Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Jaz Aquamarine

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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 sip 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 has a small fitness room freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, relax on the loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the breathtaking 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 buffet-style or as a 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 brightly 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 a 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 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) have the same amenities as the Suites but are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) and may not have a French balcony or seating area, but rather 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 outer decks.
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Booking Note: Please note that if you are flying to or 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 or 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 on 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 an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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The ships may dock one behind another or side by side, making it 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 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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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Jaz Aquamarine

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 Fridays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible boarding date 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.
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 vary.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to 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 Thebes West to the Temple of Hatshepsut (1,2,3) with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3). Visit the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
In the morning, continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit 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.
In the 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. Then the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Then you have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Then the ship continues to Luxor.
Once there, 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 additionally 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 in which each excursion is located is 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 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
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 155 € p.p.
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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 € p.p.
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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 € 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 sip 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 has a small fitness room freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, relax on the loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the breathtaking view of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Accommodation

Suite

The brightly 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 a 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 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) have the same amenities as the Suites but are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) and may not have a French balcony or seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet-style or as a 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 form. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM at the lounge/sun deck bar. Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the journey. Daily refilling 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 available 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 the 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 at 12 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 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking Note: Please note that if you are flying to or 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 or 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 on 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 an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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The ships may dock one behind another or side by side, making it 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 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 *****

Jaz Aquamarine Resort

Location

Modern lounge furniture with white sofas and turquoise cushions on a terrace overlooking the sea.
Rows of blue lounge chairs and straw umbrellas on sandy beach next to green grass under blue sky.
The exclusive Jaz Aquamarine Resort is located directly on a long, very shallow pebble/sand beach on the Red Sea in the Egyptian holiday resort of Hurghada. It is particularly suitable for families. The perfect blend of relaxation and recreational opportunities, along with plenty of water fun, leaves nothing to be desired and ensures an unforgettable holiday. The center of Hurghada is about 20 km away. The airport is approximately 17 km away.

Facilities

This 5-star hotel from the "Jaz" hotel chain offers a relaxing holiday for your entire family. The resort has 1001 rooms and suites spread throughout the complex. Hotel facilities include a spacious lobby with a reception, a hairdresser, and a spa area (for a fee). For your culinary well-being, there are two main restaurants offering delicious international cuisine (Note: The second main restaurant, "Four Corners," may be partially closed depending on hotel occupancy) and seven à la carte restaurants with Italian cuisine (Nino's), Middle Eastern delicacies (Sofra), Asian (Makai Tukai), Indian dishes (Amaya), as well as a Burger Restaurant (Burger Bay) and a Grill Restaurant (reservations required, two specific restaurants are included per week, minimum stay 7 days). The seafood restaurant (Corallo) is available for a fee. The offer is complemented by six bars. In the extensive garden area, there are 17 swimming pools (some heated in winter) with separate children's pools, a pool/beach bar, and a whirlpool on the beach (for ages 16 and up, reservation required, subject to availability). Three water parks (two for adults and one for children), which are open alternately depending on hotel occupancy and feature a total of 13 slides (including four slides for children), provide special water fun for young and old (water slides on the beach require a height of 120 cm and a maximum weight of 120 kg). Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included by the pool and on the beach. There are also beach kiosks with various snacks on the beach.
Luxurious hotel with long illuminated pool and palm trees at dusk.
Modern hotel complex with pool area, palm trees, and sun terraces under a blue sky
Large hotel pool in front of multi-story buildings under a clear evening sky.
Large outdoor pool with palm trees and people in a hotel complex on a sunny day.
View of multiple water slides and pool area at a beachfront hotel resort.
Modern lounge furniture with white sofas and turquoise cushions on a terrace overlooking the sea.
Elegant hotel lounge with blue ceilings, arches, and stylish seating areas.
Modern hotel bar area with illuminated counter and white bar stools against decorative wall

Accommodation

Double Superior

The Double Superior rooms (DSU) feature twin beds, a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning (individually adjustable), safe, TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), tea/coffee making facilities, kettle, and a balcony or terrace with seating and garden view. Also available with pool view (DSP), sea view (DMU), or for single occupancy (DEU/ESP/EMU). (Also bookable under HRGA11 (DSU/DSE), (DSP/DST), or (DMU/DME)).

Double Room Superior Sea View Guaranteed Top Floor

The newly bookable schauinsland-reisen Original rooms (MSA) are equipped like the Double Superior rooms and have a sea view. The rooms are guaranteed to be on the top floor of the hotel, offering a breathtaking view of the Red Sea. Also available for single occupancy (MSE).

Modern hotel room with bed, TV, desk, and balcony overlooking greenery.

Deluxe Family Room

The Deluxe Family Rooms (2DF) are otherwise equipped like the Double Superior rooms, but are more spacious (approx. 45 sqm) and feature a queen-size bed and, in the entrance area, 2 sofa beds (180 x 80 cm) in a separate sleeping area. Also available with pool view (FPD) or sea view (F2D). (Additionally bookable under HRGA11 with pool view (FPD/2FA) or sea view (F2D)).

Executive Suite

With the same amenities as the Junior Suites, the Executive Suites (ES2) feature a separate bedroom with a queen-size bed and an elegant living area with comfortable seating. (Additionally bookable under HRGA11 with sea view (ESM)).

Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, and terrace overlooking the sea.

Junior Suite Sea View

The elegant and spacious Junior Suites (J2M, approx. 70 sqm) feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning (individually adjustable), safe, satellite TV, telephone, and minibar.

Bright hotel room with large bed, sofas, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Elegant hotel room with seating area, piano, and large windows overlooking greenery.

Royal Suite

With the same amenities as the Junior Suite, the elegant and spacious Royal Suites (RS, approx. 100 sqm) feature a large furnished terrace with access to a shared pool shared with two other rooms. An elegant bedroom with a queen-size bed and a comfortable living area invite you to relax. (Additionally bookable under HRGA11 as Royal Suite Pool View, POS).

Family Room Type B Swim Up

The Family Rooms Type B Swim Up (2FB) are equipped like the Deluxe Family Rooms, but with direct access to the shared pool, which is shared with other rooms. (Additionally bookable under HRGA11 as Family Swim Up Room (FSU)).

Hotel courtyard with a pool, lounge chairs, large potted plants, and arched windows.
Modern hotel room with bed, TV, desk, and balcony overlooking greenery.

Meals

All Inclusive

Elegant restaurant with set tables, modern chairs, and subdued lighting.

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10:30 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM, and dinner from 6-9 PM, all buffet-style with various theme nights. Snacks from 12-5 PM, ice cream and beach kiosk from 12-5 PM, coffee and pastries from 5-6 PM at the La Perla Pool Bar. Various local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM to midnight (imported drinks for a fee) at the open bars. Daily two bottles of water in the room. Minibar filled upon arrival (for a fee). Alternatively, for stays of 7 nights or more, enjoy dinner twice a week (subject to availability) at one of the 6 à la carte restaurants (Italian "Nino's", Burger "Burger Bay", Asian "Makai Tukai", Seafood "Corallo" (for a fee), Middle Eastern "Sofra", Indian "Amaya" (reservations required at least 48 hours in advance, some dishes may incur an extra charge)). Smart casual attire is requested for dinner; long trousers are mandatory.

Not included in All Inclusive

Imported alcoholic beverages, minibar, spa, and beauty salon. Teppanyaki at the "Maki-Tuki" restaurant.

Ultra AI/AI Plus (HRGA11)

Equivalent to All Inclusive.

Sports included

Fitness room (ages 16+), aerobics, beach volleyball, water polo, water aerobics, tennis (two tennis courts opposite the hotel grounds are available for free use during the day. Fees apply from sunset), table tennis, darts, and boccia.
View of multiple water slides and pool area at a beachfront hotel resort.

Sports for a fee

Floodlit tennis courts (fees apply from sunset, not available from December to mid-January), padel tennis, and water sports activities offered by local providers on the beach.

Children's program

Colorful water slides lead into a blue pool under a clear sky.
Colorful water slides lead into a large swimming pool in a sunny resort.
Colorful fenced playground with sand and slides in front of a hotel building.
Colorful children's playroom with small tables, chairs, and bright walls and flooring.
International Kids Club for ages 4-12, playground, children's buffet in the main restaurant. Separate children's pool with slides.

Wellness

For a fee: JAZ Aquamarine Spa area with various treatments in 18 treatment rooms. Beauty salon and hairdresser.
Modern wellness area with pool, hot tub, and lounge chairs in warm lighting
Bright hammam with blue mosaic tiles, turquoise niches, and a marble slab in the center
Indoor pool with blue-lit water and classical columns in a luxurious setting

Entertainment

Daily animation program (sports, fitness & entertainment program). In the evenings, entertainment such as live music, folklore, or dance shows.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby is free (limited speed, 4 devices per room).
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Laundry service, pharmacy on site, limousine service (each for a fee).
2 ATMs (currency exchange).

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard, American Express.

Hotel features

  • Children's playground
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fitness
  • Kids club/Mini club
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Sand beach
  • Water slides
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Diving
  • Internet
  • Near the beach
  • Family-friendly
  • Directly on the beach
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

Important: The number of open restaurants currently depends on occupancy.
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This is a self-service hotel – food and drinks are available for self-service in the restaurants as well as by the pool and on the beach.
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Five accessible rooms are available.
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As the corals partially grow right up to the shore, swimming shoes are recommended. The deeper water is easily accessible via a jetty.
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Children under 120 cm must wear armbands in the pool.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that, especially with the combination of "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel," 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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Zusatzhinweis

MAGAWISH DISTRICT SOUTH SAHL HASHISH ROAD HURGHADA/EGYPT 0020-0653461100 0020-0653461109

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA11.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 24.04.2026 10:02