Schauinsland Reisen

3 Tage Jaz Makadina + 7 Tage Steigenberger Minerva

H1523S
Ägypten ∙ Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor
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.

MS Steigenberger Minerva

Itinerary

Embarkation: Thursday
Itinerary:.
Day 1:
Embarkation is on Thursdays.
Arrival and embarkation. Dinner and overnight 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 the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight 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 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 sailing on the Nile (1,2,3)
Then, 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 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 and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then, 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 balloon excursion (can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit 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.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, 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 arrival: KW Service: 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 arrival: KW Service: 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 arrival: KW 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. 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, approx. 19 sqm, 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).

Meals

Full Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks are charged separately.

All Inclusive

All inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 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).

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.

Entertainment

Occasional folklore evenings

Hotel features

Hotelhinweis

Booking Information: Please note that if you have an outward or 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 if you have an outward and/or return flight to/from Luxor.
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Booking Information: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In such cases, it will always be a ship of higher quality. 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 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 change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a ship of equal value may be necessary to ensure the travel itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operational noise may occur.
The ships may dock one behind another or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross over other ships.
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It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible for people with limited mobility.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

JAZ Makadina

Location

Built in Moroccan style, the hotel, part of the renowned JAZ Hotel Group, is located directly on the long private sandy beach of the popular and idyllic Makadi Bay with beautiful views of the coast. Hurghada Airport is approximately 30 km away. The hotel's own reef invites you to snorkel and dive in the breathtaking underwater world of the Red Sea. In the immediate vicinity, you will find the Souk Makadi with numerous shops, restaurants, and bars, perfect for strolling. The aquapark is about 3 km from the hotel.

Facilities

Nestled in beautiful gardens, the JAZ Makadina features 270 rooms spread across several small buildings within the complex. The hotel is also equipped with a welcoming reception, several shops, a buffet restaurant, an à la carte restaurant (for a fee), and various bars. Culinary diversity is ensured not only by the show cooking in the hotel restaurant but also by the "Dine Around" concept of Souk Makadi.
The beautifully and spaciously designed garden area features a pool landscape with two swimming pools (one heated in winter) and a separate children's pool, as well as a pool bar and a beach bar. Additionally, there are two outdoor jacuzzis (adults only) in the outdoor area.
Sun loungers, cushions, umbrellas, and towels are provided free of charge at the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Superior

The friendly furnished Double Superior rooms (DSU) are approx. 38 sqm and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone (for a fee), air conditioning, coffee/tea maker (replenished daily free of charge), minibar (for a fee), safe (included), balcony, or terrace. A large bottle of water is provided daily in the room (free of charge).
Also available as single occupancy (DEU/ESP/1SD/UME).
Also bookable as type B (DEB) for a special price and limited availability.

Family Suite Superior

The Family Suites (F2U) have the same amenities as the Double Rooms but are more spacious, approx. 47 sqm, and feature an additional seating/sleeping area separated by a curtain from the rest of the room.
Available with pool view (FUP) or sea view (FY2) for an extra charge.

Suite Superior

The Suite Superior (SU2) rooms have similar amenities to the Double Superior rooms, are more spacious (approx. 47 sqm), and feature an additional seating/sleeping area separated by a curtain from the rest of the room.
Also available as Deluxe Double Room (DD2). In this room, the seating/sleeping area is separated from the rest of the room by a sliding door.

Family Deluxe Room

The Family Deluxe Rooms (2DF) have the same amenities as the Family Superior Rooms. The sleeping area for children is separated from the rest of the room by a sliding door.
Also available with pool view for an extra charge (FPD).

Junior Suite Partial Sea View

The spacious (approx. 56 sqm) and elegant Junior Suites (J2S) offer, with the same amenities as the Double Superior, a queen-size bed, a separate living area, and 2 TVs. The Junior Suites are 56 sqm. They offer a variety of magnificent views and are luxuriously furnished.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Main restaurant "Al Masry" breakfast from 7-10 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM and dinner from 6:30-9:30 PM (summer) or 6-9 PM (winter) in buffet form. Various snacks available at "Al Sakkala" from 12-5 PM and various snacks at the "Aqua" restaurant from 12:30-4 PM. Optionally, dinner at one of the 7 à la carte restaurants once per stay with reservation (subject to availability). Late risers' breakfast from 10:30-11:30 AM.
Afternoon tea/coffee and pastries from 3-4 PM, and ice cream from 10 AM-5 PM. Light snacks from 12-5 PM.
National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM to midnight. "El Obba" (pool bar) from 10 AM to midnight, "Aqua Beach Bar" from 10 AM to 6 PM, "Sultan Bar" (lobby bar) from 7 PM to midnight.

Ultra All Inclusive

In addition to the AI program: fruit basket and oriental pastries, as well as a bottle of wine upon arrival in the room, bathrobe and slippers, soft drinks in the minibar (replenished daily),
10% discount at Mividaspa Beauty Salon, laundry service (limited to 10 items of clothing), free late check-out (subject to availability until 3 PM). From 4 PM to 8 PM, a fee of €80 per room will be charged locally (price may vary, also subject to availability). Optionally, dinner at one of the 7 à la carte restaurants with reservation and subject to availability. Selected dishes and drinks are available for an additional charge.

Dine Around

Dinner can be enjoyed at one of the à la carte restaurants in Madinat Makadi. Dinner is only possible with prior reservation and is included once per stay. Selected dishes and drinks are available for an additional charge.
The following restaurants are available in Madinat Makadi:
- Indian Restaurant "Amaya" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadi Star")
- Asian Restaurant "Makai Tukai" (located in Souk Makadi)
- Italian Restaurant "Nino's" (located in Souk Makadi)
- Oriental Restaurant "Sofra" (located in Souk Makadi)
- Grill Restaurant "The Grill" (located in Souk Makadi)
- Mediterranean Restaurant "Aqua" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadina")
- Mediterranean Restaurant "Beach" (located in the hotel "Iberotel Makadi Beach")

Sports included

Beach volleyball, volleyball, tennis court, water polo, boccia, table tennis, foosball, darts, aerobics, billiards (7 PM-12 AM), fitness room (7 AM-7 PM, adults only)
as well as two outdoor jacuzzis.
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"Makadi Water World" Aquapark: Free daily admission to the aquapark in Madinat Makadi with 50 different slides for children and adults. Snacks and soft drinks are included. Shuttle buses are available in all Jaz Hotels in Madinat Makadi (schedules at reception).

Sports for a fee

Various water sports activities offered by local providers. Floodlit tennis. Squash at "Jaz Makadi Oasis".
Diving center and surf/catamaran center.
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The 18-hole par-72 championship golf course, designed by John Sanford, is located in Madinat Makadi and offers a welcoming environment for golf enthusiasts. Guests of Madinat Makadi have access to a golf school where golf equipment can be rented on-site. A driving range and a clubhouse with a pro shop are also available, each for a fee.
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Green fees can be booked as an additional service (HRGMAKGAD) in the booking system (valid only for guests in selected Jaz Hotel Group properties):
1x9 holes
1x 18 holes
3x 18 holes
5x 18 holes
(Second round of golf possible on the same day upon request); Transfer from the hotel to the golf courses is included.
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When booking a green fee package, please contact the following email address to reserve your desired tee times:
info.golfmakadi@jazhotels.com
Please note that it is mandatory to attach the booking confirmation to your email to complete the reservation.
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Golf baggage, both for flights and for local transfers,
must be registered in advance!!!
Golf baggage on transfer (advance registration required): Upon landing in Hurghada, €30 per baggage/route. Payable on-site to the transfer tour guide.
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The prerequisite for playing on the courses is a German Platzreife (golf proficiency certificate) with a handicap of max. 36.
Upon booking, an email address will be provided locally where tee times must be reserved.
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Children's program

Mini club for ages 4-12, open from 10 AM to 5 PM (lunch break from 12:30 PM to 3 PM), playrooms, playground, children's meals in the main restaurant.

Wellness

Spa center in Souk Makadi and a beauty center for a fee.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel with limited speed.
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Laundry service for a fee.
Pharmacy in Madinat Makadi (for a fee).
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Bank and ATMs are available (in Madinat Makadi).

Credit card

MasterCard, American Express, Visa.

Entertainment

Daytime sports and entertainment program conducted by the hotel animation team, as well as daily evening program with live music and dance performances.

Hotel features

Hotelhinweis

Lactose-free and gluten-free meals can be offered. Please leave a note at reception upon check-in. *****************************B***************************************
Please note that overbookings cannot be requested!
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", long distances have to be covered and a long transfer time should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise. ***************************************

Three accessible rooms can be booked on request (DSU).
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P.O. Box 193, Hurghada Red Sea, Egypt.
Hotline: +20-(0) -16416
Tel: +20-(0) 65 3590 025
Fax: +20-(0) 65 3590 035
reservation.makadina@jazhotels.com

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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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.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks are charged separately.
Occasional folklore evenings
Last updated: 07.05.2026 23:58