Schauinsland Reisen

5 Tage Jaz Makadina + 7 Tage Steigenberger Minerva

H1525S
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

Route

Embarkation: Thursday
Route:.
Day 1:
Embarkation is on Thursdays.
Arrival and embarkation. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
After breakfast in the morning, 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:
After breakfast in the morning, visit the Temple of Habu (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 on board.
Day 4:
After breakfast in the morning, 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 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 in the morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3). Breakfast box is 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, balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 8:
Departure

The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for excursions.
The excursion package in which the excursion is located is always indicated behind the excursions in the route (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 Anf: KW Service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossus of Memnon
Temple of Esna
Temple of Kom Ombo
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca trip
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 Anf: 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 Anf: 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 exterior cabins spread across different 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 bookable for single use (KME).

Meals

Full Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks at a charge.

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 service

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 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 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 these cases, it will always be a higher-class 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 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 offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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It may not always be possible to reach the ship barrier-free.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

JAZ Makadina

Location

Built in Moroccan style, the hotel of the renowned JAZ Hotel Group is located directly on the long private sandy beach of the popular and idyllic Makadi Bay with a beautiful view of the coast. Hurghada Airport is approx. 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 is the Souk Makadi with numerous shops, restaurants, and bars that invite you to stroll. The water park is approx. 3 km from the hotel.

Facilities

The JAZ Makadina is nestled in beautiful gardens and has 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 variety is provided not only by the show cooking in the hotel restaurant but also by the "Dine Around" concept of Souk Makadi.
In the beautifully and spaciously designed garden area, you will find the 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 have a shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone (for a fee), air conditioning, coffee/tea maker (daily refilled 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 bookable for single use (DEU/ESP/1SD/UME).
Single occupancy also available in type B (DEB) at a special price and limited availability.

Family Suite Superior

The Family Suites (F2U) have the same amenities as the Double Rooms but are slightly more spacious, approx. 47 sqm, and feature an additional seating/sleeping area separated by a curtain.
Also bookable with pool view (FUP) or sea-facing (FY2) at an additional charge.

Suite Superior

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

Family Room Deluxe

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 bookable with pool view (FPD) at an additional charge.

Junior Suite Side 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 wonderful 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) buffet style. Lunchtime snacks at "Al Sakkala" from 12-5 pm and various snacks at the "Aqua" restaurant from 12:30-4 pm. Optional dinner in one of the 7 à la carte restaurants once per stay with reservation (subject to availability). Late riser breakfast from 10:30-11:30 am.
In the afternoon from 3-4 pm, tea/coffee and pastries, and ice cream from 10 am to 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, and a bottle of wine upon arrival in your room, bathrobe and slippers, soft drinks in the minibar (refilled daily),
10% discount at the Mividaspa Beauty Salon, laundry service (limited to 10 items), free late check-out (subject to availability until 3 pm). A fee of 80 € per room will be charged on-site from 4 pm to 8 pm (price may vary, also subject to availability). Optional dinner in one of the 7 à la carte restaurants with reservation and subject to availability. Selected dishes and drinks are available at an additional charge.

Dine Around

Dinner can be taken in 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 at 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 (7-10 pm), fitness room (7 am-7 pm, adults only)
and two outdoor jacuzzis.
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"Makadi Water World" Aqua Park: Free daily admission to the Aqua Park 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 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, all for a fee.
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Green fees as an additional service (HRGMAKGAD) can be booked in the booking system (only valid for guests in selected hotels of the Jaz Hotel Group):
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 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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Carried golf equipment for both flights and transfers on site
must be registered !!!
Golf baggage on transfer (registration required in advance): For landings in Hurghada, €30 per baggage/route. Payable on site to the transfer tour guide.
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The prerequisite for playing the courses is a German Platzreife (golf license) with a handicap of max. 36.
Upon booking, an email address will be provided on-site 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 12:30-3 pm), playroom, playground, children's dishes in the main restaurant.

Wellness

Spa center in Souk Makadi as well as a beauty center for a fee.

Hotel service

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 organized by hotel animation, 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 message at reception upon check-in. *****************************B***************************************
Please note that overbookings cannot be requested!
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Please note that when choosing your hotel and departure airport, especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", you may have to travel long distances and expect a long transfer. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise. ***************************************

Three accessible rooms can be booked upon 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 exterior cabins spread across different 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 at a charge.
Occasional folklore evenings
Last updated: 07.05.2026 23:58