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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 pool with palm trees and a bar in the water at sunset.
Large pool in tropical resort with palm trees, sun umbrellas, and sea view.
Large outdoor pool with bar stools in water and sun terrace under clear sky
Colorful playground with arch and cartoon motifs in a sunny holiday resort
Large outdoor swimming pool in front of a hotel with palm trees and sun loungers under clear sky.
Children's playground with wooden huts and slides under a shaded roof.
Hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and balcony with outdoor view
Hotel resort with palm trees and sandy beach by calm blue sea under cloudy sky
Bright, modern cafe with white furniture and blue cushioned chairs, surrounded by plants.
Open lounge area with blue seating under a white covered pavilion.
Soft sandy beach at sunset with calm sea and beach bars in the background.
Colorful water slides lead into a swimming pool with clear blue water.
Outdoor restaurant with tables, chairs, and shade sails next to a pool under clear sky.
Large outdoor pool with sunshades and palm trees at sunset in a resort.
A calm pool at sunset with palm trees and lounge chairs in the background.
Beach cabanas with sun umbrellas and palm trees under bright sunshine.
Sunset over a pool with palm trees at a tropical resort.
Restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, decorated with table runners and plants.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, chairs, and balcony with a view.
Colorful seating area with rugs in a traditionally decorated courtyard.
Large gym with equipment, mirrored wall, wooden floor, and panoramic windows.
Green and red tennis court in front of a multi-story hotel building under a blue sky
Large pool with water slides and hotel buildings in the background under clear sky.
Hotel room with two beds, architectural arches, and a wall-mounted TV.
Bright hotel room with double bed, bunk bed, and turquoise furniture
Bright hotel room with two beds, turquoise furniture, and tiled floor.
Bright hotel room with double bed, turquoise furniture, and wall-mounted flat screen TV.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + SUNRISE Royal Makadi

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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 sip cool drinks from the three bars on board. Additionally, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. Starting from Winter 2024/25, the ship offers a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, relax on the 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 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 cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² in size and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, seating area, two single beds or one double bed, air conditioning (individually adjustable), minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), and a French balcony.
Also bookable 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.
In the Royal Suites, the balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² in size 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 somewhat smaller (approx. 21 m²) than the suites with otherwise the same amenities, and may lack a French balcony and seating area, having instead a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police checkpoint.
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 on 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 a ship of equal value 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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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 may not always be 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 a contribution 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 considered a recommendation from us.
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Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Excursion + SUNRISE Royal Makadi

Combined product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be in the most favourable 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.
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 a visit to the High Dam in Aswan.
The excursion package 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. 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 on-site).
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, sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Morning 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 the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, a felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early 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. The ship then continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Then you have the option to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Then the ship continues to Luxor.
Upon arrival, 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 option 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 description are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package each excursion belongs to is indicated behind 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 optional add-ons. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence (can be booked via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossus of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
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: (can be booked 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: (can be booked 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 sip cool drinks from the three bars on board. Additionally, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. Starting from Winter 2024/25, the ship offers a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, relax on the 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 cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² in size and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, seating area, two single beds or one double bed, air conditioning (individually adjustable), minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), and a French balcony.
Also bookable 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.
In the Royal Suites, the balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² in size 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 somewhat smaller (approx. 21 m²) than the suites with otherwise the same amenities, and may lack a French balcony and seating area, having instead a non-opening window.

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, as well as soft drinks, are included from 11 AM to 11 PM at the lounge and sun deck bar.
In the afternoon, coffee, tea, and cake are available during the cruise.
The minibar is refilled daily 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 available 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 the 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

Note

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police checkpoint.
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.
**************************************
The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
**************************************
Due to seasonal low water levels on 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 a ship of equal value may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
**************************************
As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
**************************************
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 may not always be accessible barrier-free.
**************************************
Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect a contribution 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 considered a recommendation from us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select

Location

Sunset over a pool with palm trees at a tropical resort.
Large outdoor pool with bar stools in water and sun terrace under clear sky
Experience a relaxing and entertaining holiday with the whole family at the SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort. Located in the heart of the beautiful Makadi Bay, this five-star hotel is situated directly on the hotel's private sandy beach, offering the best conditions for exploring the colorful underwater world of the Red Sea. Hurghada city center with its various shopping and entertainment options is approximately 37 km away. Hurghada Airport is about 32 km away.
The lovely sister hotel "SUNRISE Tucana Resort Grand Select" (HRG333), which offers renovated rooms and further exclusive amenities, is located within the same expansive resort.

Facilities

The particularly spacious resort complex features 465 rooms. The open reception area is equipped with a reception desk and seating. In addition to the buffet restaurant, a total of eight à la carte restaurants (Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, Bedouin, Mexican, Steak House, roots light & diet (each included), and the "Felucca" for seafood at a charge) cater to your culinary needs. Refreshments, hot beverages, and snacks are available at the nine bars and one cafe (for a charge), spread throughout the complex and the beach, including three adult-only bars. Furthermore, the resort offers a mini-market and a hairdresser.
The beautifully landscaped outdoor area features extensive pool landscapes with eight pools (six heated in winter) and an aqua park with 18 fun water slides for adults and children. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels (once daily) are included at the pools and on the beach.
Restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, decorated with table runners and plants.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, chairs, and balcony with a view.
Colorful seating area with rugs in a traditionally decorated courtyard.

Accommodation

Hotel room with two beds, architectural arches, and a wall-mounted TV.

Double room Garden View

The tastefully furnished double rooms (D) of approx. 36 m² are equipped with a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, seating area, minibar, coffee and tea maker, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, safe, TV, telephone, balcony or terrace, and garden view.
Optionally bookable with aqua park view (DP) for an additional charge.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DE/DEP).
Also bookable as type I (special price, limited availability) (DI).

Double room Mountain View

These double rooms (DB) have the same amenities as the double rooms, but with a mountain view.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DEB).
(Also bookable under HRGB07 with 2GD/1GD.)

Hotel room with two beds, architectural arches, and a wall-mounted TV.
Bright hotel room with double bed, bunk bed, and turquoise furniture

Family Room

The family rooms (2FA) are equipped like the double rooms but are larger (approx. 55 m²) and feature an additional bunk bed.
(Also bookable under HRGB07 as a family room (DF2).)

Family Suite

The cozily furnished family suites (2FS) are approx. 70 m² in size and consist of two separate bedrooms (one with a king-size bed, one with twin beds) and a bathroom with shower/WC, a seating area, and a balcony.
Also bookable with pool view (2FB) for an additional charge.
Also bookable as type I (2FI) (special price, limited availability).

Bright hotel room with two beds, turquoise furniture, and tiled floor.
Bright hotel room with double bed, turquoise furniture, and wall-mounted flat screen TV.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7 AM-10:30 AM summer/winter), lunch (1 PM-3 PM summer/12:30 PM-2:30 PM winter), and dinner (6:30 PM-10 PM summer/6:30 PM-9:30 PM winter) in buffet style. Late riser breakfast from 10:30 AM-11 AM at the Splash Bar. Snacks and ice cream from 12 PM-5 PM, coffee, tea, and cake from 3 PM-5 PM. Midnight snack from 10 PM-12 AM. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks from 10 AM-12 AM.
Optional dinner at one of the eight à la carte restaurants ("Basilico Italian", "Frida Mexican", "Elia Mediterranean", "Chimichurri", "The Bedouin", "Roots Diet & Light", "Manzoku Asian" - each included, reservation required).

Not included in All Inclusive

The "Felluca Fish" restaurant is available for a fee (reservation required).

Sports included

Large gym with equipment, mirrored wall, wooden floor, and panoramic windows.
Green and red tennis court in front of a multi-story hotel building under a blue sky
Aerobics, basketball, water aerobics, water polo, boccia (ages 16+), Body & Soul Sports, archery, darts, fitness center (ages 16+), mini golf, three tennis courts (floodlight for a fee), table tennis.

Sports for a fee

Billiards (ages 16+), diving, and water sports offered by local providers.
Floodlights for tennis and football courts.

Children's program

For the little guests, the hotel offers a mini club for children aged 3-12, a playground, a mini disco, a children's corner in the buffet restaurant, a separate covered children's pool, and the aqua park with child-friendly water slides.
Babysitting service (on request and for a fee).
Large pool with water slides and hotel buildings in the background under clear sky.
Colorful playground with arch and cartoon motifs in a sunny holiday resort

Wellness

For ultimate relaxation, the wellness center located in the hotel (for a fee, ages 16+) offers beauty treatments, steam bath, hammam, hairdresser, massages, sauna, and whirlpool from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Entertainment

The SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select offers its guests daily sports and entertainment programs. In the evenings, shows provide entertainment.
In the Aquarius Club, the in-house DJ provides a good atmosphere and great music in the evenings.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the resort for guests.
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Shuttle service to Hurghada for a fee.
ATM with currency exchange function.
Laundry and ironing service (each for a fee).

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa.

Hotel features

  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Fitness
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sandy Beach
  • Diving
  • Water Slides
  • Enhanced Hygiene Concept

Note

Four barrier-free rooms available upon request (D).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and arrival airport that particularly with the combination of "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", very long distances may 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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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGB07.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 22.04.2026 09:57