms and are bookable for young adults aged 18-29. Limited availability and special price.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Best-in-class gourmet options for every taste and at every meal. The exclusive 24-hour lifestyle All Inclusive offer includes two breakfast options, five different options for lunch, and seven options for dinner.
Breakfast buffet at the "Gourmet Market" with 8 live cooking stations or at the main restaurant of the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel. Breakfast is served from 7 AM to 11:30 AM. Various snacks at the Beach Club and pool restaurant or at one of the restaurants at the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel (beach restaurant "Tanga," pool restaurant "Bwala," main restaurant "Tamarind").
Dinner at the "Gourmet Market," at the "Alex Beach Club & Restaurant" (2x per week, reservation required), or likewise at the restaurants of the sister hotel Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel (beach restaurant "Tanga" (1x per week, reservation required), 3 Asian restaurants of the "S-Squares" (1x per week, reservation required), or "Tamarind").
A selection of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the Gourmet Market Bar around the clock is included. At the other bars, drinks are included according to their opening hours. The beach restaurant "Alex Beach Club & Restaurant" (in the evening an à-la-carte restaurant) can also be visited by guests of the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach.

Bright restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and large windows overlooking greenery.

Not included in All Inclusive

Room service, fresh juices, imported/international drinks, laundry service, diving, water sports, golf rounds with floodlights, shisha & tobacco products.

Ultra All Inclusive

You will be assigned a personal butler during your entire stay. You will receive a personalized VIP check-in in your room, a selection of premium spirits, including imported international spirits, premium local wine and sparkling wine, and a daily replenished minibar in your room with beer and soft drinks. Additionally, you have an extended gourmet option with delicious dishes at the à-la-carte restaurants for lunch and dinner with unlimited visits and individual reservations made by your butler. Complementary 20-minute relaxing massage at the Raa Spa (1x per stay). You receive a 25% discount on room service, unlimited laundry service, the fastest Wi-Fi access, luxurious toiletries, and free admission to the "Elements Club & Lounge" with a 25% discount on food and local drinks.

Sports included

Modern hotel gym with weights, benches, and exercise balls on wooden floors.
Woman practices aerial yoga on a terrace overlooking the sea with hanging hammocks.
Modern hotel gym with workout machines and dumbbells on wooden flooring.
"TECHNOGYM" (open 24h), yoga.
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Free use of the internationally certified Splash/Aqua Magic water park, which meets the highest international quality and safety standards, at the sister hotel Steigenberger Aqua Magic (with a multitude of giant slides and attractions). Includes unlimited soft drinks, snacks, and local alcoholic drinks from 9 AM to 5 PM, as well as use of the swimming pools at the Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel, including the salt-water pool heated in winter and the whirlpool island.
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Pedal boat and canoe rental from 9 AM until sunset.
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Introductory diving at the pool and introductory windsurfing at the Aqua Center (weather permitting, reservation required).
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Golf introduction on our 9-hole par 3 golf course with a golf pro including equipment rental (reservation required).

Sports for a fee

Golfing, Ilios Dive & Aqua Center with private marina (9 private boats, including VIP speedboat and glass-bottom boat).

Wellness

Free admission to the relaxation world of the Raa Spa (treatments for a fee). Guests receive a 10% discount on massages per stay.
Modern hair salon with black chair, mirrors, and colorful artwork on the wall.
Elegant spa room with two massage beds, warm wood accents, and soothing lighting.
Modern hotel lobby area with blue sofa, wooden counter, and light wood accents.

Entertainment

Free admission to Hurghada's popular nightclub "Elements Club & Lounge" on the ALDAU Promenade. Guests receive a 25% discount on food and local drinks there.
Beach club with weekly party on the private sandy beach.

Hotel contact

Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the entire property, including the other two hotels (ALDAU Beach & Aqua Magic). 3 devices per suite.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, American Express.

Hotel features

  • Adults Only
  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Club
  • Golf
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Luxury travelers
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Sandy beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Sports and active travelers
  • Near the beach
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Central location
  • Young Traveller
  • Enhanced hygiene concept
  • Schauinsland-Reisen original

Hotelhinweis

When choosing your hotel and airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel," large distances sometimes have to be covered, and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Disabled-friendly rooms available on request (Pure Standard Suite/SAJ).

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 18.06.2026 13:54