Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + 3 Tage Dana Beach Resort

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Travel information

Combination package 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. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the flight must arrive in Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and the Nile cruise second, the return flight must depart from Luxor.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 10 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 the visit to the High Dam in Aswan.
The excursion packages below can of course still be booked.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
The itinerary may change 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).
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).
Then visit to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then 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 return 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.
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.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted in which excursion package this excursion is included:
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 across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and cool drinks served at the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner available. Starting winter 2024/25, the ship has 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, cool off in the pool, and enjoy the breathtaking 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, individually adjustable air conditioning, 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 and upper decks.
The Royal Suites also have a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single suites

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² and are otherwise furnished 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 may be without a French balcony and without a seating area, but feature a non-opening window.

Meals

Full board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft 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 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 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 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 at 12 p.m.

Credit cards

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Ship address:
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 for flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one night in a hotel is required.
If flying 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 will always be 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 hotel location.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or overloading/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 guarantee the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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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 without barriers.
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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

  • 5-star hotel directly on the private lagoon sandy beach in Hurghada.
  • Aquapark with a total of 14 water slides for different age groups.
  • Private seawater lagoon with shuttle boat service within the resort.
  • Included Neverland Show featuring dinner and entertainment program.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel and in rooms.

Location

View of a long sandy beach with many blue umbrellas and calm sea at sunset.
Beach with rows of white and blue umbrellas by the sea at a vacation spot.
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 landscaped gardens to the reception building and can be navigated 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 are heatable in winter, one with water slides for children), sun terrace, and pool bar. A special highlight for families is the aquapark, which opened in summer 2026. With a total of 14 water slides, it offers varied bathing fun for young and old. Various high-speed slides are available for teenagers and adults, while younger guests can enjoy a separate aqua park with age-appropriate water attractions. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and pool towels are included at the pool and beach. Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park can be booked if required.
Elegant hotel reception with black front desk and illuminated wooden backdrop.
Bright hotel lobby area with leather seating groups and tables on shiny floor.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, and view of the pool.
View from a covered terrace with chairs overlooking a garden with palm trees 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, safe, and a balcony or terrace, and are approx. 25-30 m².
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 feature lagoon views. On the lawn in front of the residential building, there are Bali beds that offer an exclusive chillout opportunity for guests of these rooms. Also bookable for single use (SL1).

Bright hotel room with bedroom, living area, balcony, and view of pool and palm trees.
View from balcony with chairs overlooking green hotel garden and pool with bridge.
Modern hotel room with two beds, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with white bed, patterned pillow, and small nightstand with vase.

Double superior sea view

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

Double superior pool view

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

Bright hotel room with bedroom, living area, balcony, and view of pool and palm trees.
Light wood closet with open storage, drawers, hangers, and a safe.
View from balcony with chairs overlooking green hotel garden and pool with bridge.
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 features as the double rooms 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 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. The general features of the suites include Wi-Fi, telephone, air conditioning, bathroom with shower/WC, as well as 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 10-11 p.m. Lunch snacks from 12-5 p.m. Coffee, pastries, and cake from 10 a.m. to midnight. 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 midnight. 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.
Modern hotel complex featuring a large soccer field and adjacent water park with slides and pools.
Tennis court with green artificial grass, surrounded by palm trees and buildings under clear sky.
View of a blue padel court with fences and buildings in the background under clear sky.
An outdoor area with bocce courts, palm trees, and seating in a hotel garden.
Modern gym with workout machines and view of pool and palm trees.

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 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 admission including snacks and soft drinks, but also the transfer from/to the overnight hotel.

Children's program

Colorful kids' playroom with tables, chairs, and large mural in a hotel.
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 colorful children's playground with slides in a hotel area under sunny weather.
For the little guests, there is a miniclub (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.
Elegant hotel lobby with green ceiling, marble reception, and blue seating.
Modern hotel corridor with colorful wall panels and glass walls, decorated with hanging lights.
Cozy spa room with two beds, decorative towels, and warm lighting.
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, and 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 service

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.
Cribs available upon request at no extra charge.
Laundry service for a fee.
The nearest hospital is 1 km away.

Credit cards

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

Accessible rooms can be booked on request (double 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) can be booked for a fee.
Unlimited free admission 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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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport 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: 11.09.2026 09:03