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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Pickalbatros White Beach

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Product information

Combined package of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always in the cheapest available room category. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay before is mandatory. The next possible boarding will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route/Ship location

When booking the MS Nile Excellence, the following excursions are automatically included: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and the 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 embarkation day, the route may vary.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
A hot air balloon ride is possible at 5 AM (optional, bookable locally).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes West 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.
In the afternoon, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
In the morning, continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
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 to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca sailing 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 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package included.
Then it's back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Then you have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Then the ship sails on to Luxor.
Upon arrival, you have the opportunity to visit the East Bank with the Luxor Temple (1,2,3) and Karnak Temple (1,2,3). There is an opportunity for a sound and light show at Karnak Temple (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 for which the excursion is included are always indicated behind 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 optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossus 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: (bookable via 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: (bookable via 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 refreshing drinks from the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner available. Starting from Winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the fantastic view of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet-style or as a 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 pleasantly 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 balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

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

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and may lack a French balcony and seating area, instead having a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's Address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the open decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for a flight to or 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 a flight to and/or 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 in 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.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It is possible that the ship is not always 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 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 from us.
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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Excursion + Pickalbatros White Beach

Combined package of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always in the cheapest available room category. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay before is mandatory. The next possible boarding will always be taken.
Map

Location

The luxurious resort promises holiday dreams under the Egyptian sun. The hotel is located directly on the hotel's own, gently sloping sandy beach and the popular promenade of the tourist resort of Hurghada. Start your holiday with a morning walk on the beautiful long beach and enjoy the sunrise. The hotel offers numerous activities and an impressive pool landscape, so that water fun is not neglected. In the immediate vicinity of the resort, you will find a variety of great shopping and entertainment options, as well as the city center, which invites you to stroll. Hurghada Airport is approximately 9 km away.
Beach hotel with sun umbrellas, loungers, pools, and a view of the sea with boats.

Facilities

Spacious hotel lobby with marble floor, central fountain, and natural light from glass ceiling
Bright hotel restaurant with orange chairs and round marble tables.
Bright, modern restaurant with wooden chairs and large windows letting in daylight.
Modern restaurant with red ceiling, numerous tables, and large windows overlooking outside.
Modern bar area with counter and outdoor seating under sunshade
Modern hotel restaurant with multiple wooden tables and black chairs in bright setting
Modern, bright restaurant with large round windows and stylish tables and chairs.
Outdoor hotel area with white furniture by a swimming pool and sunshade.
The holiday complex consists of 473 rooms, spread across a main building and 2 side wings. The complex has a spacious, friendly lobby with a reception, several bars, and shops. For culinary delights, there is a Chinese restaurant "L'Asiatique", an à la carte restaurant "Wow" (included once per stay), an Italian restaurant "Soprano", an oriental restaurant "Saffron", and a beach bar with snacks. Outdoors, between the main building and the beach, there is a generous pool landscape with 4 children's pools (heated in winter) with water slides and 2 adult pools (one heated in winter). Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room Deluxe Pool View

The comfortably furnished Double Deluxe Pool View rooms (PD) are approx. 40 sqm and equipped with air conditioning, shower/WC or bath and shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, safe, Wi-Fi, minibar (daily refill with soft drinks and water), and a balcony or terrace.
Also bookable as type I (PID/PIE). Limited availability and special price.
Also bookable with sea view (DM) or side sea view (DMS) or for single occupancy (PDE/DEM/DES).
(Additionally bookable under HRGA23 as Double (DM) or Single (EM).)

Bright hotel room with double bed, colorful rug, and balcony with seating area.
Modern bathroom with double sink, mirror, and brown wooden cabinets.
View from a covered terrace with chairs overlooking a large pool and resort buildings in the background.

Double Room Deluxe (HRGA23)

These Double Deluxe rooms have the same amenities, but the view is not specified (DD2/1DD).

Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking mountains.
Modern bathroom with glass partition and view into a hotel bedroom.

Executive Double Room Sea View

The Executive Double Room Sea View rooms (EXM) have the same amenities as the Double Deluxe Pool View rooms but are larger and have a sea view.
The rooms can also be booked for 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Also bookable under BXM, but with limited availability and special price.

Family Room Connecting Door

The Family Rooms with Connecting Door (FAV) consist of two rooms with a connecting door.

Junior Suite

The Junior Suites (JS2) have the same amenities as the double rooms but are more spacious (approx. 70 sqm) and offer a combined living and sleeping area as well as a whirlpool. The Junior Suites have a pool view.
Also bookable with sea view (J2M).
(Additionally bookable under HRGA23 (J2P) or with sea view (J2M).)

Spacious hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern bathroom with double sinks, bathtub, and shower in warm brown tones.
Modern hotel room with two single beds and a view of the pool area.
Modern bathroom with double sink, white towels, and large mirror.

Double Room Pool/Garden View (HRGA23)

The rooms have the same amenities as the double rooms.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet-style. 1 visit to the à la carte restaurant is included per stay. Snacks are available at the beach bar during the day, coffee, tea, and cake from 12 PM to 5 PM. Ice cream for children from 10 AM to 5 PM. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 10 AM to 12 AM at the respective open bar. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge.

Sports Included

Fitness room, table tennis, mini-golf, darts, multi-purpose sports court, beach volleyball.

Sports for a Fee

German-speaking diving school, aqua center, windsurfing, billiards.
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable through travel agencies with request H and service code HRG946):
Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in Water Valley) can be booked for a fee in many hotels. The park includes over 100 different water attractions for young and old. The price of €70 for adults and €35 for children up to 11 years old (from Summer 2026: €75 for adults and €38 for children) includes daily free entry with snacks and soft drinks, as well as transfer from/to the hotel of stay.

Children's Program

For the little guests, there is a kids' club (4-12 years), a playground, and various water slides.
Colorful hotel lobby with rounded orange entrance and glass railing on the upper floor
Colorful children's playroom with tables, chairs, and a wall filled with artwork and decorations.
Colorful playground with slides and climbing structures in front of a hotel building on a sunny day
Children's playground with slides and climbing frames in a sunny park near buildings.
Colorful water playground with slides and climbing structures in a pool under bright sunshine
A water park with a castle and two water slides in a pool under clear sky.
Water playground with pirate ship, slides, and loungers in a hotel pool.

Wellness

Modern hotel lounge area with comfortable armchairs and elegant lighting.
Brightly lit spa room with two massage tables and a cozy seating area.
A room with two massage tables and ambient purple lighting.
Massages, sauna, whirlpool, steam bath (each for a fee).

Entertainment

Animation and evening entertainment with shows.
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Neverland Show: (1x included per stay)
The life in Hurghada is illuminated with an evening program that combines music, dance, light, and theater. Experience everything in one evening: international cabaret, pop music, dance shows, and traditional oriental music.
All this in the impressive setting of the famous theater in the Palace of Alf Leila Wa Leila - 1001 Nights. An evening where past merges with the present!
As part of the program, a delicious dinner and a varied selection of drinks await you.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex and in the rooms.
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Hairdresser, doctor, and laundry service (each for a fee).
Currency exchange.

Credit Card

Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Fitness
  • Kids' Club/Mini Club
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Children's Playground
  • Children's Pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Sandy Beach
  • Family Friendly
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Notice

Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances have to be covered and a long transfer must 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 organize the visa themselves or purchase it from the Schauinsland-Reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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Accessible hotel complex. 4 accessible rooms bookable upon request (Double Room Deluxe Pool View/PD/PDK/PDE/PID/PIE).
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Seasonal Information

Additionally bookable under HRGA23.

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