Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + 5 Tage Pickalbatros Villaggio 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 transfers. Accommodation at the hotel is always provided in the most reasonably priced 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 depart 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 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.
The itinerary may shift depending on the embarkation day.
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:
At 5 a.m., a hot air balloon ride is possible (optional, bookable on site).
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, travel to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
3rd Day:
In the morning, continue travel to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue travel 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 to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip 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 a.m., opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package is included.
Then it is back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
6th Day:
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, the ship continues 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.
Upon arrival, 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).
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.
It is always noted behind the excursions in the itinerary 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
Hatschepsut 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 modernly furnished exterior cabins, which are spread over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception. Let yourself be pampered 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 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 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 in size 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 facilities 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 in size and otherwise have the same facilities as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z), with otherwise the same facilities as the suites, are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) 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 drinks. For lunch and dinner, two soft drinks and one 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 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, a fruit basket in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic drinks.

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 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 exclusively permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required.
No overnight stay is necessary for flights to/from Luxor.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook guests to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The itinerary will not be affected.
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The transfer duration from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel location.
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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 ensure the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, there may be operational noises.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to each other, so 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 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 *****

Pickalbatros Villaggio Resort Portofino

Highlights

  • Aqua park with 32 water slides for adults and children.
  • Direct access to the Red Sea via a long jetty.
  • 12 swimming pools, three of which are heated in winter.
  • 4-star hotel located directly on the private sandy beach.
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel complex.

Location

Long pier extends from a beach hotel into calm blue sea with clear water.
Pier with sunshades on cliff edge at sunset over calm sea.
Aerial view of a coastal town with hotel resorts and clear turquoise water.
Sandy beach with sun loungers and sparse palm trees by rocky coastline under clear sky.
The spacious resort is located directly on the hotel's own sand/pebble beach (bathing shoes recommended) and is only approx. 40 km away from Marsa Alam airport.
Due to the shallow sloping beach, you have the opportunity for a relaxing beach holiday. On the other hand, a long pier leads directly into deeper water, from where you can discover the beautiful and impressive underwater world of the Red Sea. The beach offers the best conditions for snorkeling and diving.

Facilities

The large newly opened hotel complex consists of 514 rooms. The comfortably and charmingly furnished complex has a reception, several shops, an amphitheater, various bars, two buffet restaurants ("El Khan" - oriental, "Soprano Restaurant" - international cuisine), an à-la-carte restaurant ("Shell Fish" - seafood, once per stay, with reservation), two snack restaurants, various bars, and a café, The Bakery.
In the spacious outdoor area, there are 12 swimming pools (three of which are heated in winter) and 3 children's pools (two of which are heatable in winter). The newly built Aqua Park with 32 water slides (11 for adults and 21 for children; partially heatable in winter) offers fun for all ages.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, pads, and towels are free of charge at the pool and on the beach.
Customers of the "Pickalbatros Portofino Villaggio" can use all facilities of the sister hotel "Pickalbatros Portofino Vita" (RMF116).
Modernly furnished hotel lounge area with seating groups and large window.
Rows of colorful bicycles under a modern shelter by the beach.
Bright hotel lobby with modern furniture, white walls, and decorative lighting fixtures.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with white bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the sea.
View of a harbor from a covered veranda with rustic chairs and a table.

Double room

The modern rooms with garden view are spacious (D, approx. 35 m²) and equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (only water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable with pool view (PD) or sea view (DM) for an extra charge.
Under RMFA49 also bookable as single occupancy with garden view (1GD), as single occupancy with pool view (PDE), and as single occupancy with sea view (DEM).

Beachfront sea view

The beachfront sea view rooms (BF2, approx. 42-45 m²) are large and the rooms feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and terrace or balcony. The beachfront sea view rooms are located directly on the beach with a view of the sea.
Also bookable for single use. (BF1)

Hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Two rattan chairs with blue cushions on a terrace overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room featuring a stone arch, bed area, TV, and balcony view.
Modern hotel bathroom vanity with large mirror and walk-in shower.
View from a terrace with two chairs overlooking the beach and sea under a clear sky.

Double room Superior

The modern Double Superior rooms (DSU, approx. 42-45m²) are equipped with a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable with pool view (DSP) or sea view (DMU) for an extra charge.
Under RMFA49 also bookable as single occupancy with garden view (DSE), as single occupancy with pool view (DST), and as single occupancy with sea view (DME).

Family room Deluxe garden view

The modern rooms (2FS, approx. 70 m²) consist of a bedroom with a kingsize bed and a bedroom with single beds and a sofa bed and are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable with pool view (XF2) for an extra charge.
(Additionally bookable under RMFA49 as Family room Type A (2FA) with garden view).

Bright hotel room with large bed, armchair, and balcony overlooking pool and buildings.
Bright hotel room with two large beds, blue couch, and modern design.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, white sink, and large mirror.
View through an archway to a water park with pool, slides, and seating area in the foreground.
Modern bedroom with large bed, wall art, and TV in a hotel room.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, wooden accents, and a mountain view.
Modern hotel lounge area with blue sofa, ottoman, and TV in front of large curtained windows.
Modern outdoor pool with blue loungers and circular platform in a hotel setting on a sunny day.

Royal Suite Swim Up pool view

The Royal Suites (SWP) are approx. 105 m² in size and feature a bathroom/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (water included), safe, electric kettle, telephone (for a fee), TV, and terrace with direct access to the communal swim-up pool. The rooms have two bedrooms.
(Additional quota bookable under RMFA49 as Royal Suite Type B (RZ3)).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for young children.
Therefore, at schauinsland-reisen, for security reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies for children for bookings of these room types.

Double room Deluxe (RMFA49)

The Deluxe double rooms correspond in size and facilities to the double rooms (DD2). Also bookable with pool view (DBP) and with sea view (DDM).

Bungalow Deluxe sea view (RMFA49)

The Deluxe bungalows have a size of approx. 35m² and are equipped with air conditioning, bathroom with shower or bathtub/WC, flatscreen TV, balcony or terrace, and have sea view (2BM).

Superior Bungalow sea view (RMFA49)

The Superior bungalows are similar in facilities to the Deluxe bungalows, but are larger at approx. 45m² (2UB).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast (5-7 a.m.), breakfast (7-10 a.m.), late breakfast (10-11 a.m.), lunch (12:30-2:30 p.m.), and dinner (7-9:30 p.m.) in buffet style.
Late dinner in the El Khan 8-11 p.m.
During the day snacks from 12:30-5 p.m. and ice cream (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) in the snack bars.
Tea time in the afternoon from 3-7 p.m. at the Lobby Bar, The Bakery.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge.

Buffet area with round wooden ceiling features and modern lights in a hotel restaurant.

Sports included

Large water park with colorful slides and clear pool under blue sky.
View of a hotel pool with water slides and yellow umbrellas around it.
Large green soccer field with blue sky and buildings in the background.
Empty soccer goal on green field with clear sky and red track
Fitness room (from age 16), aerobics, Zumba, basketball, paddle tennis, tennis (floodlights for a fee), table tennis, water gymnastics, boccia, soccer, beach volleyball, jogging track.
Aqua Park with seven swimming pools (three of which are heatable in winter) and 32 water slides (11 for adults, 21 for children) offers fun for all ages.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, water sports provided by local vendors on the beach.

Children's program

Kids club for ages 4-10, playground.
VR games in the Blue Lounge from 7-10 p.m.
Colorful playroom with vibrant tiles and child-sized furniture in a hotel.
Colorful water playground with slides and sail in hotel pool under blue sky.

Wellness

Modernly furnished hotel lounge with large windows and comfortable seating.
Modern spa area with whirlpool, sauna, and lounge chairs in a hotel.
A calm treatment room with a massage table, warm lighting, and shelves with skincare products.
Calm spa room with two massage tables and soft lighting in warm red tones.
Interior of a wooden sauna room with benches and dark walls.
Modern spa room with bathtub, lounge chairs, and starry ceiling in blue and brown tones.
Traditional hammam with marble table and decorative wall tiles.
Spa with whirlpool, hammam, sauna, and treatments for a fee.

Entertainment

Daily sports and animation program. Evening shows and live music.
VR games in the Blue Lounge from 7-10 p.m.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

When choosing your hotel and 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 long distances have to be covered and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following a Nile cruise.
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Please note that some of the images displayed are model images.
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Wheelchair-accessible rooms can be booked on request (Double room Superior/DSU/1DS/DEU).
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under: RMFA49

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 01.07.2026 12:04