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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Pickalbatros Blu Spa

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Travel 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 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 available boarding date will always be used.

Notice

The travel offer you have selected has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on board the ship is always for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and boarding day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and harbor are included.

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route Description

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 change.
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, bookable on site).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to West Thebes 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:
Morning continuation of 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.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
Early in the morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package is 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 continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. You then have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Then the ship continues to Luxor.
Upon arrival, 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 description are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package each excursion belongs to is always indicated behind the excursions 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 optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €163 p.p., Summer season 2026: €155 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Classic Plus Excellence excursion package
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €289 p.p., Summer season 2026: €280 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Premium Excellence excursion package
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €335 p.p., 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 includes a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and relax with cool drinks from the three bars on board. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. From winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the fantastic views 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 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.
The Royal Suites also have a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suites

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise have the same amenities as the Suites, but with only a 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 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 buffet-style. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM at the lounge/sundeck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the journey.
Daily replenishment of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. The minibar is refilled 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 evenings.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in public areas. Wi-Fi in 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

Hotelhinweis

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 open decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you fly 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 if flying to/from Luxor.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In such cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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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 a comparable ship may be necessary to ensure the travel itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises 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 may not always be possible to access the ship without barriers.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To save you the stress of constantly 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 a recommendation from us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Blu Spa Resort

Location

Beach with lounge chairs and blue umbrellas by calm sea under a blue sky.
The modern hotel complex is located directly on the beautiful Red Sea with its own stretch of beach with deep blue, clear water, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. The promenade located directly at the hotel invites you to stroll. The center of Hurghada is only about 5 km away, and Hurghada Airport is about 3 km away.

Facilities

The modern hotel complex (bookable from age 16) belongs to the renowned Pickalbatros hotel chain and is the most luxurious hotel within it. Guests can indulge themselves in a luxurious ambiance at the resort. With its extravagant design and professional service, the hotel sets new standards. Furthermore, it offers the highest standard within the Pickalbatros hotel chain. The complex consists of a modern building complex with a total of 318 rooms. Facilities include a lobby with a reception, three buffet restaurants (Italian, Indian, and Oriental) and one à la carte restaurant, various bars, and shops. The outdoor area features a large and well-maintained garden with four swimming pools (one of which is heated in winter) and two pool bars. There is also a heated indoor pool.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included by the pool and on the beach.
Modern restaurant with orange chairs and blue walls in a hotel.
Large indoor pool with blue lounge chairs and modern design in a hotel.
Stylish hotel bar with warm lighting, wooden furniture, and cozy seating areas.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and pool view through sliding glass door.
Modern hotel room with two beds, flat screen TV, and desk in neutral tones.
Modern hotel pool area with blue umbrellas, lounge chairs, and white building in the background.

Double Room Deluxe Pool View

The friendly furnished Double Deluxe Pool View rooms (PD) (approx. 42 sqm) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, minibar (soft drinks and water included), kettle, safe, and a balcony or terrace with pool view.
Also available with direct sea view (DM) and for single occupancy (PDE/DEM).

Double Deluxe Side Sea View

The rooms (DDS) have the same amenities as the Double Deluxe Pool View rooms, but with a side sea view.
Also available for single occupancy (EDD).

Modern hotel room with double bed, blue sofa, and balcony with chairs and table.
Modern hotel room with large bed, blue armchair, and balcony overlooking the city.
Balcony with blue chair and glass railing overlooking the harbor on a sunny day.
Modern hotel room with large bed, TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, chair, and minimalist design.
Modern bathroom with double sink, large mirror, and mosaic tiles in shower area.
Balcony with chairs and sea view in a modern hotel with parking lot nearby.

Double Premium Sea View

The Double Premium Deluxe Sea View rooms (2PM) have the same amenities as the Double Deluxe rooms, are larger (approx. 50-58 sqm) and are located on the fifth floor.
Also available for single occupancy (1PM).

Elite Room Side Sea View

The Elite Rooms Side Sea View (EL2) have the same amenities as the Double Deluxe rooms and are larger (approx. 63-68 sqm). The rooms are located on the fourth or fifth floor.
Also available for single occupancy (EL1).
(Additionally bookable under HRGB18 as Deluxe (UD2/UD1) or with sea view (2DQ/1DQ).)

Modern hotel room with large bed, blue sofa, and sea view from the balcony.
Modern living area with blue sofa, coffee table, and balcony with sea view.
Modern bathroom with double sink, large mirror, and mosaic tiles in shower area.
Modern hotel complex with large outdoor pool and blue sun umbrellas under clear sky.

Double Room Premium Pool View (HRGB18)

With otherwise similar amenities to the Double Deluxe Pool View rooms, these offer more space (PPD).

Meals

All Inclusive

Cozy seating areas with tables, coffee, and small snacks in a hotel restaurant.

Ultra All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-9:30 AM, late riser's breakfast from 9:30-10:30 AM, lunch from 12:30-3 PM and sunset lunch from 3-5 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9:30 PM, all served buffet-style in the main restaurant "Alfredo".
Alternatively, dinner can be enjoyed in one of the other buffet restaurants (Italian, Oriental, Indian). A reservation is required for dinner at the Golden Lounge à la carte restaurant. Late dinner at the Blue Lounge buffet restaurant from 10 PM to midnight.
French pastries from 11 AM to 12:30 PM and light snacks from midnight to 7 AM at the lobby bar.
A selection of local non-alcoholic drinks is included around the clock at the open bar, local alcoholic drinks are available from 10 AM to midnight. Selected cocktails are included in the All-Inclusive offer free of charge. Local premium alcohol at the Golden Lounge Bar from 7 PM to 4 AM.
Minibar with beer, water, soft drinks, and juice (daily minibar refill).

Sports included

Water polo and water aerobics, aerobics, darts, and boccia. A beach volleyball court, as well as a tennis court and a multi-purpose sports field.
Gym with treadmills and a bike facing large windows overlooking pool and buildings.

Sports for a fee

Floodlights for the tennis court and multi-purpose sports field, water sports, and diving center. Equipment is free of charge.
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable at the travel agency with request H and service code HRG969):
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 an additional charge at many hotels. The park includes over 100 different water attractions for guests of all ages. The price of €75 for adults includes daily free entry with snacks and soft drinks, as well as transfers to and from the hotel of stay.

Wellness

Wooden sauna with benches, wooden walls, and ceiling, designed with a minimalist style.
Modern hotel lobby area with elegant lighting and blue chairs.
Modern wellness room with two green massage tables, brown sofa, and stylish lighting.
Spa Center, steam bath, sauna, and massages (for a fee).
Beauty salon and hairdresser (for a fee).

Entertainment

Daily animation, evening shows, and entertainment program.
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1001 Nights Neverland Show: (Included 1x 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 and present merge!
As part of the program, a delicious dinner and a varied selection of drinks await you.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the complex and in the rooms.
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Laundry service for a fee.
ATM in the lobby.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Central Location
  • Adults Only
  • Internet
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Diving
  • Tennis
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Near the beach
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

This is an adults-only hotel. Guests under 16 years of age are not permitted.
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When choosing your hotel and arrival airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", very long 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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Zusatzhinweis

El Corniche St. Villages Road
Hurghada/Egypt
sales@pickalbatros.com
TEL: 0020- 653464817-8-9
FAX: 0020-653464820

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGB18.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 01.06.2026 09:24