Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

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Travel information

Combination product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation at the hotel is always provided in the most reasonably priced available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the flight must arrive in Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and the Nile cruise follows, the return flight must depart from Luxor.

Notice

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

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Itinerary

When booking the MS Nile Excellence, the following excursions are automatically included: 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.
The itinerary may shift depending on the day of embarkation.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
At 5 a.m., a hot air balloon ride is possible (optional, bookable on-site).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes-West to the Hatshepsut Temple (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 sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Morning sailing to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 a.m., opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box is included.
Then continue to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Afterward, the ship sails to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Afterward, you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Afterward, the ship continues to Luxor.
Once there, you have the opportunity to visit the East Bank with the Luxor Temple (1,2,3) and the Karnak Temple (1,2,3). There is an opportunity for a Sound and Light Show at the 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 the ship for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted which excursion package this excursion is 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
Hatschepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca trip
Philae Temple
-> Winter season 2026/2027: 163 € p.p., Summer season 2026: 155 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic package are in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence
Full-day excursion 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 in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2026/2027: 335 € p.p., Summer season 2026: 333 € p.p.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence features a total of 30 modernly furnished outside cabins distributed across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Let yourself be pampered in the main restaurant and enjoy cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. From winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small gym that is 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 dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of a river cruise ship showing cabins and public areas for a Nile trip.

Accommodation

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² 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 m²). The Royal Suites are located on the middle deck and upper deck.
In the Royal Suites, there is also a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² and otherwise have the same amenities 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 m²) and may be without a French balcony and without a seating area, but with a non-opening window.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft and hot drinks. For lunch and dinner, two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person are included.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge and sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during sailing.
Daily refill of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is filled 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

For additional relaxation, massage treatments are offered (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental evenings.

Hotel contact

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 cabin service, on-call doctor.
Check-in 12 p.m.

Credit Card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Hotelhinweis

Ship address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 p.m.
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Smoking is permitted exclusively on the outdoor decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
For flights to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you 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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Transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the location of the hotel.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or congestion/maintenance at 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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Since the ship offered is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock behind or beside each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may happen that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To spare 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, 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 on our part.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Beach Albatros Resort

Location

Entrance to Beach Albatros Resort with illuminated arches and flags under a blue sky.
Spend a wonderful holiday with direct beach access at the popular Beach Albatros Resort of the renowned Pickalbatros hotel chain. Enjoy the view of the beautiful Red Sea and let yourself be enchanted. The resort is located directly on a fine-grained sandy beach and is considered particularly family-friendly. The centre of Hurghada is about 17 km away, and the airport is approx. 11 km away.

Facilities

This particularly family-friendly resort has 678 rooms distributed across a main building and several bungalows. Upper floors can be reached comfortably via five lifts. The lobby offers a reception and a lobby bar. Four different buffet restaurants ("L'Asiatique"-Asian, "Le Marche"-International, "Culina"-Seafood, "Sidi Ali"-Oriental cuisine), an à-la-carte restaurant, a shisha corner (for a fee), various bars, as well as a hairdresser and boutiques are available. The "Dolce Vita Lounge Bar," newly opened in summer 2023, delights guests with its luxurious atmosphere and delicious cocktails. In the outdoor area, the pool landscape comprises a total of 9 swimming pools (partially heated in winter), four of which have an integrated children's area and a children's pool, 13 slides for adults, and 9 slides for children, providing plenty of water fun. Sun loungers, parasols, and pool towels are available free of charge at the pools and on the beach.
Elegant hotel lobby with large chandelier, blue chairs, and panoramic windows overlooking city views.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with two double beds and a view of terrace and greenery.
Two chairs and a table under an arch with a view of palm trees and a green garden.

Bungalow Garden View

The Bungalow Garden View (BG2) rooms are approx. 30 m² and equipped with a double bed or two single beds, shower/WC, tiles, air conditioning, telephone, safe (included), satellite TV, mini-fridge (1 bottle of water per person per day included), kettle, and balcony or terrace.
Additionally bookable as Type I rooms (BGI/DEI) at a special price and limited availability.
Also bookable for a surcharge with pool view (B2O) or for single use (BG1/B1O).

HRGA05: Bungalow

The bungalows are identical in size and amenities to the Garden View bungalows, but the view may differ (BU/B2A/B1B).

Double Superior Pool View

The Double Superior Pool View rooms (DSP) are equipped like the Bungalow Garden View, but are larger (approx. 36 m²) and have a pool view. The rooms can be located in the main building or in the annexes.
Also bookable with sea view (DMU).

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, desk, and terrace view.
Modern bathroom with double sinks, large mirror, and walk-in shower.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking hotel pool, palm trees, and blue sea.
Hotel room with two beds, sea view through open terrace door, table and chairs on balcony.
Modern bathroom with shower, toilet, and large vanity with mirror.
View from balcony with chairs overlooking large pool and sea in background under clear sky.

Double Room Sea View

The double rooms with sea view (approx. 24 m², DM) have the same amenities as the Bungalow Garden View, additionally feature a sea view, and are located in the main building.
Also bookable for single use (DEM).

Super Economy Room

The Super Economy rooms (SSZ) have the same amenities as the Bungalow Garden View, are distributed throughout the hotel complex, and have limited availability.

Elegant hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view in daylight.
Modern hotel room with bed, TV, and view of terrace and garden.
Bright hotel room with double bed, light wood furniture, and view of palm trees and terrace.
View from a terrace with two chairs and a table overlooking a garden and hotel building under blue sky.

Family Room

The family rooms (DF2) have the same amenities as the Bungalow Garden View, but are larger (approx. 48 m²), consist of 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as a balcony or terrace.
Additionally bookable as Type I room (DFI) at a special price and limited availability.
Also bookable for a surcharge with pool view (FP2).

Suite Sea View

The suites with sea view (S2M) have the same amenities as the Bungalow Garden View but are more spacious (approx. 48 m²) with a living/bedroom and a separate bedroom. The rooms are located in the main building.

Double Room Deluxe (HRGA05)

These double rooms are approx. 28 m² and equipped with air conditioning, TV, shower/WC, and a balcony or terrace with a garden view (DD2/DD3). Alternatively, they can be booked without a specific view (DDA), with a pool view, slightly smaller with approx. 24 m² (DPB), towards the sea side (approx. 24 m², X2M), or with sea view (approx. 24 m², DDM).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast buffet from 7-10 a.m., late breakfast from 7-10:30 a.m., lunch from 12:30-2:30 p.m., and dinner in summer from 6:30-9:30 p.m., in winter from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Various snacks are always available. Afternoon coffee/tea, cake, and pastries. Ice cream for young and old from 1-5 p.m. All local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 a.m.-12 a.m. at the currently open bars. Selected cocktails are already included in the All Inclusive offer without surcharge. After 12 a.m., alcoholic beverages must be paid for. Soft drinks, water, and hot drinks are free of charge.

Not included in All Inclusive

Shisha (water pipe), room service, treatments at the spa centre.

Sports included

Beach volleyball, fitness centre, table tennis, bocce, mini-golf, stretching, dance lessons, aqua aerobics, water polo.

Sports for a fee

Tennis with floodlights, paddle tennis, billiards, various water sports, diving school (local provider).
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable in the travel agency with requirement H and the service code HRG913):
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 a fee in many hotels. The park includes over 100 different water attractions for guests of all ages. In the price of 75 € for adults and 38 € for children up to 11 years, besides daily free admission including snacks and soft drinks, the transfer from/to the overnight hotel is also included.

Children's program

For younger guests, there is a separate children's pool (Children Aqua Fun Pool), an hourly mini-club (ages 4-12) 7 days a week, and an adventurous playground.
Children's playground with wooden structure, swings, and slides in a sunny hotel garden.
Bright playroom with foosball, colorful floor, and blue seating areas for hotel guests.
Round building with colorful animal figures and palm trees in a sunny hotel area.

Wellness

Bright hotel lobby with gray armchairs, smooth marble table, and modern reception area.
Modern wellness area with hot tub, massage tables, colorful lighting, and artistic wall paintings.
Interior of a spa area with green lounge chairs and a treatment table under warm lighting.
Spa area with sauna, steam bath, hammam, and massages for a fee.

Entertainment

Varied entertainment program during the day and in the evening.
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1001 Nights Neverland Show: (1x per stay included)
Life in Hurghada is illuminated with an evening program that combines music, dance, light, and theatre. Experience it all in one evening: international cabaret, pop music, dance show, as well as traditional oriental music.
All this in the impressive setting of the famous theatre 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 contact

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in the entire hotel complex.
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Laundry and room service (each for a fee).
An ATM is available in the hotel.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Children's playground
  • Near the beach
  • Family friendly
  • Fitness
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Sandy beach
  • Animation
  • Water slides
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Shopping facilities
  • Direct beach location
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

Accessible rooms can be booked on request (BG2/DM). The hotel is barrier-free and suitable for wheelchair users.
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When choosing your hotel and airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" and vice-versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel," large distances must sometimes be covered, and long transfer times should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following a Nile cruise.
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Zusatzhinweis

SAFAGA ROAD
HURGHADA/EGYPT
TEL: 0020-6534648015
FAX: 0020-973464800

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA05.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

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Last updated: 12.06.2026 10:56