Long blue riverboat glides on calm water under clear sky.

River scene with boats and a hill in the background under clear sky.

Large covered outdoor area with many tables and chairs on artificial grass.

Deck chairs with colorful cushions on a ship overlooking a calm river under a blue sky.

Elegant hotel dining area with round tables and warm lighting ambiance.

Outdoor seating area with multiple tables and chairs on green artificial grass under a large white canopy.

View of a round pool on a rooftop terrace with expansive sky and cityscape.

Large pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas by the coast at sunrise.

Terrace area with wooden furniture and hammocks under clear sky.

Cozy hotel room with double bed, seating area, and fresh fruit on the table.

Elegant hotel lobby area with marble flooring and gold-colored stair railings.

Elegant spiral staircase with green railing and marble floor in a hotel interior.

Modern hotel room with large bed, sea view, and cozy seating area.

Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Kairo

MS Magic I

CAI111

WLAN

Air conditioning

Map

Location

Embarkation: Monday
Day 1:
Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo with our luxury VIP bus (approx. 6 hours drive).
Welcome drink upon arrival at the port. Check-in on board. Lunch and dinner on board and overnight in Cairo.
There is an option for an 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 (bookable on site).
Day 2:
Breakfast on board. Visit the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx (1,2). Afterwards, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (2). Lunch at a restaurant during the excursion. Return to the ship and departure to Beni Suef (approx. 15 hours drive). Dinner on board and overnight in Beni Suef.
Day 3:
After breakfast, optional visit to the Hawara and Lahun Pyramids of the Middle Kingdom. Continue to Al Minya City (approx. 15 hours drive). Lunch on board during the journey. Dinner and overnight on board in Al Minya.
Day 4:
Breakfast. Visit of Tel El Amarna "The City of Akhetaton" (2), followed by a visit to the Beni Hassan Tombs (2). Afterwards, return to the ship and lunch on board. Continue to Assiut (approx. 10 hours drive). Dinner and overnight on board in Assiut.
Day 5:
Early morning departure to Sohag (approx. 10 hours drive). In the afternoon, optional visit to the White and Red Monasteries in Sohag. Meals on board and overnight in Sohag.
Day 6:
Early morning the ship will cross the Sohag Bridge and continue the journey to Al Balyana (approx. 4 hours drive). After breakfast, possibility to visit the Temple of Seti I in Abydos (2). Afterwards, return to the ship in Al Balyana and continue to Nag Hammadi. Meals on board and overnight in Nag Hammadi.
Day 7:
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 Artisans (2). Lunch at a restaurant during the excursion. Option for an excursion to the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. Dinner and overnight on board in Nag Hammadi.
Day 8:
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Hurghada by bus. On the way, you will visit the Temple of the Goddess Hathor in Dendera (1,2) and then continue to Hurghada. A packed lunch is included. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Hurghada.
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A German-speaking guide is available on the ship for excursions.
The excursion package to which an excursion belongs is always indicated in the itinerary:
Included excursion package =1
Classic excursion package =2
The excursions to the Temple of Goddess Hathor and the Pyramids of Giza with Sphinx listed in the itinerary are included (included excursion package = 1).
The Classic Excursion Package (=2) can be booked optionally:
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Classic Excursion Package (can be booked via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
The Grand Egyptian Museum (closed from June 15th to July 5th, 2025)
Beni Hassan Tombs & Tell el-Amarna and the Royal Tomb
Temple of Seti I in Abydos
Valley of the Queens (West Bank)
Valley of the Artisans (West Bank)
Temple of Hathor in Dendera
-> Summer season 2025: €385 per person

Facilities

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 enjoyment. The offer is complemented by a reading corner and a lounge bar. 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.

Accommodation

Double Cabin (K2)

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

Board

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks are available for a fee.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive:
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style. National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 11 am to 11 pm.

Wellness

Massages are offered for additional relaxation (for a fee).

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available on board for a fee.
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24-hour cabin service, doctor on call (for a fee).

Credit Card

MasterCard and VISA.

Hotel features

Hotel Safe
Internet
Air Conditioning
Wi-Fi

Note

Booking Note: Please note that at least one pre-night 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 for a flight to/from Hurghada, at least one night in a hotel is required before and after the Nile cruise.
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The transfer time from Hurghada is 5-6 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 dock partly one behind the other or next to each other, so crossing other ships may be necessary. 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 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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.

Note

The beaches are generally public natural beaches. Depending on the currents and weather conditions, the sand on the beach may be eroded.
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If you arrive between 12 am and 4 am, the room will only be available at the regular check-in time (approx. between 2 pm and 3 pm).
For departures starting between 12 am and 4 am, the hotel overnight stay ends on the previous day at 12 pm.

Country category

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