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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Jaz Makadi Saraya

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Travel information

Combination product featuring a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation at the hotel is always provided in the most affordable available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay prior to embarkation is mandatory. The earliest possible embarkation date will always be selected.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-cruise hotel stay depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Nile Excellence incl. excursion

Highlights

  • 5-star Nile cruise ship with 30 exterior cabins.
  • Full board including selected soft drinks with meals.
  • Sun deck equipped with pool and sun loungers.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available in public areas of the ship.
  • Fitness area freely accessible to all guests on board.

Itinerary

When booking the MS Nile Excellence, the following excursions are automatically included: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and a visit to the High Dam in Aswan.
The excursion packages listed below can of course still be booked.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
The itinerary may shift depending on the day of embarkation.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
At 5 a.m., a hot air balloon ride is possible (optional, bookable on site).
Morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes-West to the Hatshepsut Temple (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.
Afternoon sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning sailing to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 a.m., opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box included.
Then continue to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
The ship then 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 opportunity for a Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on site).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on the ship for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted which excursion package this excursion is included in:
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:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Summer season 2026: € 155 p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: € 163 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic package are in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Summer season 2026: € 280 p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: € 288 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus package are in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Summer season 2026: € 333 p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: € 334 p.p.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence features a total of 30 modernly furnished outside cabins, spread over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Indulge in culinary delights at the main restaurant and enjoy cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are at your disposal. Starting from Winter 2024/25, the ship features a small gym, which is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the sun loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool and enjoy the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Overview of Nile Excellence cruise ship deck plans showing cabins, pool, and lobby areas.

Accommodation

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² 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 a French balcony.
Also bookable for single use (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same features as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 m²). The Royal Suites are located on the middle deck and upper deck.
In the Royal Suites, there is also a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² and otherwise have the same features as the suites, but with only one single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) with otherwise the same features as the suites, possibly without a French balcony and without a seating area, but with a non-opening window.

Meals

Full board

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge/sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the cruise.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is filled with soft drinks.
Once a week, a fruit basket in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports included

There is a small fitness area on deck.

Wellness

For extra relaxation, massage treatments are offered (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental evenings.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in public areas. Wi-Fi in rooms is available for a fee.
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Pool towels are provided in the cabins.
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24-hour cabin service, on-call doctor (for a fee).
Check-in at 12 p.m.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Address of the ship:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 p.m.
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Smoking is only permitted on the outdoor decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if flying into/out of Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
No overnight stay is necessary for flights into/out of Luxor.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you to a different ship for economic reasons. These cases always involve a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the location of the hotel.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or overloading/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 required to ensure the travel itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may occur 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 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 category of the ship. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation on our part.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Jaz Makadi Saraya Resort

Highlights

  • Daily admission to the Makadi World aqua park with 50 water slides included.
  • Five à-la-carte restaurants with Asian, Italian, and Oriental cuisine.
  • 18-hole par-72 championship golf course available in Madinat Makadi.
  • Sandy beach located approx. 300 to 700 metres away.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Location

Golfer playing on a green course with ocean view and palm trees in the background.
Aerial view of a beach with clear blue water and numerous umbrellas along the shore.
Green golf course with water hazard and sand bunkers at sunset.
Enjoy a relaxing holiday and discover Egyptian hospitality at the "Jaz Makadi Saraya Resort". Designed in an oriental style, this hotel is located in the center of Madinat Makadi, right next to the bustling Makadi Center, the beating heart of Makadi Bay with numerous shopping and entertainment options. The sandy coral beach is about 300 to 700 meters away, depending on the room's location (bathing shoes are recommended). Hurghada Airport is about 35 kilometers away and is easily accessible.

Facilities

The stylish resort has 325 rooms spread over several buildings. A welcoming lobby with reception greets guests. Two buffet restaurants and four à-la-carte restaurants pamper you with Asian, Italian, and oriental delicacies as well as grill specialties (1 visit to an à-la-carte restaurant is included). Seven bars offer a wide selection of drinks. The well-maintained and spacious garden area includes three freshwater swimming pools, two of which can be heated in winter, as well as two children's pools (one with a sun canopy). Sun loungers and parasols are available free of charge by the pool and beach. Fresh pool towels are provided in the rooms.
Water park with colorful water slides and people on a raft in the pool.
Elegant hotel restaurant with white tablecloths and warm lighting ambiance.
A hotel with two large pools, surrounded by tables, chairs, and palm trees under a blue sky.

Accommodation

Cozy hotel room with two single beds, balcony, and sea view.

Superior Double Room

The Superior Double Rooms (DSU) are in an oriental style, approx. 35 m² in size, comfortably furnished, and equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), safe, and a balcony or terrace. These rooms can also be booked with pool view (DSP) or for single use (DEU/ESP).

Superior Deluxe

The Superior Deluxe Rooms (SDX) feature the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms and are designed for an occupancy of 2+1 people. These rooms can also be booked for single use (SED).

Family Room Pool View

The spacious family rooms (FP2) are approx. 45 m² and offer the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms. They also have two extra sofa beds in a sleeping area visually separated by a curtain.

Hotel room with large bed, desk, TV, and balcony access overlooking garden.
Bright hotel room with two sofas and a view of a terrace with table and chairs.
Modern bathroom with large mirror wall, sink, and open walk-in shower.
Bright hotel room with large bed, flat-screen TV, desk, and balcony with a view.
Brightly furnished hotel room with large double bed, two nightstands, and balcony.

Deluxe Family Room

The Deluxe Family Rooms (2DF) offer the same amenities as the family rooms plus an extra sleeping area separated by a curtain, an additional seating area, and a kitchenette with a microwave. With a size of approx. 55 m², they are also more spacious.
These rooms can also be booked with pool view (FPD).

Apartment 2 Bedrooms

The 2-bedroom apartments (A22) are approx. 100 m² and feature two separate bedrooms, a bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a kitchenette with a microwave, an open-plan living/dining area, a safe, air conditioning, a TV, a coffee/tea maker, and a balcony or terrace. These apartments can also be booked with pool view (2P2).

Cozy hotel room with double bed, desk, and palm tree view through window.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and terrace overlooking garden.
A dining area with a round table and chairs in a bright room overlooking a garden.

Meals

All Inclusive

Elegant hotel dining room with warm yellow tones, wooden furniture, and decorative chandeliers.

All Inclusive

All meals are served buffet-style. Restaurant opening times may be changed by management at any time depending on hotel occupancy or season. Early bird breakfast is offered from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., and dinner from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (in winter from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Various snacks are available from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (in winter from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.), as well as cakes, coffee, and tea from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and ice cream from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available throughout the day. Soft drinks and snacks are included in the Aqua Park.

Not included in All Inclusive

Imported alcoholic beverages, drinks ordered in a bottle, sparkling wine, champagne, freshly squeezed juices, shisha, minibar.
À-la-carte restaurants (1 visit per stay included).

Dine Around

Dinner can optionally be enjoyed in one of the à-la-carte restaurants in Madinat Makadi. Dinner is only possible by prior reservation and is included once per stay.
The following restaurants are available in Madinat Makadi:
- Indian restaurant "Amaya" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Star" hotel)
- Asian restaurant "Makai Tukai" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Saraya" hotel)
- Italian restaurant "Nino’s" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Saraya" hotel)
- Oriental restaurant "Sofra" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Saraya" hotel)
- Grill restaurant "The Grill" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Saraya" hotel)
- Mediterranean restaurant "Aqua" (located in the "Jaz Makadina" hotel)
- Mediterranean restaurant "Beach" (located in the "Iberotel Makadi Beach" hotel)
The following restaurants are also located in Madinat Makadi, but these are not included in Dine Around and can only be used for a fee:
- Egyptian restaurant "Felfela" (located in the "Jaz Aquaviva" hotel)
- Italian restaurant "Paprika" (located in the "Jaz Aquaviva" hotel)

Sports included

1 hard tennis court (floodlights for a fee, rackets and balls are included).
Aerobics, gymnastics, and water gymnastics, billiards, darts, beach volleyball, table tennis, water polo, yoga, bocce.
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"Makadi Water World" Aqua Park: Daily free 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 the reception).
Colorful water park playground with slides and water features under a blue sky.

Sports for a fee

Water sports station (kayak, pedal boat, banana boat, snorkeling equipment), surfing & kite surfing, catamaran sailing, and diving school (local provider), squash (in the Oasis hotel), quad biking (station is located opposite the Steigenberger Hotel), gym near El Khan Center.
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The 18-hole Par-72 Championship golf course, designed by John Sanford, is located in Madinat Makadi and offers an inviting 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 (only valid for guests in selected hotels of the Jaz Hotel Group):
1x9 holes
1x 18 holes
3x 18 holes
5x 18 holes
(2nd round of golf possible on request on the same day); 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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Golf luggage brought with you, both for flights and for on-site transfers, must be registered!!!
Golf luggage on transfer (prior registration mandatory): For a landing in Hurghada, € 30 per bag/way. Payable on site to the transfer guide.
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A prerequisite for playing on the courses is the German "Platzreife" certificate with an HCP 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

Children's slide shaped like a pirate ship in a hotel pool under a blue sky.
Hotel kids' room with colorful mats, small tables, and crocodile wall decoration.
Child plays on a colorful water slide in a shallow pool under clear sky.
For younger guests, the resort offers an international kids' club for children aged 4 to 12. Opening times are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is a varied program with treasure hunts, children's shows, face painting, a playground, mini-disco, and a children's pool. Additionally, there is a covered children's pool and a covered playground as well as a separate children's buffet.
The Kids Club is open 6 days a week. Upon request and subject to availability, baby cots, baby monitors, high chairs, baby baths, baby toilets, and children's steps are provided.

Wellness

Spa area with sauna, whirlpool, and steam bath (for a fee).
Cozy spa area with two massage tables and a view of a bright terrace.
Person receiving hot stone massage with black stones on back in a spa.
Modern indoor hotel pool with two people and plants in the background.

Entertainment

There is daytime animation and evening entertainment 6 days a week, as well as various evening events. Additionally, live music events take place 5 days a week.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi throughout the hotel complex is included.
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For a fee: Laundry service, ATM, pharmacy, photographer, shisha, telephone, and fax.
High chairs in all restaurants, baby cot (each without fee).

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" or vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", sometimes long distances have to be covered and long transfer times must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following a Nile cruise.
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The hotel is wheelchair accessible and has 2 barrier-free rooms upon request (Apartment 2 Bedrooms/A22).
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Zusatzhinweis

MADINAT MAKADI
HURGHADA/MAKADI BAY
EGYPT
Tel.: 0020-653590120
Fax: 0020-653590129
reservation.makadisaraya@jazhotels.com

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5 Suns *****

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