Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

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Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

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 savor refreshing drinks from the three bars on board. Additionally, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship features a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on sun loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the breathtaking views 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 buffet-style or as a 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 brightly 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 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. In the Royal Suites, the balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped the same as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) have the same amenities as the suites but are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) and may not have a French balcony and seating area, but instead 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 an inbound or return flight 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 an inbound and/or return flight to/from Luxor.
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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 in the Nile, or due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a comparable ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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Since the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross over other ships.
It is possible 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 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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5 Days Dana Beach + 7 Days MS Nile Excellence & Excursion

Combined package 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.
Map

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route

When booking the MS Nile Excellence, the following excursions are automatically included: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and the High Dam in Aswan. Of course, the excursion packages listed below can still be booked. ***************************************************** Embarkation: Thursday. Depending on the embarkation day, the route may vary. Route: Day 1: Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor. Day 2: At 5 AM, a balloon ride is possible (optional, can be booked 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, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board. Day 3: Sail to Kom Ombo in the morning. Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Sail on to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board. Day 4: In the morning, after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3). Then visit 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 a Nubian village (3). Dinner and overnight on board. Day 5: In the early morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package included. Then sail 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 option to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3). After that, the ship sails on to Luxor. Upon arrival, you have the option to visit the East Bank with the Luxor Temple (1,2,3) and Karnak Temple (1,2,3). There, you can experience a sound and light show at Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on-site). Day 8: Departure. ***************************************************** The excursions listed in the route are not included. A German-speaking guide is available on board for excursions. The excursion packages are indicated by numbers behind the excursions in the route: 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. ***************************************************** Excursion Package Classic Excellence (can be booked via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de) Luxor Temple Karnak Temple Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon in Luxor Temple of Edfu Felucca ride Temple of Philae -> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 155 € p.p. ******************************************************* Additional excursions to the Classic package are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (can be booked 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. ******************************************************* Additional excursions to the Classic Plus package are included in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (can be booked 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 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 savor refreshing drinks from the three bars on board. Additionally, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship features a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on sun loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the breathtaking views of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Accommodation

Suite

The brightly 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 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. In the Royal Suites, the balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped the same as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) have the same amenities as the suites but are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) and may not have a French balcony and seating area, but instead a non-opening window.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet-style or as a 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 form. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM at the lounge/sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the journey.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is stocked with soft drinks.
Once a week, a fruit basket 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 nights.

Hotel Service

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 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 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
**************************************
Booking Note: Please note that for an inbound or return flight 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 an inbound and/or return flight to/from Luxor.
**************************************
The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
**************************************
Due to seasonal low water levels in the Nile, or due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a comparable ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
**************************************
Since the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
**************************************
The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross over other ships.
It is possible that the ship is not always accessible barrier-free.
**************************************
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 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 hotel with many blue umbrellas and a calm sea view at sunset.
Beach with rows of blue and white umbrellas by calm sea.
The spacious hotel complex of the popular Dana Beach Resort is located directly on its own lagoon sand beach in the southern hotel zone of Hurghada. Enjoy a wonderful family vacation and experience Egyptian hospitality. The city center is about 18 km away (limousine service for a fee). Hurghada Airport is approximately 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 runs from the beach through the spacious and beautifully designed garden area to the reception building and is accessible 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 all ages (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 for an additional charge.
Elegant hotel lobby with reception, warm lighting, and marble cladding.
Elegant hotel lounge with leather armchairs, glass tables, and marble flooring under bright lighting.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, TV, and balcony overlooking the pool.
View from a terrace with two chairs overlooking a garden with palm trees and hotel buildings.

Double Room

The friendly furnished rooms (D, DB) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, 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 available as a double room with pool view (PD) or for single occupancy (DE/PDE). Also available 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 are larger (approx. 45 sqm) and have a lagoon view. On the lawn in front of the residential building, there are Bali beds offering an exclusive chill-out option for guests in these rooms.

Bright hotel room with wooden floor, seating area, double bed, and pool view.
Balcony with two chairs overlooking a tropical hotel pool with palm trees.
Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony with sea view, and modern decor.
Close-up of a bed with white pillows and a nightstand with a vase 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 available for single occupancy (UME) for an extra charge.
(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 available for single occupancy (ESP) for an additional charge.
(Also bookable under HRGA07).

Bright hotel room with wooden floor, seating area, double bed, and pool view.
Open wardrobe with shelves, drawers, hangers, and a safe
Balcony with two chairs overlooking a tropical hotel pool with palm trees.
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.
Also available as type I (DFI). Limited availability and special price.
(Also bookable under HRGA07 as Family Room Pool View (FP2)).

Meals

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7 AM to 10 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM buffet style. Late dinner from 10 PM to midnight. Lunch snacks from 12 PM to 5 PM. Coffee, pastries, and cake from 10 AM to midnight. Ice cream for children from 10 AM to 10 PM.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 10 AM to midnight. Selected cocktails are already included in the all-inclusive offer at no 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.
Large recreational facility with a soccer field, multiple swimming pools, and water slides under a blue sky.
Green tennis court with palm trees and buildings in the background under clear sky.
Blue padel tennis courts with fences and water park in the background under clear sky.
Bocce court with sandy surface, surrounded by palm trees and covered seating areas in a resort.
Modern gym with a view of pool and palm trees in the south.

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 the 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 €70 for adults and €35 for children up to 11 years old (from Summer 2026: €75 for adults and €38 for children) includes daily free entry with snacks and soft drinks, as well as transfer from/to the hotel of residence.

Children's Program

Colorful play area with tables, chairs, and toys in a child-friendly room.
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.
Children's playground with slides and climbing structures on sandy ground in sunny weather
For the little guests, there is a kids' 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, jacuzzi, and massages for a fee.
Modern hotel lobby with green accents, marble reception desk, and cozy blue armchairs.
Modern, bright hotel corridor with decorative elements and plants at the end.
Cozy spa room with two single beds, decorations, and a relaxing atmosphere.
Hotel corridor with decorative lighting and person wearing a bathrobe.

Entertainment

An animation 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 the past merges with the present!
As part of the program, a delicious dinner and a varied selection of drinks await you.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort and in the rooms free of charge.
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24-hour room service for a fee.
ATM in the lobby.
Baby cot available free of charge upon request.
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
  • Sand Beach
  • Family Friendly
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

Accessible rooms can be booked upon request (Double 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 the 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 old).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that considerable distances may have to be covered, particularly when combining "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", and a long transfer time should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Note

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

Seasonal Information

Also bookable under HRGA07.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 22.04.2026 09:28