Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + 3 Tage Beach Albatros

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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 over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. 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 the sun deck on the loungers or cool off in the pool while enjoying the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Meals

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 a small bottle of water per person.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental nights.

Cabins

Suite

The pleasantly furnished suites (S2) are approximately 24 sqm 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 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 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 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) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and possibly without a French balcony and seating area, but with a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12:00 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have a flight to or from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
No overnight stay is necessary if flying to and/or 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 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 itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises 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 is possible that the ship may not always be accessible 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, 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 from us.
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7 Days MS Nile Excellence & Excursion + 3 Days Beach Albatros

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 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 Description

The following excursions are automatically included when booking the MS Nile Excellence: 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 embarkation day, 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, bookable 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 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).
Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 am, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box included.
Then back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Then the ship continues 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 opportunity for a sound and light show at Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked locally).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the route description are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package to which each excursion belongs is always indicated after the excursion in the route description:
Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2
Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3
Excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossus of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 155 € p.P.
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Additional excursions to the Classic package are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (bookable 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.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus package are included in the Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (bookable 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 over several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. 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 the sun deck on the loungers or cool off in the pool while enjoying the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Accommodation

Suite

The pleasantly furnished suites (S2) are approximately 24 sqm 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 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 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 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) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and possibly without a French balcony and 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. Lunch and dinner include two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 am to 11 pm at the lounge/sundeck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and cake during the cruise.
Daily replenishment of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. The minibar is filled 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

A small fitness area is located on deck.

Wellness

Massage treatments are available 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 12:00 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: 12:00 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have a flight to or from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
No overnight stay is necessary if flying to and/or 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 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 itinerary.
**************************************
As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
**************************************
Ships sometimes dock one behind another or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible barrier-free.
**************************************
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, 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 from us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Beach Albatros Resort

Location

Illuminated entrance of Beach Albatros Resort with flags in the evening.
Spend a wonderful holiday directly on the beach at the popular Beach Albatros Resort, part of the renowned Pickalbatros hotel chain. Enjoy the view of the beautiful Red Sea and be enchanted. The holiday complex is located directly on the fine 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 complex has 678 rooms spread across a main building and several bungalows. The upper floors can be easily reached by five elevators. The reception hall offers a reception desk 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, impresses with its luxurious atmosphere and delicious cocktails. In the outdoor area, there is a pool landscape with a total of 9 swimming pools (some heated in winter), four of which have integrated children's areas and one children's pool, 13 slides for adults, and 9 slides for children, ensuring plenty of water fun. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are available free of charge at the pools and on the beach.
An elegant hotel lobby with chandelier, blue chairs, and city views through large windows.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with two beds, elegant decor, and view of a terrace with garden.
View from a patio with two chairs and table overlooking a garden with palm trees and the sea in the background.

Bungalow Garden View

The Bungalow Garden View (BG2) rooms are approximately 30 sqm and are equipped with a double bed or two single beds, shower/WC, tiled floors, air conditioning, telephone, safe (incl.), satellite TV, mini-fridge (1 bottle of water per person per day included), kettle, and a balcony or terrace.
Also bookable as Type I room (BGI/DEI) with a special price and limited availability.
Available at an extra charge also with pool view (B2O) or for single occupancy (BG1/B1O).

HRGA05: Bungalow

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

Superior Double Room Pool View

The Superior Double Room Pool View (DSP) rooms are equipped like the Bungalow Garden View, but are larger (approx. 36 sqm) and have 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 sofa, table, and balcony with seating area.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, TV, and window with curtains.
Modern bathroom with two sinks, large mirror, and walk-in shower
Balcony with two chairs and a table overlooking pool, palm trees, and hotel building under clear sky.
Hotel room with two single beds, view of pool area and sea through large window
Bright bathroom with glass shower, toilet, and large mirror above a sink vanity.
View from a balcony with two chairs overlooking a pool and the sea in the background.

Double Room Sea View

The Double Room Sea View (approx. 24 sqm, DM) have the same amenities as the Bungalow Garden View, but additionally offer sea view and are located in the main building.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DEM).

Economy Double Room

The Economy Double Rooms (SSZ) have the same amenities as the Bungalow Garden View, are distributed throughout the entire hotel complex, and have a limited availability.

Modern hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with large bed, balcony, and garden view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of palm trees and sea.
Covered terrace with chairs and table overlooking a garden and hotel building.

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) have the same amenities as the Bungalow Garden View, but are larger (approx. 48 sqm), consist of 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, and have a balcony or terrace.
Also bookable as Type I room (DFI) with a special price and limited availability.
Available at an extra charge also with pool view (FP2).

Suite Sea View

The Suites Sea View (S2M) have the same amenities as the Bungalow Garden View, but are more spacious (approx. 48 sqm) with a living room/bedroom and a separate bedroom. The rooms are located in the main building.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast buffet from 7-10 am, late breakfast from 7-10:30 am, lunch from 12:30-2:30 pm, and dinner in summer from 6:30-9:30 pm, in winter from 6:30-8:30 pm. Various snacks are always available for hunger pangs. Afternoon coffee/tea, cake, and pastries. Ice cream for adults and children from 1 pm to 5 pm. All local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from 10 am to midnight at the respective open bars. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer without extra charge. Alcoholic drinks are payable after midnight. Soft drinks, water, and hot beverages are free of charge.

Not included in All Inclusive

Shisha (water pipe), room service, spa treatments.

Sports included

Beach volleyball, fitness center, table tennis, boccia, mini-golf, stretching, dance classes, aqua aerobics, step 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 through the travel agency with request 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 at an additional charge in many hotels. The park includes over 100 different water attractions for young and old. 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 your hotel.

Children's program

For the little guests, there is a separate children's pool (Kids Aqua Fun Pool), hourly kids' club (ages 4-12) 7 days a week, and an adventurous playground.
Children's playground with climbing frame, slide, and swings next to palm trees and hotel building.
Bright, colorful play area with foosball table, seating groups, and child-friendly decorations.
Round building with colorful decorative figures and palm trees in a sunny outdoor area.

Wellness

Modern hotel lobby with gray sofas, round glass tables, and white reception desk.
Modern spa room with two whirlpools, table, and decorative paintings on the walls
Relaxation room with green loungers and massage table, warm lighting and modern design.
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)
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 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 (both 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

Note

Accessible rooms bookable upon request (BG2/DM). The hotel is accessible and suitable for wheelchair users.
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially for the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances have to be covered 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

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

Seasonal Information

Also bookable under HRGA05.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

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Last updated: 22.04.2026 09:20