Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

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Travel information

Combined product featuring 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 second, the return flight must depart from Luxor.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always provided for seven days according to the program. The pre-cruise and post-cruise stay at the hotel depends on your arrival date and the date 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 a visit to the High Dam in Aswan.
The excursion packages listed below can, of course, still be booked as well.
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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 stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
At 5 a.m., a hot air balloon flight is possible (optional, bookable 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, travel 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:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip 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); a breakfast box is included.
Then return 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 opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Afterward, the ship continues to Luxor.
Upon arrival, 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.
A German-speaking guide for the excursions is available on the ship.
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
Hatshepsut 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
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 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 over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and has a reception desk. Let yourself be pampered in the main restaurant and enjoy the cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are at your disposal. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness studio, which is freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your holiday perfect, you can relax on the sun loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool and enjoy 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 in size 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 facilities as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 m²). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
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 in size and are otherwise equipped the same as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 m²) with otherwise the same facilities as the suites, possibly 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 drinks and hot beverages. 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/sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the trip.
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 service

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 outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required.
For a flight 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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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 congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to guarantee the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, there may be operational noises.
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The 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 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 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 a direct beach location 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 holiday resort is located directly on the fine-grained sandy beach and is considered particularly family-friendly. It is about 17 km to the center of Hurghada and approx. 11 km to the airport.

Facilities

This particularly family-friendly resort features 678 rooms distributed across a main building and several bungalows. Upper floors can be reached comfortably via the five elevators. The lobby hall 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. Outside, the pool landscape stretches across 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, ensuring 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 Bungalows Garden View (BG2) are approximately 30 m² in size and are 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), electric kettle, and a balcony or terrace.
Additionally bookable as a Type I room (BGI/DEI) with a special price and limited availability.
Also bookable with pool view (B2O) or for single use (BG1/B1O) for an extra charge.

HRGA05: Bungalow

The bungalows are identical in size and facilities to the Bungalows 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 the annex buildings.
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 Sea View (approx. 24 m², DM) have the same facilities as the Bungalow Garden View, additionally feature a sea view, and are located in the main building.
Also bookable for single use (DEM).

Super Saver Room

The Super Saver rooms (SSZ) have the same facilities 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 facilities 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 a Type I room (DFI) with a special price and limited availability.
Also bookable with pool view (FP2) for an extra charge.

Suite Sea View

The Suites Sea View (S2M) have the same facilities 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 in size and equipped with air conditioning, TV, shower/WC, and a balcony or terrace with a view of the garden (DD2/DD3). Optionally bookable without a specific view (DDA), with pool view and slightly smaller at 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 a.m. to 10 a.m., late breakfast from 7 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 in-between meals. Afternoon coffee/tea, cake, and pastries. 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 at no extra charge. 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, mini-golf, stretching, dance lessons, aqua aerobics, step 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 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 the Water Valley) can be booked in many hotels for a fee. The park contains over 100 different water attractions for small and large guests. The price of 75 € for adults and 38 € for children up to 11 years includes daily free admission, snacks, and soft drinks, as well as the transfer from/to the accommodation hotel.

Children's program

For the little guests, a separate children's pool (Children's Aqua Fun Pool), hourly mini-club (4-12 years) 7 days a week, and an adventurous playground are available.
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 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 free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
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Laundry and room service (each for a fee).
An ATM is available at the hotel.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • 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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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that especially in the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel," large distances must sometimes 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: 12.06.2026 10:57