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Nilkombi Luxor-Kairo MS Magic I + Fort Arabesque

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Location

Built in Arabic style, the resort boasts its proximity to the beautiful sandy beach. The Fort Arabesque is located on the charming shores of Makadi Bay, about 30 km south of Hurghada. The center of Hurghada with many restaurants, bars, and shops is about 30 km away. Hurghada Airport is approximately 30 km away.
Modern hotel with balconies, pink flowers, green plants, and a partly cloudy sky.
Modern hotel pool with blue water and white buildings under clear sky
Aerial view of a seaside resort with beach, sun loungers, and clear blue water.
Aerial view of a large beachfront resort with umbrellas and sunbeds along the sandy shore near clear blue water.
Aerial view of a tropical beach with sand, sun umbrellas, and clear turquoise water.
Resort with multiple buildings, curved pools, palm trees, and green landscaped gardens at sunset.

Facilities

Spacious modern hotel lobby with abundant natural light and comfortable seating.
Empty beach area with chairs, tables, and umbrellas next to colorful flowers at sunset.
Beach terrace with loungers, umbrellas, and a clear sky sea view.
Covered restaurant terrace with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and garden.
Sunny garden pathway lined with palm trees and vibrant plants under a clear blue sky.
Hotel building with well-maintained garden and palm trees under clear blue sky.
View of a well-kept hotel garden with palm trees and the sea in the background under a blue sky.
Modern restaurant with wooden tables, stools, and decorative wooden spoons on the wall.
Bright sunlit room with white armchairs, tables, and plants in front of large windows.
Woman relaxing in pool with a view of a vast landscape.
Elegant dining table with views of palm trees and beach at a hotel restaurant.
Brightly designed interior of a restaurant with tropical leaf patterns on walls and modern furniture.
Hotel outdoor area with covered terrace, chairs and tables next to palm trees.
Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs under a sunshade.
Beachside restaurant with tables and palm trees by the sea at sunset.
Swing bed with cushions under a canopy at the beach with sea view.
The stylish hotel complex Fort Arabesque is divided into three areas: the Fort Arabesque Resort, the Westbay (Adults-only), and Fort Arabesque The Villas (Adults-only).
The Fort Arabesque Resort has 330 comfortable rooms, a reception, an elevator, and various shops. The buffet restaurant offers culinary specialties. Various bars, such as the lobby bar "Red Rocks", provide refreshments. In the well-kept outdoor area, seven pools (three heated in winter) and two children's pools await you.
The Westbay Adults Only (from 16 years) is equipped with 247 rooms and suites, an elevator, and a reception. The buffet restaurant (from summer 25 with a Mexican corner), the "Sunset Bar", "Lobby Bar", and "Windbreaker Bar" cater to your culinary needs. An adult pool (heated in winter) is available in the outdoor area. From summer 25, the Westbay will also have a Greek Seafood Restaurant (reservations required).
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included in all areas by the pools and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior Sea View

The Double Rooms Superior Sea View (DMU) are comfortably furnished with bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, satellite TV, minibar (water included), coffee and tea maker, individually controlled air conditioning, and a balcony with sea view.
Also available for single occupancy (UME).
(Additionally bookable under HRGB21 with DMU/DME/KMY.)

Spacious hotel room with two beds, balcony, desk, TV, and modern decor.
Hotel room with two beds, sofa, rug, and light wall decorations.
Bright hotel room with two double beds and access to a balcony.
Balcony with wicker chairs and table, overlooking palm trees and sky.
Bright hotel room with two beds, flat-screen TV, desk, and decorative wicker wall elements.
Bright hotel room with two beds, rugs, and balcony overlooking garden
Cozy hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, warm lighting, and a plant near the entrance.
Cozy hotel room with two beds, desk, plants, and access to a balcony.

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) have the same amenities as the double rooms but are more spacious, located on the ground floor, and have a garden view.
(Additionally bookable under HRGB21 with DF2.)

Deluxe Family Room

The renovated Deluxe Family Rooms (2DF) are equipped like the family rooms and have a large room (approx. 42 sqm) with a king-size bed and a bunk bed for children. The rooms overlook the Jungle Pool.
The rooms have the following additional amenities:
- the rooms are in close proximity to the Baby Club for children under 3 years old
- stroller
- children's toys in the garden
- Smart TV
- laundry service for children's clothing
- basket with diapers and baby oil
- iron and ironing board (on request)
- free high-speed Wi-Fi
- baby food such as pureed potatoes, carrots, or vegetables (on request)
- selection of cartoon movies for children (on request)
- a haircut for a man (once per stay)
- a nail treatment at the beauty center for a woman (once per stay)
When booking this room with three adults, no extra bed is offered. The 3rd person sleeps in the bunk bed (dimensions: 190 cm x 120 cm)
(Additionally bookable under HRGB21 with 2DF and sea view with KY6 and as Family Room Deluxe Type A (ADF)).

Hotel room with bed, sofa, curtains, glass door, and outdoor view in warm lighting.
Modern bathroom with illuminated mirror, wall-mounted sink, towels, and plastic step stool.
Cozy hotel room with large bed, sofa, and bright baby crib by sunlit window.
Bright hotel room with two beds and access to a balcony with garden view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, blue blanket, and balcony overlooking palm trees.

Double Comfort Adults Only

The Double Comfort Adults only with garden view (DKO) have been renovated and are equipped with bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, satellite TV, minibar (water, soft drinks, and beer included - refilled daily), coffee and tea maker, individually controlled air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace.
The rooms are located in the Westwing and are only bookable for adults (16 years and older).
Also available for single occupancy (EOM).
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (birth date must be entered when booking).
(Additionally bookable from winter under HRGB22 and HRGB21 as Double Room Comfort (2CD/1CD)).

Adults Only Junior Suite Sea View

The Juniors Suites Adults only (JAO) are more spacious than the double rooms and, with the same amenities as the Westwing double rooms, consist of a seating area, a bathroom, and a sleeping area with sea view.
The rooms are located in the Westwing and are only bookable for adults (16 years and older).
Breakfast and dinner in the exclusive restaurant "The Pavilion". Lunch and dinner at "Club159".
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (birth date must be entered when booking).
(From winter, additionally bookable under HRGB22 with J2M).

Bright hotel room with two double beds, rugs, a TV, and a balcony with daylight.
Cozy hotel room with two beds, seating area, and wall decorations.
Modern hotel room with two double beds, desk, lamps, and balcony with a view.
Modern bathroom with large wall mirror, sink, and glass shower enclosure.
Hotel room with two large beds, desk, and balcony overlooking a palm-filled landscape.

Double Premium Room Sea View Adults Only

The Double Premium Adults only rooms (PDZ) have the same amenities as the Westbay double rooms, but with sea view.
The rooms are located in the Westwing and are only bookable for adults (16 years and older).
(From winter, additionally bookable under HRGB22 with PDZ/PEZ and under HRGB21 as PDM/3PM).

Elite Suite

The Elite Suites (ES2) are equipped like the double rooms, but are more spacious and have a sleeping area with a king-size bed, a bathroom, and a living area. The rooms have a side sea view and are located in the Westwing.
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (birth date must be entered when booking).

Modern hotel room with large bed, nightstand, and comfortable armchairs in warm lighting.
A walk-in closet with built-in safe and illuminated wooden shelves next to a bathroom.
Bright bathroom with double sinks, large mirrors, and glass shower enclosure.

Deluxe Double Room (HRGB21)

The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2, approx. 43sqm) are similar in amenities to the double rooms, but have a king-size bed and a single bed, which are visually separated by a wooden partition.
Also bookable facing the sea (X2M/X1M).

Modern hotel complex with whitewashed buildings and a clear blue pool under a blue sky.
Modern bedroom with double bed, nightstand, floor lamp, and balcony door
Modern living room with gray sofa, colorful cushions and view of terrace and sea.
Pool area with loungers, plant decor, and sea view under clear sky.

Villa

The Villas (V12) are spacious (approx. 55sqm) and have a separate bedroom with its own bathroom and a separate living room. Furthermore, the villas have direct pool access (heated in winter) and a sun terrace with loungers, a couch, and umbrellas, a luxurious bathroom with a rain shower, fine Egyptian cotton bed linen, LCD flat-screen TV with international channels, minibar (daily refill with water, soft drinks, and beer), tea and coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.
The minimum age for children in the villas is 16 years.
Also bookable with sea view for an extra charge (M12).
(Additionally bookable under HRGB21 as Villa Sea View SwimUp, M12).
The following amenities are included when booking the villas:
- Private check-in/check-out
- Dinner at the exclusive "The Pavilion" or "Club159"
- Beach Service Plus
- free access to the gym
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- 15% discount on Vareena Spa
- free laundry service (without drying)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar filled with soft drinks, beer, 2 small bottles of wine, snacks)
- Espresso machine
- Selection of various international teas
- fresh fruit and small pastries daily
- Breakfast in the room (on request)
- from 1 pm to 5 pm a selection of pizzas at "Club159"
- Beach club in Mexican boho style with beach cabanas

Villa 2 Bedrooms

The Villas 2 Bedrooms (VB3) offer plenty of space (approx. 91sqm) and, with otherwise identical amenities to the Villas (V12), have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and direct pool access (heated in winter) from the terrace.
The minimum age for children in the 2-bedroom villas is 16 years.
The following amenities are included when booking the villas:
- Private check-in/check-out
- Dinner at the exclusive "The Pavilion" or "Club159"
- Beach Service Plus
- free access to the gym
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- 15% discount on Vareena Spa
- free laundry service (without drying)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar filled with soft drinks, beer, 2 small bottles of wine, snacks)
- Espresso machine
- Selection of various international teas
- fresh fruit and small pastries daily
- Breakfast in the room (on request)
- from 1 pm to 5 pm a selection of pizzas at "Club159"
- Beach club in Mexican boho style with beach cabanas
(Additionally bookable under HRGB23 with VDU.)

White Mediterranean hotel buildings with a clear blue pool under a bright blue sky.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, patterned cushions, TV, lamp, and balcony door letting in natural light.
Modern bathroom with shower, sink, toilet, and bidet in a hotel room.
Bright hotel lounge with tall windows, seating, and rug in front of terrace with pool

Grand Family Suite (HRGB21)

The Grand Family Suite is approx. 51 sqm and has two separate bedrooms. One bedroom is equipped with a double bed and the second bedroom with two single beds. The Grand Family Suite has one bathroom and a terrace or balcony (GR2).

West Bay Junior Suite Adults Only (HRGB21)

The "West Bay" Junior Suites are bookable for adults only and are approx. 61-75 sqm. The amenities include two double beds, a seating area, and a bathroom with a shower or bathtub (JS2/JS3).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet.
Coffee, tea, and ice cream in the afternoon. Local
alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 9 am to 12 am in some bars.
All Inclusive snacks from 10 am to 5 pm.

Premium All Inclusive

The Premium All Inclusive board includes the following amenities:
- Free entry to the fitness studio
- Discount on Vareena Spa
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- Access to all bars, including high-quality local alcohol and cocktails
- "The Pavillon" and "Club 159" are included for dinner
- Beach service plus with umbrella and ice box with desired drinks
Please note that Premium All Inclusive is already included in the price for the following room types: Junior Suite, Elite Suite, Villa, Villa Sea View, Villa 2 Bedrooms.

not included in All Inclusive and Premium All Inclusive

imported alcoholic beverages

Sports Included

Aqua aerobics, beach volleyball, beach soccer, boccia, table tennis, fitness studio (included only when booking Premium AI), otherwise for a fee.

Sports for a Fee

Tennis (floodlights, rackets and balls, as well as tennis lessons for a fee) and billiards, as well as various water sports through local providers on the beach.

Children's Program

A mini-club for children (4-12 years) is available.

Wellness

Hotel lounge with modern chandelier, comfortable seating, and polished tiled floor under a coffered ceiling.
Modern indoor pool with waterfall and wooden paneling in a wellness area.
Modern bathroom with rain showers, wooden table, and decorative flowers against dark wall.
Hotel reception with illuminated onyx front desk and three pictures on the wall.
Hotel room with a wooden bed, shower cabin, stone wall and wooden ceiling beams.
Cozy wellness room with two massage tables and warm lighting.
Modern spa room with black stone wall, wooden beams, black massage table, and hanging lights.
The large Vareena Spa offers relaxing massages, body treatments, and pampering programs. Amenities include six treatment rooms for classic massages (two of which are equipped for couples), a room for Thai massages, and another room for peeling and wet treatments with a Vichy shower. There is also a steam bath, two rain showers, massage beds, a large jacuzzi with bubble loungers, and a relaxation room. The spa area is subject to a fee.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel free of charge.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Fitness
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Children's Playground
  • Children's Pool
  • Massages
  • Adults Only
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Near the Beach
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Luxury Travelers
  • Family Friendly
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances may have to be covered and long transfer times 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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Barrier-free hotel complex.
Four rooms suitable for disabled guests can be booked on request (Superior Double Room).

Season Note

From Winter 23-24, The Beach Resort can be booked under HRGB21, The West Bay under HRGB22.

Country category

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Product information

Combination product of a Nile cruise on the MS Magic I 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 Monday. The trip must start at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay in Hurghada is mandatory. Boarding will always be on the next available date.

Cruise details

MS Magic I

Route/Ship location

Boarding: Monday
Route:
Day 1:
Check-out from the hotel in Hurghada, then transfer by bus (approx. 5 hours drive). On the way, you will visit the Temple of the Goddess Hathor (1.2), then continue to the city of Nag Hammadi, where your cruise ship awaits you. Upon arrival at the port, welcome drink. Boarding and lunch on board. Dinner on board and overnight stay in Nag Hammadi.
Day 2:
Breakfast on board, transfer by bus (130 km south) to visit the capital of ancient Upper Egypt "The charming city of Luxor". The full-day tour includes a visit to the Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Workers (2). Lunch in a restaurant is included. Possibility for an optional excursion to the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple (can be booked locally), then return to the ship. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Nag Hammadi.
Day 3:
Early morning departure from Nag Hammadi to Al Balyana (approx. 3 hours drive north). Visit the Temple of Seti I in Abydos (2), then return transfer to the ship and lunch on board while sailing to Suhag (approx. 4 hours drive north). In the afternoon, there is an optional visit to the White & Red Monasteries in Suhag. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Suhag.
Day 4:
Enjoy your stay on board during the Nile cruise from Suhag to Mallawi, crossing the Assiut Governorate (approx. 15 hours drive). Overnight stay on board in Mallawi.
Day 5:
After breakfast, visit Tel El Amarna "The City of Akhetaton" (2) to discover the remains of the capital of the 18th Dynasty, followed by a visit to the Beni Hassan Tombs (2). Lunch on board. Continue sailing to Beni Suif (approx. 12 hours drive). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Beni Suif.
Day 6:
After breakfast, time for an optional visit to Hawara and Lahun "Pyramids of the Middle Kingdom". Lunch on board. In the afternoon, continue sailing to Cairo (approx. 13 hours drive). Dinner during the cruise and overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 7:
Breakfast on board, then visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx (1.2). Afterwards, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (2). Lunch is included during the excursion. Return to the ship, dinner and overnight stay on board in Cairo.
There is an optional evening excursion to visit historic Cairo, such as the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, Moez Street, and the Sound and Light show in the pyramid area (can be booked locally).
Day 8:
After breakfast, check-out from the ship and transfer to Hurghada by luxury VIP bus (approx. 6 hours drive).
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A German-speaking guide is available on the ship for excursions.
The excursions in the route description are always marked with the excursion package they belong to:
Included Excursion Package = 1
Excursion Package Classic = 2

The excursions listed in the route description to the Temple of Hathor and the Pyramids of Giza with the Sphinx are included (included excursion package = 1).
The Excursion Package Classic (= 2) can be booked optionally:

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

Temple of Hathor in Dendera
Valley of the Queens (West Bank)
Valley of the Workers (West Bank)
Temple of Seti I in Abydos
Tombs of Beni Hassan & Tell el-Amarna and the Royal Tomb
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
The Grand Egyptian Museum (closed from June 15 to July 5, 2025)
-> Summer season 2025: 385.- € p.P.
The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant offers delicious dishes for your culinary well-being. A reading corner and a lounge bar complement the offerings. A jeweler and a bazaar invite you to browse. There is also a billiard room on board. On the spacious sun deck with a pool and bar, you can relax and enjoy your vacation.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks are charged.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore provides entertainment.

Cabins

Double Cabin 2 persons (K2)

The tastefully furnished cabins have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, video system, air conditioning, minibar, and safe.
Cabins are also available for single occupancy (K1, KA1).
The windows cannot be opened.

Hotel notice

Booking Note: Please note that at least one overnight stay is required before the Nile cruise.
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking Note: Please note that in the event of an outward or return flight to/from Hurghada, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before and after the Nile cruise.
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The transfer time from Hurghada is 4-5 hours depending on the hotel's location.
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Due to force majeure, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary 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 the other or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships. It may happen that the ship is not always 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 collects an amount of €7-8 per person per night on the ship at the beginning of the trip, depending on the ship's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.