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Overview of Nile Excellence cruise ship deck plans showing cabins, pool, and lobby areas.
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Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden accents, and decorative wall hanging.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

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Travel information

Combined 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 in the most affordable available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the arrival 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 for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the day of embarkation. 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 day of embarkation, the route may change.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
At 5 a.m. a hot air balloon ride is possible (optional, bookable on site).
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 the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon trip to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Morning trip to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast visit 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 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 back 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).
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 which excursion package this excursion is 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 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, which are distributed over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and has a front desk. Let yourself be pampered in the main restaurant and enjoy the cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner at your disposal. 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 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 have shower/WC, hairdryer, two single beds or a double bed, air conditioning (individually adjustable), minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), sitting area and French balcony.
Also bookable for single use (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same equipment 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 and otherwise have the same equipment as the suites, but with only one single bed and no sitting 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 sitting area, but with a window that cannot be opened.

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 as well as a small bottle of water per person are included.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch and dinner in buffet form. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge and sun deck bar.
Coffee, tea and pastries in the afternoon 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, a fruit basket in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports included

On deck there is a small fitness area.

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.
Check-in 12 p.m.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Address of the ship:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 p.m.
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Smoking is permitted exclusively on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if flying to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
For flights 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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The transfer duration 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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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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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 happen that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To spare 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 considered a recommendation on our part.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

SUNRISE Tucana Resort Grand Select

Highlights

  • Beachfront location at the premier snorkeling and diving spots of Makadi Bay.
  • Access to a total of 11 à-la-carte restaurants including eight at the sister hotel.
  • Aqua park with 18 water slides at the adjacent SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select available.
  • Rooms with private jacuzzi or private pool available.
  • 5-star hotel with 24-hour premium all-inclusive dining concept.

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 in the first row of beaches at the most beautiful snorkeling and diving spots in the bay, thus offering the opportunity to explore the breathtaking underwater world of the Red Sea directly from the gently sloping beach.
It is approx. 37 km to the city center of Hurghada. Hurghada Airport is approx. 32 km away.

Facilities

The schauinsland-reisen original hotel was built in a noble bohemian style and has 240 rooms and suites, which are distributed among various building complexes. With its unique and high-quality dining 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" can use the eight à la carte restaurants of the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" with a diverse selection in the evening free of charge. 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 only available 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 p.m. to 1 a.m. In the extensive outdoor area of the hotel, there are three pools (heatable in winter). One can only be used by members of the Posh Club (Adults-only pool). Furthermore, some specific room types have their own pool or a sharing pool (heatable in winter). In addition, the eight pools as well as the Aqua Park with 18 different slides of the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" may be used. Guests may use all existing facilities of the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select," but not the other way around. In the large hotel complex, there is also a souvenir shop, a jeweler, and a mini-market. Loungers, towels, and sunshades 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) is larger (approx. 43 m²) with the same amenities as the Superior double rooms. The rooms have a terrace with access to the swim-up shared pool. On the terrace, there is a dining table and two separate sun loungers.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

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) are larger (approx. 40 m²) with the same amenities as the Superior double rooms and have garden views.
Also bookable for single use (DD1). Also bookable under code DDB.

Junior suite garden view

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

Junior suite Jacuzzi

The Junior suites Jacuzzi (2JJ, approx. 36 m²) have the same amenities as the Superior double rooms, however 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) are more spacious (approx. 43 m²) with the same amenities as the Superior double rooms, with a small sitting area and direct access to the swim-up shared pool.
Also bookable for single use (SJE).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Executive Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

The suites (X2S) have the same amenity elements as the Superior double rooms, but are larger (approx. 100 m²) and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms with shower, a living/sleeping room and terrace. The rooms have a Jacuzzi and a small private pool.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

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 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 Suite Jacuzzi side sea view (2XE) have the same amenity elements as the Superior double rooms, are approx. 100 m² in size and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living/sleeping room. The rooms have either a balcony with a Jacuzzi or an indoor Jacuzzi.

Executive Pool Suite

The Executive Pool Suite side sea view (2SS) have the same amenity elements as the Superior double rooms, are approx. 90-100 m² in size and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living/sleeping room. The rooms have a terrace with access to a private pool.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Tucana Pool Suite side sea view

The Tucana Pool Suites (PSW) have the same amenity elements 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 visible/not overlooked), sitting area and terrace with access to the private pool. The suites have a side sea view.
Also bookable for single use (PSE).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

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) are more spacious (approx. 60-67 m²) with the same amenities as the Superior double rooms and have a balcony with a Jacuzzi. They have a side sea view.
Also bookable for single use (S1M).

Tucana Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

The Tucana Pool & Jacuzzi Suites (SBJ) are larger (approx. 60-67 m²) with the same amenities as the Superior double rooms, with one bathroom, one living/sleeping room and a Jacuzzi and private pool.
Also bookable for single use (EBJ).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

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

Meals

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

The unique dining concept offers you breakfast from 7-10:30 a.m., lunch from 1-4 p.m., and dinner from 7-10 p.m. in one of the three à la carte restaurants of the hotel ("Lucina", "Gaia", "Yades"). As a Posh Club member (booked suite), you also have the possibility to take your breakfast exclusively in the "Posh Club Lounge". A sparkling wine breakfast is included for you in all four restaurants. 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 for you as a snack bar around the clock (alcoholic drinks are not served between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.). 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, attention 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 further amenities such as daily refilling of the minibar.

Sports included

Spacious fitness room (from 16 years; 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.), tennis, soccer, 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 possibilities such as banana boat, kayaking, or boat trips at 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 childcare in German.

Wellness

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

Entertainment

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

Hotel service

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

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

A VIP exclusive transfer is not included **************************************
Two barrier-free rooms are available to guests upon 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," large distances must be covered in some cases and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 15.07.2026 13:58