Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

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Travel information

Combination package consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all transfers in between. Accommodation in 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 followed by the Nile cruise, the return flight must depart from Luxor.

Notice

The travel package you have chosen has a duration of 12 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day. 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.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the embarkation day, the itinerary may change.
Itinerary:
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 a.m. (optional, bookable on site).
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 trip to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Morning trip to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Trip to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 a.m., opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box is included.
Then return 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. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
The ship then 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 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.
There is a German-speaking guide on the ship for the excursions.
It is always noted behind the excursions in the itinerary in which excursion package this excursion is included:
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
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Summer season 2026: 155 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 162 € 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.
-> Summer season 2026: 280 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 288 € 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
-> Summer season 2026: 333 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 334 € p.p.

Amenities

The MS Nile Excellence features a total of 30 modern outside cabins distributed across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks served at the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are at your disposal. Starting from Winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small gym, 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 while enjoying the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Overview of Nile Excellence cruise ship deck plans showing cabins, pool, and lobby areas.

Accommodation

Suite

The comfortably furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² 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 amenities 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 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 m²) and may be without a French balcony and without a seating area, instead featuring a non-opening window.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet or set menu.
Breakfast includes soft drinks and hot drinks. For lunch and dinner, two soft drinks and one small bottle of water per person are included.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge/sun deck bar.
Coffee, tea, and pastries are provided in the afternoon during the trip.
Daily replenishment 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 nights.

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 (for a fee).
Check-in at 12 p.m.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12 p.m.
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Smoking is only permitted on the outside 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 night in a hotel is required.
For flights 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 is always a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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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 overloading/maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be required to ensure the travel sequence.
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Since the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to another, 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 and night on the boat at the beginning of the trip, depending on the category of the ship. 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 *****

SUNRISE Tucana Resort Grand Select

Location

Sandy beach with palm trees, lounge chairs, and blue sky at sunset.
The beautiful hotel complex 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 located in the first row on the beach at the most beautiful snorkeling and diving spots of the bay and thus offers the opportunity to explore the breathtaking underwater world of the Red Sea directly from the gently sloping beach.
It is approx. 37 km to the city center of Hurghada. Hurghada Airport is approx. 32 km away.

Amenities

This schauinsland-reisen original hotel was built in an elegant Bohemian style and features 240 rooms and suites distributed across various building complexes. With its unique and high-quality catering concept, the hotel stands out in Egypt and offers a selection of three of its own À-la-carte-restaurants ("Lucina" - international cuisine, "Gaia" - Italian cuisine, and "Yades" - Greek cuisine) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The À-la-carte-restaurant "Posh Club Lounge" is exclusively available to Posh Club members and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, guests of the "SUNRISE Tucana Resort Grand Select" have free use of the eight À-la-carte-restaurants of the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" with a diverse selection in the evening. The Felucca, which offers fish and seafood, is for a fee. Furthermore, there are a total of eight different bars. The "Posh Club Lounge" is only available to members of the Posh Club. The Cohiba Bar (Adults-Only) is accessible to all guests and serves, among other things, imported alcoholic beverages from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. In the spacious hotel grounds, there are three pools (heatable in winter). One is only usable by Posh Club members (Adults-only pool). Furthermore, some specific room types have their own pool or a sharing pool (heatable in winter). In addition, the eight pools as well as the Aqua Park with 18 different slides of the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" can be shared. Guests are allowed to use all existing facilities of the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select," but not vice versa. In the large hotel complex, there is also a souvenir shop, a jeweler, and a mini-market. Sun loungers, towels, and sun umbrellas are available to guests free of charge at the pool and on the beach.
Covered terrace lounge with wicker furniture overlooking garden and hotel building.
Modern café with hanging plants, wooden details, and cozy chairs in a vacation-like setting.
Open outdoor restaurant area with wooden furniture overlooking the sea and coastline.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, light walls, and minimalist decor.
Bright living room with sofa, wooden chair, coffee table, and woven basket by curtains.
Modern white hotel with pool, terrace, and sun umbrella under clear blue sky.

Lexi Swim Up Suite Poolview

The Lexi Swim Up Suite (SWP) has the same amenities as the Superior double rooms but is larger (approx. 43 m²). The rooms feature a terrace with access to the swim-up communal pool. There is a dining table and two separate sun loungers on the terrace.
Rooms with direct access to the sharing pool do not have their own swimming supervision and pose an increased risk potential for small children and non-swimmers. The supervisory duty at the pool therefore lies with the parents/guardians.

Superior double room

The comfortably furnished rooms (DSU, approx. 35 m²) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, safe, minibar, and a balcony or terrace.
Also bookable for single use (DEU) or Type B (DUB).

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa bench, and neutral color scheme in warm light.
Modern hotel bathroom with large mirror wall and glass shower.
Modern hotel room with double bed, two nightstands, and decorative wall art.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, decorative pillows, and a view into a bathroom.
Brightly decorated living room with sofa, curtains, and table with fruit basket.

Deluxe double room

The Deluxe double rooms (DD2) have the same amenities as the Superior double rooms but are larger (approx. 40 m²) and have a garden view.
Also bookable for single use (DD1). Also bookable under the code DDB.

Junior Suite Garden View

The Junior Suites Garden View (JS2) have the same amenities as the Superior Double but are larger (approx. 43m²) and feature a terrace. Also bookable for single use/with child (JS1/J1K).

Junior Suite Jacuzzi

The Junior Suites Jacuzzi (2JJ, approx. 36 m²) have the same amenities as the Superior double rooms, but with a private Jacuzzi outdoors on the terrace.
Also bookable for single use (1JJ).

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden accents, and access to the terrace.
Modern living room with light sofa, table, TV, and decorative wall elements.
Modern pool area in front of white hotel building with people relaxing.
Modern hotel room with double bed, nightstands, and view of the pool.
Bright hotel room with beige upholstered furniture and patio door to an outdoor seating area.
Modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas at a hotel.
Modern white villa with pool and loungers under a blue sky.

Junior Suite Swim Up

The Junior Suites Swim Up (SUJ) have the same amenities as the Superior double rooms but are more spacious (approx. 43 m²), with a small seating area and direct access to the swim-up communal pool.
Also bookable for single use (SJE).
Rooms with direct access to the sharing pool do not have their own swimming supervision and pose an increased risk potential for small children and non-swimmers. The supervisory duty at the pool therefore lies with the parents/guardians.

Executive Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

The suites (X2S) have the same amenities as the Superior double rooms, but are larger (approx. 100 m²) and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms with shower, a living/bedroom, and a terrace. The rooms feature a Jacuzzi and a small private pool.
Rooms with a private pool do not have their own swimming supervision and pose an increased risk potential for small children and non-swimmers. The supervisory duty at the pool therefore lies with the parents/guardians.

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden accents, and access to the terrace.
Modern living room with light sofa, table, TV, and decorative wall elements.
Modern hotel area with concrete furniture, large mirror, plants, and cozy sofa.
Modern hotel bathroom with round illuminated mirror and gray stone countertop.

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 m² in size, and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living/bedroom. The rooms have either a balcony with a Jacuzzi or an indoor Jacuzzi.

Executive Pool Suite

The Executive Pool Suite side sea view (2SS) have the same amenities as the Superior double rooms, are approx. 90-100 m² in size, and consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living/bedroom. The rooms have a terrace with access to a private pool.
Rooms with a private pool do not have their own swimming supervision and pose an increased risk potential for small children and non-swimmers. The supervisory duty at the pool therefore lies with the parents/guardians.

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 m²), with a king-size bed, bathroom with shower, and access to a private outdoor shower (only partially and not viewable), seating area, and terrace with access to a private pool. The suites have a side sea view.
Also bookable for single use (PSE).
Rooms with a private pool do not have their own swimming supervision and pose an increased risk potential for small children and non-swimmers. The supervisory duty at the pool therefore lies with the parents/guardians.

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden accents, and decorative wall hanging.
Modern hotel room with seating area, mirror, and wooden furniture under exposed wooden beams.
Minimalistic outdoor shower with white walls and small niches holding plants and accessories.
Round wooden-framed mirror reflects plants and wall decor in a hotel room.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, decorative mirrors, and open bathroom door.

Tucana Jacuzzi Suite

The Tucana Jacuzzi Suites (S2M) have the same amenities as the Superior double rooms but are more spacious (approx. 60-67 m²) and have a balcony with a Jacuzzi. They feature a side sea view.
Also bookable for single use (S1M).

Tucana Pool & Jacuzzi Suite

The Tucana Pool & Jacuzzi Suites (SBJ) have the same amenities as the Superior double rooms but are larger (approx. 60-67 m²), with a bathroom, a living/bedroom, and a Jacuzzi and private pool.
Also bookable for single use (EBJ).
Rooms with a private pool do not have their own swimming supervision and pose an increased risk potential for small children and non-swimmers. The supervisory duty at the pool therefore lies with the parents/guardians.

Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, balcony, and gray walls.

Meals

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

The unique catering concept offers you breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., lunch from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and dinner from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 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 opportunity to take your breakfast exclusively in the "Posh Club Lounge." A sparkling wine breakfast is included for you in all four restaurants. Additionally, dinner can alternatively 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 À-la-carte-restaurant "Lucina" is open for you as a snack bar around the clock (alcoholic drinks are not served between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.). The Felucca is for a fee.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available around the clock at one of the eight bars at your disposal.

Posh Club Service

All guests with a booking in one of the suites (also junior suites, excluding Junior Suite Garden View (JS2/JS1/J1K)) enjoy the privileges of the Posh Club: These include 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 such as daily replenishment of the minibar.

Sports included

Spacious fitness room (from 16 years; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.), tennis, soccer, table tennis, beach volleyball, billiards (from 12 years), mini-golf, bocce, water polo, water gymnastics, and yoga, etc. (partially in the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select").

Sports for a fee

Diving center, various water sports options such as banana boat, kayaking, or boat trips at the beach of the sister hotel (local providers).

Children's program

For younger guests, the resort offers a varied program for children aged 3-12 years in the "Tucana Kids Club." Furthermore, they have access to the Aqua Park in the "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select" as well as a playground and the mini-disco.
Daily supervision in German.

Wellness

For special moments of relaxation, there is a spa area (from 16 years) with a Jacuzzi, sauna, and various treatments (for a fee; located in the sister hotel "SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select").

Entertainment

The hotel offers its guests a varied animation program daily and shows and live music in the evenings.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available to guests free of charge throughout the entire hotel complex.
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Laundry service, room service (each for a fee).
ATM with currency exchange function.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

Two accessible rooms are available to guests upon request (Superior double room/DSU/DEU).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, especially in the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel," large distances sometimes have to be covered and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following a Nile cruise.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 06.08.2026 17:40