Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Jaz Makadi Saraya

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Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursions

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished cabins, distributed across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed with 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. As of winter 2024/25, the ship features 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 as a buffet or set menu. Breakfast includes soft and hot drinks. Lunch and dinner include two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental shows.

Cabins

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, two single beds or one double bed, individually adjustable air conditioning, minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), seating area, and French balcony. Also bookable 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 and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, 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: 12:00 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 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 vessel, operational noises may occur.
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Ships may 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 constant tipping on board, your local tour guide collects a sum 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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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MS Nile Excellence Cruise & Stay Package incl. Jaz Makadi Saraya

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. Embarkation is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible embarkation date will always be taken.
Map

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursions

Route

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 day of embarkation, 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 balloon ride is possible at 5 am (optional, bookable on site).
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:
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 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 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 am, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package included.
Then we head back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, the ship continues 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).
Afterwards, the ship continues to Luxor.
Once there, you have the opportunity 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 on site).
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 packages are indicated after each excursion in the route description:
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 (bookable 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 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

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished cabins, distributed across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed with 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. As of winter 2024/25, the ship features 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.

Accommodation

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, two single beds or one double bed, individually adjustable air conditioning, minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), seating area, and French balcony. Also bookable 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 and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, possibly without a French balcony and without a seating area, but with a non-opening window.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served as a buffet or set menu. Breakfast includes soft and hot drinks. 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 form. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included from 11 am to 11 pm at the lounge/sun deck bar. Afternoon coffee, tea, and cake during the journey. Daily refill of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is stocked with soft drinks. Once a week, a fruit basket is provided in the cabin.

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 shows.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in public areas. Wi-Fi in the rooms is available for a fee.
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Pool towels are provided in the cabins.
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24-hour room service, on-call doctor.
Check-in 12:00 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: 12:00 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 change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
**************************************
As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
**************************************
Ships may 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.
**************************************
Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local tour guide collects a sum 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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Jaz Makadi Saraya Resort

Location

Golfer on a green golf course with palm trees and sea in the background
Aerial view of a beach with clear blue water and many sunbeds under umbrellas.
Golf course with pond, sand bunkers, and sunlight in early morning or evening.
Enjoy a relaxing holiday and discover Egyptian hospitality at the "Jaz Makadi Saraya Resort". This hotel, designed in oriental style, is located in the center of Madinat Makadi, right next to the lively Makadi Center, the vibrant heart of Makadi Bay with numerous shopping and entertainment opportunities. The sandy coral beach is about 300 to 700 meters away, depending on the room's location (bathing shoes are recommended). Hurghada Airport is approximately 35 kilometers away and easily accessible.

Facilities

The stylish resort has 325 rooms spread across several buildings. An inviting lobby with a reception welcomes guests. Two buffet restaurants and four à la carte restaurants offer culinary delights with Asian, Italian, and Oriental specialties, as well as grilled dishes (one visit to an à la carte restaurant is included). Seven bars offer a wide selection of drinks. The well-maintained and extensive garden area includes three freshwater swimming pools, two of which are heated in winter, as well as two children's pools (one with a sunshade). Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge by the pool and on the beach. Fresh pool towels are provided in the rooms.
Colorful water slide in an outdoor water park with people on a raft in the pool.
Elegant restaurant with set tables, chairs, and warm lighting in a garden hotel.
Large hotel pool area with round pools, sun terrace, and palm trees in front of multi-story buildings.

Accommodation

Room with two single beds, balcony overlooking the pool, and simple furnishings.

Superior Double Room

The Superior Double Rooms (DSU) are furnished in an oriental style, are approximately 35 sqm, friendly and equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), safe, and balcony or terrace. These rooms are also available for single use (DEU/ESP) and with pool view (DSP).

Superior Deluxe

The Superior Deluxe Rooms (SDX) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms and are designed for 2+1 people. These rooms are also available for single use (SED).

Family Room Pool View

The spacious family rooms (FP2) are approximately 45 sqm and offer the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms. Additionally, they feature two extra sofa beds in a sleeping area visually separated by a curtain.

Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, TV, and balcony view.
Hotel room with two sofas and view of terrace with table and chairs.
Modern hotel bathroom with vanity, large mirror, and walk-in shower.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking an inner courtyard.
Bright bedroom with double bed, round table, and access to a balcony.

Deluxe Family Room

The Deluxe Family Rooms (2DF) offer the same amenities as the family rooms, plus a visually separated sleeping area with a curtain, an additional seating area, and a kitchenette with a microwave. With a size of approximately 55 sqm, they are also more spacious. These rooms are also available with a pool view (FPD).

1 Bedroom Apartment

The apartments (A12) are approximately 70 sqm and consist of a combined living/sleeping area, a separate bedroom, and a kitchenette with a microwave, as well as a balcony or terrace. These apartments are also available with a pool view (2AB).

Cozy hotel room area with table, chairs, and soft lighting in the evening.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, desk, and window with curtains.
Bright hotel room with double bed, chair, table, and access to a terrace with seating area.
Cozy dining area with round table and view of terrace and garden.

2 Bedroom Apartment

The 2-bedroom apartments (A22) are approximately 100 sqm and feature two separate bedrooms, a bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a kitchenette with microwave, an open living/dining area, a safe, air conditioning, a TV, a coffee/tea maker, and a balcony or terrace. These apartments are also available with a pool view (2P2).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All meals are served buffet style. Restaurant opening hours may be changed by management at any time depending on hotel occupancy or season. Early bird breakfast is available from 5 to 7 am, breakfast from 7 to 10 am, lunch from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, and dinner from 6:30 to 9:30 pm (winter from 6 to 9 pm). Various snacks are available from 12 to 4 pm (winter from 12 to 3:30 pm), as well as cake, coffee, and tea from 3 to 5 pm, and ice cream from 10 am to 5 pm. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available continuously. Soft drinks and snacks are included in the Aqua Park.

Elegant restaurant with set tables, white tablecloths, and warm lighting.

Not included in All Inclusive

Imported alcoholic beverages, bottled beverages, sparkling wine, champagne, fresh juices, hookah, minibar. À la carte restaurants (1 visit per stay included).

Dine Around

Dinner can alternatively be enjoyed at one of the à la carte restaurants in Madinat Makadi. Dinner is only possible with prior reservation and is included once per stay. The following restaurants are available in Madinat Makadi: - Indian Restaurant "Amaya" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Star" hotel) - Asian Restaurant "Makai Tukai" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Saraya" hotel) - Italian Restaurant "Nino’s" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Saraya" hotel) - Oriental Restaurant "Sofra" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Saraya" hotel) - Grill Restaurant "The Grill" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Saraya" hotel) - Mediterranean Restaurant "Aqua" (located in the "Jaz Makadina" hotel) - Mediterranean Restaurant “Beach” (located in the “Iberotel Makadi Beach” hotel) The following restaurants are also located in Madinat Makadi, but are not included in Dine Around and can only be used for a fee: - Egyptian Restaurant “Felfela” (located in the “Jaz Aquaviva” hotel) - Italian Restaurant “Paprika” (located in the “Jaz Aquaviva” hotel)

Sports included

Colorful water playground with slides and water sprinklers under a blue sky
1 hard tennis court (floodlight for a fee, rackets and balls included). Aerobics, gymnastics, and water aerobics, billiards, darts, beach volleyball, table tennis, water polo, yoga, boccia.
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"Makadi Water World" Aqua Park: Daily free entry to the Aqua Park in Madinat Makadi with 50 different slides for children and adults. Snacks and soft drinks are included. Shuttle buses are available in all Jaz Hotels in Madinat Makadi (schedules at reception).

Sports for a fee

Water sports station (kayak, pedal boat, banana boat, snorkeling equipment), windsurfing & kitesurfing, catamaran sailing and diving school (local provider), squash (at Oasis Hotel), quad biking (station located opposite the Steigenberger Hotel), fitness studio near the El Khan Center.
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The 18-hole par 72 championship golf course, designed by John Sanford, is located in Madinat Makadi and offers a welcoming environment for golf enthusiasts. Guests of Madinat Makadi have access to a golf school where golf equipment can be rented on-site. A driving range and a clubhouse with a pro shop are also available, each for a fee.
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Green fees as an additional service (HRGMAKGAD) can be booked in the booking system (only valid for guests in selected Jaz Hotel Group properties):
1x 9 holes
1x 18 holes
3x 18 holes
5x 18 holes
(2nd round of golf possible on the same day upon request); Transfer from the hotel to the golf courses is included.
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When booking a green fee package, please contact the following email address to reserve your desired tee times:
info.golfmakadi@jazhotels.com
Please note that it is mandatory to attach your booking confirmation to your email to complete the reservation.
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Transported golf equipment, both for flights and for local transfers, must be registered in advance!!!
Golf luggage on transfer (requires prior registration): For landings in Hurghada, €30 per bag/route. Payable on site to the transfer representative.
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To play the courses, a German Platzreife (course qualification) with a maximum HCP of 36 is required.
Upon booking, an email address will be provided on-site for reserving tee times.
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Children's program

For the little guests, the resort offers an international kids' club for children aged 4 to 12. Opening hours are from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 5 pm. There is a diverse program with treasure hunts, children's shows, face painting, a playground, mini disco, and a children's pool. Additionally, there is a covered children's pool and a covered playground, as well as a separate children's buffet. The Kids Club is open 6 days a week. Upon request and subject to availability, a crib, baby monitor, high chair, baby bathtub, baby toilet seat, and child step stool are provided.
Children's water playground with pirate ship and slide in a hotel pool under blue sky.
Colorful playroom with tables, chairs, and a cartoon crocodile wall in a hotel
Woman and child playing at blue mushroom water slide area in swimming pool.

Wellness

Calm spa room with two massage tables overlooking a sunny courtyard.
Woman relaxing during a hot stone massage in a wellness area.
Indoor area with a small heated pool and two people in a relaxed atmosphere.
Spa area with sauna, whirlpool, and steam bath (for a fee).

Entertainment

There is animation 6 days a week during the day and evening entertainment, as well as various evening events. Additionally, live music events take place on 5 days a week.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi throughout the hotel complex included.
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For a fee: laundry service, ATM, pharmacy, photographer, shisha, telephone, and fax.
High chairs in all restaurants, baby bed (each free of charge).

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Golf
  • Kids club/Mini club
  • Children's playground
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Water slides
  • Animation
  • Shopping facilities
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Sandy beach
  • Adults Only
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Family friendly
  • Extended hygiene concept

Note

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", considerable distances may have to be covered and a long transfer should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The hotel is wheelchair accessible and offers 2 rooms for disabled guests upon request (2 Bedroom Apartment/A22).
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Note

MADINAT MAKADI
HURGHADA/MAKADI BAY
EGYPT
Tel.: 0020-653590120
Fax: 0020-653590129
reservation.makadisaraya@jazhotels.com

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 22.04.2026 10:07