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7 Tage Steigenberger Minerva + 5 Tage True Beach Village

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Cruise details

MS Steigenberger Minerva

The Nile cruise ship, part 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 are available for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional folklore evenings

Cabins

Cabin Middle Deck

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 if you have a return flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for a return 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 congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary is followed.
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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 next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross over other ships.
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It is possible that the ship is not always accessible barrier-free.
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7 Days Steigenberger Minerva + 5 Days True Beach Village

Combined package of a Nile cruise on the MS Steigenberger Minerva and a beach holiday, including all transfers. Accommodation at the hotel will always be in the cheapest available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.
Map

MS Steigenberger Minerva

Route Description

Embarkation: Thursday
Route Description:.
Day 1:
Embarkation on Thursday.
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, sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
In the morning, after breakfast, visit to the Habu Temple (1,2,3).
Then continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and sailing 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 to 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:
In the 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 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, a balloon excursion (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.
Behind the excursions in the route description, it is always indicated which excursion package this excursion is included in (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
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 arrival: KW Service: 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 arrival: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 482.-  € per person

Facilities

The Nile cruise ship, part 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

Cabin Middle Deck

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 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 beverages included from 11 AM to 10 PM.

Sports included

Fitness equipment.

Wellness

Massages (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional folklore evenings

Hotel Service

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

Credit Card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Note

Booking Note: Please note that if you have a return flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for a return 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 congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary is followed.
**************************************
Since the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross over other ships.
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It is possible that the ship is not always accessible barrier-free.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

True Beach Village

Location

Illuminated hotel entrance with 'Luxe Beach Resort' sign at night.
Drone view of a hotel with pool and outdoor sun loungers.
Small island with buildings in clear blue water near a barren coast.
Beach with dry palm trees, sandy area, and sea in the background
Empty sandy beach with calm turquoise sea under clear sky
Modern pool area with lounge chairs and large umbrellas next to a beach under a clear sky.
Large pool with beach view, sun umbrellas, and blue sky on a sunny day.
Person kite surfing on turquoise sea under clear sky near sandy beach.
The True Beach Resort, consisting of the sections "True Beach Resort" (bookable under RMF333, completely renovated) and True Beach Village (bookable under RMF444, newly built), first opened its doors in December 2023. The complex, designed in an Arab Bohostyle, is located south of Marsa Alam on a beautiful stretch of coast with a bay in front featuring crystal-clear water, right on the beach. Coral reefs in front invite snorkeling. Marsa Alam Airport is about 90 kilometers from the hotel.

Facilities

The Schauinsland-Reisen original hotel is built in an elegant Bohemian style, combined with modern Arab accents, offering a unique design in Egypt. The 5-star complex consists of two sections, the "True Beach Resort," which is particularly suitable for families, and the "True Beach Village" as an adults-only area, bookable for ages 16 and up. The complex has a total of 158 rooms spread across both sections and features a spacious reception area with a lobby bar "True Lobby Bar" with seating indoors and outdoors (located in the resort). On the first floor of the lobby is a rooftop bar "Sama Bar." The Village section of the resort (adults-only) is surrounded by a spacious water landscape and offers a total of 4 different main pools that run through the entire complex and are also the pools for the swim-up rooms, as well as an infinity pool offering views of the crystal-clear bay (all pools are heated). In the middle of the pool landscape, you will find the pool bar "Scarab Bar" and the Oriental restaurant "El Tawla" and a chaise lounge. Guests of the Village section also have access to the Greek restaurant "ILIOS" and an Asian restaurant "NORI," both located on the beach. On the beach, guests can also find the bars "ILIOS Bar" and "Salt Bar." Furthermore, guests of the Village section have access to the main restaurant "El Manzil" and the fish restaurant "Ritsa" (both located in the resort area). The resort area has two spacious pools and a jacuzzi integrated into the main pool (main pool heated in winter). An island in the main pool, accessible via a wooden bridge, offers chill-out areas with loungers and beanbags for all ages. The complex also features the pool bar "Maya," a theater that offers various entertainment programs in the evening, as well as various shops and a hairdresser and spa area. Guests of the Village section may use both sections, but not vice versa. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included at the pool and on the beach.
Modern hotel with warmly lit windows at sunset and palm trees in the foreground.
Hotel buildings with warm lights at night under a deep blue sky.
Cozy terrace with lounge furniture and garden lighting at a hotel during sunset.
Cozy hotel lobby area with modern furniture and large vase
Elegant hotel lounge with comfortable chairs and sofas in neutral tones.
Modern hotel bar with wooden stools and illuminated counter, bartenders serving drinks.
Open bar with chairs and tables on the beach at night under a lit ceiling.
Beach with wooden cabanas, white curtains, and a view of the blue sea.
Beach with palm trees, sun umbrellas, and lounge chairs under a clear blue sky.
Lit beach path with restaurant and sea view in the evening.
Man in pool next to round tray with breakfast bowls and plates.
Empty outdoor café area with white tables and chairs beside sandy beach and blue sky.
Modern restaurant with white walls, wooden chairs, and hanging wicker lamps.
Cozy seating with cushions and white curtains on a beach at sunset.
Beach with palm trees, sunshades, and private lounging areas under a sunny sky.

Accommodation

Bedroom with large bed and view of a pool through a glass sliding door.
Modern bedroom with double bed, chairs, and decorative elements in warm earthy tones.
Modern hotel bathroom vanity with large mirror and luxurious fixtures.
View through sliding glass door of a pool area with lounge chairs and sunset.

Swim Up Suite (Adult Only)

The Swim Up Suites (2SU) are approx. 47 m² and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe, seating area, and terrace. The rooms have direct access to the shared pool (heated).
Also bookable for single occupancy (1SU).

Swim Up Seafront Suite (Adult Only)

With the same amenities as the 2SU, these (W2Q) are located on the beach and have access to the swim-up pool (heated) and direct sea views.
Also bookable for single occupancy (W1Q).

Bright hotel room with a large bed, earth-toned pillows, and wall decorations.
Bright hotel room with two beds, view of pool and sea through large windows
Modern pool area with lounge chairs and large umbrellas next to a beach under a clear sky.
Modern hotel bathroom area with large vanity and two sinks.
Modern bedroom with double bed, chairs, and decorative elements in warm earthy tones.
Balcony with table, chair, drinks, swimming pool area with sun loungers and sea view under clear sky.
Modern hotel bathroom area with large vanity and two sinks.

Junior Suite Sea View (Adult Only)

The Junior Suites Sea View (J2M) are approx. 47 m², located on the first floor and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe (included), seating area, and balcony. Also bookable with pool view (J2P) or as Seafront (JF2).
Also bookable for single occupancy (J1M).

Jacuzzi Suite (Adult Only)

The Jacuzzi Suites (S2J) are approx. 47 m², located on the first floor on the beachfront with direct sea view, and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe, seating area, and terrace. The jacuzzi (heated) is located outside on the terrace.
Also bookable for single occupancy (S1J).

Brightly furnished bedroom with large window and sea view.
Hotel room with two beds, armchairs, large window, and sea view
Hot tub on a terrace overlooking a sandy beach and blue sea under a clear sky.
Modern hotel bathroom area with large vanity and two sinks.
Modern bedroom with double bed overlooking a pool through a large window.
Modern balcony with dining table, chairs, and sea view in a bright hotel room.
Modern living area with large dining table, sofas, and view of terrace with pool and sea.
Bright living room with cozy sofa, wall-mounted TV, and modern staircase.

Loft (Adult Only)

The Lofts (L2G) are approx. 86 m², located on the beachfront with direct sea view and offer, spread over two floors, two bathrooms with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe, dressing room, and seating area with dining table, as well as a terrace. The lofts offer direct access to the swim-up pool (heated).

Jacuzzi Rooftop (Adult Only)

The Jacuzzi Rooftop rooms (SRT, approx. 87 m²) are each located on the first floor and offer a terrace with an outdoor jacuzzi and side sea view. Furthermore, the rooms have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe, as well as a living area with seating.
Also bookable for single occupancy (ERT).

Brightly furnished hotel room overlooking a pool and a terrace.
Bright hotel room with bed, desk, bedroom area, and sea view from the balcony.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and access to a terrace.
Bright living room with curved sofa, wooden table, and terrace sea view.

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveler Rooms (YTR) are equipped like the Junior Suites with Pool View and are bookable for young adults aged 18-29. Limited availability and special price.

Meals

All Inclusive

Bright restaurant with wooden furniture and large windows overlooking the sea.

All Inclusive

Main restaurant "El Manzil" in buffet style in the resort area for breakfast (7-10 AM, times may vary by season), late riser breakfast (10-11 AM, times may vary by season), lunch (12:30-2:30 PM, times may vary by season), and dinner (6:30-9:30 PM winter season, 7-10 PM summer season).
Alternatively, an à la carte breakfast is available daily in the Village area (adults only) at the Greek restaurant.
Snacks are available from 10:30 AM to 5 PM in the outdoor area. Tea time from 3 PM to 4 PM with cake and pastries at the lobby bar. Additionally, the following à la carte restaurants are included daily: Seafood Restaurant "Ritsa" (located in the resort area, included only once per stay, reservation required, may not be open daily depending on occupancy), Greek Restaurant "ILIOS," Oriental Restaurant "El Tawla," and Asian Fusion Restaurant "NORI" (reservation required, two of the restaurants are open depending on the day of the week, from 7 PM to 10 PM, opening hours may vary by season). The following bars are available: Lobby Bar "True Lobby Bar," Pool Bar in the resort area "Maya Pool Bar," Rooftop Bar "Sama Bar" in the resort area, Pool Bar in the Village area "Scarab Bar," Salt Bar (Beach Bar) on the beach, and the "ILIOS" Bar directly on the beach (the last three mentioned bars are located in the Village area). Opening hours vary by bar. Local alcoholic beverages are included from 10 AM to 12 AM, and non-alcoholic beverages from 6 AM to 12 AM. A midnight snack is offered after midnight.
The minibar is filled upon arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water. Water is refilled daily.

Not included in All Inclusive

Freshly squeezed orange juice with breakfast for a fee. From Summer 25, the Floating Breakfast will no longer be included in the All Inclusive.

Sports included

Fitness room with a range of equipment (cardio and strength machines, for ages 16+, open from 8 AM to 8 PM). Also, a beach volleyball court and a daily animation/sports program (e.g., yoga classes on the beach).
Modern gym with various workout equipment and a view through large windows.
Gym room with various workout machines and large window with outside view.
Bright gym with large windows overlooking the city.
Modern gym with equipment and large windows overlooking the city.
Bright gym with treadmills, weights, and a wall mirror.

Sports for a fee

On-site diving center (PADI certified, local provider, for a fee).

Wellness

Cozy outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and beige walls under sunny skies.
Pool area with white arches and lounge chairs under a clear blue sky.
Pool with fountain in front of a building with arches and lounge chairs.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs and light concrete under clear sky
Bright outdoor area with a bar, three wooden stools, and modern decor.
Bright lounge with wooden armchairs, plants, and large arched window with view.
Luxurious spa room with warm light stone walls and built-in water feature.
Bright wooden sauna with bench seating and a heater in the corner.
Modern hair salon with black chairs and large mirrors.
Modern pool area with curved wooden loungers and white walls under blue sky
Empty wooden loungers beside a pool in front of whitewashed walls and arch windows.
Spacious spa area with sauna, steam bath, swimming pool, and a range of massages (for a fee). Also a beauty salon in the spa area (for a fee, reservation required).

Entertainment

An entertainment team provides full-day entertainment in the resort area. The theater, located in the resort area, hosts various evening programs.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex and on the beach.
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Laundry service for a fee. Baby cot available upon request free of charge.
Pillow menu available. Please contact reception for this.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Direct Beach Location
  • Adults Only
  • Air Conditioning
  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Luxury Travelers
  • Sandy Beach
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Schauinsland-Reisen Original
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Diving

Note

The resort area is bookable under RMF333.
Swim shoes are recommended for entering the sea.
Tides may occur in Egypt.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that, especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel," long distances may have to be covered, and a long transfer time should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Hotel Code: RMF444
"True Beach Resort" (RMF333) and "True Beach Village" (RMF444)

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 21.04.2026 14:45