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Large blue river cruise boat on calm water with buildings and palm trees in the background.
Calm river with boats and a sandy hill in the background under clear sky.
Outdoor dining area with tables, chairs, and green artificial grass under a canopy.
Deck chairs with striped cushions lined up on a boat next to calm blue water under a clear sky.
Elegant hotel dining room with round tables, cushioned chairs, and warm lighting.
Rooftop terrace with white chairs and tables on green floor under clear sky
Elevated blue tiled pool on green lawn with sun loungers under umbrellas at sunset.
Large outdoor pool with sun loungers and cabanas on both sides, facing a beach at sunset.
Outdoor seating with tables and chairs on green grass under clear sky at a resort.
Elegant marble staircase with ornate green railings in a luxurious hotel lobby.
Bright hotel room with a large bed, seating area, and ocean view through a big window.
Bright and spacious hotel lounge area with white armchairs and round tables.
Hotel room with double bed, river view, and seating area by the window
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

MS Magic I *****

LXR111
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Location

Embarkation: Monday
Route:
Day 1:
Check-out from your hotel in Hurghada, followed by a bus transfer (approx. 5-hour drive). Along the way, you'll visit the Temple of Hathor (1,2), then continue to the city of Nag Hammadi, where your cruise ship awaits. Upon arrival at the port, a welcome drink will be served. Embarkation and lunch on board. Dinner on board and overnight in Nag Hammadi.
Day 2:
Breakfast on board, followed by a bus transfer (130 km south) to visit the capital of ancient Upper Egypt, "The charming city of Luxor." The full-day tour includes visits to the Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Artisans (2). Lunch at a restaurant is included. Optional excursion to the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple (bookable on site), then return to the ship. Dinner and overnight on board in Nag Hammadi.
Day 3:
Early morning sailing from Nag Hammadi to Al Balyana (approx. 3-hour drive north). Visit the Temple of Seti I in Abydos (2), then return transfer to the ship and lunch on board while sailing to Sohag (approx. 4-hour drive north). In the afternoon, there is an optional opportunity to visit the White & Red Monasteries in Sohag. Dinner and overnight on board in Sohag.
Day 4:
Enjoy your stay on board while sailing along the Nile from Sohag to Mallawi, crossing the Assiut Governorate (approx. 15-hour journey). Overnight on board in Mallawi.
Day 5:
After breakfast, visit Tel El Amarna, "the city of Akhetaten" (2), to discover the remains of the 18th Dynasty capital, followed by a visit to the Tombs of Beni Hassan (2). Lunch on board. Continue sailing to Beni Suef (approx. 12-hour journey). Dinner and overnight on board in Beni Suef.
Day 6:
After breakfast, time for an optional visit to Hawara and Lahun, "Pyramids of the Middle Kingdom." Lunch on board. In the afternoon, continue sailing to Cairo (approx. 13-hour journey). Dinner while sailing and overnight in Cairo.
Day 7:
Breakfast on board, followed by a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx (1,2). Afterwards, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (2). Lunch is included during the excursion. Return to the ship, dinner, and overnight on board in Cairo.
There is an option for an evening excursion to visit historic Cairo, including the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, Moez Street, and the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids area (bookable on site).
Day 8:
After breakfast, check out from the ship and transfer by luxury VIP bus to Hurghada (approx. 6-hour drive).
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A German-speaking guide is available on the ship for excursions.
Excursions are marked in the itinerary with the excursion package they belong to:
Included Excursion Package = 1
Classic Excursion Package = 2
The excursions listed in the itinerary to the Temple of Hathor and the Pyramids of Giza with the Sphinx are included (Included Excursion Package = 1).
The Classic Excursion Package (=2) is bookable as an option:
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Classic Excursion Package (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Temple of Hathor in Dendera
Valley of the Queens (West Bank)
Valley of the Artisans (West Bank)
Temple of Seti I in Abydos
Tombs of Beni Hassan & Tell el-Amarna and the Royal Tomb
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
The Grand Egyptian Museum (closed from June 15 to July 5, 2025)
-> Summer Season 2025: €385 per person

Facilities

The ship features a friendly reception area and a total of 72 beautiful outward-facing 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 billiards room on board. On the spacious sun deck with a pool and bar, you can relax and enjoy your vacation.

Accommodation

Double cabin (K2)

The tastefully furnished cabins feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, video system, air conditioning, minibar, and safe.
Cabins are also available for single occupancy (K1, KA1).
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 style. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included from 11 AM to 11 PM.

Wellness

For additional relaxation, massages are offered (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore provides amusement.

Hotel service

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

Notice

Booking note: Please note that at least one overnight stay prior to the Nile cruise is required.
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Smoking is permitted only on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have a return flight to/from Hurghada, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before and after the Nile cruise.
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The transfer time from Hurghada is 4-5 hours, depending on the hotel's location.
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Due to force majeure, the itinerary may be subject to change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a ship of equivalent standard may be necessary to ensure the itinerary is followed.
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As the 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, which may require crossing other vessels. It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible without barriers.
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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 will collect an amount of €7-8 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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.

Notice

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

Country category

5 Sterne