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Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Sentido Mamlouk Palace

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Travel information

Combination product consisting 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 used.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship always takes place for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-cruise stay in the hotel depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day. All transfers between airport, hotel, and port are included.

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.
Of course, the excursion packages listed below can 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. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay 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 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 departure to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
In the morning, after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit to 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 stay 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 stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. The ship then continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. You then have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
The ship then continues 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 locally).
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 to which each excursion belongs is indicated next to 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 optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion package Classic Excellence:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €163 p.p., Summer season 2026: €155 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic package are included in the Classic Plus Excellence excursion package
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €289 p.p., Summer season 2026: €280 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus package are included in the Premium Excellence excursion package
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €335 p.p., Summer season 2026: €333 p.p.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished outside cabins spread over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and enjoy cool drinks from the three bars on board. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small gym, 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 cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approximately 24 m² in size and feature a shower/toilet, hairdryer, two single beds or one double bed, individually adjustable air conditioning, 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 m²). 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 approximately 13 m² in size and otherwise equipped like 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 m²) 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 and hot drinks. 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 cake in the afternoon during the cruise.
Daily refill of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is filled 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 evenings.

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 12:00 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: 12:00 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the open decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you fly 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 if flying to/from Luxor.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In such cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The itinerary will not be affected.
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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 change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be required to ensure the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
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The 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 sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is recommended by us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

SENTIDO Mamlouk Palace Resort

Location

The family-friendly SENTIDO Mamlouk Palace Resort impresses with its ideal location. The hotel complex is located directly on the hotel's own 400-meter-long, gently sloping sandy beach. Enjoy the beauty of the Red Sea and the magnificent sunsets here. The center of Hurghada is about 20 km away. Hurghada International Airport is about 15 km away.

Facilities

The beautiful 5-star complex impresses with its oriental style and offers its guests a reception with 24-hour service and various shops. The main restaurant with daily changing themed buffets and four à la carte specialty restaurants ("Manzoku"-Asian, "Frida"-Mexican, "Manohar"-Indian, and "La Terraza"-Spanish) spoil guests with a rich selection of delicious dishes. With the "Roots Diet & Light" concept (for a fee), gluten-free, lactose-free, or low-carb dishes can be selected. The diverse offerings are complemented by six bars, which provide refreshing drinks and snacks. The facilities of the neighboring hotel "SUNRISE Select Garden Beach Resort" (HRG142) can also be used, including the aqua park with eleven fantastic water slides.
A beautiful pool landscape with small rivers and bridges has been created in the attractive outdoor area. The relaxation pool and the family pool (family pool heated in winter) ensure fun for young and old.
Umbrellas, sun loungers, mattresses, and bath towels (once per day) are included at the pool and beach.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with double bed, rugs, and balcony with sea view.
View from a terrace with table and chairs overlooking a garden with palm trees and hotel buildings.
Two women in bathrobes drinking coffee on a balcony overlooking a pool.

Double Room

The double rooms (D) with a size of approx. 41 m² are beautifully and comfortably furnished and have a bathroom with shower, minibar (daily refill with water, weekly with soft drinks), Wi-Fi, safe, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone (for a fee), hairdryer, balcony or terrace, and garden or pool view.
Available at an extra charge also with pool view (DP) or partial sea view (DMS), as well as for single use (DE/DES/DEM).

Family Suite

The family suites (DF2) have the same amenities as the double rooms but are slightly larger (approx. 52 m²), with an additional living/sleeping room with two sofa beds and garden view. The rooms have a connecting door.
Available at an extra charge also with pool view (2FB).
(Also bookable under HRGA69 as family room garden view type I (FGI) or pool view (FP2).)

Bright hotel room with double bed, nightstand, lamps, and curtains beside a window.
Bright hotel room with double bed, carpet, and desk with mirror
Family with two children lying on a bed in a hotel room with balcony.
Bright hotel room with double bed, carpet, and desk with mirror

Family Room Bunk Bed

These family rooms (2FA) have the same amenities as the double rooms, are the same size (approx. 41 m²) and additionally feature bunk beds for children (bed length approx. 1.90 m x 1 m), but no separate bedroom.

Junior Suite

The comfortably furnished junior suites (JS2) are equipped like the double rooms, have a size of 50 m², and feature a bedroom and an additional living area with two sofa beds.

Super Saver Room

The super saver rooms (SSZ) have the same amenities as the double rooms, but with a limited contingent and special price. The view is towards the street.

Bright hotel room with double bed, rugs, and balcony with sea view.

Executive Suite

The executive suites (ES2) are approx. 66m² in size and feature a bathroom with bathtub/toilet, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, minibar (daily refill with water), Wi-Fi, TV, telephone, and balcony or terrace. The executive suites have a living area and a sleeping area.

Deluxe Double Jacuzzi

The rooms, approx. 36 m², are equipped with a double bed or twin beds, shower/toilet, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, balcony with garden view, and Jacuzzi (ZQ2).
(Also bookable under HRGA69 as DDJ)

Deluxe Double Swim Up

Similar amenities to the Deluxe Double Jacuzzi rooms, without the Jacuzzi, but with a king-size bed and swim-up terrace (DWU).
(Also bookable under HRGA69 as 2WU)

Jacuzzi Suite

The Jacuzzi Suites (S2J) are approx. 50 m² and, with similar amenities to the double rooms, feature a living area and an outdoor Jacuzzi.

Pool Suite

The Pool Suites (2PS) are approx. 55 m² and, with similar amenities to the double rooms, feature a living area and a terrace with a private pool.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM (winter) and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in summer, dinner from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM (winter) and 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM in summer, all in buffet style in the main restaurant.
Alternatively, dinner can also be enjoyed in one of the four specialty restaurants (reservation required). The "Manohar Restaurant" offers Indian cuisine, Restaurant "Frida" offers Mexican cuisine, and Restaurant "La Terraza" offers Spanish cuisine.
Local non-alcoholic drinks are included 24/7. Local alcoholic drinks are included from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM. After that, they are subject to a charge.

Not included in All Inclusive

Nasaya Restaurant and Lounge (located in the "SUNRISE Select Garden Beach Resort")

Sports included

Large gym with modern equipment and big windows overlooking the water.
Well-equipped fitness room (ages 16+), table tennis, beach volleyball, boccia, football field (grass), darts, aerobics, tennis (without floodlights), yoga, paddle tennis, archery. Aqua park for the whole family (from 1.20 m) at the sister hotel "SUNRISE Select Garden Beach Resort" (Black Hole, Rafting Slide, Free Fall Tunnel Slide, and much more).

Sports for a fee

Aqua Center/Diving Center, windsurfing, tennis with floodlights. Billiards at the sister hotel (ages 12+).

Children's program

The resort offers a children's pool, a mini aqua park, the "Kids Planet" Kids Club for children aged 3-12 with a varied program, and a playground. A children's buffet is available in the main restaurant.
Babysitting service is available for a fee and upon request on site.
Large outdoor pool with rocks and hotel buildings under clear sky
A girl swings on a playground while a woman looks at her smiling.

Wellness

Spa area with sauna, steam bath, and Jacuzzi, spa and beauty center (for a fee, ages 16+).
Hairdresser, various treatments, and massages (for a fee).

Entertainment

The international and multilingual animation team will entertain you during the day and in the evening with a varied program. The evening program includes, for example, variety shows and live music. The amphitheater of the "SUNRISE Select Garden Beach Resort" also hosts programs. Additionally, the "Beats Club" (for ages 16 and up) with music and tempting cocktails from 10:30 PM to 1:00 AM ensures a lively atmosphere.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is free throughout the complex.
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ATM (also for currency exchange) is available.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, American Express.

Hotel features

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

Hotelhinweis

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", you may have to cover considerable distances and expect a long transfer. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Barrier-free hotel complex.
Two barrier-free rooms are available (Standard Room/D with pool view and Family Suite with garden view/DF2: additional doors, handles in the bathroom, ramp to the terrace).
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Seasonal information

Also bookable under HRGA69.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 22.05.2026 15:51