Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + 3 Tage Pickalbatros White Beach

H146E3

Product information

Combined package of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always in the cheapest 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.

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route/Ship location

When booking the MS Nile Excellence, the following excursions are automatically included: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and 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 vary.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
A hot air balloon ride is possible at 5 AM (optional, can be booked locally).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes West to the Temple of Hatshepsut (1,2,3) with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3). Visit the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
In the morning, after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast pack included.
Then it's back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. The ship then continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
The ship then continues to Luxor.
Upon arrival, you have the opportunity to visit the East Bank with the Temple of Luxor (1,2,3) and the Temple of Karnak (1,2,3). There is an opportunity for a sound and light show at the Temple of Karnak (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 board for excursions.
The excursion package for each excursion in the itinerary is indicated as follows:
Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2
Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3
The excursion packages can be optionally booked. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence (can be booked via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Temple of Luxor
Temple of Karnak
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €155 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (can be booked via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €280 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (can be booked via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €333 p.p.
The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished outside cabins spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks from the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner available. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on the sun deck on loungers or cool off in the pool and enjoy the fantastic view of the landscape along the Nile.
Five deck plans of a Nile cruise ship showing rooms, pool, lobby, and dining areas.

Meals

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

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental shows.

Cabins

Suite

The cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm 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 available for single occupancy (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same amenities as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 sqm). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
In the Royal Suites, the French balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise have the same amenities as the suites, but with only a single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise identical amenities to the suites, and may lack a French balcony and seating area, instead having a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police checkpoint.
Check-in time: 12 PM
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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 or from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for a flight to and/or from Luxor.
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The transfer duration from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to 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 necessary to ensure the itinerary proceeds.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It is possible 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 constantly giving tips on board, your local tour guide will collect an amount of €8 per person per night on the boat, depending on the ship's category, at the beginning of the trip. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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Map

Location

The luxurious resort promises holiday dreams under the Egyptian sun. The hotel is located directly on the hotel's own gently sloping sandy beach and the popular promenade of the tourist resort of Hurghada. Start your holiday with a morning walk on the beautiful long beach and enjoy the sunrise. The hotel offers numerous activities and an impressive pool landscape, so water fun is not neglected. In the immediate vicinity of the resort, you will find a variety of great shopping and entertainment options, as well as the city center, which invites you to stroll. Hurghada Airport is approx. 9 km away.
Coastal resort with beach umbrellas, boats, and green areas featuring lounge beds and blue umbrellas.

Facilities

Spacious hotel lobby with marble floor, central fountain, and comfortable seating under skylights.
Modern dining area with orange chairs and marble pillars in a spacious hotel restaurant.
Bright hotel dining area with glass tables, wooden chairs, and large windows providing outdoor views.
Bright restaurant interior with wooden chairs, black tables, red ceiling, and large windows.
Outdoor bar area with tables under a yellow canopy near water and palm trees.
Spacious hotel dining area with modern wooden tables and black chairs, bright white walls and ceiling.
Bright, modern restaurant with many tables and large arch-shaped windows overlooking outside.
Poolside bar area with white tables and wicker chairs under shaded pergola near a blue swimming pool.
The holiday complex consists of 473 rooms, spread across a main building and 2 side wings. The complex has a spacious, friendly lobby with a reception, several bars, and shops. For culinary delights, there is a Chinese restaurant "L'Asiatique", an à la carte restaurant "Wow" (included once per stay), an Italian restaurant "Soprano", an oriental restaurant "Saffron", and a beach bar with snacks. Outdoors, between the main building and the beach, there is a spacious pool landscape with 4 children's pools (heated in winter) with water slides and 2 adult pools (one heated in winter). Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Deluxe Double Room Pool View

The comfortably furnished Deluxe Double Pool View rooms (PD) are approx. 40 sqm and equipped with air conditioning, shower/WC or bath and shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, safe, Wi-Fi, minibar (daily refill with soft drinks and water), and a balcony or terrace.
Also bookable as type I (PID/PIE). Limited quota and special price.
Also available with sea view (DM) or side sea view (DMS) or for single use (PDE/DEM/DES).
(Additionally bookable under HRGA23 as double (DM) or single (EM).)

Modern hotel room with king bed, balcony, desk, and city view through glass doors.
Modern bathroom with wooden vanity, double sinks, and large mirror in a hotel room.
Balcony view of a large pool with umbrellas and lounge chairs at a sunny resort hotel.

Deluxe Double Room (HRGA23)

These Deluxe Double Rooms are identically equipped, but the view is not specified (DD2/1DD).

Modern hotel room with king bed, balcony, and city view with wooden floors and cozy decor.
Modern hotel bathroom with wooden cabinets, double sink, and frosted glass door to bedroom.

Executive Double Room Sea View

The Executive Double Room Sea View rooms (EXM) have the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Pool View rooms, but are larger and have a sea view.
The rooms can also be booked for 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Also bookable under BXM, but with limited availability and special price.

Family Room Connecting Door

The Family Rooms with Connecting Door (FAV) consist of two rooms with a connecting door.

Junior Suite

The Junior Suites (JS2) have the same amenities as the double rooms, but are more spacious (approx. 70 sqm) and offer a combined living/sleeping area and a whirlpool. The Junior Suites have pool view.
Also available with sea view (J2M).
(Additionally bookable under HRGA23 (J2P) or with sea view (J2M).)

Spacious hotel room with king bed, seating area, desk, and ocean view balcony.
Modern hotel bathroom with large bathtub, double sink, and wooden cabinetry.
Hotel room with two beds facing a TV and a balcony overlooking a pool area.
Modern hotel bathroom with double sink, dark wood vanity, and large mirror.

Double Room Pool/Garden View (HRGA23)

The rooms have the same amenities as the double rooms.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Once per stay, a visit to the à la carte restaurant is included. During the day, snacks are available at the beach bar, and coffee, tea, and cake are served from 12 PM to 5 PM. Ice cream for children from 10 AM to 5 PM. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included from 10 AM to 12 AM at the open bar. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge.

Sports included

Fitness room, table tennis, mini-golf, darts, multi-purpose sports court, beach volleyball.

Sports for a fee

German-speaking diving school, aqua center, windsurfing, billiards.
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable through your travel agent with request H and service code HRG946):
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 for an additional fee at many hotels. The park offers over 100 different water attractions for young and old. The price of €70 for adults and €35 for children up to 11 years old includes daily free admission with snacks and soft drinks, as well as transfer to/from your hotel.

Children's program

For the little guests, there is a kids' club (4-12 years), a playground, and various water slides.
Colorful kids club entrance with playful design at a resort building.
Bright kids' playroom with colorful floor, tables, chairs, and wall decorations, by large windows.
Colorful playground with slides and climbing structures in a sunny resort area.
Colorful playground with slides and climbing structures in a sunny park near buildings.
Colorful water park with slides and rings over a pool under bright sunlight.
Stone castle-themed water slide structure in a hotel's pool under bright blue sky.
Resort pool with pirate ship slide and palm tree water features under clear sky.

Wellness

Modern hotel lobby with elegant seating and decorative lighting.
Luxurious spa room with two massage tables, cozy sofa, warm lighting, and elegant decor.
Spa room with two massage tables, soft lighting, and a calming purple and blue ambiance.
Massage, sauna, whirlpool, steam bath (each for a fee).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex and in the rooms.
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Hairdresser, doctors, and laundry service (each for a fee).
Currency exchange.

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Shopping facilities
  • Directly on the beach
  • Fitness
  • Kids' Club/Mini Club
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Children's playground
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Sandy beach
  • Family friendly
  • Extended hygiene concept

Note

Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that, especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances must be covered and a long transfer time should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The entry visa for all travel services booked through schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to arrange the visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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Barrier-free hotel facility. 4 barrier-free rooms bookable on request (Deluxe Double Room Pool View/PD/PDK/PDE/PID/PIE).
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA23.

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