Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Cleopatra Luxury Resort

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Travel information

Combination package consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all transfers in between. Accommodation at the hotel is always in the most reasonably priced available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay beforehand is mandatory. The next possible embarkation date will always be used.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 14 Days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on 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 the embarkation day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

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 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 itinerary may change.
Itinerary:
1. Day:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
2. Day:
At 5 a.m., a hot air balloon ride is possible (optional, bookable on-site).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes-West to the Hatshepsut Temple (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 trip to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
3. Day:
Morning trip to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay on board.
4. Day:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit the Philae Temple 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.
5. Day:
Early in the morning at 3:30 a.m., opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box is included.
Then return to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
6. Day:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
7. Day:
Breakfast. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (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 the Karnak Temple (1,2,3). There is an opportunity for a sound and light show at the Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on-site).
8. Day:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on the ship for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted which excursion package this excursion is in:
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
Hatschepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Summer season 2026: 155 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 162 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic package are in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Summer season 2026: 280 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 288 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus package are in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Summer season 2026: 333 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 334 € p.p.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence features a total of 30 modernly furnished exterior cabins distributed over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Let yourself be pampered in the main restaurant and enjoy the cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness room that is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the loungers on the sun deck, cool off in the pool, and enjoy the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Overview of Nile Excellence cruise ship deck plans showing cabins, pool, and lobby areas.

Accommodation

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² and feature 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 bookable for single use (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) feature the same amenities as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 m²). The Royal Suites are located on the middle deck and upper deck.
In the Royal Suites, there is also a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suites

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² and otherwise have the same amenities as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites and possibly without a French balcony and without a seating area, but with a window that cannot be opened.

Meals

Full board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft drinks and hot drinks. For lunch and dinner, two soft drinks and one small bottle of water per person are included.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. at the lounge/sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the trip.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is filled with soft drinks.
Once a week 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

For additional relaxation, massage treatments are offered (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 the rooms is available for a fee.
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Pool towels are provided in the cabins.
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24-hour cabin service, on-call doctor (for a fee).
Check-in 12 p.m.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Address of the ship:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 p.m.
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Smoking is only allowed on the outer decks.
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Booking information: Please note that for a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
For a flight to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking information: We reserve the right to rebook you to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it is always 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 location of the hotel.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to guarantee the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, there may be operating noise.
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The ships sometimes dock behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may occur 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 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 category of the ship. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation on our part.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Cleopatra Luxury Resort

Location

Beach with palm trees, sand, umbrellas, and green lawn at sunset.
Large resort with pools, beach umbrellas, and clear coastline.
Long wooden pier with lamps at sunset over the sea.
The Cleopatra Luxury Resort is located directly on the picturesque, expansive sandy beach of Makadi Bay, about 30 kilometers south of Hurghada. This region is a true paradise for divers and snorkelers. Since access to the sea near the shore is stony, wearing bathing shoes is recommended. A hotel-owned jetty leads over the offshore reef into deeper water, allowing for comfortable 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 diverse entertainment options. The international Hurghada airport is also only 30 kilometers away and ensures a convenient arrival.

Facilities

The sprawling Cleopatra Luxury Resort is idyllically nestled in a spacious garden. In this magnificent environment, several two- to three-story buildings are distributed, housing a total of 531 comfortably furnished rooms. Guests are welcomed in the friendly and spacious reception hall with a reception desk and lobby bar, which invites you to linger with cozy seating. Culinary delights are provided by the "Soko" buffet restaurant, which offers 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 ensure a pleasant atmosphere round off the gastronomic offer. At the pool bar, guests can refresh themselves with a variety of drinks, while various small shops on the premises invite you to take a relaxed stroll. In the resort's extensive garden, there are six beautifully designed swimming pools, one of which is heated, as well as a separate children's pool and spacious sun terraces. Loungers, sunshades, and beach towels are available to guests free of charge at both the pools and the beach, so nothing stands in the way of a relaxed day in the sun.
Wide sandy beach with blue loungers and umbrellas by the clear sea.
Open pavilion with bar and seating in a hotel garden under palm trees.
Large open terrace with wooden pergola, numerous seats, and a sea view at dusk.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with double bed, blue curtains, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking garden, beach, and sea under clear sky.
View of a manicured garden with palm trees and the beach and sea beyond.

Superior Double Room

The superior double rooms (DSU) are approx. 35 m² and are equipped with 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 bookable for an extra charge with sea view (DMU) or for single use (DEU/UME).
(Bookable under HRGA06 as 2GD/1GD/DM/DEM/DSE/DME but correspond to the Superior rooms).

Premium Deluxe Double Room

The Premium Deluxe double rooms (P2D) have the same amenities as the Superior doubles and are renovated.
Also bookable as renovated Premium Beachfront double room (PBF) or from winter 2025/26 with sea view (P2M).
Also bookable for single use (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) bookable).

Modern hotel room with double bed, bench, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel bathroom with shower, sink, mirror, and toilet in light beige tones.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking green outdoor areas.
Brightly furnished hotel room with two beds, TV, and window with curtains.
Bright hotel room with blue curtains, striped armchairs, and a glass-top table.

Family Room

The family rooms (DF2) consist of a Superior double room and a single room with a connecting door as well as a living area and are approximately 77 m².
(Additionally bookable under HRGA06 with garden view (DF2).)

Junior Suite

The junior suites (JS2) feature similar amenities to the Superior double rooms but are more spacious (approx. 65 m²) and offer an open living area and sea view.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA06 with sea view, J2M).

Hotel room with blue striped sofa, table, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, blue curtains, and balcony overlooking palm trees.

Super Saver Room

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

Meals

Half board

Breakfast and dinner in buffet form.

Terrace restaurant with tables, chairs, and a view of the water in the background.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast from 4-7 a.m., breakfast snack in the lobby bar, breakfast buffet from 7-10 a.m. in the main restaurant, late riser breakfast from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the pool bar.
Lunch from 12:30-2:30 p.m. as a buffet in the main restaurant. Lunch snacks from 12:30-4 p.m. at the pool bar. In the afternoon from 4-5 p.m. ice cream and pastries at the pool bar.
Dinner in buffet form with live cooking in the main restaurant from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
A late dinner can be served on request from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Alternatively, 1x per week dinner in one of the à la carte restaurants included (reservation required, minimum stay 7 nights). The Italian restaurant "Vista Mare Restaurant" is open daily from 6:30-9:30 p.m., the pool restaurant serves fish and seafood and is open daily except Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
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 "Vista Mare" pub from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m., the pool bar from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the "Half Way Bar" from 10 a.m. until sunset.
Upon arrival, the minibar is filled once with local soft drinks. Water is refilled daily.

Two women sit at an outdoor café table overlooking the beach and sea.
Hotel open terrace with decorative wooden canopy overlooking illuminated pool area at dusk.

Not included in All Inclusive

Drinks in the disco (always Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:45 p.m. to 2 a.m.). The oriental café "Scheherazade" is open from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. and is also for a fee.

Sports included

The Cleopatra Luxury Resort offers an impressive variety of sporting activities for its guests. Tennis can be played for a fee with equipment and floodlights. Further sports options include table tennis, a well-equipped fitness room, boccia, basketball, mini-football, volleyball, billiards, and darts.
A bright room with wooden flooring, several table tennis tables, and large windows overlooking the city.
Multiple red tennis courts under clear blue sky beside a hotel building.
Four people play soccer on the beach in front of sailboats and water on a sunny day.

Sports for a fee

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

Children's program

Sandy playground with swing and climbing frame in front of low hotel buildings under clear sky.
Hotel pool with blue loungers, sun umbrellas, and shaded areas under a clear sky.
Children play in a hotel pool next to sun umbrellas and the Hippo hotel building in the background.
For younger guests, the resort offers two covered children's pools (heated in winter), a playground, and a kids' club for children from 4 to 12 years old. A daily mini-disco (except Sundays) provides evening entertainment. In the main restaurant, special children's meals are offered from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., ensuring the young guests are also well catered for culinarily.

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 hammam and massages. Additionally, the beauty salon offers a variety of beauty treatments. Access to the spa area is partly for a fee, as are massages and other special treatments.
Two people relax in an indoor hot tub, toasting with drinks.
Two people relax on orange loungers by a pool in front of a beige hotel building.
Cozy massage room with orange accents and natural light.

Entertainment

The resort offers a variety of activities and entertainment options for guests of all ages. The dedicated animation team provides fun and variety with multilingual programs. During the day, guests can enjoy exciting games and sports competitions. In the evening, the resort transforms into a center of entertainment. The hotel's own amphitheater offers varied live music and impressive shows that ensure unforgettable evenings.

Hotel contact

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

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

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Accessible rooms available on request (Double Premium Deluxe/P2D)
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Appropriate clothing is requested at dinner.
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When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel," long distances sometimes have to be covered, and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following a Nile cruise.
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The hotel complex is largely barrier-free. On request, five barrier-free rooms (Superior Double Room/DSU/DEU/1DS and Premium Deluxe/P2D/P1D/) are available.
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Wearing bathing shoes is recommended.
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA06.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 06.08.2026 17:31