Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Sheraton Miramar

HEH002

Product information

Combined product of a Nile cruise on MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be 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 available boarding will always be used.

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route/Ship location

When booking MS Nile Excellence, the following excursions are automatically included: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and the visit to the High Dam in Aswan. The excursion packages listed below can of course still be booked. ***************************************************** Boarding: Thursday. Depending on the boarding day, the itinerary may shift. Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival and boarding. Afternoon visit to 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, bookable on site). 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, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board. Day 3: Continue 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 the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board. Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3). Then visit 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 package included. Then it's back to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board. Day 6: Breakfast on board. Then the ship sails on 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 sails on 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 opportunity for a sound and light show at Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked additionally on site). 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 package in which the excursion is included is always indicated behind the excursions in the itinerary: 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. ***************************************************** Excursion Package Classic Excellence (bookable by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de) Luxor Temple Karnak Temple Temple of Hatshepsut Colossus of Memnon in Luxor Temple of Edfu Felucca ride Temple of Philae -> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €155 p.p. ******************************************************* Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (bookable 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. ******************************************************* Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (bookable 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 outside cabins spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Let yourself be pampered culinarily in the main restaurant and enjoy the cool drinks served by the three bars on board. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship has a small fitness studio, which is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on the sun deck on the loungers or cool off in the pool and enjoy the fantastic view of the landscape along the Nile.
Five deck plans of a Nile cruise ship showing rooms, pool, lobby, and dining areas.

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 furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and have 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, there is also a small table and two chairs on the French balcony.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise have the same amenities as the suites, but with only one single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, but possibly without a French balcony and without a seating area, but with a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police checkpoint.
Check-in time: 12:00 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for a 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 a flight 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 overload or maintenance of the Esna locks, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a ship of equal value may be required to ensure the itinerary.
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Since the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may happen that the ship is not always accessible barrier-free.
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Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constantly giving tips on board, your local tour guide collects an amount of €8 per person per night on the boat, depending on the ship's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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Map

Location

The Sheraton Miramar Resort, built in Nubian style, invites you to relax and unwind. The beautiful hotel complex stretches over nine small islands, on which the various hotel buildings are spread out. The island landscape is connected by wooden bridges. Surrounded by crystal-clear lagoons and beautiful sandy beaches, the location creates a very special atmosphere that immediately puts you in a holiday mood. The hotel is located approx. 25 km north of Hurghada, only a few minutes' drive from the center of El Gouna with its various shops, restaurants, and bars. For a fee, you can use the regularly operating boat and bus shuttle. Hurghada Airport is approx. 40 km away.
Resort buildings by a sandy beach with clear turquoise water under a blue sky.
Aerial view of a resort with a large lagoon surrounded by buildings and lush greenery.
Sunset view over a hotel pool with palm trees and ocean in the background.
Aerial view of a coastal area with a long pier extending into clear blue water under a sunny sky.

Facilities

Elegant hotel restaurant with arched ceilings, neatly arranged tables, and decorative hanging lights.
Elegant hotel dining area with arched windows, modern chairs, and a large chandelier.
Outdoor dining table with chairs overlooking palm trees and ocean at sunset.
Courtyard with palm trees, water fountain, seating, and a view of the sea.
Modern hotel lounge with circular seating and hanging globe lights in the reception area.
Elegant, bright restaurant with many tables and a cozy atmosphere.
Hotel at dusk with palm trees and fountains in front, under a clear blue sky.
Stone bridge over water with palm trees and a large modern archway under clear sky.
The resort, designed by the famous architect Michael Graves, with 339 rooms fascinates with its colorful combination of Arab and Nubian styles, as well as its location amidst a beautiful, exotic garden landscape. The comfortable, communal facilities include a spacious lobby with a reception, several well-maintained lounge areas, various shops, a hairdresser, and a beauty salon. Indulge in the culinary delights of the main restaurant "Miramar" and the two à la carte restaurants. Scattered throughout the beautiful complex are various bars, including the impressive "Miramar Bar," which offers snacks and drinks. In the outdoor area, guests can enjoy the large pool landscape (partially heated) with cozy sun terraces. Sun loungers, mattresses, umbrellas, and bath towels are included by the pool and on the beach. The beach with its turquoise lagoons invites you to swim. From the hotel complex, you can also reach the public island beach "Zeytouna Beach" and the "Zeytouna Beach Pier" on foot.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior with Pool or Lagoon View

The comfortably furnished rooms (DSU) have been freshly renovated and are approx. 38 sqm in size. The rooms feature a ground-level shower, WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, LCD TV, minibar (refilled daily with soft drinks), coffee and tea making facilities, safe, and a balcony or terrace with a view of the hotel's own lagoon. Also bookable as a double room for single occupancy (DEU). (Bookable under HRGA16 with SL2/SL1 or as Beachfront (BF2/BF1)).

Spacious bedroom with white bed and wicker chairs facing open doors to a sunny patio with palm trees.

Double Room Premium with Partial Sea View

The rooms (P2D) feature a ground-level shower, WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, LCD TV, minibar (refilled daily with soft drinks), coffee and tea making facilities, seating area, safe, and a balcony or terrace. The rooms have a partial sea view and have been renovated. (Additionally bookable under HRGA16 with PDZ/PSD.)

Hotel room with white bed, wooden furniture, and a balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel bathroom with beige walls, large mirror, double sink, and walk-in shower.

Beachfront Deluxe Room

The freshly renovated Beachfront Deluxe Rooms (BF2) offer the same amenities as the double rooms but are located in the first row of the beach. Also bookable for single occupancy (BF1).

Family Room

The family rooms (DF2) offer the same amenities as the double rooms but consist of two rooms with a connecting door.

Bright hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, lamps, and a balcony with green doors.
Modern hotel bathroom with double blue sinks, large mirror, and beige tile design.
Cozy terrace with cushioned chairs, a swing chair, and a warm orange tone.
A cozy hotel room corner with wooden wardrobe, desk, chair, and mirror.
Cozy hotel room with a large bed, blue window frames, and a dining area with a TV.

Junior Suite

The Junior Suite (JS2) offers the same amenities as the double rooms, but is more spacious (approx. 52 sqm) and has an open living area. Also bookable for single occupancy (JS1).

All Inclusive

Ultra All Inclusive (Code 3)

The main restaurant "Miramar" offers breakfast (7-10:30 AM) and dinner (6 PM-9:30 PM) as a buffet. Lunch is served in the "Miramar" or "Waves" restaurant. Local beer, local spirits, and local wines, soft drinks, ice cream, tea, mineral water, and coffee are included around the clock at the open bar. Drinks in the minibar are also included (daily refill of soft drinks). IMPORTANT: When booking Ultra All Inclusive, the Club Package is not included. The board as per program must be booked to include the Club Package.

Outdoor dining area with tables and chairs under a blue canopy near the sea.
Wooden pier leads to floating restaurant with lights at twilight over calm water.

As per Program (Club Package), Code X

When booking the "As per Program" board, Ultra All Inclusive and the "Club Package" with the following amenities are automatically included:
- Exclusive area on the beach with drink and snack service
- Room upgrade subject to availability on site
- Room furnishing upgrade on site
- Breakfast in the room (once per stay)
- Daily evening wellness service
- Daily access to the à la carte restaurants
- Bottle of wine in the room
- Romantic dinner (once per stay)
- Access to the chill-out lounge
- Boat trip through the lagoons (once per stay, upon request on site)
- Laundry service (once before departure)
- Exclusive club area during the day with drink and snack service
- Premium alcohol at the open bars
- Daily replenishment of the minibar with soft drinks
- Cocktail at sunset on the boat
(Booking code: X)

Dine Around El Gouna

The Dine-Around program offers guests with half board, full board, or all-inclusive a special culinary experience. Guests can dine in participating restaurants of other hotels – at no extra cost for the food (drinks excluded). Depending on the length of stay, guests can use the Dine-Around offer multiple times: 1x for stays of four nights or more, up to 3x for five to seven nights, and up to 4x for eight nights or more. Guests from 5-star hotels have access to all participating restaurants. Guests from 3 or 4-star hotels can dine in establishments of the same category – an upgrade to a 5-star restaurant is possible for a small fee. Table reservation through the hotel (ideally by 12:00 PM on the same day) is recommended.

Sports Included

Fitness, aqua aerobics, football, aerobics, boccia, table tennis, and volleyball.

Sports for a Fee

Billiards, windsurfing, kayaking, diving, and snorkeling. 18-hole golf course only about a 10-minute drive from the hotel (golf equipment available for rent at the golf club, taxi available for a fee).

Children's Program

For the little guests, there is a kids' club for children aged 5-12 (daily from 10 AM to 5 PM), kids' entertainment, and a mini disco. Children's pools and a playground provide further fun. High chairs and baby cots are available free of charge upon request.
Covered wooden playground with slides and climbing frames on a sandy surface.
Outdoor playground with wooden playsets, swings, slide, under a shaded pergola near the sea.
Outdoor swimming pool with blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees under a clear sky.

Wellness

Two massage tables in a calming room with brown blinds and lit candles on shelves.
Cozy spa room with two massage beds, soft lighting, and large window blinds.
People relaxing by an infinity pool at sunset with columns and clear sky.
Health club with sauna, steam bath, and massages (for a fee).

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel complex free of charge. High-speed Wi-Fi is available for a fee. *********************************** For a fee: room service, laundry service.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Children's Playground
  • Diving
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Wi-Fi
  • Close to Beach
  • Fitness
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Children's Pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Internet
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Sandy Beach
  • Family Friendly
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

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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", considerable distances have to be covered and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to organize the visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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HURGHADA/EL GOUNA
EGYPT
TEL: 0020-653545606
FAX: 0020-65354608
www.orascomhm.com
www.sheratonmiramar.com

Season Note

Additionally bookable under HRGA16.

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