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Large blue and white river cruise boat on calm water with buildings in the background.
Modern bar area with high stools, wooden floor, and decorative ceiling in a spacious room.
Modern hotel lounge with cushioned chairs, sofas, plants, and ambient lighting.
Modern hotel lounge with armchairs, sofa, plants, and marble flooring under artificial lighting.
Modern outdoor pool with clear blue water and cabana lounging areas.
Sunlit outdoor patio with wooden floor, white draped cabanas, and wooden lounge chairs under clear sky.
Spacious outdoor bar with high chairs under a large canopy and city views.
Upscale hotel buffet area with covered food trays and elegant decor.
Modern hotel dining area with upholstered chairs, set tables, and large curtains along the wall.
Spacious lounge area with modern chairs, marble floor, columns, and large windows for natural light.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, TV, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with beige sectional sofa, coffee table, rug, and framed artwork.
Hotel room with two beds, gray headboards, white bedding, and modern wall lamps.
Interior view of a souvenir shop with postcards and maps on display racks and a wooden floor.
Five deck plans of a Nile cruise ship showing rooms, pool, lobby, and dining areas.
Cozy lounge beds with blankets and patterned shadows cast on the wall in a calm room.
Empty lounge chairs under straw umbrellas on sandy beach with sea view.
Modern hotel building with palm trees and decorative grass in the foreground in low light.
Outdoor hotel pool area with loungers, palm trees, and shaded seating under wooden pergolas.
Modern bedroom with double bed, wooden furniture, and warm lighting.
Minimalist bathroom with gray stone sink, large mirror, and wall hooks holding a towel.
Modern bathroom with gray wall, towel hanging and mirror above stone sink.
Modern gray sink with large mirror and black faucet in minimalist bathroom.
Bright hotel room with large bed and sea view through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Hammock on balcony with sofa, chair, and palm trees in the background.
Modern living room with sofa, chairs, and large windows overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with terrace, view of palm trees and sea at dusk.
Modern living room with sofa, rug, and curtains opening to a sunny terrace.
Woman relaxing on lounge sofa overlooking palm trees and sea in sunny weather.
Delicious sandwich with cream cheese and vegetables served with fries in a wire basket.
Cozy outdoor lounge with wooden deck, seating furniture, and a woman in the background.
Drink being poured by a pool on a small table between two chairs near water.
Woman relaxing in a hammock under palm trees in a dry landscape.
Gym room with exercise equipment lit by large windows and a person on an elliptical trainer.
Man sits on rowing machine in modern, minimalist interior with plants and natural light.
Two men at the beach preparing for water sports, with sand and water in the background.
Two people on the beach with kitesurfing gear on a sunny day.
Young man carries kiteboard on beach with calm sea in background.
Woman receiving a massage in a calm, minimalist room with plants in the background.
Two women walk along a walkway by a pink wall with a pool in the foreground.
Relaxed person lies on a comfortable lounge chair in a modern courtyard with light patterns.
Modern indoor pool with sun loungers and striped shadows cast by beams on the wall.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Casa Cook

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Location

The stylish boutique hotel is located in the north of El Gouna, directly on the hotel's own sandy beach, away from the hustle and bustle of the lively town. Against the backdrop of azure lagoons, wide views, and gentle dunes, the "Casa Cook El Gouna" is the perfect place to enjoy Egypt's vast natural landscapes. Despite its quiet location, the center of El Gouna with its numerous restaurants, bars, and shopping opportunities is only about 3 km away. Hurghada city center is about 30 km away, and Hurghada Airport is about 40 km away.
Wide sandy beach with loungers, umbrellas, and a kite flying in the sky.
Aerial view of a coastline with clear turquoise water and buildings on land.
Empty lounge chairs under straw umbrellas on sandy beach with sea view.

Facilities

Modern hotel bar area with wooden counter, bar stools, and plants on the wall.
Modern hotel building with palm trees and decorative grass in the foreground in low light.
Outdoor hotel pool area with loungers, palm trees, and shaded seating under wooden pergolas.
Casa Cook El Gouna combines luxurious lifestyle with a connection to nature, creating a unique holiday atmosphere. Design-conscious vacationers in particular will find an oasis of tranquility here. The adults-only hotel (bookable from 16 years) has a total of 100 stylishly furnished rooms spread across several small buildings. The warm tones of the desert-style hotel, combined with modern architecture, create a relaxing and calming atmosphere. The à la carte restaurant "The Kitchen Club" treats guests to typical Eastern-Mediterranean specialties from a colorful mix of recipes and flavors from around the world. A bar serves non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. The "Casa Cook Store" offers selected treasures and jewelry from all over Egypt. In the stylishly designed outdoor area, there is a large swimming pool (heated in winter) with DJ music, a sun terrace, and a pool bar. An outdoor yoga area completes the dreamlike offerings of Casa Cook. For a hassle-free check-in, the hotel offers a 24-hour reception with a lobby. You will also find various shops, a hairdresser, as well as a spa area and a fitness studio in the outdoor area.

Accommodation

Double Room

The luxurious Double Rooms (D) are approx. 39 sqm and have a bathroom with a rain shower/WC, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, minibar (for a fee), telephone, safe, air conditioning, coffee/tea maker, Wi-Fi, and a terrace facing the land.
Also bookable with sea view (DM) and for single occupancy (DE/DEM).
The rooms are only bookable in summer 2025.

Modern bedroom with double bed, wooden furniture, and warm lighting.
Minimalist bathroom with gray stone sink, large mirror, and wall hooks holding a towel.
Modern bathroom with gray wall, towel hanging and mirror above stone sink.
Modern gray sink with large mirror and black faucet in minimalist bathroom.

Deluxe Double Room

The luxurious Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2) are approx. 39 sqm and have a bathroom with a rain shower/WC, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, minibar (for a fee), telephone, safe, air conditioning, coffee/tea maker, Wi-Fi, and a terrace facing the land.
The rooms are bookable from winter 2025/26.
Also bookable with sea view (DDM) and for single occupancy (DD1/DM1).

Modern bedroom with double bed, wooden furniture, and warm lighting.
Minimalist bathroom with gray stone sink, large mirror, and wall hooks holding a towel.
Modern bathroom with gray wall, towel hanging and mirror above stone sink.
Modern gray sink with large mirror and black faucet in minimalist bathroom.

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveller Rooms (YTR) are equipped like the double rooms and are only bookable for young adults aged 18-29. The rooms have a limited contingent and a special price.

Premium Double Room Garden View

The Premium Double Rooms (2GP, approx. 48 sqm) have the same amenities as the Double Rooms, plus a roof terrace with sunset view and garden view.
Also bookable with sea view (2PM) and for single occupancy (1GP/1PM).

Bright hotel room with large bed and sea view through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Hammock on balcony with sofa, chair, and palm trees in the background.
Modern living room with sofa, chairs, and large windows overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with terrace, view of palm trees and sea at dusk.
Modern living room with sofa, rug, and curtains opening to a sunny terrace.
Woman relaxing on lounge sofa overlooking palm trees and sea in sunny weather.

Junior Suite

The Junior Suites (JS2) are equipped like double rooms, but are more spacious (approx. 42-48 sqm) and have a terrace with direct access to the sharing pool, and also offer pool and garden views.

Board

Breakfast

Breakfast buffet.

Bright, modern restaurant with wooden tables and large windows, surrounded by plants.
Delicious sandwich with cream cheese and vegetables served with fries in a wire basket.

Half Board

Breakfast buffet and dinner as a set menu.
Dinner can also be à la carte (for a fee).

Dine Around El Gouna

The Dine-Around program offers guests with half board, full board, or all-inclusive a special culinary experience. Guests can dine in participating restaurants at other hotels – at no extra cost for the food (drinks excluded).
Depending on the length of stay, guests can use the Dine-Around offer multiple times: 1x for stays of four nights or more, up to 3x for five to seven nights, and up to 4x for eight nights or more. Guests from 5-star hotels have access to all participating restaurants. Guests from 3 or 4-star hotels can dine in hotels of the same category – an upgrade to a 5-star restaurant is possible for a small fee.
Table reservation through the hotel (ideally by 12 PM on the same day) is recommended.

Sports included

The hotel offers a fully equipped fitness room.
Boccia and beach volleyball can also be played at the hotel.

Sports for a fee

The "DUOTONE" Kiteboarding Center offers various sports such as sailing, surfing, or kitesurfing. Guests can also go catamaran sailing, diving, snorkeling, and horseback riding at the hotel. If needed, guests can book yoga classes.

Wellness

The hotel's spa area offers a sauna, steam bath, and hammam. Additional beauty treatments or massages can be booked if needed. The spa area also includes a hairdresser and an outdoor pool. All treatments are subject to a fee.
Woman receiving a massage in a calm, minimalist room with plants in the background.
Two women walk along a walkway by a pink wall with a pool in the foreground.
Relaxed person lies on a comfortable lounge chair in a modern courtyard with light patterns.
Modern indoor pool with sun loungers and striped shadows cast by beams on the wall.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the hotel.

Credit Card

Mastercard, VISA.

Hotel features

  • Adults Only
  • Extended Hygiene Concept
  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Spa
  • Sports and Active Vacationers
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Central Location
  • Sauna
  • Sandy Beach

Note

Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that particularly when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", you may have to cover long distances and expect a long transfer. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to organize the visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for 30 € per person.
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Casa Cook El Gouna
Qesm Hurghada
Red Sea Governorate
Egypt

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Product information

Combined 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. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible boarding will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route/Ship location

The following excursions are automatically included when booking the MS Nile Excellence: 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.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
A balloon ride is possible at 5 AM (optional, can be booked 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 Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit 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 Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the 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 is included.
Then it's back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Afterwards, the ship sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Afterwards, the ship sails on to Luxor.
Once there, you have the opportunity to visit the East Bank with 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 on-site).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package to which each excursion belongs is always indicated behind the excursions in the itinerary:
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
Memnon Colossus in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 155 € per person.
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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 € per person.
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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 € per person.
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 features a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner available. Starting from Winter 2024/25, the ship will have 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 and enjoy the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Five deck plans of a Nile cruise ship showing rooms, pool, lobby, and dining areas.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner 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 evenings.

Cabins

Suite

The friendly 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 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 sqm). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
In the Royal Suites, the French balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped like the suites, but with only one single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, possibly without a French balcony and without a seating area, but with a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

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 outer decks.
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Booking information: 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 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 overload 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 the other or next to each other, 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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