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Elegant hotel lounge area with comfortable chairs, rugs, and subdued lighting.
Elegant hotel room with comfortable armchairs, sofas, and stylish decor in daylight.
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Modern hotel room featuring double bed, sofa, and flat-screen TV.
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A bright interior with postcard stands and a view of a busy street outside.
Overview of Nile Excellence cruise ship deck plans showing cabins, pool, and lobby areas.
Large hotel complex with multiple pools, sun umbrellas, and a view of the sea in the background.
Hotel rooftop terrace with seating and view of pool area with blue umbrellas.
Large hotel pool area with blue umbrellas and loungers, surrounded by palm trees and buildings.
Water park with colorful water slides and large pool under clear sky.
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Outdoor café area with tables, chairs, and a colorful mural on the wall.
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Modern hotel lounge area with wooden floor, cozy chairs, and a bar with shelf lighting.
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Large hotel pool with blue loungers and umbrellas under a clear sky.
Modern hotel pool with blue umbrellas and palm trees under clear sky.
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Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
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Colorful water playground with slides and palm trees in a hotel pool under a clear sky.
Large beach area with many blue umbrellas by the sea at sunset.
Sandy beach with rows of blue and white umbrellas by calm sea.
Modern hotel reception with black marble counter and warm lighting.
Elegant hotel lounge area with comfortable sofas, tables, and warm lighting.
Recreation complex with soccer field and water slides at a hotel resort.
Green tennis court surrounded by walls, palm trees, and modern buildings in the background.
Blue tennis court with fencing and adjacent hotel under clear sky.
An outdoor area with bocce courts, palm trees, and seating in a hotel garden.
Bright gym with numerous exercise machines and a view of palm trees and pool.
Hotel lobby with green ceiling, green reception, and blue velvet armchairs on striped floor.
Bright hotel hallway with colorful wall panels and an artistic water feature.
Twin room with warm lighting, heart decoration, and GoldenSpa blankets in a hotel.
Hotel hallway with warm lighting and a person in a bathrobe.
Colorful hotel kids' play area with tables, chairs, and toy balls.
Indoor pool with water play features and colorful walls in a hotel overlooking the city.
Hotel with playground and green lawn under blue sky with palm trees.
A playground with green slides and wooden climbing frame in a sunny hotel area.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, and view of the pool area.
View from a covered terrace with chairs onto a well-maintained garden and hotel buildings.
Modern hotel room with king-size bed, sofa, and pool view.
Balcony with two chairs overlooking a waterway, palm trees, and hotel grounds.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Cozy hotel room with artistic wooden backdrop, fresh flowers, and stylish pillows on a white bed.
Modern light wood wardrobe with shelves, drawers, and open storage space.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, balcony, and pool view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

5 Tage Dana Beach + 7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug

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Travel information

Combination product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all connecting transfers. Accommodation at the hotel is always provided in the most affordable available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outbound flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 12 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 day of embarkation. 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 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 on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
At 5 a.m., a 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 on board.
Day 3:
Morning cruise to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
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.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight 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 return to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (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 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.
A German-speaking guide is available on the ship for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted which excursion package this excursion belongs to:
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
-> 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.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modern outside cabins distributed across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a front desk. Indulge in culinary delights at the main restaurant and enjoy the cool drinks served at the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are at your disposal. From winter 2024/25, the ship features a small gym that 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 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), sitting area, and a French balcony.
Also bookable for single use (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have 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 equipped the same as the suites, but with only one single bed and no sitting area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) have otherwise the same facilities as the suites but are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) and possibly without a French balcony and without a sitting 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 drinks. For lunch and dinner, two soft drinks as well as 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 are included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge and sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the cruise.
Daily replenishment of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is filled with soft drinks.
Once a week fruit basket in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic drinks.

Sports included

There is a small fitness area on deck.

Wellness

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

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental evenings.

Hotel contact

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 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 in the 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 onto another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it is always a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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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 congestion or 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 itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, there may be operating noises.
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Ships sometimes dock behind or alongside one another, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
It may occur that the ship is not always accessible in a barrier-free way.
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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 our recommendation.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Dana Beach Resort

Highlights

  • Aquapark with 18 different water slides for adults and children.
  • Direct location on the private lagoon sandy beach in Hurghada.
  • Spacious hotel complex with a private seawater lagoon and shuttle boat.
  • Included Neverland Show with dinner and entertainment program.
  • Family rooms with 60 m² of living space and two separate bedrooms.

Location

Large beach area with many blue umbrellas by the sea at sunset.
Sandy beach with rows of blue and white umbrellas by calm sea.
The spacious hotel complex of the popular Dana Beach Resort is located directly on its own sandy lagoon beach in the southern hotel zone of Hurghada. Spend a great family holiday and enjoy Egyptian hospitality. It is approx. 18 km to the center (limousine service for a fee). Hurghada Airport is approx. 10 km away.

Facilities

The hotel complex consists of a main building and three-story residential buildings with a total of 866 rooms. A seawater lagoon leads from the beach through the spacious and beautifully landscaped gardens to the reception building and can be traveled by shuttle boats. Facilities include a stylish lobby with a front desk, six buffet restaurants (international, Asian, Italian, Oriental, and German), various bars, shops, and a hairdresser.
In the outdoor area, there are three swimming pools with an integrated children's area (two of which are heated in winter, one with water slides for children), a sun terrace, and a pool bar. A brand-new highlight of the pool landscape is the newly built aqua park with 18 different slides for all ages (11 for adults and 7 for children), adding an extra portion of excitement and action to your holiday. Sun loungers, parasols, and pool towels are included at the pool and on the beach. If required, unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park can be booked additionally.
Modern hotel reception with black marble counter and warm lighting.
Elegant hotel lounge area with comfortable sofas, tables, and warm lighting.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, and view of the pool area.
View from a covered terrace with chairs onto a well-maintained garden and hotel buildings.

Double Room

The friendly furnished rooms (D, DB) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (soft drinks and water included), electric kettle, safe, and balcony or terrace and are approx. 25-30 m².
Also bookable as a double room with pool view (PD) or for single use (DE/PDE). Also bookable as type I (DI/DEI). Limited quota and special price.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA07 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or pool view (PD/PDE))

Double Superior Lagoon View "Chillout"

The rooms (SL2) are equipped like the double rooms but are larger (approx. 45 m²) and feature a lagoon view. On the lawn in front of the residential building, there are Bali beds offering an exclusive chillout option for guests of these rooms. Also bookable for single use (SL1).

Modern hotel room with king-size bed, sofa, and pool view.
Balcony with two chairs overlooking a waterway, palm trees, and hotel grounds.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Cozy hotel room with artistic wooden backdrop, fresh flowers, and stylish pillows on a white bed.

Double Superior Sea View

The double rooms Superior sea view (DMU) have the same facilities as the double rooms Superior pool view, but with a sea view.
Also bookable for single use (UME).
(Additionally bookable under HRGA07)

Double Superior Pool View

The double rooms Superior pool view (DSP) offer the same facilities as the double rooms but are larger (approx. 40-45 m²) and have a pool view.
Also bookable for single use (ESP) for an extra charge.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA07)

Modern hotel room with king-size bed, sofa, and pool view.
Modern light wood wardrobe with shelves, drawers, and open storage space.
Balcony with two chairs overlooking a waterway, palm trees, and hotel grounds.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, balcony, and pool view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
View from balcony with chairs over palm trees, pool, and hotel grounds under clear sky.

Family Room Pool View

The family rooms (DF2) are approx. 60 m² with the same facilities as the double rooms and feature 2 bedrooms, air conditioning, as well as a balcony or terrace.
Limited quota and special price.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA07 as family room pool view (FP2) and additional quota with garden/pool view under code "2FA").

Double Room Deluxe (HRGA07)

The double rooms deluxe correspond to the double rooms and are bookable with garden view (DD2/DD3), pool view (DPB), and sea view (DDM).

Suite Sea View (HRGA07)

The suites have a size of approx. 65 m² and feature a living area and a separate bedroom. General suite amenities include Wi-Fi, telephone, air conditioning, bathroom with shower/WC, as well as balcony or terrace (S2M).

Meals

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 a.m., lunch from 12:30-2:30 p.m., and dinner from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in buffet style. Late dinner from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. Afternoon snacks from 12-5 p.m. Coffee, pastries, and cakes from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Ice cream for children from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge. Soft drinks and hot drinks are included around the clock at the Piano Bar.

Sports included

Fitness room, mini-golf, table tennis, tennis, and padel tennis (rackets and floodlights for a fee), multi-functional court, volleyball, boccia, darts.
Recreation complex with soccer field and water slides at a hotel resort.
Green tennis court surrounded by walls, palm trees, and modern buildings in the background.
Blue tennis court with fencing and adjacent hotel under clear sky.
An outdoor area with bocce courts, palm trees, and seating in a hotel garden.
Bright gym with numerous exercise machines and a view of palm trees and pool.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, surf center.
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable in the travel agency with requirement H and the service code HRG912):
Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in Water Valley) can be booked additionally for a fee in many hotels. The park includes over 100 different water attractions for small and large guests. For the price of 75 € for adults and 38 € for children up to 11 years, the daily free admission includes snacks and soft drinks as well as the transfer from/to the accommodation hotel.

Children's program

Colorful hotel kids' play area with tables, chairs, and toy balls.
Indoor pool with water play features and colorful walls in a hotel overlooking the city.
Hotel with playground and green lawn under blue sky with palm trees.
A playground with green slides and wooden climbing frame in a sunny hotel area.
For the little guests, there is a mini-club (4-12 years), a separate children's pool (pool with slides), a playground, soft drinks, ice cream, and a kids' corner at dinner. Newly built aqua park with 11 different slides.

Wellness

Steam bath, swimming pool (heatable), sauna, whirlpool, and massages for a fee.
Hotel lobby with green ceiling, green reception, and blue velvet armchairs on striped floor.
Bright hotel hallway with colorful wall panels and an artistic water feature.
Twin room with warm lighting, heart decoration, and GoldenSpa blankets in a hotel.
Hotel hallway with warm lighting and a person in a bathrobe.

Entertainment

An animation team provides entertainment throughout the day.
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Neverland Show: (included 1x per stay)
Life in Hurghada is illuminated by an evening program that combines music, dance, light, and theater. Experience everything in one evening: international cabaret, pop music, dance show, as well as traditional oriental music.
All this in the impressive setting of the famous theater in the Palace of Alf Leila Wa Leila-1001 Nights. An evening where the past merges with the present!
As part of the program, a delicious dinner and a varied selection of drinks await you.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the complex and in the rooms.
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24-hour room service for a fee.
ATM in the lobby.
Crib upon availability free of charge.
Laundry service for a fee.
The nearest hospital is 1 km away.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

Barrier-free rooms bookable on request (Double room Superior pool view/DSP).
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The Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in Water Valley) can be booked additionally for a fee.
Unlimited free entry including snacks and soft drinks for the entire stay for 70 € per adult and 35 € per child (up to 11 years).
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When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hotel Hurghada" and vice-versa "Hurghada Airport-Hotel Marsa Alam", large distances sometimes 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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Zusatzhinweis

SAHL HASHISH ROAD
HURGHADA/EGYPT
danabeach_res@pickalbatros.com
TEL: 0020-653460401/409
FAX: 0020-653460400

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA07.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 21.07.2026 13:01