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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.
A hotel resort with multiple pools, white buildings, and a blue sky in the background.
Large outdoor pool with blue water in front of white hotel building under blue sky.
White hotel building with arched windows behind manicured garden and palm trees.
Clear sea with light clouds and houses on the beach under a blue sky.
Traditional restaurant with vaulted ceilings, wooden furniture and red-covered tables.
Large pool with star pattern in front of white hotel buildings under blue sky.
Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, chair, and balcony overlooking the water.
Bright hotel room with large bed, chairs, and colorful window
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking turquoise sea and shoreline.
White Mediterranean-style hotel with green gardens and sea view under a blue sky.
View of crystal-clear water and coastline with two windsurfers under a blue sky.
Beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas next to a white hotel building by the sea on a sunny day.
Clear blue sea, beach with sunshade and coastline under clear sky.
View through an open door onto a terrace with sea view and clear sky.
Evening view of a hotel with illuminated pool and white Mediterranean architecture
Hotel room with a cozy double bed and romantic decoration made of towels and flower petals.
Room with two beds, oriental decor, and a sea view.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Arabella Azur

HEH207

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished exterior cabins distributed 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. A small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are also available. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship features a small fitness studio, 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 breathtaking views 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 cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approximately 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.
On the balcony of the Royal Suites, there is also a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approximately 13 sqm and otherwise equipped like the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) than the suites with otherwise the same amenities, and may not have a French balcony and a 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 open decks.
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Booking information: 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, changes to the itinerary may occur. 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 another or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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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 vary.

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 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.
Afternoon sailing 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 the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit 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 will then 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 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).
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 in which each excursion is located is always indicated behind the excursions in the route:
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 (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)

Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu

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: (can be booked by 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: (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)

Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 333 € p.p.

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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Arabella Azur

Combined product of a Nile cruise on 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 Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The earliest possible boarding will always be taken.
Map

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route

When booking 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 vary.

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 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.
Afternoon sailing 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 the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit 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 will then 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 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).
Day 8:
Departure.
*****************************************************
The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.

The excursion package in which each excursion is located is always indicated behind the excursions in the route:
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 (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)

Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu

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: (can be booked by 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: (can be booked by 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 distributed 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. A small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are also available. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship features a small fitness studio, 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 breathtaking views 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 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.
On the balcony of the Royal Suites, there is also a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approximately 13 sqm and otherwise equipped like the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) than the suites with otherwise the same amenities, and may not have a French balcony and a 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 style. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included from 11 am to 11 pm at the lounge/sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the cruise.
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 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 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 open decks.
**************************************
Booking information: 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.
**************************************
The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
**************************************
Due to seasonal low water levels of 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 required to ensure the itinerary.
**************************************
As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
**************************************
The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may not always be possible to access the ship barrier-free.
**************************************
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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Arabella Azur Resort

Location

Enjoy a wonderful holiday under the Egyptian sun at the Arabella Azur Resort. The architecturally charming resort is located in a small, protected bay in the heart of Hurghada. The private sandy bay boasts a wonderfully beautiful house reef, offering excellent conditions for exploring the colorful underwater world. Stairs facilitate entry into the crystal-clear water of the Red Sea. The lively city center of Hurghada, with its diverse shopping and entertainment options, is only about 3 km away. Hurghada Airport is approximately 10 km away.

Facilities

The hotel, built in the typical Nubian style, has 295 rooms spread across the main building and five annexes. Hotel amenities include a spacious lobby with a reception and comfortable seating areas. Various shops invite you for a stroll. For culinary delights, there are two buffet restaurants (international and Italian) and two à la carte restaurants ("Bordiehn's Restaurant" - reservation required, drinks at a charge, and "Al Raouche" - Lebanese cuisine - for a charge), several bars, and a café. An outdoor music pub complements the offerings.
In the extensive garden complex, there are two freshwater pools (one heated) and a separate, heated children's pool.
Sun loungers, mattresses, umbrellas, and beach towels are available free of charge at the beach and by the pool.

Accommodation

Hotel room with a cozy double bed and romantic decoration made of towels and flower petals.
Room with two beds, oriental decor, and a sea view.

Double Room

The double rooms (D) are equipped with bath/WC or bath, hairdryer, satellite TV, coffee/tea maker, safe, air conditioning, and a minibar, terrace or balcony.
Available at an extra charge also with sea view (DM) and for single occupancy (DE/DEM).
(also bookable under HRGA28 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or garden/pool view (DPG/EPG).)

Super Economy Room

The super economy rooms (SSZ) have the same amenities as the double rooms but have a limited quota and a special price.
Also available for single occupancy (SSE).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 am, lunch from 12:30-3 pm, and dinner from 6:30-9:30 pm are served buffet-style (times may vary depending on the season).
Dinner can also be taken at "Bordiehn's Restaurant".
Various snacks and ice cream are available during the day at the pool and beach bar.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from 10 am to 12 am at the respective open bar.

Not All Inclusive

Dinner at the à la carte restaurant.
Drinks after 12 am at the respective bar at an extra charge (until max. 4 am).

Sports included

Aerobics, beach volleyball, snorkeling, fitness studio, darts, bocce, billiards, gymnastics, water aerobics, table tennis.

Sports for a fee

Floodlights (tennis and squash), diving (through local providers).

Children's program

A kids' club for children aged 4-12 is offered for the little guests. There is also a children's pool and a children's area, as well as a mini-disco and a playground. A separate children's buffet is available in the restaurant.

Wellness

Spa and wellness center (for a fee): sauna, massages, Turkish bath/hammam, steam bath.

Entertainment

The international animation team offers daily programs and live shows.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in all public areas.
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Laundry service, ATM for cash withdrawal (both for a fee).

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa.

Hotel features

  • Sports and active holidaymakers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Children's pool
  • Family friendly
  • Kids club/mini club
  • Children's playground
  • Fitness
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball/Beach volleyball
  • Near the beach
  • Animation
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Diving
  • Direct beach location
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

When choosing your hotel and arrival airport, please note that especially for the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances have to be covered and long transfers are to be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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Seasonal information

Also bookable under HRGA28.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

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Last updated: 24.04.2026 14:49