Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Albatros White Beach

HEH150

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 has a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks served by the three bars on board. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship has a small fitness studio that is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying 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 as a buffet or set menu. Breakfast includes soft and hot drinks. Lunch and dinner include two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or Oriental nights.

Cabins

Suite

The brightly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and have 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 use (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. On the balcony of the Royal Suites, there is also a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped the same as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites and may not have a French balcony and seating area, but 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 return or onward 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 in 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 ensure the itinerary.
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As the ship is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It is possible that the ship is not always accessible 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 sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is a recommendation from us.
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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Excursion + Albatros White Beach

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. Embarkation is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible embarkation 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 day of embarkation, the route may change.
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 balloon ride is possible at 5 am (optional, bookable locally).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes West to Hatshepsut's 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.
In the afternoon, sailing 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 to Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then, visit to 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, back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Then you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Then the ship sails on to Luxor.
Upon arrival, 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 route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion packages are indicated after the excursions in the route description:
Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2
Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3
The excursion packages can be booked 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
Colossus of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> 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 outside cabins spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and has a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks served by the three bars on board. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship has a small fitness studio that is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying 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 brightly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and have 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 use (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. On the balcony of the Royal Suites, there is also a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped the same as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites and may not have a French balcony and seating area, but a non-opening window.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch and dinner as a buffet or set menu. Breakfast includes soft and hot drinks. Lunch and dinner include two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner. Selected national 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 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 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 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 12:00 PM.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Note

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 return or onward 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 in 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 ensure the itinerary.
**************************************
As the ship is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It is possible that the ship is not always accessible 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 sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is a recommendation from us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Citadel Resort

Location

Illuminated hotel building with palm trees and flags under a clear sky at dusk.
View of a coastal bay with clear blue water, palm trees, and sun umbrellas at sunset.
Luxury resort with pool, palm trees, and blue sea view on a sunny day.
Aerial view of a beach with umbrellas, palm trees, and clear blue water.
The luxury resort is located directly on the hotel's own beach, with a unique house reef, in the exclusive resort area of Sahl Hasheesh. The reef invites you to dive and snorkel with its fascinating underwater world. Two beautifully landscaped lagoons and a natural lagoon ensure relaxation and recreation. Hurghada Airport is approx. 25 km away. The center of Hurghada with numerous restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment facilities is approx. 30 km away (taxi for a fee).

Facilities

Built from natural coral stones, the resort on a slope has 552 rooms spread across eight buildings. The hotel has its own small marina and a private beach. Facilities include a spacious, comfortable lobby with a reception, a beauty salon with a hairdresser, several souvenir shops, and a Starbucks (for a fee). Six different restaurants cater to your culinary needs ("Golden Booda" and "Star Fish" for a fee). Cool refreshments are served in ten different bars. The Shisha bar with water pipes completes the diverse offerings (for a fee). The well-maintained and lovingly landscaped outdoor area with three swimming pools, a children's pool, and six open-air whirlpools (all heated in winter) invites you to relax and unwind. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are available free of charge at the hotel's private beach and by the pools. If desired, unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park can be booked additionally.
Bright restaurant with sea view, wooden tables, modern chairs, and large windows.
Restaurant area with rustic stone arches overlooking the sea.
Dining area with brown chairs and large table set with dishes, view of terrace and sea.
Open seating area with tables and chairs under sunshades at the beach on a clear day.
Game room with pool table and ping pong table in a bright room overlooking the sea.

Accommodation

Spacious hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through large windows
Bright hotel bathroom with large countertop, toilet, and glass shower partition.

Double room sea view

The approx. 36-58 sqm modernly furnished Double Rooms Sea View (DM, MBB) have a shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, Wi-Fi, safe, satellite TV, minibar (incl. water and soft drinks), coffee/tea maker, individually adjustable air conditioning, balcony or terrace. Double rooms can also be booked for single use (DEM). All double rooms have a sea view. With the same amenities, also bookable as Double Room Type I (DMI/EIM) (additional quota).

Double room (HRGA29)

The double rooms have similar amenities to the Double Rooms Sea View, but do not have a sea view (D). Also bookable for single occupancy (DE).

Double Deluxe Sea View SKTV

The rooms (2B) have the same amenities as the Double Deluxe Sea View rooms. In addition, the following amenities are included: VIP check-in, Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability), 1 set menu meal per stay in the restaurant, Daily minibar refill with selected drinks, Fruit basket on arrival. The room is only available for stays in Winter 2025/26 and during the booking period 5.12.-15.12.2025. Also bookable for single use (1B).

Spacious hotel room with king-size bed and sea view through open doors
Terrace with seating, tables, and a clear view of the sea under a bright sky.
Bright hotel bathroom with large countertop, toilet, and glass shower partition.
Spacious hotel room with king-size bed and sea view through open doors
Terrace with seating, tables, and a clear view of the sea under a bright sky.
Bright hotel bathroom with large countertop, toilet, and glass shower partition.

Double Deluxe Sea View

The approx. 60 sqm Double Deluxe Sea View (DM2) rooms offer the same amenities as the Double Rooms Sea View with balcony or terrace. The Double Deluxe rooms are located in buildings 6, 7, and 8 on the ground floor and also have a sea view. Also bookable for single use (DM1).

Family room sea view

The family rooms with sea view (F2M) are approx. 60 sqm and have two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a dressing room. Equipped like the Double Rooms Sea View.

Modern hotel room with two single beds and a view of the balcony and sea.
Bright hotel bathroom with large countertop, toilet, and glass shower partition.
Balcony with two chairs and a table with drinks, overlooking the sea and palm trees under clear sky.
Modern hotel pool with palm trees and stone arches under clear blue sky
Luxury pool area with yellow sunshades overlooking the sea and a pier.
Modern multi-story hotel with palm trees and a long pool in the foreground.
Couple relaxing in a hotel pool holding colorful cocktails.

Double Superior Swim up Sea View

The spacious Swim Up rooms (2MW) are approx. 58 sqm, modernly furnished and have a shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, Wi-Fi, safe, satellite TV, minibar (incl. water and soft drinks), coffee/tea maker, individually adjustable air conditioning, terrace and access to the shared pool. (Bookable for ages 16 and over)

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 am, late riser breakfast from 10-11 am, lunch from 12:30-3 pm, dinner from 6-9:30 pm, all as a buffet. Dinner alternatively in the à la carte restaurant "Rocks Lounge" with reservation (included once per stay) and late dinner from 9:30 pm-12 am (cold dishes). Snacks during the day at "Alfredo" from 3:30-5 pm and ice cream from 12-5 pm. Coffee/tea and pastries at Cafe Columbus from 11 am-10 pm. The minibar is refilled daily with water and soft drinks. National alcoholic drinks from 10 am-12 am. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer free of charge. Water, juices, soft drinks, and coffee/tea are available around the clock at the lobby bar.

Sports included

Fitness room, tennis courts (floodlight for a fee), darts, aerobics, water gymnastics, table tennis, and billiards.
Gym with treadmills and exercise machines, windows showing sea view
Bright gym with stone walls and various exercise equipment.
Game room with pool table and ping pong table in a bright room overlooking the sea.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports on the beach for a fee (by local providers)
Diving center: Egypt International Diving Center
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable through travel agencies with request H and service code HRG950):
Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in Water Valley) can be booked for a fee in many hotels. The park includes over 100 different water attractions for young and old. The price of €70 for adults and €35 for children up to 11 years old (from Summer 2026: €75 for adults and €38 for children) includes daily free entry with snacks and soft drinks, as well as transfer from/to the hotel.

Children's program

Colorful children's playroom with sea view and decorative flowers hanging from the ceiling
The hotel has a Kids Club for children aged 4-12 and a heated children's pool.

Wellness

Wellness treatments, steam bath, sauna, massage, hairdresser (each for a fee).
Luxurious hotel lobby with oriental fireplace and ornate arched walls in warm lighting.
Two blue massage beds with yellow towels in a bright room with white and gray walls.
Cozy spa room with a whirlpool tub, massage bed, and relaxing lighting.
Indoor pool with blue tiles, white walls, and ceiling lights in a hotel
Modern lounge area with black leather seating, wooden tables, and a natural stone accent wall.
Modern hair salon with three large mirrors, black chairs, and wooden flooring.

Entertainment

Be amazed by an varied animation and entertainment program.
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1001 Nights Neverland Show: (Included once per stay)
The life in Hurghada is illuminated with an evening program that combines music, dance, light, and theater. Experience everything in one evening: international cabaret, pop music, dance shows, and traditional oriental music.
All this in the impressive setting of the famous theater in the Palace of Alf Leila Wa Leila-1001 Nights. An evening where past and present merge!
As part of the program, a delicious dinner and a varied selection of drinks await you.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi access is available to guests in the rooms as well as in public areas free of charge.
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Shops and bazaars, limousine service, laundry service. (for a fee)
ATM in the lobby.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Shopping facilities
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Family friendly
  • Direct beach location
  • Young Traveller
  • Extended hygiene concept

Note

The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially when combining 'Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel' and vice versa 'Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel', considerable distances must be covered and a long transfer time should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA29.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 22.04.2026 09:52