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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
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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.
Large hotel pool with sun umbrellas and palm trees under a clear sky
Hotel garden with palm trees, flowers, pool, and sea view in the background.
Hotel pool with umbrellas and view of the sea and nearby houses.
Aerial view of a tropical resort with pool and beach by a lagoon.
Large hotel with blue pool area and sun loungers under a clear blue sky.
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View of the beach and pier framed by palm trees and blooming flowers under a blue sky.
Terrace with blue tables and chairs overlooking the sea under a wooden roof.
Large hotel pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas under a cloudy sky
Aerial view of a resort with pools, beach, and blue lagoons in a desert environment.
Hotel garden with palm trees and view of a large pool under a blue sky.
Sunset over a well-kept hotel garden with palm trees and flowers.
Sunset over a beach resort with palm trees and sun loungers by the water.
Large resort with manicured gardens and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
Modern gym with various exercise equipment and wooden flooring in a hotel.
Aerial view of a coastal resort with white villas and turquoise water.
Two straw hats over sun loungers on a beach with ocean and clear sky in the background.
View of a tropical garden with palm trees and blooming plants by the sea with a pier.
Open restaurant with sea view, blue and white decor, and chairs under a thatched roof.
Luxury hotel on the beach with palm trees and clear blue sky.
Several red clay tennis courts surrounded by green fences in a sunny location.
Modern gym with wooden flooring and various exercise equipment in the hotel.
Six children happily running through shallow water on a beach.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, large windows, and elegant decor.
Bright hotel room with bed, chairs, table, and garden view through large windows.
Bright hotel room with red accents, two beds, and sea view through windows.
Modern hotel room with wooden furniture, sofa, and balcony with a view.
Brightly furnished hotel room with bed, sofa, chair, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright, modern hotel room with large bed, red accents, and seating area with table.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Mövenpick Resort & Spa

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Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

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 the three bars on board serving cool drinks. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on the sun deck on the loungers 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 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 French balcony. Also available for single use (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. The Royal Suites also have a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise have the same amenities as the Suites, but with only one single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the Suites, and possibly without a French balcony and without a seating area, but with 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 return flights to/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/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 travel route may be subject to change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel 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 crossing other ships may be necessary.
It may not always be possible to access the ship 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 will collect 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 considered a recommendation from us.
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MS Nile Excellence & Excursion + Mövenpick Resort & Spa

Combined package 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. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible boarding will always be taken.
Map

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route

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. Of course, the excursion packages listed below can still be booked. ***************************************************** 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. In the afternoon, sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board. Day 3: Sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning. Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3). 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 to the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board. In the afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3). Afterwards, visit to 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 box included. Then it's back to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board. Day 6: Breakfast on board. The ship then sails 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). The ship then 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 on site). Day 8: Departure. ***************************************************** The excursions listed in the route are not included. There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions. The excursion packages are indicated behind the excursions in the route: 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. ***************************************************** Excursion Package Classic Excellence (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de) Luxor Temple Karnak Temple Temple of Hatshepsut Colossus of Memnon in Luxor Temple of Edfu Felucca ride Temple of Philae -> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 155 € p.P. ******************************************************* Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Classic Plus Excellence Excursion Package: (bookable 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. ******************************************************* Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Premium Excellence Excursion Package: (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de) Luxor Museum Nubian Village in Aswan -> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 333 € p.P.

Facilities

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 the three bars on board serving cool drinks. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on the sun deck on the loungers 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.

Accommodation

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 French balcony. Also available for single use (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. The Royal Suites also have a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise have the same amenities as the Suites, but with only one single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the Suites, 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 beverages. Lunch and dinner include two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM at the lounge/sun deck bar. Afternoon coffee, tea, and cake during the journey. Daily replenishment of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. The minibar is stocked with soft drinks once a week. Fruit basket in the cabin once a week.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

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 nights.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in public areas. Wi-Fi in the rooms is available for a fee. **************************************** Pool towels are provided in the cabins. ************************************** 24-hour room service, on-call doctor. Check-in 12 PM.

Credit Card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Note

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 PM
**************************************
Smoking is only permitted on the open decks.
**************************************
Booking note: Please note that for return flights to/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/from Luxor.
**************************************
The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours, depending on the hotel's location.
**************************************
Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, the travel route may be subject to change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel itinerary.
**************************************
As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
**************************************
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side-by-side, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
It may not always be possible to access the ship barrier-free.
**************************************
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 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 considered a recommendation from us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna

Location

Aerial view of a coastal resort with white villas and turquoise water.
Two straw hats over sun loungers on a beach with ocean and clear sky in the background.
View of a tropical garden with palm trees and blooming plants by the sea with a pier.
The Mövenpick Resort & Spa is located in the heart of El Gouna, idyllically situated on one of the numerous peninsulas with its own exclusive beach, nestled between the Red Sea and a picturesque lagoon. The charming town center of El Gouna, offering a wealth of restaurants and shops, is about 1.5 km away. The picturesque Abu Tig Marina, an exclusive yacht harbor with a variety of restaurants and shops, is about 3.5 km away. The resort is located about 27 km north of the center of Hurghada and about 40 km from Hurghada Airport.

Facilities

The spacious hotel complex in Mediterranean style comprises a total of 420 rooms, harmoniously distributed across seven different buildings. The particularly spacious and elegantly furnished lobby welcomes guests with a stylish reception and comfortable seating areas; safes are available free of charge. Culinary highlights are provided by the buffet restaurant "Palavrion" and two à la carte restaurants offering an exquisite selection of seafood and oriental specialties. The offer is rounded off by a cozy bar, two pool bars, and a souvenir shop. The hotel's own spa area invites guests to relaxing wellness experiences with six different treatment rooms. In the extensive outdoor area, a well-maintained garden landscape stretches out with three pools and a separate children's pool, some of which are heated in winter. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are provided free of charge both by the pool and on the beach.
Sunset over a well-kept hotel garden with palm trees and flowers.
Open restaurant with sea view, blue and white decor, and chairs under a thatched roof.
Luxury hotel on the beach with palm trees and clear blue sky.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, large windows, and elegant decor.
Bright hotel room with bed, chairs, table, and garden view through large windows.

Double Room Garden View

The modernly furnished double rooms (D) are spacious (approx. 40 sqm) and equipped with a king-size bed or two twin beds, shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, telephone, coffee and tea maker, minibar, Wi-Fi, safe (free of charge), and a terrace with garden view. Also available for single use (DE) and as type I (DI). (Bookable under HRGA59 with (2GD/1GD)).

Double Room Deluxe Sea View

The Double Rooms Deluxe Sea View (DDM) are equipped like the Double Rooms, but additionally feature sea view and a balcony or terrace. Sparkling wine upon arrival. Also available for single use (DM1).

Bright hotel room with red accents, two beds, and sea view through windows.
Modern hotel room with wooden furniture, sofa, and balcony with a view.
Brightly furnished hotel room with bed, sofa, chair, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Double Room Deluxe Lagoon View

The Double Rooms Deluxe Lagoon View (D2L) have the same amenities as the Double Rooms and offer a view of the lagoon or partial sea view, with a balcony or terrace. Also available for single use (1DL) and as type I (DLI).

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) have the same amenities as the Double Rooms, but are more spacious (approx. 50 sqm) and additionally feature an open sleeping area (maisonette) and a balcony with a view of the lagoon or pool.

Bright, modern hotel room with large bed, red accents, and seating area with table.

Meals

Half Board

Breakfast and dinner in buffet form included.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast buffet at "Palavrion" from 7-10:30 AM, late riser's breakfast from 10:30-11 AM, lunch from 1 PM-3 PM, and dinner from 6 PM-10 PM either at "Palavrion" (buffet) or at the à la carte restaurant "Gallery" (Italian) from 6:30 PM-10 PM. Afternoon snacks from 12 PM-4 PM, ice cream from 11 AM-5 PM, and coffee, tea, and cake from 3 PM-5 PM. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM-11 PM at the open bar. The minibar is refilled daily with drinks (snacks for a fee). Smart casual dress code is requested in the restaurants in the evening (no beachwear or sleeveless t-shirts).

Not included in All Inclusive

Imported drinks, premium drinks, cocktails, freshly squeezed fruit juices, and special coffee and tea drinks. Snacks in the minibar. Meals in the à la carte restaurants. The specialty restaurants "El Sayadin" and "Ali Baba Oriental Café".

Dine Around

The Dine-Around program offers guests with Half Board, Full Board, or All-Inclusive a special culinary experience. Guests can dine at participating restaurants in other hotels – at no extra cost for the food (drinks excluded). Depending on the length of stay, guests can use the Dine-Around offer multiple times: 1x for stays of four nights or more, up to 3x for five to seven nights, and up to 4x for eight nights or more. Guests from 5-star hotels have access to all participating restaurants. Guests from 3 or 4-star hotels can dine in establishments of the same category – an upgrade to a 5-star restaurant is possible for a small fee. Table reservations via the hotel (ideally by 12 PM on the same day) are recommended.

Sports included

Several red clay tennis courts surrounded by green fences in a sunny location.
Modern gym with wooden flooring and various exercise equipment in the hotel.
Fitness room, sports activities such as water aerobics, beach volleyball, water polo, bocce.

Sports for a fee

Diving, kite surfing, windsurfing, table tennis, two tennis courts, bicycle rental, squash court, golf course (approx. 1 km from the hotel, free shuttle).

Children's program

For the little guests, there is a Kids Club for children aged 5-12, a playground, and two children's pools. Additionally, there is children's entertainment such as a mini-disco and children's menus in the restaurant.
Six children happily running through shallow water on a beach.

Wellness

In addition, the resort's spa area features an exclusive pool accessible only to adults. The hotel's own spa area also offers a sauna, a steam bath, and a whirlpool. Guests can indulge in various massage and wellness treatments for a fee. A beauty salon with a selection of facial and beauty treatments completes the comprehensive wellness offer.

Entertainment

Daily entertainment program as well as live music or various shows in the evening provide entertainment.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in the lobby, restaurants, and rooms. *********************************** El Gouna Shuttle Bus, limousine service, shuttle boat, and lagoon trip for a fee, Dine Around in El Gouna for guests.

Credit Card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Spa
  • Golf
  • Children's playground
  • Diving
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Kids club/mini club
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Shopping facilities
  • Direct beach location
  • Extended hygiene concept

Note

All Inclusive from 2 PM on arrival day until 2 PM on departure day.
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The hotel complex is very well suited for wheelchair users. Barrier-free rooms are available on request (Double Room Garden View/D/D1K/DE/DI or Double Room Deluxe Sea View/DDM/DMK/DM1).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that especially with the combination "Hurghada Airport - Hotel Marsa Alam" and vice versa "Marsa Alam Airport - Hotel Hurghada", very long distances have to be covered and a long transfer is to be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Check-in: 2 PM
Check-out: 12 PM

Note

MAIN STREET PO BOX 72
EL GOUNA
EGYPT
0020-0653544504

Seasonal information

Also bookable under HRGA59.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 22.04.2026 10:07