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Large blue and white hotel ship on calm river with city in the background.
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.
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Large hotel lounge with white columns, upholstered chairs, and tables on a marble floor.
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.
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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.
Hotel with modern rooms and large terraces directly by the blue pool under clear sky.
Large hotel pool with blue and white umbrellas and access to the sea in the background.
Bright modern hotel lobby with high ceilings, seating areas, and large windows.
Large hotel pool with sun umbrellas and buildings in the background under clear sky.
Beach with sun loungers and umbrellas by calm blue sea on a clear day.
Large dining area with glass walls offering views of the sea and city in bright daylight.
Colorful water slides at a water park under clear blue sky, ideal for vacation and leisure.
Modern hotel lounge area with gray chairs, round tables, and gold-colored ceiling lights.
Indoor pool with blue tiles, white walls, and arches with Arabian design.
Circular pool with blue umbrellas by the coast with sea and harbor in the background.
Bright, modern hotel dining area with large windows and stylish seating arrangements.
Sandy beach with blue umbrellas and calm water under a clear sky.
Large hotel with multiple blue pools, water slides, and numerous blue umbrellas.
Colorful water playground with slides and spraying figures in a hotel pool.
Modern hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking pool and building.
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Beach with rows of blue umbrellas and calm sea under clear sky.
Beach hotel with pool, sun umbrellas, and loungers by a calm sea under clear sky.
Wide sandy beach with clear water and a line of palm trees along the coast under a blue sky.
Hotel complex with multiple pools, blue sun loungers, and sea view at sunset.
Beach promenade with palm trees, sand, and sun umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
Modern bright hotel building with fountain and well-kept landscaping under clear blue sky.
Modern hotel bar area with blue walls, red chairs, marble floor, and stylish lighting.
Bright, modern dining room with round tables and brown chairs, decorated with plants.
Empty outdoor seating area with tables and chairs near water slides and pool at hotel.
Indoor pool with blue illuminated water and decorative curtains in a hotel spa.
Bright hotel lobby with arches, chandelier, and central flower decoration.
Modern living area with white armchairs, round table, and decorative shelf in a bright room.
Bright, modern hotel lounge with comfortable armchairs and large windows.
Large hotel lobby with striking glass dome ceiling and stylish seating areas.
Bright gym with modern equipment and large windows overlooking the harbor.
Modern gym with various workout equipment and large windows letting in natural light.
Elegant indoor pool with columns and oriental design in a hotel.
Bright wellness lounge with modern lounge chairs and decorative arches on the walls.
Two massage beds with blue covers in a minimalist treatment room.
Modern wellness area with two massage tables and built-in whirlpool in a bright room.
A rustic spa room featuring a wooden tub, sauna, and warm wood tones.
Water park with colorful slides and attractions in a pool under clear sky.
Colorful children's playroom with tables, chairs, and windows in a hotel.
Large pool area with water play features and colorful slides in front of a hotel building under clear sky.
A shaded playground with colorful play structures and climbing tower on hotel grounds.
Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking outdoor area.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking pool and surroundings.
Modern hotel room with balcony and city view.
Modern hotel room with bed, balcony, and sea view under blue sky.
Hotel room with two single beds, balcony with sea view, and modern decor.
A cozy bed with a patterned pillow, white pillows, and bedside table with vase and book.
Modern hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
View from a hotel terrace with chairs overlooking a pool and blue umbrellas.
Modern hotel room with two beds, terrace, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with flat-screen TV and bed with patterned cover.
Modern hotel room with wall-mounted TV, stylish furniture, and view into adjoining bedroom.
Modern hotel room with large bed, TV, and stylish decor in neutral tones.
Modern hotel room with two beds, seating area, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower and illuminated mirror.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden partition, and desk area with TV.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view from balcony.
Modern hotel room with large bed, terrace view, and beach umbrellas in the distance.
Modern hotel room with balcony offers sea view and elegant furnishings.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + 7 Tage Albatros Makadi 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 intermediate transfers. Accommodation at the hotel is always in the most reasonably priced available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the flight to Luxor must be used. If the hotel is booked first and the Nile cruise follows, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel offer 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.
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 on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
A hot air balloon ride is possible at 5 a.m. (optional, bookable on site).
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 to the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, sail 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).
Sail to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then 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 is 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. Then 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 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.
Next to the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted which excursion package this trip 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 as an option. 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
-> 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 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. 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 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 dreamlike 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 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) have the same features 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 suites

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² and otherwise feature the same equipment as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) with otherwise the same equipment as the suites 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 beverages. For lunch and dinner, two soft drinks as well as 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/sun deck bar.
Coffee, tea, and pastries in the afternoon during sailing.
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 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 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 card

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 allowed on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in the hotel is required.
With a 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 these cases, it is always a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary is not 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 congestion 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 guarantee the itinerary.
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Since the ship offered is a motor ship, there may be operating 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 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 tour 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 a recommendation on our part.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Albatros Makadi Resort

Highlights

  • Direct beach location on a 600 m long sandy beach with a private house reef.
  • Spacious hotel complex featuring 20 pools and an aquapark with 16 slides.
  • Diverse culinary options including six buffet restaurants and two snack restaurants.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the entire hotel complex.
  • 5-star hotel in Makadi Bay.

Location

Beach with rows of blue umbrellas and calm sea under clear sky.
Beach hotel with pool, sun umbrellas, and loungers by a calm sea under clear sky.
Wide sandy beach with clear water and a line of palm trees along the coast under a blue sky.
Hotel complex with multiple pools, blue sun loungers, and sea view at sunset.
Beach promenade with palm trees, sand, and sun umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
The Albatros Makadi Resort is located in the popular Makadi Bay. The Albatros Makadi Resort is only approx. 35 km from Hurghada International Airport. The hotel is in a prime location, situated directly on a 600-meter-long white sandy beach, and offers the perfect conditions for swimming. The offshore house reef offers ideal opportunities to get to know the beautiful and colorful underwater world of the Red Sea while snorkeling.

Facilities

The completely renovated resort has 869 spacious rooms spread across several buildings. In addition, the hotel is equipped with a cozy lobby and various shops. Culinary well-being is provided by six buffet restaurants and two snack restaurants (Asian, oriental, Italian, seafood, steakhouse, etc.) as well as five bars.
The spacious and friendly outdoor area features 20 pools with 10 integrated children's pools and a separate children's pool (three of which can be heated in winter) as well as the Adults Aqua Park Tower with six slides. For children, there is a small water park with 10 slides (six for teens and four for smaller children) available.
Modern hotel lounge area with gray chairs, round tables, and gold-colored ceiling lights.
Modern bright hotel building with fountain and well-kept landscaping under clear blue sky.
Modern hotel bar area with blue walls, red chairs, marble floor, and stylish lighting.
Bright, modern dining room with round tables and brown chairs, decorated with plants.
Empty outdoor seating area with tables and chairs near water slides and pool at hotel.
Indoor pool with blue illuminated water and decorative curtains in a hotel spa.
Bright hotel lobby with arches, chandelier, and central flower decoration.
Modern living area with white armchairs, round table, and decorative shelf in a bright room.
Beach promenade with palm trees, sand, and sun umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
Bright, modern hotel lounge with comfortable armchairs and large windows.
Large hotel lobby with striking glass dome ceiling and stylish seating areas.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking outdoor area.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking pool and surroundings.

Double Room Deluxe Pool View

The rooms with pool view are approx. 53 m² and are attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony. (PD) Also bookable for single use (PDE) and as a Double Room Type I with limited availability and at certain prices (DI).

Double Room Deluxe Lateral Sea View

The rooms with lateral sea view are approx. 40-45 m² and are attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony. (DDS) Also bookable for single use (EDD).

Modern hotel room with balcony and city view.
Modern hotel room with bed, balcony, and sea view under blue sky.
Hotel room with two single beds, balcony with sea view, and modern decor.
A cozy bed with a patterned pillow, white pillows, and bedside table with vase and book.

Double Room Deluxe Sea View

The rooms with sea view are approx. 40-45 m² and are attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony. (DM) Also bookable for single use (DME).
(Additionally bookable under HRGB26 as MDA, but facing the beach side, and bookable for single occupancy (D1Y)).

Double Room Deluxe (HRGB26)

The Double Rooms Deluxe are identical in size and features to the Double Rooms Deluxe Sea View, but have no sea view (DD2/DD3/1DD). Additionally bookable facing the sea side (X2M/X1M) or with garden view (DDA).

Splash Room Aqua Park View

The rooms (HD2) are approx. 106 m² and consist of two rooms with a connecting door (one bedroom with a king-size bed and one with twin beds). The rooms feature two bathrooms with shower, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, dressing area, minibar (water free of charge daily), and a spacious balcony with a view of the Aqua Park.
Under HRGB26, bookable as DC with pool view.

Modern hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
View from a hotel terrace with chairs overlooking a pool and blue umbrellas.
Modern hotel room with two beds, terrace, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with flat-screen TV and bed with patterned cover.
Modern hotel room with wall-mounted TV, stylish furniture, and view into adjoining bedroom.
Modern hotel room with large bed, TV, and stylish decor in neutral tones.

Family Room with Connecting Door Pool View

These family rooms are 2 rooms in the Double Room Deluxe category separated by a connecting door and feature a pool view. They are each approx. 40-45 m² and attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony (FVP).

Family Room Pool View

The family rooms (FPD) are approx. 53 m² and feature shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (water and soft drinks included), coffee/tea maker, TV, telephone (for a fee), safe, Wi-Fi, and terrace. The rooms consist of one room and have a pool view.
Under HRGB26, bookable as Large Family Room Pool View, approx. 53 m² (DF2).

Modern hotel room with two beds, seating area, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower and illuminated mirror.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden partition, and desk area with TV.

Deluxe Family Room (HRGB26)

The Deluxe family rooms are approx. 55 m² and feature one double bed and two twin beds, which are separated by an optical room divider. The rooms have a garden view (2DF).
Additionally also bookable facing the sea side (FY2) and with pool view (FP2).

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view from balcony.
Modern hotel room with large bed, terrace view, and beach umbrellas in the distance.

Family Room Deluxe Beachfront

The approx. 50 m² family rooms (FSB) feature a bathroom with shower, hairdryer, minibar, coffee machine, Wi-Fi, TV, and air conditioning.
Additionally, the rooms have a direct beach location.

Beach Front Room

The Beach Front rooms (BF2) have the same equipment as the Double Rooms Deluxe but are in a direct beach location. (1st floor)
Also bookable for single use. (BF1)

Modern hotel room with balcony offers sea view and elegant furnishings.

Family Room Superior (HRGB26)

These correspond to the Deluxe family rooms (F2U).

Double Room Superior (HRGB26)

These approx. 53 m² double rooms are equipped with a double bed or two single beds, air conditioning, coffee making facilities, minibar, safe, TV, shower/WC, and balcony (DSU).

Family Room (HRGB26)

The family rooms offer a total of 53 m² of space and are equipped with air conditioning, bathrobe, slippers, safe, telephone, TV, king-size bed, two single beds, hairdryer, shower/WC, and balcony (DF2).

Meals

All Inclusive

Large modern hotel dining area with many white tables and chairs under bright lighting.

All Inclusive

Breakfast from (7 a.m. to 10 a.m.), late-riser breakfast until 11 a.m. Lunch (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) and dinner (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) in buffet style. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock at the lobby bar (alcohol is to be paid for after midnight). Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge.

Sports included

Tennis, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, boccia, a multi-court, and a fitness center.
Bright gym with modern equipment and large windows overlooking the harbor.
Modern gym with various workout equipment and large windows letting in natural light.

Sports for a fee

2 paddle courts and a dive center.

Children's program

Water park with colorful slides and attractions in a pool under clear sky.
Colorful children's playroom with tables, chairs, and windows in a hotel.
Large pool area with water play features and colorful slides in front of a hotel building under clear sky.
A shaded playground with colorful play structures and climbing tower on hotel grounds.
Kids Club for children aged 4-12 years, playground, and mini disco.

Wellness

For a fee: Spa with sauna, steam bath, hammam, and treatments as well as a beauty center.
Elegant indoor pool with columns and oriental design in a hotel.
Bright wellness lounge with modern lounge chairs and decorative arches on the walls.
Two massage beds with blue covers in a minimalist treatment room.
Modern wellness area with two massage tables and built-in whirlpool in a bright room.
A rustic spa room featuring a wooden tub, sauna, and warm wood tones.

Entertainment

Daily entertainment program, evening shows, and live music.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available to guests free of charge throughout the entire resort.

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard

Hotelhinweis

When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam airport-Hurghada hotel" as well as conversely "Hurghada airport-Marsa Alam hotel", large distances 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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The Albatros Makadi Resort offers a total of 9 handicapped-accessible rooms upon request (Family Room Deluxe Pool View/FPD).
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Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts
Safaga Road, Makadi
Bay P.O. Box 642 Hurghada
Red Sea Egypt
T: +20 65 3464817
www.pickalbatros.com
sales@pickalbatros.com

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGB26.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 11.09.2026 10:12