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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 ∙ Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage Steigenberger Minerva + 3 Tage Iberotel Costa Mares

R065S5

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. It also features 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 served buffet-style. Drinks available for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional folklore evenings

Cabins

Middle Deck Cabin

The comfortably furnished cabins, approximately 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 available for single occupancy (KME).

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

Hotel notice

Booking Information: Please note that for an outward or return 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 flights to/from Luxor.
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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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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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It may not always be possible to access the ship without barriers.
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7 Days Steigenberger Minerva + 3 Days Iberotel Costa Mares

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. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outward flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.
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MS Steigenberger Minerva

Itinerary

Embarkation: Thursday
Itinerary: .
Day 1:
Embarkation on Thursdays.
Arrival and embarkation. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
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, sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
After breakfast, visit to 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 on board.
Day 4:
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 on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3). Breakfast package included.
Lunch on board. Overnight 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 and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5 AM, optional hot air balloon excursion (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 on board in Luxor.
Day 8:
Departure

The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion packages are indicated next to the excursions in the itinerary (Excursion Package Classic=1; Classic Plus=2; Premium=3).
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
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)
Day trip to Abu Simbel by bus.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €429 p.p.*******************************************************
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 p.p.

Facilities

The Nile cruise ship of the renowned Steigenberger hotel chain has a total of 77 outside cabins spread across various decks. It also features 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, approximately 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 available for single occupancy (KME).

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

Meals

Full Board

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

All Inclusive

All inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form (a set menu may be served depending on occupancy). Local 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 Contact

Wi-Fi is available free of charge 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 Information: Please note that for an outward or return 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 flights to/from Luxor.
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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.
**************************************
As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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It may not always be possible to access the ship without barriers.
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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 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 beautiful marina and various shopping and entertainment options is approximately 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 reception hall, a gym, 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). Several bars are also available.
The well-maintained outdoor area features a swimming pool (heated in winter).
Sun loungers, cushions, and umbrellas are available free of charge to guests at the pool and on the beach. Beach and bath towels are provided fresh daily in the rooms.
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.

Superior Double Room Bay View

The Superior Double Rooms Bay View (SVB) are 29 m² and feature a walk-in shower, WC, hairdryer, TV, air conditioning, tea and coffee maker, safe, telephone, minibar (for a fee), and a balcony.
Also available 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. These 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 approximately 46 m² and consist of 2 rooms with an interconnecting door, with garden or beach view, otherwise with the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms.

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) in buffet form at the main restaurant. A late riser breakfast is served 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 midnight. 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 (prior reservation and availability required).
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Appropriate attire is requested during meals.
- Men: long trousers, appropriate footwear, no tank tops/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 gymnastics.
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 are available on-site for a fee and upon request.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (available for a fee locally):
"Aqua Coraya" water park with over 27 slides for all ages (18 slides for adults). Snacks, soft drinks, and hot beverages are included during the day. The water park is open from 10 AM to 5 PM (slides are closed from 1 PM to 2 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 Contact

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 (all 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 Adults only! '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Check-in: from 2 PM
Check-out: until 12 PM
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Accessible rooms are available upon request. (Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View/FMD)
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Please note when choosing your hotel and departure airport 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 11:49