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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.
Outdoor hotel pool area with lounge beds, towels, and clear blue sky.
Sandy beach with palm trees and sun loungers under white umbrellas at sunset.
Outdoor hotel seating area with wicker chairs, tables, and a wooden ceiling under a shaded patio.
Modern hotel restaurant with hanging plants, wooden elements, and stylish seating for guests.
Outdoor dining area with wooden furniture and thatched roof overlooking water and palm trees.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden decor, and bedside tables with hanging lamps.
Bright hotel lounge with wooden chair, beige sofa, and round table holding fruit bowl.
Modern white villa with pool, outdoor dining and sunny clear blue sky.
Cozy hotel room with a large bed, decorative pillows, patterned runner, and a seating area by the window.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, large mirror, white countertop, and towels.
Cozy hotel bedroom with a large bed, decorative pillows, patterned blanket, and wooden nightstands.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, patterned bed runner, arched doorway, and modern decor.
Cozy hotel room with beige sofa, round table with fruit, and soft natural light.
Modern hotel bedroom with large bed, sliding glass doors, and outdoor seating area.
Modern hotel lounge with white sofa, wooden ceiling, and concrete walls with decorations.
Modern white villa with a small pool, lounge chairs, and a person relaxing in the water.
Bright hotel room with double bed, bedside tables, decorative wall hangings, and pool view balcony.
Bright hotel room with gray curtains, a small table, and sliding door leading to outdoor seating.
Modern white hotel with pool, lounge chairs, and wooden accents under a blue sky.
Modern hotel room with a concrete textured desk, mirror, potted plant, and minimalist furniture.
Modern hotel bathroom with stone sink, circular mirror, and wooden shelf with towels and slippers.
Modern hotel room with wooden bed, white linens, decorative wall hanging, and TV on concrete wall.
Cozy hotel lobby with wooden beams, archways, beige seating, and a large wall mirror.
Modern outdoor shower area with built-in shelves and a tall showerhead under blue sky.
Rattan wall mirrors reflecting plants and a framed artwork on a textured grey wall.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, desk, seating area, and balcony with glass doors.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

5 Tage SUNRISE Tucana + 7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug

H3335E
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Location

The beautiful hotel complex, opened at the end of 2021, is located directly in the heart of Makadi Bay next to the popular sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" (HRG223). The holiday resort is situated in the first row on the most beautiful snorkeling and diving spots in the bay, offering the opportunity to explore the breathtaking underwater world of the Red Sea directly from the gently sloping beach.
Hurghada city center is approx. 37 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 32 km away.
Sandy beach with palm trees and sun loungers under white umbrellas at sunset.

Facilities

Outdoor hotel seating area with wicker chairs, tables, and a wooden ceiling under a shaded patio.
Modern hotel restaurant with hanging plants, wooden elements, and stylish seating for guests.
Outdoor dining area with wooden furniture and thatched roof overlooking water and palm trees.
The schauinsland-reisen original hotel was built in an elegant Bohemian style and has 240 rooms and suites distributed across various building complexes. With its unique and high-quality culinary concept, the hotel stands out in Egypt, offering you a choice of three own à la carte restaurants ("Lucina" - international cuisine, "Gaia" - Italian cuisine, and "Yades" - Greek cuisine) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The "Posh Club Lounge" à la carte restaurant is exclusively available to Posh Club members and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additionally, guests of the "SUNRISE Tucana Resort Grand Select" can use the eight à la carte restaurants of the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" free of charge, offering a diverse selection in the evening. The Felucca, which offers fish and seafood, is available for a fee. Furthermore, a total of eight different bars are available. The "Posh Club Lounge" is exclusively for Posh Club members. The Cohiba Bar (Adults-Only) is accessible to all guests and serves, among other things, imported alcoholic beverages from 6 PM to 1 AM. The extensive outdoor area of the hotel features three pools (heated in winter). One is exclusively for Posh Club members (Adults-only pool). Additionally, some specific room types have their own pool or a shared pool (heated in winter). Furthermore, the eight pools as well as the aqua park with 18 different slides of the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" can be used. Guests can use all existing facilities of the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select", but not vice versa. The large hotel complex also includes a souvenir shop, a jeweler, and a mini-market. Sun loungers, towels, and umbrellas are available free of charge by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Lexi Swim Up Suite Poolview

The Lexi Swim Up Suite (SWP) is larger than the Superior Double Rooms (approx. 43 sqm) with the same amenities. The rooms have a terrace with access to the swim-up shared pool. There is a dining table and two separate sun loungers on the terrace.
Please note that your booked room has direct access to the shared pool and there is no lifeguard on duty.
If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for supervision.

Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden decor, and bedside tables with hanging lamps.
Bright hotel lounge with wooden chair, beige sofa, and round table holding fruit bowl.
Modern white villa with pool, outdoor dining and sunny clear blue sky.
Cozy hotel room with a large bed, decorative pillows, patterned runner, and a seating area by the window.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, large mirror, white countertop, and towels.

Superior Double Room

The brightly furnished rooms (DSU, approx. 35 sqm) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, safe, minibar, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable for single use (DEU) or Type B (DUB).

Deluxe Double Room

The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2) are larger than the Superior Double Rooms (approx. 40 sqm) with the same amenities and garden view.
Also bookable for single use (DD1). Also bookable under code DDB.

Cozy hotel bedroom with a large bed, decorative pillows, patterned blanket, and wooden nightstands.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, patterned bed runner, arched doorway, and modern decor.
Cozy hotel room with beige sofa, round table with fruit, and soft natural light.

Junior Suite Garden View

The Junior Suites Garden View (JS2) are larger than the Superior Double Rooms (approx. 43 sqm) with the same amenities and a terrace. Also bookable for single use/with child. (JS1/J1K)

Modern hotel bedroom with large bed, sliding glass doors, and outdoor seating area.
Modern hotel lounge with white sofa, wooden ceiling, and concrete walls with decorations.
Modern white villa with a small pool, lounge chairs, and a person relaxing in the water.

Junior Suite Jacuzzi

The Junior Suites Jacuzzi (2JJ, approx. 36 sqm) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, but with an outdoor private jacuzzi on the terrace.
Also bookable for single use (1JJ).

Junior Suite Swim Up

The Junior Suites Swim Up (SUJ) are more spacious than the Superior Double Rooms (approx. 43 sqm) with the same amenities, a small seating area, and direct access to the swim-up shared pool.
Also bookable for single use (SJE).
Please note that your booked room has direct access to the shared pool and there is no lifeguard on duty.
If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for supervision.

Bright hotel room with double bed, bedside tables, decorative wall hangings, and pool view balcony.
Bright hotel room with gray curtains, a small table, and sliding door leading to outdoor seating.
Modern hotel pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and clear blue water.
Modern white hotel with pool, lounge chairs, and wooden accents under a blue sky.
Modern hotel bedroom with large bed, sliding glass doors, and outdoor seating area.
Modern hotel lounge with white sofa, wooden ceiling, and concrete walls with decorations.

Executive Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

The suites (X2S) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms but are larger (approx. 100 sqm) and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms with showers, a living/sleeping area, and a terrace. The rooms have a jacuzzi and a small private pool.
Please note that your booked room has a private pool and there is no lifeguard on duty.
If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for supervision.

Executive Suite Jacuzzi side sea view

The Executive Suite Jacuzzi side sea view (2XE) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, are approx. 100 sqm and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living/sleeping area. The rooms have either a balcony with a jacuzzi or an indoor jacuzzi.

Modern hotel room with a concrete textured desk, mirror, potted plant, and minimalist furniture.
Modern hotel bathroom with stone sink, circular mirror, and wooden shelf with towels and slippers.

Executive Pool Suite

The Executive Pool Suite side sea view (2SS) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, are approx. 90-100 sqm and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living/sleeping area. The rooms have a terrace with access to a private pool.
Please note that your booked room may have a private pool and there is no lifeguard on duty.
If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for supervision.

Modern hotel room with wooden bed, white linens, decorative wall hanging, and TV on concrete wall.
Cozy hotel lobby with wooden beams, archways, beige seating, and a large wall mirror.
Modern outdoor shower area with built-in shelves and a tall showerhead under blue sky.
Rattan wall mirrors reflecting plants and a framed artwork on a textured grey wall.

Tucana Pool Suite side sea view

The Tucana Pool Suites (PSW) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, but are larger (approx. 50-65 sqm), with a king-size bed, a bathroom with shower, and access to a private outdoor shower (partially screened and not visible), a seating area, and a terrace with access to a private pool. The suites have a side sea view.
Please note that your booked room has a private pool and there is no lifeguard on duty.
If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for supervision.

Tucana Jacuzzi Suite

The Tucana Jacuzzi Suites (S2J) are more spacious than the Superior Double Rooms (approx. 60-67 sqm) with the same amenities and have a balcony with a jacuzzi.
Also bookable with side or direct sea view (S2M).
From Summer 2025 bookable as Tucana Jacuzzi Suite side sea view (S2M).

Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, unique wall decor, wooden elements, and glass bathroom door.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, desk, seating area, and balcony with glass doors.

Tucana Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

The Tucana Pool & Jacuzzi Suites (SBJ) are larger than the Superior Double Rooms (approx. 60-67 sqm) with the same amenities, a bathroom, a living/sleeping area, and a jacuzzi and private pool.
Please note that your booked room has a private pool and there is no lifeguard on duty.
If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for supervision.

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

The unique culinary concept offers breakfast from 7 AM to 10:30 AM, lunch from 1 PM to 4 PM, and dinner from 7 PM to 10 PM in one of the hotel's three à la carte restaurants ("Lucina", "Gaia", "Yades"). As a Posh Club member (booked suite), you also have the option to have your breakfast exclusively in the "Posh Club Lounge". Sparkling wine breakfast is included for you in all four restaurants. Additionally, dinner can optionally be taken in the buffet restaurant or in one of the eight different à la carte restaurants of the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" (Mexican, Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, Steak, Diet and Light, Bedouin Restaurant). The "Lucina" à la carte restaurant is open as a snack bar around the clock for you (alcoholic beverages are not served between 6 AM and 10 AM). The Felucca is available for a fee.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available around the clock at one of the eight bars provided.

Posh Club Service

All guests with a suite booking (including Junior Suites, excluding Junior Suite Garden View (JS2/JS1/J1K)) enjoy the privileges of the Posh Club: This includes a simplified check-in and check-out process, attention upon arrival in the room, exclusive access to the "Posh Club Lounge" (restaurant & bar, with exclusive and high-quality food in the morning and snacks throughout the day, as well as other amenities like daily minibar refills).

Included Sports

Spacious fitness room (ages 16+; 8 AM - 8 PM), tennis, football, table tennis, beach volleyball, billiards (ages 12+), mini-golf, boccia, water polo, water aerobics, and yoga, etc. (partially at the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select").

Sports for a fee

Diving center, various water sports such as banana boat, kayaking, or boat trips on the sister hotel's beach (local providers).

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
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Laundry service, room service (both for a fee).
ATM cash machine with currency exchange function.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Cruises
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Fitness
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Luxury Travelers
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Close to Beach
  • Sandy Beach
  • Water Slides
  • Wi-Fi
  • Extended Hygiene Concept
  • schauinsland-reisen original

Note

A VIP exclusive transfer is not included. **************************************
Two barrier-free rooms are available upon request (Superior Double Room/DSU/DEU).
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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", considerable distances must be covered and a long transfer 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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Country category

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Product information

Combined product consisting 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 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

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.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may change.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit 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.
In the afternoon, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit 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 morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package is 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 opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Afterwards, the ship continues to Luxor.
Once there, 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 Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked additionally 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 excursions.
The excursion package each excursion belongs to is indicated behind 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)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> 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.
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 relax with cool drinks served at the three bars on board. A small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are also available. From winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small gym, 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 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. Two soft drinks and a small bottle of water per person are included with lunch and dinner.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or Oriental evenings.

Cabins

Suite

The brightly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm 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 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 and otherwise equipped like the Suites, but with only a single bed without a 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 and seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's Address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police checkpoint.
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 for a flight to/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 for a 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, 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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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may happen 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. 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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