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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.
Outdoor hotel pool area with lounge beds, towels, and clear blue sky.
Sandy beach with palm trees and sun loungers under white umbrellas at sunset.
Outdoor hotel seating area with wicker chairs, tables, and a wooden ceiling under a shaded patio.
Modern hotel restaurant with hanging plants, wooden elements, and stylish seating for guests.
Outdoor dining area with wooden furniture and thatched roof overlooking water and palm trees.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden decor, and bedside tables with hanging lamps.
Bright hotel lounge with wooden chair, beige sofa, and round table holding fruit bowl.
Modern white villa with pool, outdoor dining and sunny clear blue sky.
Cozy hotel room with a large bed, decorative pillows, patterned runner, and a seating area by the window.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, large mirror, white countertop, and towels.
Cozy hotel bedroom with a large bed, decorative pillows, patterned blanket, and wooden nightstands.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, patterned bed runner, arched doorway, and modern decor.
Cozy hotel room with beige sofa, round table with fruit, and soft natural light.
Modern hotel bedroom with large bed, sliding glass doors, and outdoor seating area.
Modern hotel lounge with white sofa, wooden ceiling, and concrete walls with decorations.
Modern white villa with a small pool, lounge chairs, and a person relaxing in the water.
Bright hotel room with double bed, bedside tables, decorative wall hangings, and pool view balcony.
Bright hotel room with gray curtains, a small table, and sliding door leading to outdoor seating.
Modern white hotel with pool, lounge chairs, and wooden accents under a blue sky.
Modern hotel room with a concrete textured desk, mirror, potted plant, and minimalist furniture.
Modern hotel bathroom with stone sink, circular mirror, and wooden shelf with towels and slippers.
Modern hotel room with wooden bed, white linens, decorative wall hanging, and TV on concrete wall.
Cozy hotel lobby with wooden beams, archways, beige seating, and a large wall mirror.
Modern outdoor shower area with built-in shelves and a tall showerhead under blue sky.
Rattan wall mirrors reflecting plants and a framed artwork on a textured grey wall.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, desk, seating area, and balcony with glass doors.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + SUNRISE Tucana Grand Select

HEH333
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Location

The beautiful hotel complex, opened at the end of 2021, is located directly in the heart of Makadi Bay, next to the popular sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" (HRG223). The holiday resort is located on the first beach line at the most beautiful snorkeling and diving spots in the bay, offering the opportunity to explore the breathtaking underwater world of the Red Sea directly from the gently sloping beach.
The city center of Hurghada is approx. 37 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 32 km away.
Sandy beach with palm trees and sun loungers under white umbrellas at sunset.

Facilities

Outdoor hotel seating area with wicker chairs, tables, and a wooden ceiling under a shaded patio.
Modern hotel restaurant with hanging plants, wooden elements, and stylish seating for guests.
Outdoor dining area with wooden furniture and thatched roof overlooking water and palm trees.
The original schauinsland-reisen hotel is built in an elegant Bohemian style and has 240 rooms and suites spread across various building complexes. With its unique and high-quality culinary concept, the hotel stands out in Egypt, offering a choice of three own à la carte restaurants ("Lucina" - international cuisine, "Gaia" - Italian cuisine, and "Yades" - Greek cuisine) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The à la carte restaurant "Posh Club Lounge" is exclusively available to Posh Club members and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additionally, guests of "SUNRISE Tucana Resort Grand Select" can use the eight à la carte restaurants of the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" free of charge, offering a diverse selection in the evening. The Felucca, which offers fish and seafood, is available for a fee. Furthermore, a total of eight different bars are available. The "Posh Club Lounge" is reserved for Posh Club members only. The Cohiba Bar (Adults-Only) is accessible to all guests and serves, among other things, imported alcoholic beverages from 6 PM to 1 AM. The extensive outdoor area of the hotel features three swimming pools (heated in winter). One is exclusively for Posh Club members (Adults-only pool). Additionally, some specific room types have their own pool or a shared pool (heated in winter). Guests can also use the eight pools and the aqua park with 18 different slides at "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select". Guests can use all existing facilities of "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select", but not vice versa. The large hotel complex also includes a souvenir shop, a jeweler, and a mini-market. Sun loungers, towels, and umbrellas are available free of charge by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Lexi Swim Up Suite Poolview

The Lexi Swim Up Suite (SWP) is larger than the Superior Double Rooms (approx. 43 sqm) with the same amenities. The rooms have a terrace with access to the swim-up shared pool. The terrace has a dining table and two separate sun loungers.
Please note that your booked room has direct access to the shared pool and there is no lifeguard on duty.
If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for supervision.

Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden decor, and bedside tables with hanging lamps.
Bright hotel lounge with wooden chair, beige sofa, and round table holding fruit bowl.
Modern white villa with pool, outdoor dining and sunny clear blue sky.
Cozy hotel room with a large bed, decorative pillows, patterned runner, and a seating area by the window.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, large mirror, white countertop, and towels.

Superior Double Room

The friendly furnished rooms (DSU, approx. 35 sqm) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, safe, minibar, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DEU) or Type B (DUB).

Deluxe Double Room

The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2) are larger than the Superior Double Rooms (approx. 40 sqm) with the same amenities and garden view.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DD1). Also bookable under the code DDB.

Cozy hotel bedroom with a large bed, decorative pillows, patterned blanket, and wooden nightstands.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, patterned bed runner, arched doorway, and modern decor.
Cozy hotel room with beige sofa, round table with fruit, and soft natural light.

Junior Suite Garden View

The Junior Suites Garden View (JS2) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, but are larger (approx. 43 sqm) and have a terrace. Also bookable for single occupancy/with child. (JS1/J1K)

Modern hotel bedroom with large bed, sliding glass doors, and outdoor seating area.
Modern hotel lounge with white sofa, wooden ceiling, and concrete walls with decorations.
Modern white villa with a small pool, lounge chairs, and a person relaxing in the water.

Junior Suite Jacuzzi

The Junior Suites Jacuzzi (2JJ, approx. 36 sqm) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, but with a private Jacuzzi outside on the terrace.
Also bookable for single occupancy (1JJ).

Junior Suite Swim Up

The Junior Suites Swim Up (SUJ) are more spacious than the Superior Double Rooms (approx. 43 sqm) with a small seating area and direct access to the swim-up shared pool.
Also bookable for single occupancy (SJE).
Please note that your booked room has direct access to the shared pool and there is no lifeguard on duty.
If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for supervision.

Bright hotel room with double bed, bedside tables, decorative wall hangings, and pool view balcony.
Bright hotel room with gray curtains, a small table, and sliding door leading to outdoor seating.
Modern hotel pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and clear blue water.
Modern white hotel with pool, lounge chairs, and wooden accents under a blue sky.
Modern hotel bedroom with large bed, sliding glass doors, and outdoor seating area.
Modern hotel lounge with white sofa, wooden ceiling, and concrete walls with decorations.

Executive Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

The suites (X2S) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, but are larger (approx. 100 sqm) and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms with showers, a living/sleeping area, and a terrace. The rooms have a Jacuzzi and a small private pool.
Please note that your booked room has a private pool and there is no lifeguard on duty.
If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for supervision.

Executive Suite Jacuzzi partial sea view

The Executive Suite Jacuzzi partial sea view (2XE) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, are approx. 100 sqm and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living/sleeping area. The rooms have either a balcony with a Jacuzzi or an indoor Jacuzzi.

Modern hotel room with a concrete textured desk, mirror, potted plant, and minimalist furniture.
Modern hotel bathroom with stone sink, circular mirror, and wooden shelf with towels and slippers.

Executive Pool Suite

The Executive Pool Suite partial sea view (2SS) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, are approx. 90-100 sqm and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living/sleeping area. The rooms have a terrace with access to a private pool.
Please note that your booked room may have a private pool and there is no lifeguard on duty.
If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for your supervision.

Modern hotel room with wooden bed, white linens, decorative wall hanging, and TV on concrete wall.
Cozy hotel lobby with wooden beams, archways, beige seating, and a large wall mirror.
Modern outdoor shower area with built-in shelves and a tall showerhead under blue sky.
Rattan wall mirrors reflecting plants and a framed artwork on a textured grey wall.

Tucana Pool Suite partial sea view

The Tucana Pool Suites (PSW) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, but are larger (approx. 50-65 sqm), with a king-size bed, a bathroom with a shower and access to a private outdoor shower (partially and not visible), a seating area, and a terrace with access to a private pool. The suites have a partial sea view.
Please note that your booked room has a private pool and there is no lifeguard on duty.
If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for supervision.

Tucana Jacuzzi Suite

The Tucana Jacuzzi Suites (S2J) are more spacious than the Superior Double Rooms (approx. 60-67 sqm) and have a balcony with a Jacuzzi.
Also bookable with partial or direct sea view (S2M).
Available from Summer 2025 as Tucana Jacuzzi Suite with partial sea view (S2M).

Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, unique wall decor, wooden elements, and glass bathroom door.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, desk, seating area, and balcony with glass doors.

Tucana Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

The Tucana Pool & Jacuzzi Suites (SBJ) are larger than the Superior Double Rooms (approx. 60-67 sqm) with the same amenities, a bathroom, a living/sleeping area, and a Jacuzzi and private pool.
Please note that your booked room has a private pool and there is no lifeguard on duty.
If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for supervision.

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

The unique culinary concept offers you breakfast from 7 AM to 10:30 AM, lunch from 1 PM to 4 PM, and dinner from 7 PM to 10 PM in one of the hotel's three à la carte restaurants ("Lucina", "Gaia", "Yades"). As a Posh Club member (booked suite), you also have the option to enjoy your breakfast exclusively in the "Posh Club Lounge". A sparkling wine breakfast is included in all four restaurants. Additionally, dinner can alternatively be taken in the buffet restaurant or in one of the eight different à la carte restaurants of "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" (Mexican, Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, Steak, Diet and Light, Bedouin Restaurant). The à la carte restaurant "Lucina" is open for you around the clock as a snack bar (alcoholic beverages are not served between 6 AM and 10 AM). The Felucca is available for a fee.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available around the clock at one of the eight bars provided.

Posh Club Service

All guests with a suite booking (including Junior Suites, excluding Junior Suite Garden View (JS2/JS1/J1K)) enjoy the privileges of the Posh Club: This includes a simplified check-in and check-out process, attention upon arrival in the room, exclusive access to the "Posh Club Lounge" (restaurant & bar, with exclusive and high-quality food in the morning and snacks throughout the day, as well as other amenities like daily minibar replenishment.

Sports Included

Spacious fitness room (ages 16+; 8 AM - 8 PM), tennis, football, table tennis, beach volleyball, billiards (ages 12+), mini-golf, bocce, water polo, water aerobics, and yoga etc. (partially at the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select").

Sports for a Fee

Dive center, various water sports such as banana boat, kayaking, or boat trips on the beach of the sister hotel (local providers).

Children's Programme

For the little guests, the resort offers a varied program for children aged 3-12 in the "Tucana Kids Club". In addition, the Aqua Park at "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select", a playground, and the mini-disco are available.
Daily childcare in German.

Wellness

The spa area (ages 16+) with Jacuzzi, sauna, and various treatments (for a fee; located at the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select") provides for special relaxation moments.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
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Laundry service, room service (both for a fee).
ATM cash machine with currency exchange function.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Fitness
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Luxury Traveler
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Beach Nearby
  • Sandy Beach
  • Water Slides
  • Wi-Fi
  • Extended Hygiene Concept
  • schauinsland-reisen original

Note

A VIP exclusive transfer is not included. **************************************
Two barrier-free rooms are available for guests upon request (Superior Double Room/DSU/DEU).
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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 have to 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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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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Country category

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Product information

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 next possible boarding will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route/Ship location

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 shift.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the 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.
In the 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 to 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 box 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).
Then the ship sails on to Luxor.
Once you arrive, 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 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 for each excursion in the route is indicated:
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
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: (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.
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 enjoy cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. 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 the sun deck on the loungers 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 nights.

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 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 and possibly without a French balcony and 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 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for return 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 duration 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 offered ship is a motor ship, 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 is not always accessible without barriers.
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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, depending on the ship's category, at the beginning of the trip. This sum will be used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is a recommendation from us.
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