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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.
Large pool with sun loungers and palm trees in a resort under sunny weather.
Resort pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and umbrellas under a blue sky.
Open dining area with wooden tables overlooking a pool and palm trees.
Hotel room with double bed, desk, chair, and balcony overlooking a lake.
Elegant hotel lounge area with round tables, armchairs, and warm lighting.
Illuminated pool area with palm trees and lounge seating at sunset in a resort.
Woman swimming alone in a large clear pool in front of a hotel with palm trees.
Hotel complex with multiple pools, sun umbrellas, and multi-story buildings under a clear sky.
Elegant hotel lobby with marble floor, rounded arches, and plants on the sides.
Large hotel pool surrounded by palm trees and Mediterranean architecture under sunny sky.
Woman and child play in shallow pool on blue play structure with slides and water
Sunset on the beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas by the sea.
Sandy beach with numerous sun umbrellas and lounge chairs under a clear blue sky.
Hotel outdoor area with pool and tables for relaxed dining under palm trees.
Large outdoor pool in front of a multi-story hotel with palm trees and lounge chairs.
Hotel building with pool, sun umbrellas, loungers, and palm trees in sunshine
Beach with sun umbrellas and loungers under blue sky, people relaxing there.
Camel sitting on the beach with people in the water and boats in the distance
Illuminated hotel terrace with guests seated at tables and trees at night.
Hotel leisure area with pool, sun umbrellas, and loungers under clear sky.
Luxurious spa room with marble bathtub and candle lighting in an elegant hotel.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and terrace overlooking garden and pool.
Modern hotel bathroom sink area with large mirrors and warm lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking a pool.
Elegant bedroom with decorative canopy bed and view of an outdoor pool.
View through an archway into a luxurious bedroom with a canopy bed and brown decor.
Cozy pool area with sun umbrella, lounge chairs, and a dining table in the garden.
Cozy hotel room with sitting area, open access to bedroom, and view of terrace
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Jaz Makadi Star

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Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished outside 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 onboard bars. Additionally, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship has 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 and enjoy the dreamlike 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 cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approximately 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.
In the Royal Suites, the balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suites

The single suites (S1) are approximately 13 sqm and otherwise equipped identically to the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Budget Suite

The budget suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) 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 checkpoint.
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 a return or onward flight 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 a return or onward flight 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, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a ship of equal value may be required to ensure the itinerary.
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As the offered ship 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 it may be necessary to cross over other ships.
It may happen 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 constantly giving tips on board, your local tour guide collects 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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Jaz Makadi Star

Combined product 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 used.
Map

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Itinerary

When booking the MS Nile Excellence, the following excursions are automatically included: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and 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 itinerary may shift.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight 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.
Afternoon sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Morning sail to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight 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.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight 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 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 on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. You then have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
The ship then 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 will be 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 itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package to which the excursion belongs is always indicated behind the excursions in the itinerary:
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 (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
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €155 pp
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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 pp
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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 pp

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished outside 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 onboard bars. Additionally, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship has 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 and enjoy the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Accommodation

Suite

The cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approximately 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.
In the Royal Suites, the balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suites

The single suites (S1) are approximately 13 sqm and otherwise equipped identically to the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Budget Suite

The budget suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) than the suites with otherwise identical amenities, and may not have a French balcony and seating area, but rather 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 buffet style. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM at the lounge/sundeck bar.
Coffee, tea, and pastries in the afternoon during the cruise.
Daily replenishment 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 in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports included

There is a small fitness area on deck.

Wellness

Massage services are offered for additional relaxation (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or Oriental nights.

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 checkpoint.
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 a return or onward flight 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 a return or onward flight 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, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a ship of equal value may be required to ensure the itinerary.
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As the offered ship 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 it may be necessary to cross over other ships.
It may happen 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 constantly giving tips on board, your local tour guide collects 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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

JAZ Makadi Star

Location

Beach with sun umbrellas and loungers under blue sky, people relaxing there.
Camel sitting on the beach with people in the water and boats in the distance
Hotel complex with multiple pools, sun umbrellas, and multi-story buildings under a clear sky.
Built in Nubian style, this luxurious hotel from the renowned JAZ Hotel chain offers holidaymakers an oasis of peace. Located in the popular Madinat Makadi, the complex is about 400 meters from Makadi Bay. Experience the colorful underwater world of the Red Sea directly from your own house reef, which extends almost to the beach. Here, a beach holiday can be combined with spa relaxation. You can unwind in the modern spa. In the nearby Makadi Center, you will find numerous shopping opportunities, or you can opt for one of the cozy bars and restaurants. Hurghada Airport is approximately 35 km away.

Facilities

The cozy hotel complex is nestled in a beautiful garden, ensuring a relaxing holiday. As of May 1, 2026, the hotel will also operate as Adults Only (bookable for ages 16 and up). The resort has a total of 167 rooms. The welcoming reception hall with its reception greets guests warmly, making you feel comfortable from the very first moment. The main restaurant with a terrace and several bars cater to your culinary needs. Additionally, Madinat Makadi offers à la carte restaurants that can be used for a fee.
In the extensive garden area, there is a heated swimming pool in winter with a pool/snack bar. A beach bar is located on the beach and can be used free of charge during the day. Sunshades, loungers, and beach towels are included at the pool and on the beach.
Elegant hotel lobby with marble floor, rounded arches, and plants on the sides.
Illuminated hotel terrace with guests seated at tables and trees at night.
Hotel leisure area with pool, sun umbrellas, and loungers under clear sky.

Accommodation

Hotel room with double bed, desk, chair, and balcony overlooking a lake.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and terrace overlooking garden and pool.
Modern hotel bathroom sink area with large mirrors and warm lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking a pool.

Double Superior

The tastefully furnished Double Superior rooms (DSU) are approximately 32 sqm and are equipped with a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, and a balcony or terrace.
Also bookable at an additional charge with pool view (DSP).
Also available for single use (DEU/ESP).

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms but are larger at 45 sqm. Bookable until 04/30/26.

Junior Suite Pool View

The elegant Junior Suites (J2P) have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, but with a sleeping area, a living area with a connecting door, and 2 bathrooms/WC. The Junior Suites are approximately 64 sqm.

Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and terrace overlooking garden and pool.

Deluxe Garden

The Deluxe Garden View rooms (D2G) are larger than the Double Superior rooms with the same amenities, measuring 45 sqm. Bookable from 05/01/26.

Elegant bedroom with decorative canopy bed and view of an outdoor pool.
View through an archway into a luxurious bedroom with a canopy bed and brown decor.
Cozy pool area with sun umbrella, lounge chairs, and a dining table in the garden.
Cozy hotel room with sitting area, open access to bedroom, and view of terrace

Royal Suite

In addition to the amenities of the Double Superior rooms, the Royal Suite (RS) offers a King Size bed, a private (heated in winter) pool, and a terrace. They are approximately 80 sqm and can accommodate 2 adults.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9 PM in buffet form. Dinner is optionally available in an à la carte restaurant with prior reservation (1x per stay with reservation included).
Late risers' breakfast from 10:30-11:30 AM, coffee, tea, and pastries from 4-5 PM. The minibar will be charged separately from November 1, 2025.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from 9 AM to midnight at the open bar. Imported alcohol is available for a fee.

Dine Around

Dinner can optionally be enjoyed in 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 hotel “Jaz Makadi Star”)
- Asian Restaurant “Makai Tukai” (located in the hotel “Jaz Makadi Saraya”)
- Italian Restaurant “Nino’s” (located in the hotel “Jaz Makadi Saraya”)
- Oriental Restaurant “Sofra” (located in the hotel “Jaz Makadi Saraya”)
- Grill Restaurant “The Grill” (located in the hotel “Jaz Makadi Saraya”)
- Mediterranean Restaurant “Aqua” (located in the hotel “Jaz Makadina”)
- Mediterranean Restaurant “Beach” (located in the hotel “Iberotel Makadi Beach”)
The following restaurants are also located in Madinat Makadi, but they are not included in Dine Around and can only be used for a fee:
- Egyptian Restaurant “Felfela” (located in the hotel “Jaz Aquaviva”)
- Italian Restaurant “Paprika” (located in the hotel “Jaz Aquaviva”)

Sports included

Table tennis, beach volleyball, and water polo.
• Fitness room from 8 AM - 8 PM
• Billiards 9 AM - 12 AM
• Tennis court 8 AM - 8 PM (court and rackets included)
• Foosball 10 AM - 10 PM
• Table tennis 10 AM - 10 PM
• Snorkeling equipment 7 AM - 4 PM (2 hours free daily, service at the towel house) on the beach
• Board games available free of charge at the pool bar from 9 AM - 12 AM

Sports for a fee

Various water sports offered by local providers on the beach, including water skiing, diving school, surfing, and catamaran sailing.
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"Makadi Water World" Aqua Park: Entrance fee applies (bookable on-site) for 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).
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The 18-hole par-72 championship golf course, designed by John Sanford, is located in Madinat Makadi and offers an inviting 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, all for a fee.
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Green fees as an additional service (HRGMAKGAD) bookable in the booking system (valid only for guests in selected Jaz Hotel Group properties):
1x 9 holes
1x 18 holes
3x 18 holes
5x 18 holes
(Second 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 the booking confirmation to your email to complete the reservation.
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Brought golf baggage, both for flights and for on-site transfers, must be registered!!!
Golf baggage on transfer (must be registered in advance): For a landing in Hurghada, €30 per bag/route. Payable on-site to the transfer guide.
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The prerequisite for playing the courses is a German Platzreife with a handicap of max. 36.
Upon booking, an email address will be provided on-site where tee times must be reserved.
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Children's program

Kids' club for ages 4-12 from 10 AM - 1 PM and from 3 PM - 5 PM.

Wellness

The large Mivida Spa area (for a fee) offers a wide selection of wellness services such as sauna and whirlpool (1x per stay included) as well as massages and other treatments (for a fee).
Luxurious spa room with marble bathtub and candle lighting in an elegant hotel.

Entertainment

Daily animation program and evening entertainment with live music and dancing.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available free of charge.
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• 24-hour room service (for a fee)
• Laundry service (for a fee)
• Dine-Around (for a fee) offers a wide selection of different cuisines. For reservations, please contact reception or your guest relations.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, AMEX.
ATM available at the hotel.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Sauna
  • Animation
  • Fitness
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Children's playground
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Club
  • Shopping facilities
  • Sandy beach
  • Close to the beach
  • Family-friendly
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

Coral grows partly up to the shore, so we recommend bringing water shoes.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport 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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The hotel does not have accessible rooms.
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Zusatzhinweis

MADINAT MAKADI
HURGHADA/EGYPT
0020-653590580
0020-65390589
fo@makadistar@jazhotels.com

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 24.04.2026 10:24