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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 hotel pool with palm trees in front of multi-story buildings under blue sky.
Large outdoor pool in front of a hotel with sun terrace, palm trees, and blue sky.
Pool area with water attractions and sun loungers beside a sandy beach and green areas.
Large hotel pool with sun loungers and palm trees under clear sky.
Large open restaurant area with outdoor tables and chairs under a covered space.
Covered restaurant terrace with wooden beams and tables with white tablecloths.
Modern hotel room with two double beds, balcony access, and stylish decor.
Bright hotel room with double bed, blue decor, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Entrance gate of a hotel or resort with palm trees and a curved driveway.
Small beach kiosk with blue signage and palm trees in the background.
Beach rental with colorful surfboards under clear blue sky by the sea
Hotel room with two beds, balcony, and sea view
Large white yacht docked at harbor with clear blue water and sky.
Couple sits in a stylish restaurant, conversing by candlelight at a table.
Beach with palm trees, sun loungers, and umbrellas at sunset
Aerial view of a beach resort with pools, sun loungers, and umbrellas on the sandy beach.
Lit wooden pier at sunset overlooking the sea and city skyline on the horizon.
Wide sandy beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas along the coast under blue sky.
Open pavilion with bar, tables, and chairs on a terrace, surrounded by palm trees and buildings.
Uniquely decorated terrace with wooden structure and view of alpine scenery at sunset.
Large room with multiple ping pong tables and large windows overlooking the city.
Tennis courts with red surfaces and floodlights under a clear blue sky.
Four people playing soccer on a beach with sailboats and city in background.
Couple relaxing in a bubbling indoor hot tub.
Two people relax on orange loungers beside a pool in front of a light-colored building.
Modern treatment room with orange accents and bright natural light through the window.
Children's playground with swings and climbing frame in a hotel complex at sunset.
Cozy pool area with sun umbrellas and lounge chairs in a sunny holiday resort.
Two children playing with a water ball and rackets by the hotel pool on a sunny day.
View from a balcony with two chairs and a table overlooking a beach and palm trees.
View of a well-kept green garden with palm trees and beach in the background.
Modern hotel room with double bed, comfortable seating, and large balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel bathroom with beige tiles, sink, shower, and toilet.
Bright hotel room with large bed, two blue pillows, and balcony with view.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, TV, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with blue chairs, sofa, and wooden furniture.
Hotel room with blue striped sofa, balcony overlooking the sea, and seating area.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Cleopatra Luxury Resort

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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 savor cool drinks from the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. As of winter 2024/25, the ship has a small gym that is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the sun deck on the loungers or cool off in the pool and enjoy 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 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 nicely furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and feature a shower/toilet, 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, there is also a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped like the suites, but with only a single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) than the suites with otherwise the same amenities, and may have a non-opening window instead of a French balcony and seating area.

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 for 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 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 be altered. 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 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 constant 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 amount 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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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Excursion + Cleopatra Luxury Resort

Combined product 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. 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 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 vary.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the 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, 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, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight 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 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.
In the afternoon, felucca sailing 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 box 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. Then you have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Then the ship continues to Luxor.
Upon arrival, you have the option 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 package for each excursion in the route is indicated after the excursion name:
Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2
Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3
The excursion packages can be booked as an option. 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 trip
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 savor cool drinks from the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. As of winter 2024/25, the ship has a small gym that is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the sun deck on the loungers or cool off in the pool and enjoy 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 nicely furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and feature a shower/toilet, 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, there is also a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped like the suites, but with only a single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) than the suites with otherwise the same amenities, and may have a non-opening window instead of a French balcony and seating area.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served 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/sun deck bar.
Coffee, tea, and pastries in the afternoon 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 Service

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 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 for 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 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 be altered. 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.
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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 constant 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 amount 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 *****

Cleopatra Luxury Resort

Location

Beach with palm trees, sun loungers, and umbrellas at sunset
Aerial view of a beach resort with pools, sun loungers, and umbrellas on the sandy beach.
Lit wooden pier at sunset overlooking the sea and city skyline on the horizon.
The Cleopatra Luxury Resort is located directly on the picturesque, sprawling sandy beach of Makadi Bay, about 30 kilometers south of Hurghada. This region is a true paradise for divers and snorkelers. Since the access to the sea near the shore is rocky, wearing swim shoes is recommended. A hotel-owned jetty leads over the offshore reef into deeper water, allowing for easy entry into the sea. From there, you can experience the colorful underwater world of the Red Sea up close. The lively city center of Hurghada, with its numerous restaurants, bars, and shops, is about 35 kilometers away and offers a variety of entertainment options. Hurghada International Airport is also only 30 kilometers away, ensuring a convenient arrival.

Facilities

The extensive Cleopatra Luxury Resort is idyllically set in a spacious garden. Several two- to three-story buildings are spread across this magnificent setting, housing a total of 531 comfortably furnished rooms. Guests are welcomed in the friendly and spacious lobby with a reception and lobby bar, featuring comfortable seating areas for relaxation. Culinary delights are offered by the buffet restaurant "Soko," which serves international and local cuisine, as well as two exquisite à la carte restaurants: "Vista Mare" with Italian specialties and the "Pool Restaurant" with fresh fish and seafood dishes. An oriental café with a shisha corner and a pub, where cocktails and music create a pleasant atmosphere, complete the gastronomic offerings. At the pool bar, guests can refresh themselves with a variety of drinks, while various small shops on the premises invite for a leisurely stroll. The extensive garden complex of the resort features six beautifully designed swimming pools, one of which is heated, as well as a separate children's pool and spacious sun terraces. Loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are available to guests free of charge at both the pools and the beach, ensuring a relaxing day in the sun.
Wide sandy beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas along the coast under blue sky.
Open pavilion with bar, tables, and chairs on a terrace, surrounded by palm trees and buildings.
Uniquely decorated terrace with wooden structure and view of alpine scenery at sunset.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with double bed, blue decor, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
View from a balcony with two chairs and a table overlooking a beach and palm trees.
View of a well-kept green garden with palm trees and beach in the background.

Double Room Superior

The Double Rooms Superior (DSU) are approx. 35 sqm and are equipped with a shower, individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, safe, telephone, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, and minibar, and feature a balcony or terrace with garden view.
Also available for an extra charge with sea view (DMU) or for single occupancy (DEU/UME).
(Available under HRGA06 as 2GD/1GD/DM/DEM/DSE/DME, but corresponding to Superior rooms).

Double Room Premium Deluxe

The Double Rooms Premium Deluxe (P2D) have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms but have been renovated.
Also available as a renovated Double Room Premium Beachfront (PBF) or from winter 2025/26 with sea view (P2M).
Also available for single occupancy (P1D/PBS).
(Additionally bookable under HRGA06, with pool/garden view (2GP/1GP), with sea view (2PM/1PM), with garden view (P2I/GP1) or with pool view (PPD/1PP)).

Modern hotel room with double bed, comfortable seating, and large balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel bathroom with beige tiles, sink, shower, and toilet.
Bright hotel room with large bed, two blue pillows, and balcony with view.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, TV, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with blue chairs, sofa, and wooden furniture.

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) have the same amenities as the Double Superior Room and a single room with a connecting door, as well as a living area, and are approximately 77 sqm.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA06 with garden view (DF2)).

Junior Suite

The Junior Suites (JS2) have similar amenities to the Double Rooms Superior but are more spacious (approx. 65 sqm) and offer an open living area and sea view.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA06 with sea view, J2M).

Hotel room with blue striped sofa, balcony overlooking the sea, and seating area.
Bright hotel room with double bed, blue decor, and balcony overlooking palm trees.

Super Saver Room

The Super Saver Rooms (SSZ) are equipped like the Double Rooms Superior, but with limited availability and a special price.

Meals

Half Board

Breakfast and dinner buffet style.

Hotel restaurant with elegantly set tables and sea view in the background.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast from 4-7 AM, breakfast snack at the lobby bar, breakfast buffet from 7-10 AM in the main restaurant, late risers' breakfast from 10:30-11:30 AM at the pool bar.
Lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM buffet style in the main restaurant. Lunch snacks from 12:30-4 PM at the pool bar. In the afternoon from 4-5 PM, ice cream and pastries at the pool bar.
Dinner buffet style with live cooking in the main restaurant from 6:30-9:30 PM.
A late dinner can be arranged upon request from 10:30 PM to 1 AM.
Alternatively, enjoy dinner once a week in one of the à la carte restaurants (reservation required, minimum stay 7 nights). The Italian restaurant "Vista Mare Restaurant" is open daily from 6:30-9:30 PM, the Pool Restaurant serves fish and seafood and is open daily except Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30-9:30 PM.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock at the respective open bar.
The lobby bar is open around the clock, the pub "Vista Mare" from 3 PM to 1 AM, the pool bar from 9 AM to 7 PM, and the "Half Way Bar" from 10 AM until sunset.
Upon arrival, the minibar is stocked once with local soft drinks. Water is replenished daily.

Two women are sitting at an outdoor restaurant table overlooking the sea.
Open hotel terrace area with wooden roof, tables, and chairs at dusk.

Not All Inclusive

Drinks in the disco (always Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:45 PM to 2 AM). The oriental café "Scheherazade" is open from 12 PM to 12 AM and is also subject to a charge.

Sports Included

The Cleopatra Luxury Resort offers an impressive variety of sports activities for its guests. Tennis can be played for a fee with equipment and floodlights. Other sports include table tennis, a well-equipped fitness room, boccia, basketball, mini-football, volleyball, billiards, and darts.
Large room with multiple ping pong tables and large windows overlooking the city.
Tennis courts with red surfaces and floodlights under a clear blue sky.
Four people playing soccer on a beach with sailboats and city in background.

Sports for a fee

There is a water sports station on the beach with various offerings, including, for example, windsurfing. Additionally, a diving center (Extra-Divers) offers introductory dives, diving courses, and much more. For guests who prefer to be active on land, archery is also available.

Children's Program

Children's playground with swings and climbing frame in a hotel complex at sunset.
Cozy pool area with sun umbrellas and lounge chairs in a sunny holiday resort.
Two children playing with a water ball and rackets by the hotel pool on a sunny day.
For the little guests, the resort offers two covered children's pools (heated in winter), a playground, and a kids' club for children aged 4 to 12. A daily mini-disco (except Sundays) provides evening entertainment. In the main restaurant, special children's meals are available from 12 PM to 1 PM and from 6 PM to 8 PM, ensuring that even the youngest guests are well catered for gastronomically.

Wellness

The hotel's own "Cleo Spa" is equipped with three saunas, a whirlpool, relaxation areas, and a larger outdoor pool. Guests can book various treatments such as a hammam and massages. Additionally, the beauty salon offers a variety of beauty treatments. Access to the spa area is partially subject to a fee, as are massages and other special treatments.
Couple relaxing in a bubbling indoor hot tub.
Two people relax on orange loungers beside a pool in front of a light-colored building.
Modern treatment room with orange accents and bright natural light through the window.

Entertainment

The resort offers a wide range of activities and entertainment options for guests of all ages. The dedicated animation team ensures fun and variety with multilingual programs. During the day, guests can enjoy exciting games and sports competitions. In the evening, the resort transforms into an entertainment hub. The hotel's own amphitheater hosts diverse live music and impressive shows, providing unforgettable evenings.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi access is available in public areas (lobby and pool area) and in the rooms free of charge.
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Pharmacy, hairdresser, ATM, babysitting service on request for a fee.

Credit Card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Fitness
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Family Friendly
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Hotelhinweis

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Accessible rooms available on request (Double Room Premium Deluxe/P2D)
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Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.
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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", considerable distances 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 complex is largely accessible. Five accessible rooms (Double Room Superior/DSU/DEU/1DS and Premium Deluxe/P2D/P1D/) are available upon request.
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Wearing swim shoes is recommended.
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Seasonal Information

Additionally bookable under HRGA06.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 24.04.2026 17:20