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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Steigenberger Aqua Magic

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Product information

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always in the cheapest available room category. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible boarding is always taken.

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route/Ship location

When booking the MS Nile Excellence, the following excursions are automatically included: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and the High Dam in Aswan.
The excursion packages listed below can, of course, still be booked.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may vary.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
A hot air balloon ride is possible at 5 AM (optional, can be booked locally).
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:
Sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit to the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca sailing on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay 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 included.
Then back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Then you have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Then the ship continues to Luxor.
Upon arrival, you have the opportunity to visit the East Bank with the Luxor Temple (1,2,3) and the Karnak Temple (1,2,3). There is an option for a sound and light show at Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on site).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the route 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 part of:
Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2
Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 155 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 280 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 333 € p.p.
The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished exterior cabins spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and has a reception. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks served by the three bars on board. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. From Winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on sun loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool and enjoy the fantastic view of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft drinks and hot beverages. Lunch and dinner include two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or Oriental nights.

Cabins

Suite

The friendly decorated suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, two single beds or one double bed, air conditioning (individually adjustable), minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), seating area, and French balcony.
Also bookable for single occupancy (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same amenities as the Suites but are larger (approx. 37 sqm). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
In the Royal Suites, the balcony also has a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped like the Suites, but with only one single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) have the same amenities as the Suites but are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) and may not have a French balcony and seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's Address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking Note: Please note that for flights 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 flights to/from Luxor.
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The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 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, 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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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible barrier-free.
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Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect an amount of 8 € per person per night on the boat at the beginning of the trip, depending on the ship's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Excursion + Steigenberger Aqua Magic

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always in the cheapest available room category. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible boarding is always taken.
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Location

Spend a dreamlike family vacation at the "Steigenberger Aqua Magic." The 5-star hotel offers fun for the whole family and delights young and old with its extensive water park. The tastefully designed promenade "ALDAU Art Promenade" separates the resort from the sandy beach, which is approximately 400 meters away and slopes gently into the sea. Here, you can be fascinated by the magical underwater world of the Red Sea while snorkeling or diving. If needed, the hotel offers shuttle services to the beach (subject to availability). Your holiday accommodation is located in the newer part of Hurghada, on a modern promenade with oriental cafes, bars, and international pubs, as well as small shops. The center of Hurghada with the well-known "Sakalla" is about 6 km away. Hurghada Airport is approximately 5 km away.
Rows of wooden loungers and umbrellas on a sandy beach overlooking the calm sea.
Aerial view of a large hotel with multiple pools and water slides.

Facilities

A set table with a view of a large hotel pool and sun umbrellas under a clear sky.
Elegant hotel dining room with white tables and wooden chairs under high ceilings.
Modern hotel lobby with seating area of chairs and tables next to a blue patterned sofa.
The extensive hotel complex is particularly child-friendly and designed for families, featuring 718 generously equipped rooms and suites. The complex welcomes guests into a spacious lobby with a reception and lobby bar, as well as a cozy lounge with seating areas. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel. Outdoors, there are seven swimming pools, one with an integrated children's pool covering over 2,600m², some of which are heated in winter. The hotel also features an aqua park with various water slides accessible for guests over 1.20 meters tall. The highlight for all water lovers is the 400-meter-long "Lazy River" that winds through the entire complex. On the rooftop terrace, there is a relaxation pool accessible only to adults. At the pools and on the beach, guests have free use of loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels. For your culinary needs, the "Magic Flavors" main restaurant is available, as well as three different à la carte restaurants, a snack bar, and various pool and beach bars. Guests can choose between Italian, international, and oriental cuisine. There is also a "Sky Bar" on the rooftop terrace where guests can enjoy their drinks in the evening. In the shopping arcade located directly in the hotel, you can purchase small items like souvenirs.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior

The Double Rooms Superior (DSU/DAS, approx. 34 sqm) feature a shower/WC, coffee and tea maker, minibar, safe, LED TV, minibar refilled daily with soft drinks, hairdryer, and air conditioning, as well as a balcony. Wi-Fi access for 2 devices is free.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DEU).
(Also bookable under HRGA19 as Double Room Superior Type A (DAS).)

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, balcony, and blue-turquoise accents.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, desk with chair, and television.

Double Room Deluxe

The Double Rooms Deluxe (DD2/DDA, approx. 45 sqm) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, satellite LED TV, coffee and tea maker, air conditioning, minibar (daily refilled with soft drinks), work area, seating area, and balcony. Wi-Fi access for 2 devices is free. Also bookable for single occupancy (DD1).

Family Suite

The Family Suites (2FS/ASF) have the same amenities as the Double Rooms Deluxe but are more spacious (approx. 55 sqm) and feature a master bedroom and a separate sleeping area with twin beds for children. The master bedroom is separated by a door from the sleeping area and hallway. Wi-Fi access for 3 devices is free. Also bookable as a Suite (SA).

Modern hotel room with large bed, blue accents, and a desk with a TV.
View into a hotel room with two single beds and an adjacent living area with desk and TV.
Bright living room with terrace access and sea view.

Family Junior Suite

The Family Junior Suites (FJ2/FJA, approx. 68 sqm) have the same amenities as the Family Suites but feature a master bedroom and a separate living/sleeping area. The master bedroom has a door to the living and sleeping area with two sofa beds. Wi-Fi access for 3 devices is free. Also bookable as a Junior Suite (JSA).

Aqua Suite

The Aqua Suite (S2, approx. 70 sqm) consists of a living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom. Otherwise, it has the same amenities as the Double Rooms Deluxe.
Wi-Fi access for 3 devices is free.
/Also bookable under HRGA19 as Suite (S2) and additional quota as Suite Type A (SA)).

Bright hotel room with seating area, bed, and dining area separated by a wall.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and seating area overlooking the pool.

Super Saver Room

The Super Saver Rooms (SSZ) are equipped like the Double Rooms Superior but have a smaller quota and a special price. Wi-Fi access for 2 devices is free.
(Also bookable under HRGA19 as Super Saver Room Type B (SZB).)

Double Room Standard

The Double Rooms (DA) are slightly smaller (approx. 24 sqm) with similar amenities to the Double Rooms Superior, but in a renovated, modern style. The rooms do not have a balcony. Wi-Fi access for 2 devices is free.
(Also bookable under HRGA19 as Double Room without Balcony (DO).)

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveler Rooms (YTR) are equipped like the Double Rooms Standard and are bookable for young adults aged 18-29.

Meals

Sports included

Darts, table tennis, boccia, and volleyball. Table football, snooker, billiards. Fitness room (24 hours, for ages 16+).
Jogging and Nordic walking trails on the grounds of the "Steigenberger ALDAU Beach" can be used.
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Golf during the day on the 9-hole par 3 golf course on the grounds of the neighboring "Steigenberger ALDAU Beach" hotel (for qualified golfers: clubs included, balls and floodlights for a fee), introductory golf with a golf pro on Mondays and Fridays 1x per person/stay (reservation required).
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From 9 AM until sunset, canoes and pedal boats can be rented (30 minutes per day/room, reservation required at the Aqua Center).
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On Mondays and Saturdays at 11 AM, introductory diving in the pool 1x per person/stay is included (reservation required at the Ilios Dive Club & Aqua Center).
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On Tuesdays and Sundays at 12 PM, introductory windsurfing 1x per person/stay is included (reservation required at the Ilios Dive Club & Aqua Center).

Sports for a fee

Dive center "Ilios Dive & Aquacenter".

Children's program

For the little guests, the hotel offers a special animation program, a mini club for children aged 4-12, and a teen club. Outdoors, there is also a pirate ship with various water games, a playground, a children's disco, and a children's cinema. Babysitting services are available upon request (for a fee).
Hotel with large pool, water slides, and pirate ship play area under clear sky.
Large, bright children's playroom with colorful tables, chairs, and shelves full of toys.
Play area with slides and climbing frames between hotel buildings under clear sky

Wellness

Modern wellness area with loungers and hot tub in a calm setting
Modern wellness room with sauna, massage table, and bathtub in a calm atmosphere.
Spa area with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool. Various beauty treatments and massages (for a fee). Guests of the "Steigenberger Aqua Magic" receive a 10% discount at "Planet Spa" for one treatment.

Entertainment

For your entertainment, there is daily and sports animation, as well as evening animation. The program is rounded off by shows and live music.
Admission to the "Elements" nightclub is free for guests of the "Steigenberger Aqua Magic," and guests receive a 25% discount on food and local drinks.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel without limitation and free of charge.
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Hairdresser, laundry and room service. (each for a fee).

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Sandy beach
  • Club
  • Water slides
  • Children's club/mini club
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Animation
  • Golf
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Shopping facilities
  • Near the beach
  • Family-friendly
  • Extended hygiene concept

Note

The hotel complex is barrier-free. 5 barrier-free rooms bookable upon request (Double Room Deluxe/DD2).
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When choosing your hotel and arrival airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel," considerable distances have to 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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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA19.

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