Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Albatros Makdi Resort

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Travel information

Combination product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all 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 beforehand is mandatory. The earliest possible embarkation will always be selected.

Notice

The travel offer 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-stay at the hotel 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 modern outside cabins.
  • Includes excursions to the Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple and Aswan High Dam.
  • Sun deck with pool and loungers for guests.
  • Full board with buffet or set menu served on board.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available in the ship's public areas.

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 Aswan High Dam.
The excursion packages listed below can of course still be booked.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the day of embarkation, the itinerary may shift.
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).
In the 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 trip to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning cruise to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Cruise 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 trip 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 is included.
Then it is 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. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
The ship then continues to Luxor.
Once there, 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.
The excursion package that includes each excursion is indicated behind it 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.
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Excursion package Classic Excellence:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca trip
Philae Temple
-> Winter season 2026/2027: 163 € p.p., Summer season 2026: 155 € 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.
-> Winter season 2026/2027: 289 € p.p., Summer season 2026: 280 € 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
-> Winter season 2026/2027: 335 € p.p., Summer season 2026: 333 € p.p.

Amenities

The MS Nile Excellence features a total of 30 modernly furnished outside cabins spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed. Indulge in culinary delights in the main restaurant and enjoy cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner at your disposal. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness room that is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the 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 Suites

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² and otherwise equipped the same as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

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

Meals

Full board

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge and sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the trip.
Daily replenishment 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

Massage treatments are offered for additional relaxation (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 the 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.
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 outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
For a flight to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be 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 due to overload or maintenance of the locks in Esna, the travel itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be required to ensure the travel itinerary.
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Since the ship offered is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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Ships often dock behind 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 constant tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect an amount of 8 € per person and 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 on our part.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Albatros Makadi Resort

Highlights

  • Direct beach location on a 600-meter sandy beach with a private house reef.
  • Spacious hotel complex with 20 pools and an aquapark.
  • Diverse culinary offerings with six buffet and two snack restaurants.
  • Sports facilities including tennis, fitness center, beach volleyball, and bocce.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the entire hotel complex.

Location

Beach with rows of blue umbrellas and calm sea under clear sky.
Beach hotel with pool, sun umbrellas, and loungers by a calm sea under clear sky.
Wide sandy beach with clear water and a line of palm trees along the coast under a blue sky.
Hotel complex with multiple pools, blue sun loungers, and sea view at sunset.
Beach promenade with palm trees, sand, and sun umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
The Albatros Makadi Resort is located in the popular Makadi Bay. The Albatros Makadi Resort is only approx. 35 km from Hurghada International Airport. The hotel has a first-class location directly on a 600-meter-long, white sandy beach, offering the perfect conditions for swimming. The offshore house reef offers ideal opportunities and conditions for snorkeling to discover the beautiful and colorful underwater world of the Red Sea.

Amenities

The completely renovated resort has 869 spacious rooms spread across several buildings. Furthermore, the hotel is equipped with a cozy lobby and various shops. Six buffet restaurants and two snack restaurants (Asian, Oriental, Italian, seafood, steakhouse, etc.) as well as five bars cater to your culinary needs.
The generously and friendly designed outdoor area features 20 pools with 10 integrated children's pools and a separate children's pool (three of which can be heated in winter) as well as the Adults Aqua Park Tower with six slides. For children, there is a small water park with 10 slides (six for teens and four for smaller children) available.
Modern hotel lounge area with gray chairs, round tables, and gold-colored ceiling lights.
Modern bright hotel building with fountain and well-kept landscaping under clear blue sky.
Modern hotel bar area with blue walls, red chairs, marble floor, and stylish lighting.
Bright, modern dining room with round tables and brown chairs, decorated with plants.
Empty outdoor seating area with tables and chairs near water slides and pool at hotel.
Indoor pool with blue illuminated water and decorative curtains in a hotel spa.
Bright hotel lobby with arches, chandelier, and central flower decoration.
Modern living area with white armchairs, round table, and decorative shelf in a bright room.
Beach promenade with palm trees, sand, and sun umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
Bright, modern hotel lounge with comfortable armchairs and large windows.
Large hotel lobby with striking glass dome ceiling and stylish seating areas.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking outdoor area.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking pool and surroundings.

Deluxe Double Room Pool View

The rooms with pool view are approx. 53 m² and are attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony. (PD) Also bookable for single use (PDE) and as a Type I double room with limited quota and at specific prices (DI).

Deluxe Double Room Partial Sea View

The rooms with partial sea view are approx. 40-45 m² and are attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony. (DDS) Also bookable for single use (EDD).

Modern hotel room with balcony and city view.
Modern hotel room with bed, balcony, and sea view under blue sky.
Hotel room with two single beds, balcony with sea view, and modern decor.
A cozy bed with a patterned pillow, white pillows, and bedside table with vase and book.

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

The rooms with sea view are approx. 40-45 m² and are attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony. (DM) Also bookable for single use (DME).
(Additionally bookable under HRGB26 as MDA, but facing the beach side and bookable for single occupancy (D1Y)).

Deluxe Double Room (HRGB26)

The Deluxe Double Rooms are identical in size and features to the Deluxe Double Rooms with sea view but have no sea view (DD2/DD3/1DD). Additionally bookable with orientation towards the sea side (X2M/X1M) or with garden view (DDA).

Splash Room Aqua Park View

The rooms (HD2) are approx. 106 m² and consist of two rooms with a connecting door (one bedroom with a king-size bed and one with twin beds). The rooms feature two bathrooms with shower, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, dressing area, minibar (water free of charge daily), and a spacious balcony with a view of the Aqua Park.
Under HRGB26, bookable as DC with pool view.

Modern hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
View from a hotel terrace with chairs overlooking a pool and blue umbrellas.
Modern hotel room with two beds, terrace, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with flat-screen TV and bed with patterned cover.
Modern hotel room with wall-mounted TV, stylish furniture, and view into adjoining bedroom.
Modern hotel room with large bed, TV, and stylish decor in neutral tones.

Family Room with Connecting Door Pool View

These family rooms are 2 rooms of the Deluxe Double Room category separated by a connecting door and feature a pool view. They are each approx. 40-45 m² and attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony (FVP).

Family Room Pool View

The family rooms (FPD) are approx. 53 m² and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (water and soft drinks included), coffee/tea maker, TV, telephone (for a fee), safe, Wi-Fi, and terrace. The rooms consist of one room and have a pool view.
Under HRGB26, bookable as Large Family Room Pool View, approx. 53 m² (DF2).

Modern hotel room with two beds, seating area, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower and illuminated mirror.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden partition, and desk area with TV.

Deluxe Family Room (HRGB26)

The Deluxe Family Rooms are approx. 55 m² and feature a double bed and two twin beds, which are separated by an optical room divider. The rooms feature a garden view (2DF).
Additionally bookable towards the sea side (FY2) and with pool view (FP2).

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view from balcony.
Modern hotel room with large bed, terrace view, and beach umbrellas in the distance.

Deluxe Family Room Beachfront

The approx. 50 m² family rooms (FSB) feature a bathroom with shower, hairdryer, minibar, coffee machine, Wi-Fi, TV, and air conditioning.
Additionally, the rooms have a direct beach location.

Beach Front Room

The Beach Front Rooms (BF2) have the same features as the Deluxe Double Rooms but have a direct beach location. (1st floor)
Also bookable for single use. (BF1)

Modern hotel room with balcony offers sea view and elegant furnishings.

Superior Family Room (HRGB26)

These correspond to the Deluxe Family Rooms (F2U).

Superior Double Room (HRGB26)

These approx. 53 m² double rooms are equipped with a double bed or two single beds, air conditioning, coffee-making facilities, minibar, safe, TV, shower/WC, and balcony (DSU).

Family Room (HRGB26)

The family rooms offer a total of 53 m² of space and are equipped with air conditioning, bathrobe, slippers, safe, telephone, TV, king-size bed, two single beds, hairdryer, shower/WC, and balcony (DF2).

Meals

All Inclusive

Large modern hotel dining area with many white tables and chairs under bright lighting.

All Inclusive

Breakfast from (7 a.m. to 10 a.m.), late-riser breakfast until 11 a.m. Lunch (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) and dinner (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) in buffet form. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock at the lobby bar (alcohol must be paid for after midnight). Selected cocktails are already included in the All Inclusive offer at no extra charge.

Sports included

Tennis, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, boccia, a multi-court, and a fitness center.
Bright gym with modern equipment and large windows overlooking the harbor.
Modern gym with various workout equipment and large windows letting in natural light.

Sports for a fee

2 paddle courts and a diving center.

Children's program

Water park with colorful slides and attractions in a pool under clear sky.
Colorful children's playroom with tables, chairs, and windows in a hotel.
Large pool area with water play features and colorful slides in front of a hotel building under clear sky.
A shaded playground with colorful play structures and climbing tower on hotel grounds.
Kids club for children aged 4-12 years, playground, and mini disco.

Wellness

Spa with sauna, steam bath, hammam, and treatments, as well as a beauty center for a fee.
Elegant indoor pool with columns and oriental design in a hotel.
Bright wellness lounge with modern lounge chairs and decorative arches on the walls.
Two massage beds with blue covers in a minimalist treatment room.
Modern wellness area with two massage tables and built-in whirlpool in a bright room.
A rustic spa room featuring a wooden tub, sauna, and warm wood tones.

Entertainment

Daily entertainment program, evening shows, and live music.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available to guests throughout the entire resort free of charge.

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard

Hotelhinweis

When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as vice-versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", long distances must sometimes 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 Albatros Makadi Resort offers a total of 9 handicapped-accessible rooms upon request (Deluxe Family Room Pool View/FPD).
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Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts
Safaga Road, Makadi
Bayp. O. Box 642 Hurghada
Red Sea Egypt
T: +20 65 3464817
www.pickalbatros.com
sales@pickalbatros.com

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGB26.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 02.07.2026 08:57