5 Tage SUNRISE Tucana + 7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug

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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 in between. Accommodation in the hotel is always 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 afterwards, 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 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.

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 Aswan High Dam.
The excursion packages listed below can, of course, still be booked as well.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the day of embarkation, the itinerary may change.
Itinerary:
1st Day:
Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
2nd Day:
A balloon ride is possible at 5 AM (optional, can be booked locally).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes-West to the Hatshepsut Temple (1,2,3) with a viewing of the Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3). Visit to the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, cruise to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
3rd Day:
In the 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.
4th Day:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit 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 stay on board.
5th Day:
Early in the morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3); a breakfast box is included.
Then continue to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
6th Day:
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, the ship sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
7th Day:
Breakfast. Afterwards, 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 added locally).
8th Day:
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 which excursion package this excursion 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 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.

Amenities

The MS Nile Excellence features a total of 30 modernly furnished outside cabins, spread over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and has 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 to you. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness studio that is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the 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), seating area, and 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.
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 have the same features as the suites, but with only one single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) have the same features as the suites but are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) and may not have a French balcony or seating area, but rather a window that cannot be opened.

Meals

Full board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft drinks and hot beverages. For lunch and dinner, two soft drinks and one small bottle of water per person are included.

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM 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

Massage treatments are offered for additional relaxation (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 (for a fee).
Check-in at 12 PM.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Address of the ship:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outside 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 night in the hotel is required.
For a flight to/from Luxor, no hotel stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook to 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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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, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel itinerary.
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Since the ship offered is a motor vessel, there may be operational noises.
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The ships sometimes dock behind or alongside each other, so that it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may occur that the ship is not always accessible barrier-free.
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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 and 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 *****

SUNRISE Tucana Resort Grand Select

Highlights

5-star resort located directly on the beach in Makadi Bay.· Premium All Inclusive with a choice of eleven à-la-carte restaurants.· Aqua park with 18 water slides at the adjacent sister hotel included.· Rooms with private jacuzzi or private pool available to book.· Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel complex.

5-star resort located directly on the beach in Makadi Bay.
Premium All Inclusive with a choice of eleven à-la-carte restaurants.
Aqua park with 18 water slides at the adjacent sister hotel included.
Rooms with private jacuzzi or private pool available to book.
Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel complex.

Location

Sandy beach with palm trees, lounge chairs, and blue sky at sunset.

The beautiful hotel complex is located directly in the heart of Makadi Bay next to the popular sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" (HRG223). The holiday resort is located on the first beach row at the most beautiful snorkeling and diving spots in the bay, offering the opportunity to explore the breathtaking underwater world of the Red Sea directly from the gently sloping beach.
The city center of Hurghada is approx. 37 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 32 km away.

Amenities

The schauinsland-reisen original hotel was built in a noble Bohemian style and has 240 rooms and suites, which are spread over various building complexes. With its unique and high-quality catering concept, the hotel stands out in Egypt and offers you a choice of a total of three of its own à la carte restaurants ("Lucina" - international cuisine, "Gaia" - Italian cuisine, and "Yades" - Greek cuisine) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The à la carte restaurant "Posh Club Lounge" is exclusively available to Posh Club members and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, guests of the "SUNRISE Tucana Resort Grand Select" have free use of the eight à la carte restaurants of the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" with a varied selection in the evening. The Felucca, which offers fish and seafood, is for a fee. Furthermore, there are a total of eight different bars available. The "Posh Club Lounge" is available only to members of the Posh Club. The Cohiba Bar (adults-only) is accessible to all guests and serves, among other things, imported alcoholic beverages from 6 PM to 1 AM. In the extensive outdoor area of the hotel, there are three pools (heatable in winter). One is only usable by Posh Club members (adults-only pool). Furthermore, some specific room types have their own pool or a sharing pool (heatable in winter). Furthermore, the eight pools as well as the Aqua Park with 18 different slides of the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" may also be used. Guests may use all existing facilities of the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select", but not vice versa. In the large hotel complex, there is also a souvenir shop, a jeweler, and a mini-market. Sun loungers, towels, and parasols are available to guests free of charge at the pool and on the beach.

Covered terrace lounge with wicker furniture overlooking garden and hotel building.

Modern café with hanging plants, wooden details, and cozy chairs in a vacation-like setting.

Open outdoor restaurant area with wooden furniture overlooking the sea and coastline.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, light walls, and minimalist decor.

Bright living room with sofa, wooden chair, coffee table, and woven basket by curtains.

Modern white hotel with pool, terrace, and sun umbrella under clear blue sky.

Lexi Swim Up Suite Poolview

The Lexi Swim Up Suite (SWP) has the same features as the superior double rooms but is larger (approx. 43 m²). The rooms feature a terrace with access to the swim-up communal pool. On the terrace, there is a dining table and two separate sun loungers.
Rooms with direct access to the sharing pool do not have their own pool lifeguard and pose an increased risk to small children and non-swimmers. The duty of supervision at the pool is therefore the responsibility of the parents/guardians.

Superior Double Room

The friendly furnished rooms (DSU, approx. 35 m²) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, safe, minibar, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable for single use (DEU) or Type B (DUB).

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa bench, and neutral color scheme in warm light.

Modern hotel bathroom with large mirror wall and glass shower.

Modern hotel room with double bed, two nightstands, and decorative wall art.

Modern hotel room with a large bed, decorative pillows, and a view into a bathroom.

Brightly decorated living room with sofa, curtains, and table with fruit basket.

Deluxe Double Room

The deluxe double rooms (DD2) have the same features as the superior double rooms but are larger (approx. 40 m²) and have a garden view.
Also bookable for single use (DD1). Also bookable under the code DDB.

Junior Suite Garden View

The junior suites with garden view (JS2) have the same features as the superior double rooms but are larger (approx. 43m²) and feature a terrace. Also bookable for single use/with child. (JS1/J1K)

Junior Suite Jacuzzi

The junior suites with Jacuzzi (2JJ, approx. 36 m²) have the same features as the superior double rooms, but with a private Jacuzzi outdoors on the terrace.
Also bookable for single use (1JJ).

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden accents, and access to the terrace.

Modern living room with light sofa, table, TV, and decorative wall elements.

Modern pool area in front of white hotel building with people relaxing.

Modern hotel room with double bed, nightstands, and view of the pool.

Bright hotel room with beige upholstered furniture and patio door to an outdoor seating area.

Modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas at a hotel.

Modern white villa with pool and loungers under a blue sky.

Junior Suite Swim Up

The junior suites swim up (SUJ) have the same features as the superior double rooms but are more spacious (approx. 43 m²), with a small seating area and direct access to the swim-up communal pool.
Also bookable for single use (SJE).
Rooms with direct access to the sharing pool do not have their own pool lifeguard and pose an increased risk to small children and non-swimmers. The duty of supervision at the pool is therefore the responsibility of the parents/guardians.

Executive Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

The suites (X2S) have the same features as the superior double rooms but are larger (approx. 100 m²) and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms with shower, a living/sleeping area, and a terrace. The rooms feature a Jacuzzi and a small private pool.
Rooms with private pool do not have their own pool lifeguard and pose an increased risk to small children and non-swimmers. The duty of supervision at the pool is therefore the responsibility of the parents/guardians.

Modern hotel area with concrete furniture, large mirror, plants, and cozy sofa.

Modern hotel bathroom with round illuminated mirror and gray stone countertop.

Executive Suite Jacuzzi side sea view

The executive suites with Jacuzzi and side sea view (2XE) have the same features as the superior double rooms, are approx. 100 m² in size, and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living/sleeping area. The rooms have either a balcony with Jacuzzi or an indoor Jacuzzi.

Executive Pool Suite

The executive pool suites with side sea view (2SS) have the same features as the superior double rooms, are approx. 90-100 m² in size, and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living/sleeping area. The rooms have a terrace with access to a private pool.
Rooms with private pool do not have their own pool lifeguard and pose an increased risk to small children and non-swimmers. The duty of supervision at the pool is therefore the responsibility of the parents/guardians.

Tucana Pool Suite side sea view

The Tucana pool suites (PSW) have the same features as the superior double rooms but are larger (approx. 50-65 m²), with a king-size bed, bathroom with shower, and access to a private outdoor shower (only partially and not overlooked), seating area, and terrace with access to the private pool. The suites feature a side sea view.
Also bookable for single use (PSE).
Rooms with private pool do not have their own pool lifeguard and pose an increased risk to small children and non-swimmers. The duty of supervision at the pool is therefore the responsibility of the parents/guardians.

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden accents, and decorative wall hanging.

Modern hotel room with seating area, mirror, and wooden furniture under exposed wooden beams.

Minimalistic outdoor shower with white walls and small niches holding plants and accessories.

Round wooden-framed mirror reflects plants and wall decor in a hotel room.

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, decorative mirrors, and open bathroom door.

Tucana Jacuzzi Suite

The Tucana Jacuzzi suites (S2M) have the same features as the superior double rooms but are more spacious (approx. 60-67 m²) and have a balcony with a Jacuzzi. They feature a side sea view.
Also bookable for single use (S1M).

Tucana Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

The Tucana pool & Jacuzzi suites (SBJ) have the same features as the superior double rooms but are larger (approx. 60-67 m²), with one bathroom, a living/sleeping area, and a Jacuzzi and private pool.
Also bookable for single use (EBJ).
Rooms with private pool do not have their own pool lifeguard and pose an increased risk to small children and non-swimmers. The duty of supervision at the pool is therefore the responsibility of the parents/guardians.

Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, balcony, and gray walls.

Meals

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

The unique catering concept offers breakfast from 7 AM - 10:30 AM, lunch from 1 PM - 4 PM, and dinner from 7 PM - 10 PM in one of the hotel's three à la carte restaurants ("Lucina", "Gaia", "Yades"). As a Posh Club member (booked suite), you also have the opportunity to enjoy your breakfast exclusively in the "Posh Club Lounge". In all four restaurants, a sparkling wine breakfast is included for you. Additionally, dinner can alternatively be taken in the buffet restaurant or in one of the eight different à la carte restaurants of the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" (Mexican, Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, Steak, Diet and Light, Bedouin restaurant). The à la carte restaurant "Lucina" is open as a snack bar for you around the clock (alcoholic beverages are not served from 6 AM to 10 AM). The Felucca is for a fee.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available around the clock at one of the eight bars available.

Posh Club Service

All guests with a booking in one of the suites (also junior suites, excluding junior suite garden view (JS2/JS1/J1K)) enjoy the privileges of the Posh Club: These include a simplified check-in and check-out process, a small welcome gift upon arrival in the room, exclusive access to the "Posh Club Lounge" (restaurant & bar, with exclusive and high-quality food in the morning and snacks throughout the day), as well as other amenities such as daily refilling of the minibar.

Sports included

Spacious fitness room (from 16 years; 8 AM - 8 PM), tennis, football, table tennis, beach volleyball, billiards (from 12 years), mini-golf, bocce, water polo, water aerobics, and yoga etc. (partially in the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select").

Sports for a fee

Diving center, various water sports facilities such as banana boat, kayaking, or boat trips on the beach of the sister hotel (local providers).

Children's program

For the little guests, the resort offers a varied program for children aged 3-12 years in the "Tucana Kids Club". Furthermore, they have access to the Aqua Park in the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" as well as a playground and the mini-disco.
Daily supervision in German.

Wellness

The spa area (from 16 years) with Jacuzzi, sauna, and various treatments provides special moments of relaxation (for a fee; located in the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select").

Entertainment

The hotel offers its guests a varied animation program daily and shows and live music in the evening.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available to guests free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
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Laundry service, room service (each for a fee).
ATM cash machine with exchange function.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

Two barrier-free rooms are available for guests on request (superior double room/DSU/DEU).
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When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", sometimes large distances must 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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Last updated: 11.09.2026 09:47

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Travel information

Notice

MS Nile Excellence incl. excursion

Highlights

Itinerary

Amenities

Accommodation

Suite

Royal Suite

Single Suites

Economy Suite

Meals

Full board

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Not included in All Inclusive

Sports included

Wellness

Entertainment

Hotel contact

Credit card

Hotelhinweis

Tour operator category

SUNRISE Tucana Resort Grand Select

Highlights

Location

Amenities

Accommodation

Lexi Swim Up Suite Poolview

Superior Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Junior Suite Garden View

Junior Suite Jacuzzi

Junior Suite Swim Up

Executive Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

Executive Suite Jacuzzi side sea view

Executive Pool Suite

Tucana Pool Suite side sea view

Tucana Jacuzzi Suite

Tucana Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

Meals

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

Posh Club Service

Sports included

Sports for a fee

Children's program

Wellness

Entertainment

Hotel contact

Credit card

Hotelhinweis

Tour operator category

Country category