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A large blue river cruise ship sails on calm water under a clear sky.
Large pool with lounge chairs and ocean view at sunset.
Luxurious hotel lobby with marble flooring and gold-colored columns.
Elegant hotel lobby with two purple armchairs, vase on table, and elevator in background
Round bar area with wood paneling and well-stocked shelves in a hotel.
Cozy seating area with curved sofa and small table in a modern hotel room.
Cozy lounge area with white armchairs and decorative rugs in a hotel.
Interior of a luxury ship with white armchairs and gold columns
Deck chairs on green grass overlooking a river under a blue sky with clouds.
Outdoor restaurant area with tables, chairs, and green artificial grass under a canopy
Bright hotel room with large bed, window view of water, and light wooden furniture.
Cozy hotel room with double bed and large window with lake view
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

MS Magic I *****

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Location

Embarkation: Saturday
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
In the morning, a hot air balloon ride can be booked at 5 AM (optional, only bookable on site).
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, visit the West Bank with the Temple of Hatshepsut (1,2,3), the Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3), and the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3).
Lunch on board. Afterwards, proceed to Edfu.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, proceed to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board.
Upon arrival in Kom Ombo, the Temple of Kom Ombo can be visited (1,2,3).
Continue sailing towards Aswan. Dinner on board.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 4:
After breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then, visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile.
Opportunity to visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early in the morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package included.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Continue sailing to Esna.
Day 6:
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3). Continue sailing to Luxor. Lunch on board. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.
Day 7:
Breakfast on board.
Visit the East Bank with the Luxor Temple (1,2,3) and Karnak Temple (1,2,3).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
A German-speaking guide for the excursions is available on the ship.
The excursion package to which each excursion belongs is indicated behind the excursions in the itinerary:
Excursion Package Classic = 1
Excursion Package Classic Plus = 2
Excursion Package Premium = 3
The excursion packages can be booked as optional extras. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic (bookable with initial booking: KW Service: NILKLASS)
Package for Winter Season 2025/2026, Summer Season 2026:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Kom Ombo
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
Winter Season 2025/2026, Summer Season 2026: €305 per person.
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Additional Excursions in Excursion Package Classic Plus (bookable with initial booking: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip to Abu Simbel by bus.
Winter Season 2025/2026, Summer Season 2026: €429 per person.
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Additional Excursions in Excursion Package Premium (bookable with initial booking: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
Winter Season 2025/2026, Summer Season 2026: €482 per person.

Facilities

The ship features a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant offers delicious meals. 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

Cabins

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

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet style. Drinks are available for a fee.

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).

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore provides entertainment.

Hotel contact

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

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA.

Hotel features

  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Massages
  • Internet

Note

Embarkation point in Luxor: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (subject to availability)
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Booking note: 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 outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have a flight arriving in or departing from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
No overnight stay is necessary for flights arriving in and/or departing from Luxor.
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The transfer time 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 vessel, operational noises may occur.
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The ships may dock one behind another or side by side, which may require crossing over other vessels. It may happen that the ship is not always accessible barrier-free.
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When booking this ship, accommodation will be on the MS Magic I or another ship with similar facilities and of the same category.
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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 €6-€7 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 holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.

Note

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If you arrive at night (applies only to certain flights), your room may not be available until the regular check-in time the following day.
If you depart at night (also applies only to certain flights), your hotel stay may end the day before at the regular check-out time.
Please always check the booked number of nights.

Country category

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Last updated: 19.02.2026 12:43