Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

5 Tage Dana Beach + 7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug

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Travel information

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always in the cheapest available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outward flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel offer you have selected has a duration of 12 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on board the ship always takes place for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route

The following excursions are automatically included when booking the MS Nile Excellence: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and a 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.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight 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.
Afternoon sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight 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 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.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight 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 and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. The ship then continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. You then 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 option 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 excursions.
The numbers behind the excursions in the itinerary indicate which excursion package they are included in:
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:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €163 p.p., Summer season 2026: €155 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic package are included in the Classic Plus Excellence excursion package
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €289 p.p., Summer season 2026: €280 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus package are included in the Premium Excellence excursion package
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €335 p.p., Summer season 2026: €333 p.p.

Facilities

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 has a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks from the three bars on board. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. From winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small fitness studio, 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 fantastic view of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Accommodation

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approximately 24 sqm and feature a shower/toilet, hairdryer, two single beds or a double bed, air conditioning (individually adjustable), minibar, safe, TV, telephone (for a fee), seating area, and a French balcony.
Also available 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.
The Royal Suites also have a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suites

The single suites (S1) are approximately 13 sqm and otherwise equipped like the suites, but with only a single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) than the suites with otherwise the same amenities, and may not have a French balcony and a 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 in buffet style. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 am to 11 pm at the lounge and sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the cruise.
Daily replenishment of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is refilled with soft drinks.
Once a week, a fruit basket is provided in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports included

There is a small fitness area on deck.

Wellness

Massage treatments are offered for additional relaxation (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental shows.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in public areas. Wi-Fi in 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 at 12:00 PM.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Hotelhinweis

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police checkpoint.
Check-in time: 12:00 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the open decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for return flights to or 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 return flights to or from Luxor.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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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 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 travel itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
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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 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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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Dana Beach Resort

Location

Beach with rows of blue umbrellas and calm sea in the background at sunset.
Beach with rows of blue and white umbrellas on the sandy shore of a calm sea.
The spacious hotel complex of the popular Dana Beach Resort is located directly on its own lagoon sandy beach in the southern hotel zone of Hurghada. Spend a great family holiday and enjoy Egyptian hospitality. The city center is approx. 18 km away (limousine service for a fee). Hurghada Airport is approx. 10 km away.

Facilities

The hotel complex consists of a main building and three-story residential buildings with a total of 866 rooms. A seawater lagoon leads from the beach through the spacious and beautifully landscaped garden to the reception building and is navigable by shuttle boats. Facilities include a stylish lobby with a reception, six buffet restaurants (international, Asian, Italian, Oriental, and German), various bars, shops, and a hairdresser.
The outdoor area features three swimming pools with integrated children's areas (two of which are heated in winter, one with water slides for children), a sun terrace, and a pool bar. A brand-new highlight of the pool landscape is the newly built aqua park with 18 different slides for adults and children (11 for adults and 7 for children), adding an extra dose of excitement and action to your holiday. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included by the pool and on the beach. Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park can be booked if required.
Modern hotel reception with marble counter and warm lighting in elegant interior.
Elegant hotel lobby with seating areas, marble floors, and luxurious lighting.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, and view of pool and terrace.
View from a covered terrace with chairs overlooking a garden and hotel buildings under clear sky.

Double Room

The friendly furnished rooms (D, DB) have a bathroom with shower/toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (soft drinks and water included), kettle, and safe, as well as a balcony or terrace, and are approximately 25-30 sqm.
Also bookable as a double room with pool view (PD) or for single occupancy (DE/PDE). Also bookable as type I (DI/DEI). Limited availability and special price.
(Also bookable under HRGA07 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or pool view (PD/PDE))

Double Superior Lagoon View "Chillout"

The rooms (SL2) are equipped like the double rooms, but larger (approx. 45 sqm) and have a lagoon view. In the lawn area in front of the residential building, there are Bali beds offering an exclusive chill-out option for guests in these rooms. Also bookable for single occupancy (SL1).

Bright hotel room with a pool view, sofa, and double bed with modern decor.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking pool, canal, and palm trees at a hotel resort.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Close-up of a hotel bed with white pillows, patterned cushion, and a nightstand with flowers and fruit.

Double Superior Sea View

The Double Superior Sea View rooms (DMU) have the same amenities as the Double Superior Pool View rooms, but with a sea view.
Also bookable for single occupancy (UME).
(Also bookable under HRGA07)

Double Superior Pool View

The Double Superior Pool View rooms (DSP) offer the same amenities as the double rooms, but are larger (approx. 40-45 sqm) and have a pool view.
Also bookable for single occupancy (ESP) at an additional charge.
(Also bookable under HRGA07)

Bright hotel room with a pool view, sofa, and double bed with modern decor.
Modern walk-in closet with wooden shelves, drawers, and a safe.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking pool, canal, and palm trees at a hotel resort.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking palm trees and sea.
View from a terrace with chairs and table overlooking a pool and palm trees under a blue sky.

Family Room Pool View

The family rooms (DF2) have the same amenities as the double rooms, are approximately 60 sqm, and feature 2 bedrooms, air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace.
Limited availability and special price.
(Also bookable under HRGA07 as Family Room Pool View (FP2) and additional availability with garden/pool view under code "2FA").

Deluxe Double Room (HRGA07)

The Deluxe Double Rooms are equivalent to the Double Rooms and can be booked with garden view (DD2/DD3), pool view (DPB), and sea view (DDM).

Suite Sea View (HRGA07)

The suites are approximately 65 sqm and feature a living area and a separate bedroom. The general amenities of the suites include Wi-Fi, telephone, air conditioning, a bathroom with shower/toilet, and a balcony or terrace (S2M).

Meals

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 am, lunch from 12:30-2:30 pm, and dinner from 6:30-8:30 pm in buffet style. Late dinner from 10 pm-12 am. Lunch snacks from 12-5 pm. Coffee, pastries, and cake from 10 am-12 am. Ice cream for children from 10 am-10 pm.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included from 10 am-12 am. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer without extra charge. Soft drinks and hot beverages are available around the clock at the Piano Bar.

Sports included

Fitness room, mini-golf, table tennis, tennis, and padel tennis (rackets and floodlights for a fee), multi-purpose court, volleyball, boccia, darts.
Recreation area with multiple pools, water slides, and a soccer field within a hotel complex.
A tennis court with green artificial grass in front of a hotel building and palm trees under a blue sky.
Outdoor sports court with blue surface, fenced, with beach bars visible in the background.
Bocce court with sandy surface, surrounded by palm trees and covered seating areas in a resort.
Bright and spacious gym with large windows overlooking the hotel pool area.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, surf center.
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable through the travel agency with request H and service code HRG912):
Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in Water Valley) can be booked for an additional fee at many hotels. The park includes over 100 different water attractions for all ages. The price of €75 for adults and €38 for children up to 11 years includes daily free entry with snacks and soft drinks, as well as transfer from/to the hotel of stay.

Children's program

Colorful children's playroom with tables, chairs, and large balls in a hotel area.
Indoor pool with water features, slide, and lounge areas in a hotel with colorful wall decorations.
Hotel garden with swing sets and red seat swings on green grass under palm trees.
Colorful children's playground with slides and climbing equipment in sunny hotel garden.
For the little guests, there is a mini club (4-12 years), a separate children's pool (pool with slides), a playground, soft drinks, ice cream, and a children's corner during dinner. Newly built aqua park with 11 different slides.

Wellness

Steam bath, swimming pool (heated), sauna, whirlpool, and massages for a fee.
Modern hotel lobby with green ceiling, blue armchairs, and white-green reception desk.
Modern hotel corridor with colorful walls, decorations, and bright lighting.
Modern hotel room with two beds, soft lighting, and decorative towels.
Hotel corridor with decorative lighting and person wearing a bathrobe.

Entertainment

An entertainment team ensures your entertainment throughout the day.
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Neverland Show: (1x per stay included)
The life in Hurghada is illuminated with an evening program that combines music, dance, light, and theater. Experience everything in one evening: international cabaret, pop music, dance shows, and traditional oriental music.
All this in the impressive setting of the famous theater in the Palace of Alf Leila Wa Leila - 1001 Nights. An evening where past and present merge!
As part of the program, a delicious dinner and a varied selection of drinks await you.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the resort and in the rooms.
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24-hour room service for a fee.
ATM in the lobby.
Baby cot available upon request free of charge.
Laundry service for a fee.
The nearest hospital is 1 km away.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

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

Hotelhinweis

Barrier-free rooms can be booked upon request (Double Room Superior Pool View/DSP).
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The Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in Water Valley) can be booked for an additional fee.
Unlimited free entry including snacks and soft drinks for the entire stay for €70 per adult and €35 per child (up to 11 years).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances must be covered and long transfers should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Zusatzhinweis

SAHL HASHISH ROAD
HURGHADA/EGYPT
danabeach_res@pickalbatros.com
TEL: 0020-653460401/409
FAX: 0020-653460400

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA07.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 29.05.2026 18:37