Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + 3 Tage Pickalbatros White Beach

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Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished exterior cabins spread across 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 from the three bars on board. A small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are also available. Starting from Winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness studio freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on the sun deck on loungers or cool off in the pool while enjoying the fantastic 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 and hot drinks. 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 friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and have a shower/toilet, 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.
The balconies of the Royal Suites also feature a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm 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 sqm) and may not have a French balcony or seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for a flight to or from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for a flight to and/or from Luxor.
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The transfer duration 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 required to ensure the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock one behind the other 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 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 from us.
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7 Days MS Nile Excellence & Excursion + 3 Days Pickalbatros White Beach

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the 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 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

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 package 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 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, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
In the morning, continue 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:
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.
In the afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early in the 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. Then the ship continues sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Then you have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Then the ship continues sailing 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 option for a sound and light show at Karnak Temple (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 package for each excursion in the route is indicated behind the excursion name:
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 by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
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 by 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 by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 333 € per person

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished exterior cabins spread across 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 from the three bars on board. A small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are also available. Starting from Winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness studio freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on the sun deck on loungers or cool off in the pool while enjoying the fantastic view of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Accommodation

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and have a shower/toilet, 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.
The balconies of the Royal Suites also feature a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm 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 sqm) and may not have a French balcony or seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft and hot drinks. 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.
Coffee, tea, and pastries available in the afternoon during the cruise.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar will be stocked with soft drinks.
Once a week, a fruit basket will be provided in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports Included

There is a small fitness area on deck.

Wellness

Massage treatments are available for extra 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 cabin service, on-call doctor.
Check-in at 12 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 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
**************************************
Booking note: Please note that for a flight to or from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for a flight to and/or from Luxor.
**************************************
The transfer duration from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours, depending on the hotel's location.
**************************************
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 required to ensure the itinerary.
**************************************
As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
**************************************
Ships sometimes dock one behind the other 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 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 from us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros White Beach Resort

Location

Beach resort with umbrellas, loungers, and a well-maintained garden area with pools and seating.
The luxurious resort promises vacation dreams under the Egyptian sun. The hotel is located directly on the hotel's own, gently sloping sandy beach and the popular promenade of the tourist resort of Hurghada. Start your vacation day with a morning walk along the beautiful long beach and enjoy the sunrise. The hotel offers numerous activities and an impressive pool landscape, so water fun is not neglected. In the immediate vicinity of the resort, you will find a variety of great shopping and entertainment options, as well as the city center, which invites you to stroll. Hurghada Airport is approx. 9 km away.

Facilities

The holiday complex consists of 473 rooms, spread across a main building and 2 side wings. The complex has a spacious, friendly lobby with a reception, several bars, and shops. For your culinary well-being, there is a Chinese restaurant "L'Asiatique," an à la carte restaurant "Wow" (included once per stay), an Italian restaurant "Soprano," an oriental restaurant "Saffron," and a beach bar with snacks. Outdoors, between the main building and the beach, there is a generous pool landscape with 4 children's pools (heated in winter) with water slides and 2 adult pools (one heated in winter). Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included by the pool and on the beach.
Spacious hotel lobby with marble floor, central fountain, and modern seating under bright glass roof.
Bright hotel restaurant with orange chairs and round marble tables.
Bright, modern restaurant with wooden furniture and large windows overlooking the outdoor area.
Modern restaurant with red ceiling, numerous tables, and large windows overlooking outside.
Modern outdoor bar area with yellow canopy and waterfront view
Bright and modern hotel restaurant with wooden tables and black chairs.
Bright restaurant with large arched windows overlooking water and boats.
Modern pool area with white chairs and tables next to a swimming pool and bar.

Accommodation

Hotel room with two single beds, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking courtyard.
Modern bathroom with vanity, round sink, and frosted glass sliding door.

Deluxe Double Room Pool View

The comfortably furnished Deluxe Double Rooms with Pool View (PD) are approx. 40 sqm and equipped with air conditioning, shower/toilet or bath and shower/toilet, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, Wi-Fi, minibar (daily refilling with water), and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable as type I (PID/PIE). Limited availability and special price.
Also bookable with sea view (DM) or side sea view (DMS) or for single occupancy (PDE/DEM/DES).
(Also bookable under HRGA23 as double (DM) or single (EM).)

Deluxe Double Room (HRGA23)

These Deluxe Double Rooms have the same amenities but the view is not specified (DD2/1DD).

Executive Double Room Sea View

The Executive Double Rooms with Sea View (EXM) have the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms with Pool View, but are larger and have a sea view.
The rooms can also be booked for 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Also bookable under BXM, but with limited availability and special price.

Family Room Connecting Door

The Family Rooms with Connecting Doors (FAV) consist of two rooms with a connecting door.

Junior Suite

The Junior Suites (JS2) have the same amenities as the double rooms, but are more spacious (approx. 70 sqm) and offer a combined living/sleeping area and a whirlpool. The Junior Suites have a pool view.
Also bookable with sea view (J2M).
(Also bookable under HRGA23 (J2P) or with sea view (J2M).)

Double Room Pool/Garden View (HRGA23)

The rooms have the same amenities as the double rooms.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style. Once per stay, a visit to the à la carte restaurant is included. Snacks are available at the beach bar during the day, coffee, tea, and cake from 12 PM to 5 PM, and at the bakery in the lobby bar from 10 AM to 10 PM. Ice cream for children from 10 AM to 5 PM. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 10 AM to 12 AM at the bar that is open at the time. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer without extra charge.

Sports Included

Fitness room, table tennis, mini golf, darts, multi-purpose sports court, beach volleyball.
Modern gym with various workout equipment, dumbbells, and treadmills in a bright room.
A basketball court with blue and red flooring, surrounded by fences and buildings in the background.
Mini golf course with colorful lanes, surrounded by grass and palm trees under a blue sky.

Sports for a Fee

German-speaking diving school, aqua center, windsurfing, billiards.
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable through the travel agency with request H and service code HRG946):
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 young and old. The price of €70 for adults and €35 for children up to 11 years (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 the hotel of stay.

Children's Program

Colorful kids' daycare facility in front of a hotel with a welcoming entrance.
Colorful children's playroom with tables, chairs, and toys on a colorful floor.
Colorful playground with slides and climbing structures in front of a hotel building.
Playground with colorful slides and climbing equipment on green grass under blue sky
Colorful water park with slides and water features under clear sunny sky.
A water park with a castle and two water slides in a pool under clear sky.
Children's water playground with pirate ship and slide in a hotel pool at sunset.
For the little guests, there is a mini club (4-12 years), a playground, and various water slides.

Wellness

Massage, sauna, whirlpool, steam bath (each for a fee).
Modern hotel lobby with elegant seating areas and appealing lighting.
A modern spa with two massage tables, a sofa, and ambient lighting.
Treatment room with two massage tables, soft lighting, and soothing ambiance.

Entertainment

Animation and evening entertainment with shows.
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Neverland Show: (included 1x per stay)
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 against the impressive backdrop of the famous theater in the Palace of Alf Leila Wa Leila - 1001 Nights. An evening where past meets present!
As part of the program, a delicious dinner and a diverse selection of drinks await you.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex and in the rooms.
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Hairdresser, doctors, and laundry service (each for a fee).
Currency exchange.

Credit Card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Fitness
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Children's Playground
  • Children's Pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Sandy Beach
  • Family Friendly
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", there can be large distances to cover and a long transfer time should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Barrier-free hotel complex. 4 barrier-free rooms bookable on request (Deluxe Double Room Pool View/PD/PDK/PDE/PID/PIE).
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Seasonal Information

Also bookable under HRGA23.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 22.04.2026 10:22