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Large blue river cruise boat on calm water with buildings and palm trees in the background.
Calm river with boats and a sandy hill in the background under clear sky.
Outdoor dining area with tables, chairs, and green artificial grass under a canopy.
Deck chairs with striped cushions lined up on a boat next to calm blue water under a clear sky.
Elegant hotel dining room with round tables, cushioned chairs, and warm lighting.
Outdoor seating area on artificial grass with white tables and chairs under clear sky.
Elevated blue tiled pool on green lawn with sun loungers under umbrellas at sunset.
Large outdoor pool with sun loungers and cabanas on both sides, facing a beach at sunset.
Outdoor seating with tables and chairs on green grass under clear sky at a resort.
Elegant marble staircase with ornate green railings in a luxurious hotel lobby.
Bright hotel room with a large bed, seating area, and ocean view through a big window.
Spacious, elegant lounge area with round tables and white armchairs, soft lighting.
Cozy hotel room with double bed and large window overlooking the lake.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

MS Magic I *****

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Location

Embarkation: Monday
Route:
Day 1:
Check-out from your hotel in Hurghada, then transfer by bus (approx. 5 hours drive). On the way, you will visit the Temple of Hathor (1.2), then continue to the city of Nag Hammadi, where your cruise ship will be waiting for you. Upon arrival at the harbor, a welcome drink. Embarkation and lunch on board. Dinner on board and overnight stay in Nag Hammadi.
Day 2:
Breakfast on board, transfer by bus (130 km south) to visit the capital of ancient Upper Egypt, "The charming city of Luxor". The full-day tour includes a visit to the Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Artisans (2). Lunch at a restaurant is included. Optional excursion to the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple (bookable on site), then return to the ship. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Nag Hammadi.
Day 3:
Early morning departure from Nag Hammadi to Al Balyana (approx. 3 hours drive north). Visit the Temple of Seti I in Abydos (2), then transfer back to the ship and lunch on board while sailing to Sohag (approx. 4 hours drive north). In the afternoon, there is an optional visit to the White & Red Monasteries in Sohag. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Sohag.
Day 4:
Enjoy your stay on board while sailing on the Nile from Sohag to Mallawi, crossing the Assiut Governorate (approx. 15 hours drive). Overnight stay on board in Mallawi.
Day 5:
After breakfast, visit Tel El Amarna "The City of Akhetaten" (2) to discover the remains of the capital of the 18th Dynasty, followed by a visit to the Beni Hassan Tombs (2). Lunch on board. Continue sailing to Beni Suef (approx. 12 hours drive). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Beni Suef.
Day 6:
After breakfast, time for an optional visit to Hawara and Lahun "Pyramids of the Middle Kingdom". Lunch on board. In the afternoon, continue sailing to Cairo (approx. 13 hours drive). Dinner while sailing and overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 7:
Breakfast on board, then visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx (1.2). Afterwards, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (2). Lunch is included during the excursion. Return to the ship, dinner and overnight stay on board in Cairo.
There is an option for an evening excursion to visit historical Cairo, such as the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, Moez Street, and the Sound and Light show in the Pyramids area (bookable on site).
Day 8:
After breakfast, check out from the ship and transfer by luxury VIP bus to Hurghada (approx. 6 hours drive).
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A German-speaking guide is available on board for excursions.
The excursions in the itinerary are marked with the excursion package they belong to:
Included Excursion Package = 1
Excursion Package Classic = 2
The excursions to the Temple of Hathor and the Pyramids of Giza with Sphinx mentioned in the itinerary are included (Included Excursion Package = 1).
The Excursion Package Classic (=2) is optional and can be booked:
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Excursion Package Classic (bookable by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Temple of Hathor in Dendera
Valley of the Queens (West Bank)
Valley of the Artisans (West Bank)
Temple of Seti I in Abydos
Tombs of Beni Hassan & Tell el-Amarna and the Royal Tomb
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
The Grand Egyptian Museum (closed from June 15 to July 5, 2025)
-> Summer Season 2025: €385 per person

Facilities

The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful exterior cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant caters to your culinary needs with delicious dishes. A reading corner and a lounge bar complement the offerings. A jeweler and a bazaar invite you to browse. There is also a billiard room on board. On the spacious sun deck with a pool and bar, you can relax and enjoy your vacation.

Accommodation

Double Cabin (K2)

The tastefully furnished cabins have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, video system, air conditioning, minibar, and safe.
The cabins are also available for single use (K1, KA1).
The windows cannot be opened.

Board

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks are available at a charge.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form. National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 11 am to 11 pm.

Wellness

Massages are offered for additional relaxation (for a fee).

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available on board for a fee.
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24-hour cabin service, on-call doctor (for a fee).

Credit Card

MasterCard and VISA.

Hotel features

  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Massages
  • Internet

Note

Booking Information: Please note that at least one pre-night stay is required before the Nile cruise.
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Smoking is only permitted on the outdoor decks.
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Booking Information: Please note that for a return flight to/from Hurghada, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before and after the Nile cruise.
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The transfer time from Hurghada is 4-5 hours depending on the hotel's location.
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The itinerary may be subject to change due to force majeure. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noise 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 may not always be 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 collects an amount of €7-8 per person per night on the ship, depending on the ship's category, at the beginning of the trip. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.

Note

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For an arrival at night (applies only to certain flights), your room may not be ready until the next day at the regular check-in time.
For a departure at night (also applies only to certain flights), the hotel stay may end the day before at the regular check-out time.
Therefore, please always check the booked number of nights.

Country category

5 Sterne