Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + SUNRISE Tucana Grand Select

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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 in between. Accommodation in the hotel is always 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 next possible embarkation will always be selected.

Notice

The travel package you have chosen 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 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.
Depending on the day of embarkation, the itinerary may shift.
Itinerary:
1. Day:
Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
2. Day:
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.
In the afternoon, cruise to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
3. Day:
In the morning, continue cruise to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue cruise to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay on board.
4. Day:
In the 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.
In the afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
5. Day:
Early in the 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.
6. Day:
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
7. Day:
Breakfast. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Afterwards, the ship 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 added on site).
8. Day:
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, which are distributed across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and has a reception desk. Let yourself be pampered in the main restaurant and enjoy the cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have 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 fantastic view of the landscape along the Nile.
Overview of Nile Excellence cruise ship deck plans showing cabins, pool, and lobby areas.

Accommodation

Suite

The comfortably furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² and have a shower/WC, hairdryer, two single beds or one double bed, air conditioning (individually adjustable), minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), sitting area, and French balcony.
Also bookable for single use (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) feature the same facilities 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 facilities as the suites, but with only one single bed without a sitting area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) feature the same facilities as the suites but are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) and may be without a French balcony and without a sitting area, instead featuring a non-opening window.

Meals

Full board

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

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

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports included

On deck, there is a small fitness area.

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 in public areas free of charge. 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 (for a fee).
Check-in 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 outside decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
For flights 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 such cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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The transfer duration 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 congestion/maintenance of the Esna locks, the travel itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, there may be some operational noise.
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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 barrier-free accessible.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To spare 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 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 *****

SUNRISE Tucana Resort Grand Select

Highlights

  • 5-star resort located directly on the beach in Makadi Bay.
  • Premium All Inclusive with a choice of eleven à-la-carte restaurants.
  • Aqua park with 18 water slides at the adjacent sister hotel included.
  • Rooms with private jacuzzi or private pool available to book.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel complex.

Location

Sandy beach with palm trees, lounge chairs, and blue sky at sunset.
The beautiful hotel complex is located directly in the heart of Makadi Bay next to the popular sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" (HRG223). The holiday resort is situated in the first beach row at the most beautiful snorkeling and diving spots in the Bay, thus offering the opportunity to explore the breathtaking underwater world of the Red Sea directly from the gently sloping beach.
To the city center of Hurghada it is approx. 37 km. Hurghada Airport is approx. 32 km away.

Facilities

The Schauinsland-Reisen original hotel was built in an elegant Bohemian style and has 240 rooms and suites, which are distributed across various building complexes. With its unique and high-quality meal concept, the hotel stands out in Egypt and thus offers you a selection from a total of three of its own À-la-carte-restaurants ("Lucina" - international cuisine, "Gaia" - Italian cuisine, and "Yades" - Greek cuisine) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The À-la-carte-restaurant "Posh Club Lounge" is exclusively available to Posh Club members and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additionally, guests of the "SUNRISE Tucana Resort Grand Select" have free use of the eight À-la-carte-restaurants of the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" with a diverse selection in the evening. The Felucca, which offers fish and seafood, is for a fee. Furthermore, a total of eight different bars are available. The "Posh Club Lounge" is available only to members of the Posh Club. The Cohiba Bar (Adults-Only) is accessible to all guests and serves, among other things, imported alcoholic drinks from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. In the spacious outdoor grounds of the hotel are three pools (heatable in winter). One is only usable by members of the Posh Club (Adults-only-pool). Furthermore, some specific room types have their own pool or a sharing pool (heatable in winter). Furthermore, the eight pools as well as the Aqua Park with 18 different slides of the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" can be used. Guests may use all existing facilities of the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select", but not vice versa. In the large hotel complex, there is also a souvenir shop, a jeweler, and a mini-market. By the pool and on the beach, loungers, towels, and sun umbrellas are available to guests free of charge.
Covered terrace lounge with wicker furniture overlooking garden and hotel building.
Modern café with hanging plants, wooden details, and cozy chairs in a vacation-like setting.
Open outdoor restaurant area with wooden furniture overlooking the sea and coastline.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, light walls, and minimalist decor.
Bright living room with sofa, wooden chair, coffee table, and woven basket by curtains.
Modern white hotel with pool, terrace, and sun umbrella under clear blue sky.

Lexi Swim Up Suite Poolview

The Lexi Swim Up Suite (SWP) features the same facilities as the double rooms Superior but is larger (approx. 43 m²). The rooms feature a terrace with access to the swim-up communal pool. On the terrace, there is a dining table and two separate sun loungers.
Rooms with direct access to the sharing pool do not have their own swimming supervision and pose an increased hazard for small children and non-swimmers. The duty of supervision at the pool therefore lies with the parents or legal guardians.

Double room Superior

The comfortably furnished rooms (DSU, approx. 35 m²) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, safe, minibar, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable for single use (DEU) or Type B (DUB).

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa bench, and neutral color scheme in warm light.
Modern hotel bathroom with large mirror wall and glass shower.
Modern hotel room with double bed, two nightstands, and decorative wall art.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, decorative pillows, and a view into a bathroom.
Brightly decorated living room with sofa, curtains, and table with fruit basket.

Double room Deluxe

The double rooms Deluxe (DD2) feature the same facilities as the double rooms Superior but are larger (approx. 40 m²) and have a garden view.
Also bookable for single use (DD1). Also bookable under the coding DDB.

Junior Suite garden view

The Junior suites garden view (JS2) feature the same facilities as the double Superior but are larger (approx. 43 m²) and feature a terrace. Also bookable for single use/with child. (JS1/J1K)

Junior Suite Jacuzzi

The Junior suites Jacuzzi (2JJ, approx. 36 m²) feature the same facilities as the double rooms Superior, but with a private Jacuzzi outside on the terrace.
Also bookable for single use (1JJ).

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden accents, and access to the terrace.
Modern living room with light sofa, table, TV, and decorative wall elements.
Modern pool area in front of white hotel building with people relaxing.
Modern hotel room with double bed, nightstands, and view of the pool.
Bright hotel room with beige upholstered furniture and patio door to an outdoor seating area.
Modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas at a hotel.
Modern white villa with pool and loungers under a blue sky.

Junior Suite Swim Up

The Junior suites Swim Up (SUJ) feature the same facilities as the double rooms Superior but are more spacious (approx. 43 m²), with a small sitting area and with direct access to the swim-up communal pool.
Also bookable for single use (SJE).
Rooms with direct access to the sharing pool do not have their own swimming supervision and pose an increased hazard for small children and non-swimmers. The duty of supervision at the pool therefore lies with the parents or legal guardians.

Executive Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

The suites (X2S) feature the same facility elements as the double rooms Superior, but are larger (approx. 100 m²) and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms with shower, a living/sleeping area, and terrace. The rooms feature a Jacuzzi and a small private pool.
Rooms with a private pool do not have their own swimming supervision and pose an increased hazard for small children and non-swimmers. The duty of supervision at the pool therefore lies with the parents or legal guardians.

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden accents, and access to the terrace.
Modern living room with light sofa, table, TV, and decorative wall elements.
Modern hotel area with concrete furniture, large mirror, plants, and cozy sofa.
Modern hotel bathroom with round illuminated mirror and gray stone countertop.

Executive Suite Jacuzzi partial sea view

The Executive Suite Jacuzzi partial sea view (2XE) have the same facility elements as the double rooms Superior, are approx. 100 m² in size, and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living/sleeping area. The rooms have either a balcony with Jacuzzi or an indoor Jacuzzi.

Executive Pool Suite

The Executive Pool Suite partial sea view (2SS) have the same facility elements as the double rooms Superior, are approx. 90-100 m² in size, and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living/sleeping area. The rooms have a terrace with access to a private pool.
Rooms with a private pool do not have their own swimming supervision and pose an increased hazard for small children and non-swimmers. The duty of supervision at the pool therefore lies with the parents or legal guardians.

Tucana Pool Suite partial sea view

The Tucana Pool suites (PSW) feature the same facility elements as the double rooms Superior but are larger (approx. 50-65 m²), with a king-size bed, bathroom with shower, and access to a private outdoor shower (only partially and not visible), sitting area, and terrace with access to the private pool. The suites feature a partial sea view.
Also bookable for single use (PSE).
Rooms with a private pool do not have their own swimming supervision and pose an increased hazard for small children and non-swimmers. The duty of supervision at the pool therefore lies with the parents or legal guardians.

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden accents, and decorative wall hanging.
Modern hotel room with seating area, mirror, and wooden furniture under exposed wooden beams.
Minimalistic outdoor shower with white walls and small niches holding plants and accessories.
Round wooden-framed mirror reflects plants and wall decor in a hotel room.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, decorative mirrors, and open bathroom door.

Tucana Jacuzzi Suite

The Tucana Jacuzzi suites (S2M) feature the same facilities as the double rooms Superior, are more spacious (approx. 60-67 m²), and have a balcony with a Jacuzzi. They feature a partial sea view.
Also bookable for single use (S1M).

Tucana Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

The Tucana Pool & Jacuzzi suites (SBJ) feature the same facilities as the double rooms Superior but are larger (approx. 60-67 m²), with one bathroom, a living/sleeping area, and a Jacuzzi and private pool.
Also bookable for single use (EBJ).
Rooms with a private pool do not have their own swimming supervision and pose an increased hazard for small children and non-swimmers. The duty of supervision at the pool therefore lies with the parents or legal guardians.

Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, balcony, and gray walls.

Meals

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

The unique meal concept offers you breakfast from 7-10:30 a.m., lunch from 1-4 p.m., and dinner from 7-10 p.m. in one of the hotel's three À-la-carte-restaurants ("Lucina", "Gaia", "Yades"). As a Posh Club member (booked suite), you also have the opportunity to take your breakfast exclusively in the "Posh Club Lounge". In all four restaurants, sparkling wine breakfast is included for you. Additionally, dinner can optionally be taken in the buffet restaurant or in one of the eight different À-la-carte-restaurants of the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" (Mexican, Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, Steak, Diet and Light, Bedouin Restaurant). The À-la-carte-restaurant "Lucina" is open for you as a snack bar around the clock (alcoholic drinks are not served between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.). The Felucca is for a fee.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available around the clock at one of the eight available bars.

Posh Club Service

All guests with a booking in one of the suites (also Junior suites, excluding Junior suite garden view (JS2/JS1/J1K)) enjoy the privileges of the Posh Club: These include a simplified check-in and check-out process, attention upon arrival in the room, exclusive access to the "Posh Club Lounge" (Restaurant & Bar, with exclusive and high-quality meals in the morning and snacks throughout the day, as well as other amenities such as daily refilling of the minibar.

Sports included

Spacious fitness room (from 16 years; 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.), tennis, soccer, table tennis, beach volleyball, billiards (from 12 years), mini-golf, boccia, water polo, water gymnastics, and yoga etc. (partially in the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select").

Sports for a fee

Diving center, various water sports facilities such as banana boat, kayaking, or boat trips at the beach of the sister hotel (local providers).

Children's program

For our little guests, the resort offers a varied program for children aged 3-12 years in the "Tucana Kids Club". Furthermore, they have access to the Aqua Park in the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" as well as a playground and the mini-disco.
Daily childcare in German.

Wellness

For special moments of relaxation, the spa area (from 16 years) with Jacuzzi, sauna, and various treatments is available (for a fee; located in the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select").

Entertainment

The hotel offers its guests a varied animation program daily and shows and live music in the evening.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available to guests in the entire hotel complex free of charge.
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Laundry service, room service (each for a fee).
ATM cash machine with exchange function.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

Two barrier-free rooms are available for guests upon request (Double room Superior/DSU/DEU).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, especially in the combination "Airport Marsa Alam-Hotel Hurghada" and vice versa "Airport Hurghada-Hotel Marsa Alam", sometimes large distances must be covered and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following a Nile cruise.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 15.09.2026 17:47