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Large blue and white river cruise boat on calm water with buildings in the background.
Modern bar area with high stools, wooden floor, and decorative ceiling in a spacious room.
Modern hotel lounge with cushioned chairs, sofas, plants, and ambient lighting.
Modern hotel lounge with armchairs, sofa, plants, and marble flooring under artificial lighting.
Modern outdoor pool with clear blue water and cabana lounging areas.
Sunlit outdoor patio with wooden floor, white draped cabanas, and wooden lounge chairs under clear sky.
Spacious outdoor bar with high chairs under a large canopy and city views.
Upscale hotel buffet area with covered food trays and elegant decor.
Modern hotel dining area with upholstered chairs, set tables, and large curtains along the wall.
Spacious lounge area with modern chairs, marble floor, columns, and large windows for natural light.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, TV, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with beige sectional sofa, coffee table, rug, and framed artwork.
Hotel room with two beds, gray headboards, white bedding, and modern wall lamps.
Interior view of a souvenir shop with postcards and maps on display racks and a wooden floor.
Five deck plans of a Nile cruise ship showing rooms, pool, lobby, and dining areas.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, marble coffee table, and balcony with table and chairs.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and large window with curtains.
Modern bathroom with shower, large mirror, and double sink.
Balcony with chairs and table overlooking pool, palm trees, and hotel under clear sky.
Hotel room with two beds, balcony overlooking the sea, chairs, and table.
Bright bathroom with toilet, large washbasin with mirror, and shower with glass door.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking a pool and sea under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Spacious hotel room with large bed, TV, and outdoor seating on the balcony visible through glass doors.
Hotel room with a large bed, blue accents, balcony, and ocean view.
Outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table on a patio, overlooking a garden and hotel building.
Children's playground with climbing frames and slides in a sunny hotel area with palm trees.
Colorful playroom with foosball table, seating areas, and children's artwork on walls.
Outdoor tennis court in front of hotel buildings with palm trees under clear blue sky.
Modern hotel lobby with gray armchairs, glass table, and marble-style reception desk in light tones.
Large wellness area with two hot tubs, flowers, and modern lighting.
Modern spa with massage table and green lounge chairs in a cozy, purple-lit room.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

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Location

Spend a wonderful holiday with a direct beachfront location at the popular Beach Albatros Resort from the renowned Pickalbatros hotel chain. Enjoy the view of the beautiful Red Sea and be enchanted. The holiday resort is located directly on the fine-grained sandy beach and is considered particularly family-friendly. Hurghada center is about 17 km away, the airport approx. 11 km.
The illuminated entrance of Beach Albatros Resort at night with palm trees and flags.

Facilities

Bright, modern hotel lobby with chandelier, seating areas, and large window view.
This particularly family-friendly resort has 678 rooms, spread across a main building and several bungalows. Upper floors can be comfortably reached by the five elevators. The reception 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), 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, the pool landscape extends over a total of 13 swimming pools (partially heated in winter), four of which have integrated children's areas and one children's pool, 11 slides for adults, and 7 slides for children, ensuring plenty of water fun. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are available free of charge at the pools and on the beach.

Accommodation

Bungalow Garden View

The Bungalow Garden View rooms (BG2) are approximately 24 sqm in size and are equipped with a double bed or two single beds, shower/WC, tiled floor, air conditioning, telephone, safe (incl.), satellite TV, mini-fridge (1 bottle of water per person per day included), kettle, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable as type I rooms (BGI/DEI) with a special price and limited availability.
Also bookable at an extra charge with pool view (B2O) or for single occupancy (BG1/B1O).

Modern hotel room with two beds and balcony overlooking the sea.
View through an archway onto a garden with palm trees and green plants, two chairs and a table in front.

HRGA05: Bungalow

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

Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, marble coffee table, and balcony with table and chairs.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and large window with curtains.
Modern bathroom with shower, large mirror, and double sink.
Balcony with chairs and table overlooking pool, palm trees, and hotel under clear sky.

Double Superior Pool View

The Double Superior Pool View rooms (DSP) are equipped like the Bungalow Garden View rooms, 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)

Double Room Sea View

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

Hotel room with two beds, balcony overlooking the sea, chairs, and table.
Bright bathroom with toilet, large washbasin with mirror, and shower with glass door.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking a pool and sea under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.

Super Economy Room

The Super Economy Rooms (SSZ) have the same amenities as the Bungalow Garden View rooms, are located throughout the hotel complex, and have a limited contingent.

Family Room

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

Spacious hotel room with large bed, TV, and outdoor seating on the balcony visible through glass doors.
Hotel room with a large bed, blue accents, balcony, and ocean view.
Outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table on a patio, overlooking a garden and hotel building.

Suite Sea View

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast buffet from 7 AM to 10 AM, late breakfast from 7 AM to 10:30 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and dinner in summer from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, in winter from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Various snacks are always available for hunger. Coffee/tea, cake, and pastries in the afternoon. Ice cream for adults and children from 1 PM to 5 PM. All local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from 10 AM to 12 AM at the respective open bars. Selected cocktails are already included in the all-inclusive offer at no extra charge. Alcoholic drinks are payable after 12 AM. Soft drinks, water, and hot beverages are free of charge.

Not included in All Inclusive

Shisha, room service, spa treatments.

Sports Included

Beach volleyball, fitness center, table tennis, bocce, 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 at 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 for an additional charge at many hotels. The park includes over 100 different water attractions for both young and old guests. The price of €70 for adults and €35 for children up to 11 years includes daily free admission with snacks and soft drinks, as well as transfer from/to the hotel of residence.

Children's Program

Children's playground with climbing frames and slides in a sunny hotel area with palm trees.
Colorful playroom with foosball table, seating areas, and children's artwork on walls.
Colorful water slides and towers in a water park under a clear sky.
For the little guests, there is a separate children's pool (Kids Aqua Fun Pool), hourly mini-club (4-12 years) 7 days a week, and an adventurous playground.

Wellness

Spa area with sauna, steam bath, hammam, and massages for a fee.
Modern hotel lobby with gray armchairs, glass table, and marble-style reception desk in light tones.
Large wellness area with two hot tubs, flowers, and modern lighting.
Modern spa with massage table and green lounge chairs in a cozy, purple-lit room.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel complex free of charge.
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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
  • Beach Nearby
  • 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

Barrier-free rooms bookable upon request (BG2/DM). The hotel is barrier-free and suitable for wheelchair users.
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", long distances may 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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The entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to arrange the visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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SAFAGA ROAD
HURGHADA/EGYPT
TEL: 0020-6534648015
FAX: 0020-973464800

Seasonal Note

Also bookable under HRGA05.

Country category

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Product information

Combined product of a Nile cruise on MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be in the cheapest available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outbound flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route/Ship location

The following excursions are automatically included when booking the MS Nile Excellence: 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.
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 on site).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes West to Hatshepsut's 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 sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing 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.
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 package included.
Then it's 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).
The ship then continues to Luxor.
Upon arrival, you have the option to visit the East Bank with the Temple of Luxor (1,2,3) and the Temple of Karnak (1,2,3). There is an opportunity for a sound and light show at the Temple of Karnak (optional, can be booked on site).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion packages are indicated next to 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.
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Excursion Package Classic Excellence (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Temple of Luxor
Temple of Karnak
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €155 per person.
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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 per person.
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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 per person.
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 has a reception. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor the cool drinks served by the three bars on board. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship has 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 and enjoy the fantastic view of the landscape along the Nile.
Five deck plans of a Nile cruise ship showing rooms, pool, lobby, and dining areas.

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 approx. 24 sqm in size and have 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 French balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm in size and otherwise have the same amenities as the suites, but with only a 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 or seating area, but instead a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12:00 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 an outbound 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 outbound 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 of 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 an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The 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 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 collects an amount of €8 per person per night on the boat, depending on the ship's category, at the beginning of the trip. This amount 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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