Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + True Beach Resort

HRE333

Product information

Combined product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be in the cheapest available room category. Embarkation is always on Thursdays. The trip must commence at least one day beforehand, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next available embarkation will always be used.

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route/Ship location

The following excursions are automatically included when booking the MS Nile Excellence: 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 itinerary may change.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Visit to the Luxor Museum (3) in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
A hot air balloon ride is possible at 5 a.m. (optional, can be booked locally).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to West Thebes to the Temple of Hatshepsut (1,2,3) with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3). Visit to the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Sailing to Edfu in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
In the early morning at 3:30 a.m., opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package included.
Then back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. The ship then continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. You then have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Afterwards, the ship continues to Luxor.
Once you arrive, you have the opportunity to visit the East Bank with the Temple of Luxor (1,2,3) and the Temple of Karnak (1,2,3). There is an opportunity for a sound and light show at the Temple of Karnak (optional, can be booked locally).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion packages each excursion belongs to are indicated next to the excursions in the itinerary:
Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2
Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3
The excursion packages can be booked as an option. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Temple of Luxor
Temple of Karnak
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €155 per person
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Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €280 per person
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €333 per person
The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished outside cabins spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship has a small fitness studio, 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 breathtaking view of the landscape along the Nile.
Five deck plans of a Nile cruise ship showing rooms, pool, lobby, and dining areas.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft drinks and hot beverages. Lunch and dinner include two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or Oriental nights.

Cabins

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm 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 a French balcony.
Also bookable for single occupancy (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same amenities as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 sqm). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
In the Royal Suites, the French balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped like the suites, but with only a single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) have the same amenities as the suites, are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm), and may not have a French balcony or seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police checkpoint.
Check-in time: 12:00 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for return flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for return flights to/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, the itinerary may be subject to 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 ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises 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 barrier-free.
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Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constantly giving tips on board, your local tour guide collects an amount of €8 per person per night on the boat, 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 a recommendation from us.
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Map

Location

The True Beach Resort, consisting of the sections "True Beach Resort" (bookable under RMF333, fully renovated) and True Beach Village (bookable under RMF444, newly built), first opened its doors in December 2023. The complex, designed in an Arab boho style, is located south of Marsa Alam on a fantastic stretch of coastline with a bay in front featuring crystal-clear water, directly on the beach. Offshore corals invite snorkeling (bathing shoes recommended). Marsa Alam Airport is approximately 90 kilometers from the hotel.
Resort with pools near sandy beach and clear blue sea under a blue sky.
Two wooden lounge chairs under a straw beach umbrella on a sandy shore by clear blue sea.
Two people holding hands walk between two wooden cabanas on the beach.
Beach with clear water and a person kite surfing in a blue sky.
Illuminated entrance of a beach resort at dusk with clear blue sky.

Facilities

Spacious hotel lobby with marble floors, large arched windows, and modern lighting fixtures.
Spacious hotel lounge with modern wooden furniture and comfortable seating in neutral tones.
Spacious hotel lobby with seating, wooden ceiling accents, and large windows for natural light.
Modern luxury villa with warm lighting and spacious outdoor areas at dusk.
Outdoor seating area with tables, chairs, and pergola at a modern hotel terrace.
Spacious restaurant with blue and white decor and rattan pendant lights.
Modern hotel restaurant with wood accents, elegant tables, and warm lighting.
Modern dining room with wooden wall, large pendant light, round wall art, and elegant chairs.
Open-air, wooden terrace restaurant with wicker chairs and ocean view.
Modern hotel dining area with wooden ceiling, pendant lights, and empty tables and chairs.
Two wooden lounge chairs under a straw beach umbrella on a sandy shore by clear blue sea.
Modern hotel reception with marble counter, wooden stools, and staff in white uniforms.
Outdoor seating area at a modern hotel with warm lighting during sunset.
Outdoor hotel terrace with beige sofa, poufs, rug, wooden table, and sea view.
Cozy outdoor lounge area with carpets, cushions, and wooden pergola at a desert hotel.
Wooden cabanas with white curtains on sandy beach by blue sea and palm tree.
The schauinsland-reisen original hotel is built in a noble Bohemian style combined with modern Arabic accents, offering a unique design in Egypt. The 5-star complex consists of two sections, the "True Beach Resort," which is particularly suitable for families, and the "True Beach Village" (bookable under RMF444) as an adult-only area, bookable for ages 16 and up. The complex has a total of 158 rooms distributed across both sections and offers a spacious reception area with a reception desk and a lobby bar "True Lobby Bar" with seating both indoors and outdoors. The resort area has two spacious pools and a whirlpool integrated into the main pool (one of them heated in winter). An island in the main pool, accessible via a wooden bridge, offers chill-out areas with loungers and beanbags for all ages. A children's pool and a children's splash pool with various water features are located next to the kids' club and the adjacent playground with a sunshade. The main restaurant "El Manzil" offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style, plus the beachfront fish restaurant "Ritsa" is included once per stay. The three à la carte restaurants "El Tawla" (oriental), "NORI" (Asian fusion), and "ILIOS" (Greek) are located in the Village area and are available for a fee (adults only, reservation required). Furthermore, the complex has a pool bar "Maya," a rooftop bar "Sama Bar" (shisha available, for a fee), a theater offering various entertainment programs in the evening, a beach bar, and several shops, as well as a hairdresser and spa area. The Village area is surrounded by a generous water landscape and offers a total of 4 different main pools that run through the entire complex, as well as an infinity pool with a view of the crystal-clear bay (all pools are heated). In the midst of the pool landscape, you will find a pool bar "Scarab Bar" as well as the oriental restaurant "El Tawla" and a chaise lounge. Two more bars "Salt Bar" and "ILIOS" Bar directly on the beach are available in the Village area. Guests of the Village area can use both sections, but not vice versa. Loungers, sun umbrellas, and beach towels are included by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

The friendly furnished Superior Double Rooms (DSU) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (filled upon arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water is replenished daily), kettle and safe, seating area and terrace, and are approx. 47 sqm. Also bookable as Type I (DSI) with the same amenities, limited availability, and special price. Also available for single use (DEU). Optionally available with side sea view (D2S/S1S) or direct sea view (DMU/EMU, as type I DMI). Bookable as swim-up rooms under RMF444.

Bright hotel room with a large bed, pillows, seating area, and sliding glass doors to a balcony.
Modern hotel bathroom with round sink, large mirror, and wall-mounted accessories.
Modern bathroom with large mirror, sink, toilet, and towel rack in neutral tones.
Modern shower area with patterned tiles and striped shower screen in neutral tones.

Superior Double Room Seafront

The Superior Double Rooms Seafront (RF2) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (filled upon arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water is replenished daily), kettle and safe, seating area and terrace or balcony, and are approx. 47 sqm. The rooms are located in the beachfront buildings and offer pool and side sea views.
Also available for single use (RF1). Bookable as swim-up rooms under RMF444.

Spacious hotel room with king bed, sofa, terrace, and sea view.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, sofa, wooden accents, and warm lighting.
A beige hotel building with balconies and green lawn under clear blue sky.
Shaded patio with chairs and table overlooking a green lawn and distant buildings.

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (filled upon arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water is replenished daily), kettle and safe, seating area and balcony or terrace, and are approx. 47 sqm. The rooms have a king-size bed and a sofa bed (maximum two children).

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveler Rooms (YST) are equipped like the Superior Double Rooms and are bookable for young adults aged 18-29. Limited availability and special price.
Bookable for W25/26.

Family Suite

The Family Suites (2FS) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (filled upon arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water is replenished daily), kettle and safe, seating area and terrace, and are approx. 60 sqm. Additionally, these rooms have two bedrooms separated by a door.

Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and modern wooden furniture.
Spacious hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, side table, and neutral decor.
Hotel room with two single beds, beige decor, cushions, wall art, and a wooden door.
Shaded patio with chairs and table overlooking a green lawn and distant buildings.

All Inclusive

Spacious dining area with wooden chairs and tables overlooking the beach through large windows.

All Inclusive

Main restaurant "El Manzil" buffet style in the resort area for breakfast (7-10 AM, times may vary by season), late riser breakfast (10-11 AM, times may vary by season), lunch (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, times may vary by season) and dinner (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM winter season, 7 PM - 10 PM summer season). From 11:30 AM to 5 PM, snacks are available at the pool bar. From 3 PM to 4 PM, tea time with cake and pastries in the resort area's lobby bar. Once per stay, the seafood à la carte restaurant "Ritsa" is included (reservation required, depending on occupancy, the restaurant may not be open daily). Upon request, the following à la carte restaurants in the Village area can be visited for a fee (reservation required): Greek restaurant "ILIOS," Oriental restaurant "El Tawla," and Asian fusion restaurant "NORI" (depending on the day of the week, two of the restaurants are open, from 7 PM to 10 PM, opening hours may vary by season). The following bars are available: Lobby bar "True Lobby Bar," pool bar "Maya," rooftop bar "Sama Bar." Opening hours vary by bar. Local alcoholic beverages are included from 10 AM to midnight, and non-alcoholic beverages from 6 AM to midnight. A midnight snack is offered after midnight.
The minibar is filled with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water upon arrival. Water is replenished daily.

Not included in All Inclusive

Freshly squeezed orange juice with breakfast for a fee.

Sports included

Fitness room with a variety of exercise equipment (cardio and strength training equipment, ages 16 and up, open from 8 AM to 8 PM). Also, a volleyball court on the beach and daily animation/sports program (e.g., yoga classes on the beach).

Sports for a fee

Dive center at the hotel (PADI certified, local provider, for a fee).

Children's Programme

For the little guests, there is a kids' club (ages 2-11, only accompanied by a parent between 2 and 3 years old, German-speaking) with daily animation, a separate children's pool, a splash pool with various water features, and a playground with a sunshade.
Two children relax at the edge of a pool with water splashing behind them.
Wooden playground with slides and swings under a sunshade, surrounded by sand.
Water sprays from a red mushroom fountain in a hotel pool area with umbrellas and lounge chairs.
Outdoor water play area with splash arches and sprinklers near a sandy beach
Outdoor water play area with various spray features in a hotel pool under a clear sky.
Sunny outdoor pool area with loungers, umbrellas, and a water fountain in the blue pool.
Child with face paint smiling, others in background also painted, indoors, casual setting.
A woman with face paint is applying makeup to a young girl inside a brightly lit room.
Three young people sitting around a table, engaged in writing or drawing, with balloons nearby.

Wellness

Poolside lounge chairs under white arches with blue sky and green grass background
Outdoor pool with lounge chairs under white arches in sunny resort area.
Outdoor pool with water fountain and arches in a sunny hotel courtyard.
Outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table next to white walls under a clear blue sky.
Curved wooden lounge chairs beside a blue pool under a clear sky at a beige resort.
Luxurious spa room with beige marble walls, seating, and central water feature under soft lighting.
Cozy wooden sauna with benches and sauna heater near the door.
Outdoor bar area with wooden stools, coffee setup, and a tiled floor under sunlight.
Barber chairs in a well-lit room with large arched windows and a small cabinet.
Bright hotel lobby with modern chairs, plants, large arched window, and open door to outside.
Two people receiving relaxing back massages in a calm spa setting.
Spacious spa area (use for a fee) with sauna, steam bath, swimming pool, and massage treatments. Also a beauty salon in the spa area.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex and on the beach.
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Laundry service for a fee. Baby cot available free of charge subject to availability.
Pillow menu available. Please contact reception for this.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Fitness
  • Children's Playground
  • Kids Club/Miniclub
  • schauinsland-reisen original
  • Sandy Beach

Note

The Village area is bookable with swim-up rooms under RMF444.
Restaurants and bars in the Village area are available for resort guests for a fee.
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Bathing shoes are recommended for entering the sea.
Tides may occur in Egypt.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and arrival airport that, especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel," considerable distances must be covered and a long transfer time should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to arrange their visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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Hotel Code: RMF333
"True Beach Resort" (RMF333) and "True Beach Village" (RMF444)
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The True Beach Resort offers a total of 2 rooms accessible for disabled guests (Superior Double Room/DSU/DEU/1DS or Superior Double Room Type I/DSI). Only bookable upon request.

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