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A large two-story excursion boat on a river with an urban backdrop.
Modern hotel bar area with tall bar stools and an elegant, bright ceiling.
A welcoming, modern hotel lounge area with cream-colored chairs and plants.
Modern living room with comfortable armchairs, sofa, and decorative rug on marble floor.
Beautiful outdoor pool with seating areas and clear blue water under clear sky.
Large sun terrace with wooden floor, covered seating areas, and loungers under clear sky
Open bar area with modern chairs and large sunshade in hotel outdoor space
Elegant dining room with decorated columns and a long padded counter.
Modern dining area with multiple tables and upholstered chairs in a warm setting.
Spacious, elegant hotel lounge area with modern furniture and marble flooring.
Modern hotel room with comfortable bed, seating area, and large window.
Bright lounge with gray corner sofa, light coffee table, and large window with curtains.
Hotel room with two single beds, gray pillows, beige blankets, and wall art above the headboard.
Interior of a small souvenir shop with postcard racks and city maps.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.
Indoor covered children's water play area with seating and colorful floor designs.
Colorful children's playroom with desert-themed wall art, tables, chairs, and toy shelves.
Colorful children's playroom with spherical seats and walls painted with Arabic script.
Cozy massage room with two tables, warm lighting, and decorative elements.
Modern wellness room with two beds, soft lighting, and stylish ambiance.
Cozy lounge area with upholstered seating and wooden table in a warmly lit room.
Hallway with wooden ceiling frames and modern wall lights in a hotel.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Pickalbatros The Palace

HRE071
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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 most economical available room category. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay before arrival is mandatory. The next possible boarding date 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 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 embarkation day, the route may vary.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to 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, can be booked 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.
Afternoon sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning 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:
Morning visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3) after breakfast.
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:
Early morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box included.
Then it's back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight 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 option to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
The ship then continues to Luxor.
Upon arrival, you have the option 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 Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked locally).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package for each excursion in the route is indicated behind the excursion:
Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2
Excursion Package Premium Excellence=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 Excellence (can be booked via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 155 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (can be booked via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 280 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (can be booked via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 333 € p.p.
The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished exterior 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 from the three bars on board. Additionally, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. Starting from Winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small gym, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on the sun loungers on the sundeck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the fantastic view of the Nile landscape.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served 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 cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approximately 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 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 m²). 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 approximately 13 m² in size and otherwise equipped the same as the suites, but with only one single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) than the suites, with otherwise identical amenities, and may not have a French balcony and seating area, but rather 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 outer decks.
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Booking Note: Please note that for flights to or from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for flights to and/or from Luxor.
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The transfer duration 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.
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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 side-by-side, 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 amount 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 The Palace

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 most economical available room category. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay before arrival is mandatory. The next possible boarding date will always be taken.
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Location

The luxurious hotel complex is located directly in the heart of Port Ghalib and is only approx. 200 m from the beautiful sandy beach. A coral reef in front of the hotel offers guests a great opportunity for snorkeling and diving. A long bathing jetty facilitates entry into the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. The marina with various restaurants and bars is just a few minutes' walk away. Marsa Alam International Airport is only approx. 5 km away.
Beach with many umbrellas and comfortable loungers in front of blue sea and clear sky.

Facilities

An outdoor area with a pool, surrounded by tables with orange tablecloths and white chairs under a clear sky.
Elegant hotel dining room with high ceilings, chandelier, and ornate wall decorations.
Open-air restaurant with blue and white chairs overlooking the pool and palm trees.
The luxurious hotel complex, built in an Arabian style, features 426 modern rooms and is equipped with a spacious lobby and reception area. For culinary delights, there are six restaurants (two with international cuisine and one with Italian cuisine), as well as six bars and a food court. The generously designed spa area invites guests to relax and unwind. In the beautifully landscaped and extensive outdoor area, there is a pool and a separate children's pool (partially heated in winter). Additionally, the complex offers a large saltwater lagoon that runs through the entire property. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are available free of charge for guests at the pool and on the beach.
The resort includes the largest heated water park in Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam (nearby, included). The new Aqua Park offers 8 water slides for adults and 13 slides for children, ensuring fun for all age groups. Furthermore, there are two large, heated pools with comfortable sun loungers, allowing guests to relax between rides. The Aqua Park is exclusively available to the hotels Pickalbatros Palace, Pickalbatros Sands, and Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib. The park is open from May to October from 10 AM-1 PM and 2 PM-7 PM, and from November to April from 10 AM-1 PM and 2 PM-4:30 PM, providing ample time for guests to fully enjoy their visit and create lasting memories.
Guests of "Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib" may use the adjacent facilities of "Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib" (RMF073) and "Pickalbatros Sands Port Ghalib" (RMF072). The reverse is not permitted.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms (D, approx. 35 m²) are furnished in an oriental style and equipped with a shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (daily refilled with water), air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, TV, and a balcony, terrace, or French balcony.
Also available with sea view (DM), lagoon view (L2Z), and marina view (MV2), as well as for single occupancy (DE/DEM/L2Z/MV1).
Also bookable as type I (DI), with special pricing and limited availability.
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with garden view (2GD/1GD).)
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with lagoon view (L2Z/L1Z).)

Family Room with connecting door

The family rooms with connecting door (FAV) consist of 2 double rooms with a connecting door and a shared entrance.
Also available with pool view (FVP), marina view (HFV), or sea view (MFV).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast from 5 AM to 7 AM, breakfast from 7 AM to 10 AM, late breakfast from 10 AM to 11 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30 PM to 9 PM, all served buffet-style.
Dinner can be enjoyed in the Italian restaurant or one of the international restaurants. Alternatively, guests can also dine at the restaurants of Pickalbatros Sands and Pickalbatros Oasis.
Late dinner from 10 PM to midnight.
Lunch snacks from 3 PM to 4:30 PM, tea time from 4 PM to 5 PM, and ice cream from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Local alcoholic beverages are available from 10 AM to midnight at the respective open bar. Selected cocktails are included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge. Local non-alcoholic beverages are available 24 hours.
Alcoholic beverages are subject to a charge after midnight.

Sports Included

Fitness center (ages 16+).

Sports for a fee

Billiards, diving school, and various water sports activities on the beach (local providers).

Children's Program

For the younger guests, there is a kids' club (for children aged 4-12) and a playground.
Colorful hotel with blue-yellow tower and pool area under sunny weather.
Indoor covered children's water play area with seating and colorful floor designs.
Colorful children's playroom with desert-themed wall art, tables, chairs, and toy shelves.
Colorful children's playroom with spherical seats and walls painted with Arabic script.

Wellness

Cozy massage room with two tables, warm lighting, and decorative elements.
Modern wellness room with two beds, soft lighting, and stylish ambiance.
Cozy lounge area with upholstered seating and wooden table in a warmly lit room.
Hallway with wooden ceiling frames and modern wall lights in a hotel.
Spa Center with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and treatments for a fee.

Entertainment

Guests can expect a daily animation program, evening shows, and live music.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel complex free of charge.
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Currency exchange machine in the lobby.

Credit Card

Mastercard, Visa, Ammex, and Maestro Card are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Direct Beach Access
  • Family Friendly
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sandy Beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Near the Beach
  • Diving
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Wi-Fi

Note

As the reefs partially extend into the beach area, wearing water shoes is recommended.
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially for the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances have to 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 the visa themselves or purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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The hotel has a total of 3 specially equipped handicap rooms (1x double room/D and 2x double rooms with lagoon view/L2Z, bookable upon request)
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Seasonal Information

Additionally bookable under RMFA41.

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