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Modern hotel bar area with wooden floor, bar stools, and decorative ceiling pattern.
Elegant hotel lounge area with comfortable chairs, rugs, and subdued lighting.
Elegant hotel room with comfortable armchairs, sofas, and stylish decor in daylight.
A clear outdoor pool with ladders and lounging areas in a sunny hotel setting.
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Modern hotel room featuring double bed, sofa, and flat-screen TV.
Modern hotel room with large corner sofa, coffee table, and rug before large windows.
Two double beds with gray pillows and modern wall lighting in a hotel room.
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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Modern outdoor area with bar, chairs, and sunshade in a hotel complex.
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.
Large outdoor pool with sunshades and palm trees at a hotel resort under clear sky.
Large hotel pool with blue loungers and umbrellas under a clear sky.
Modern hotel pool with blue umbrellas and palm trees under clear sky.
Overview of a beach with many blue umbrellas and calm sea under a clear sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Hotel pool with water slides, blue umbrellas, and loungers surrounded by green landscape.
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.
View from balcony with chairs over palm trees, pool, and hotel grounds under clear sky.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

H0127E
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Travel information

Combination product consisting of 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 reasonably priced available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outbound flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and the Nile cruise afterwards, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel offer you have selected has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always provided 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 High Dam in Aswan.
The excursion packages listed below can, of course, still be booked.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may change.
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 journey to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning journey to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Journey 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 in the morning at 3:30 a.m., opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box included.
Then 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).
Then the ship continues to Luxor.
Arriving 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.
Behind the excursions in the route description, 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 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.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modern outside cabins distributed over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Let yourself be spoiled with culinary delights 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 fitness room, 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 friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² in size 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) feature the same amenities 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 in size and otherwise feature the same amenities as the suites, but with only one single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z), with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) and 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 drinks. 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 style. 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 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 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 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 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 noon.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Address of the ship:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 noon
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Smoking is only permitted on the outside decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have an outbound or return flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required.
If you have an outbound and/or return 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 such cases, this 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 Esna locks, the 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 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 happen that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To save you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local guide will collect an amount of 8 € per person per 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 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 lagoon sand 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 saltwater lagoon leads from the beach through the spacious and beautifully designed garden area to the reception building and can be traveled by shuttle boats. Facilities include a stylish lobby with reception, 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 can be heated in winter, one with water slides for children), sun terrace, and pool bar. A brand new highlight of the pool landscape is the newly built aqua park with 18 different slides for young and old (11 for adults and 7 for children), which will add an extra portion of excitement and action to your holiday. Sun loungers, parasols, and beach towels are included at the pool and on the beach. If required, unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park can be booked as an add-on.
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 incl.), kettle, and safe, and a balcony or terrace, and are approx. 25-30 m² in size.
Also bookable as double room pool view (PD) or for single use (DE/PDE). Also bookable as Type I (DI/DEI). Limited contingent 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 have a lagoon view. On the lawn in front of the residential building, there are Bali beds, which offer an exclusive chill-out 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, with the same facilities as the double rooms, approx. 60 m² in size and feature 2 bedrooms, air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace.
Limited contingent and special price.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA07 as family room pool view (FP2) and additional contingent with garden/pool view under coding "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. The general facilities of the suites include Wi-Fi, telephone, air conditioning, bathroom with shower/WC, and a 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. Lunch snacks from 12 p.m. to 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 without 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-purpose 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 the Water Valley) can be booked as an add-on in many hotels for a fee. The park contains over 100 different water attractions for small and large guests. The price of 75 € for adults and 38 € for children up to 11 years includes not only daily free entry, snacks, and soft drinks, but also the transfer from/to your 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 children's 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 ensures your entertainment throughout the day.
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Neverland Show: (1x per stay included)
Life in Hurghada is illuminated with 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 drink selection 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.
Baby cot subject to 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 the Water Valley) is bookable 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 destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", long distances sometimes have to 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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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