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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.
View of a large swimming pool with blue umbrellas and palm trees by the sea.
Green garden with palm trees and a view of a beach under clear skies
Large hotel pool surrounded by palm trees and sun loungers under clear blue sky.
Luxury resort with large pool, sun umbrellas, and sea view at sunset.
Open lounge area with bar, blue seating, and sea view under sunny weather.
Modern hotel room with double bed, rug, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Long wooden pier extends into clear blue sea with clear sky in the background.
Balcony with lounge chairs and table, overlooking palm garden and sea under clear sky.
Colorful water slides lead into a pool in front of a large hotel building under a clear sky.
Coastal promenade with palm trees, blue bay, boat, and buildings in holiday resort under clear sky.
Bright, modern restaurant with blue chairs and elegant table settings.
Aerial view of a hotel with blue pool, umbrellas, and adjacent green lawn.
Hotel room with two beds and balcony overlooking a pool and adjacent buildings.
Large hotel complex with multiple pools, palm trees, and surrounding buildings in sunny weather.
Beach with many umbrellas and comfortable loungers in front of blue sea and clear sky.
Beach with umbrellas and sunbeds beside a hotel and clear blue water under a blue sky
Beach with many umbrellas next to a hotel complex by clear blue sea.
Restaurant terrace with orange tablecloths next to a pool and palm trees under a clear sky.
Elegant hotel dining room with high ceilings, chandelier, and decorated chairs
Open-air restaurant with blue and white chairs overlooking the pool and palm trees.
Empty sandy beach with volleyball net and hotel buildings in the background under clear sky.
Tennis court with red and green surface in front of a light building under a blue sky.
Blue paddle tennis court in front of a traditional light-colored building under clear sky.
Billiard table with green felt in a shaded courtyard area of a hotel.
Cozy wellness room with two massage tables and decorative ambiance.
Bright treatment room with two massage tables, candles, and a calm atmosphere in the spa area.
Cozy lounge with upholstered benches, wooden flooring, and indirect lighting.
A long hotel corridor with wooden beams, wooden walls, and decorative wall lamps.
Colorful building with blue and yellow facade next to a pool in a sunny setting.
Covered play area with colorful floor, benches, and play equipment in a leisure facility.
Children's play area with colorful tables and chairs in front of a wall with camel mural
Colorful play area with ball chairs, vibrant wall mural, and TVs mounted on the wall.
Colorful water slide and pool area with many swimmers under sunny weather.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Pickalbatros The Palace

HRE071

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished outside cabins distributed across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and includes a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and sip on cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. Starting winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the sun deck on loungers or cool off in the pool while enjoying the breathtaking 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 shows.

Cabins

Suite

The cheerfully furnished Suites (S2) are approx. 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 bookable for single use (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 approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped identically to the Suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise identical amenities to the Suites, and may not have a French balcony and seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12:00 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 at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for return 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 necessary to ensure the journey proceeds as planned.
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As the offered ship 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 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 constantly giving tips 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 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 + Pickalbatros The Palace

Combined product 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 taken.
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MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route description

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.
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 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, bookable 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 stay on board.
Day 3:
In the morning, continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
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.
In the afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then, visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
In the early morning at 3:30 am, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box included.
Then back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Then you have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Afterwards, the ship sails on 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 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 excursions.
The excursion package for each excursion in the route description is indicated by a number:
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 (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi 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: (bookable 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: (bookable 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 outside cabins distributed across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and includes a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and sip on cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. Starting winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the sun deck on loungers or cool off in the pool while enjoying the breathtaking 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 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 bookable for single use (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 approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped identically to the Suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise identical amenities to the Suites, and may not have a French balcony and seating area, but rather 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 served buffet-style. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 11 am to 11 pm at the lounge/sundeck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the cruise.
Daily replenishment of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. The minibar is refilled with soft drinks once a week.
Fruit basket in the cabin once a week.

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 shows.

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

Note

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 note: Please note that for return flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for return 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 necessary to ensure the journey proceeds as planned.
**************************************
As the offered ship 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 may not always be possible to access the ship barrier-free.
**************************************
Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constantly giving tips 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 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 *****

Pickalbatros Palace Hotel

Location

Beach with many umbrellas and comfortable loungers in front of blue sea and clear sky.
Beach with umbrellas and sunbeds beside a hotel and clear blue water under a blue sky
Beach with many umbrellas next to a hotel complex by clear blue sea.
The luxurious hotel complex is located directly in the heart of Port Ghalib and is only approx. 200 meters from the beautiful sandy beach. A coral reef offshore offers guests a great opportunity for snorkeling and diving. A long bathing jetty facilitates entry into the crystal-clear water of the Red Sea. The marina with its various restaurants and bars is just a few minutes' walk away. Marsa Alam International Airport is only about 5 km away.

Facilities

The luxurious hotel complex, built in Arab style, has 426 modern rooms and is equipped with a spacious reception area with a reception desk. For your culinary enjoyment, there are six restaurants (two with international cuisine and one with Italian cuisine), as well as six bars and a food court. The generously designed spa area invites you to relax and unwind. In the beautifully landscaped and extensive outdoor area, there is a pool and a separate children's pool (partially heated in winter). In addition, the complex offers a large saltwater lagoon that winds through the entire complex. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are available to guests free of charge at the pool and on the beach.
The resort includes the largest and heated water park in Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam (nearby, included). The new Aqua Park offers 8 water slides for adults and 13 slides for children, ensuring fun for all age groups. There are also two large, heated pools with comfortable sun loungers, allowing you to relax between the slides. The Aqua Park is exclusively available to the hotels Pickalbatros Palace, Pickalbatros Sands, and Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib. The park is open from May to October from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm, and from November to April from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4:30 pm, giving guests ample time to make the most of their visit and create lasting memories.
Guests of "Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib" may use the adjacent facilities of "Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib" (RMF073) and "Pickalbatros Sands Port Ghalib" (RMF072). This is not reciprocal.
Restaurant terrace with orange tablecloths next to a pool and palm trees under a clear sky.
Elegant hotel dining room with high ceilings, chandelier, and decorated chairs
Open-air restaurant with blue and white chairs overlooking the pool and palm trees.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms (D, approx. 35 sqm), furnished in oriental style, are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (daily replenished with water), air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, TV, and a balcony, terrace, or French balcony.
Also bookable with sea view (DM), lagoon view (L2Z), and marina view (MV2), as well as for single use (DE/DEM/L2Z/MV1).
Also bookable as type I (DI) with special price and limited availability.
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with garden view (2GD/1GD).)
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with lagoon view (L2Z/L1Z).)

Family Room with Connecting Door

The family rooms with connecting door (FAV) consist of 2 double rooms with a connecting door and a shared entrance.
Also bookable with pool view (FVP), marina view (HFV), or sea view (MFV).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast from 5 am to 7 am, breakfast from 7 am to 10 am, late breakfast from 10 am to 11 am, lunch from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, and dinner from 6:30 pm to 9 pm, all served buffet-style.
Dinner can be enjoyed either in the Italian or one of the international restaurants. Alternatively, guests can also use the restaurants at Pickalbatros Sands and Pickalbatros Oasis.
Late dinner from 10 pm to midnight.
Snacks at noon from 3 pm to 4:30 pm, tea time from 4 pm to 5 pm, and ice cream from 10 am to 5 pm.
Local alcoholic beverages are served from 10 am to midnight at the bar currently open. Selected cocktails are included in the All-Inclusive package free of charge. Local non-alcoholic beverages are available 24 hours.
Alcoholic beverages are subject to a charge after midnight.

Sports included

Empty sandy beach with volleyball net and hotel buildings in the background under clear sky.
Tennis court with red and green surface in front of a light building under a blue sky.
Blue paddle tennis court in front of a traditional light-colored building under clear sky.
Billiard table with green felt in a shaded courtyard area of a hotel.
Fitness center (ages 16 and up).

Sports for a fee

Billiards, diving school, and various water sports on the beach (local providers).

Children's program

For younger guests, there is a kids' club (for children aged 4-12) and a playground.
Colorful building with blue and yellow facade next to a pool in a sunny setting.
Covered play area with colorful floor, benches, and play equipment in a leisure facility.
Children's play area with colorful tables and chairs in front of a wall with camel mural
Colorful play area with ball chairs, vibrant wall mural, and TVs mounted on the wall.
Colorful water slide and pool area with many swimmers under sunny weather.

Wellness

Cozy wellness room with two massage tables and decorative ambiance.
Bright treatment room with two massage tables, candles, and a calm atmosphere in the spa area.
Cozy lounge with upholstered benches, wooden flooring, and indirect lighting.
A long hotel corridor with wooden beams, wooden walls, and decorative wall lamps.
Spa Center with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and treatments for a fee.

Entertainment

Guests can expect a daily animation program, evening shows, and live music.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
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Currency exchange machine in the lobby.

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa, Ammex, and Maestro Card are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Kids Club / Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sandy Beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Near Beach
  • Diving
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Wi-Fi

Note

Since the reefs partly extend into the beach area, we recommend wearing water shoes.
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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", 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 hotel has a total of 3 specially equipped rooms for disabled guests (1 double room/D and 2 double rooms with lagoon view/L2Z, bookable upon request)
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under RMFA41.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 22.04.2026 10:16