Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

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Travel information

Combination package consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all connecting transfers. Accommodation at the hotel is always in the most affordable 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 second, 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 the ship is always for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-cruise stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the day of embarkation. 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 the 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 itinerary may change.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay 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 cruise to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning cruise to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Morning, after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit to the Philae Temple 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 stay 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 back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Then you have the option to visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Then the ship continues to Luxor.
Upon arrival, you have the option 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 noted in which excursion package this excursion is included:
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
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Summer season 2026: 155 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 162 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic package are in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Summer season 2026: 280 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 288 € 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
-> Summer season 2026: 333 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 334 € p.p.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence features a total of 30 modern outside cabins distributed across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and has a front desk. Indulge in culinary delights at the main restaurant and enjoy cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner at your disposal. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small gym that is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the sun loungers on the sun deck, cool off in the pool, and enjoy the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Overview of Nile Excellence cruise ship deck plans showing cabins, pool, and lobby areas.

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 occupancy (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 suites

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² and 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, instead having a non-opening window.

Meals

Full board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft drinks and hot beverages. Lunch and dinner include two soft drinks and one small bottle of water per person.

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/sun deck bar.
Coffee, tea, and pastries in the afternoon during the cruise.
Daily minibar refill with 2 small bottles of water. The minibar is refilled with soft drinks once a week.
Fruit basket in the cabin once a week.

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 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 (for a fee).
Check-in 12 p.m.

Credit cards

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Ship address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 p.m.
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Smoking is only permitted on the outdoor decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for arrival or departure flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required.
For arrival and/or departure flights to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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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 location.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or overload/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 required to ensure the travel schedule.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock behind or alongside 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 save you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect an amount of 8 € per person and 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 holiday as pleasant as possible and is our recommendation.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Beach Albatros Resort

Location

Beach Albatros Resort entrance at night with illuminated gates and flags.
Spend a wonderful holiday with direct beach access at the popular Beach Albatros Resort, part 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 sandy beach and is considered particularly family-friendly. The center of Hurghada is about 17 km away, and the airport is approx. 11 km away.

Facilities

This particularly family-friendly resort features 678 rooms distributed across a main building and several bungalows. Upper floors can be comfortably reached via five elevators. The lobby offers a reception and a lobby bar. There are 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. The "Dolce Vita Lounge Bar," newly opened in summer 2023, delights with a luxurious atmosphere and delicious cocktails. In the outdoor area, the pool landscape extends over 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, which ensure plenty of water fun. Sun loungers, parasols, and pool towels are available free of charge at the pools and on the beach.
Spacious hotel lounge with modern furnishings, large windows, and chandelier.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with two beds and a terrace overlooking the sea.
View through an archway onto a terrace with two chairs, table, and garden with palm trees.

Bungalow garden view

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

HRGA05: Bungalow

The bungalows are identical in size and equipment to the bungalows with garden view, but the view may vary (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 feature a pool view. The rooms can be located in the main building or in the annex buildings.
Also bookable with sea view (DMU).

Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, and balcony overlooking outdoors.
Modern hotel room with bed, gray sofa, desk, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel bathroom with double sinks, large mirror, and glass shower enclosure.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking palm trees and hotel pool.
Room with two beds, view of pool and beach through open balcony door.
Modern bathroom with toilet, glass-enclosed shower, and double sink vanity.
View from a balcony with chairs overlooking a pool and the sea at a hotel resort 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 occupancy (DEM).

Super saver room

The super saver rooms (SSZ) have the same amenities as the bungalow garden view, are distributed throughout the hotel complex, and have limited availability.

Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, chairs, and balcony access overlooking the outdoor area.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of palm trees and pool.
View from covered hotel terrace onto manicured gardens and a two-story building.

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) with a special price and limited allotment.
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/sleeping room 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 view of the garden (DD2/DD3). Optionally also available without a special view (DDA), with pool view, slightly smaller with approx. 24 m² (DPB), towards the sea (approx. 24 m², X2M), or with sea view (approx. 24 m², DDM).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast buffet from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., late breakfast from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., and dinner in summer from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., in winter from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Various snacks are always available for when you are hungry. Coffee/tea, cake, and pastries in the afternoon. Ice cream for young and old from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 a.m. to 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 drinks must be paid for. Soft drinks, water, and hot beverages are free of charge.

Not included in All Inclusive

Shisha (water pipe), room service, treatments in the spa center.

Sports included

Beach volleyball, fitness center, table tennis, bocce, minigolf, stretching, dance classes, aqua aerobics, water polo.

Sports for a fee

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

Children's program

For our little guests, there is a separate children's pool (Children's Aqua Fun Pool), hourly mini-club (4-12 years) 7 days a week, and an adventurous playground.
Playground with wooden structure, slide, and swings at a hotel area surrounded by palm trees.
Child-friendly play area with colorful floor and tables in a hotel
Round hotel entrance building with colorful toucan figures and palm trees in the background.

Wellness

Modern hotel lobby with gray armchairs and marble reception under wooden ceiling.
Modern spa area with whirlpool, stylish ceiling lights, and decorative wall art.
Modern wellness area with green lounges and massage 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 by an evening program that combines music, dance, light, and theater. Experience everything in one evening: international cabaret, pop music, dance show, and traditional Oriental music.
All this in the impressive setting of the famous theater at the Alf Leila Wa Leila-1001 Nights palace. 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 throughout the hotel complex.
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Laundry and room service (each for a fee).
An ATM is available in the hotel.

Credit cards

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

Barrier-free 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 your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel," large distances often have to be covered and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after 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: 06.08.2026 17:10