Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + 3 Tage JAZ Costa Mares

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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 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. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. From Winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on loungers on the sun deck 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 served 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 cheerfully 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 French balcony.
Also available 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 Suites

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped identically to the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller than the suites (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise identical amenities, but possibly without a French balcony and seating area, featuring a non-opening window instead.

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 if you have an outward 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 outward 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 in 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 vessel, operational noises may occur.
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Ships may dock one behind another or side by side, requiring you to cross other vessels.
Access to the ship may not always be 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 a sum 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 JAZ Costa Mares

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 outward 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 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 change.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Visit to the Luxor Museum in the afternoon (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 the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Sailing to Edfu in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Continuing sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
In the 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:
In the 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 opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (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 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 excursions.
The excursion package to which each excursion belongs is always 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 as optional add-ons. 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
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 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. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. From Winter 2024/25, the ship will feature a small fitness studio, freely accessible to all guests on board. To make your vacation perfect, you can relax on loungers on the sun deck 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 cheerfully 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 French balcony.
Also available 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 Suites

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise equipped identically to the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller than the suites (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise identical amenities, but possibly without a French balcony and seating area, featuring a non-opening window instead.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served 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 in buffet style. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM at the lounge/sundeck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the cruise.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. The minibar is stocked 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

There is a small fitness area on deck.

Wellness

Massage treatments are available 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.
Check-in: 12:00 PM.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Hotelhinweis

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 if you have an outward 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 outward and/or return flight to/from Luxor.
**************************************
The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
**************************************
Due to seasonal low water levels in 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 vessel, operational noises may occur.
**************************************
Ships may dock one behind another or side by side, requiring you to cross other vessels.
Access to the ship may not always be barrier-free.
**************************************
Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect a sum 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 *****

JAZ Costa Mares

Location

Endless sandy beach with rows of lounge chairs and umbrellas by the clear blue sea
Located in the beautiful bay of Marsa Mubarak is the Iberotel Costa Mares hotel, part of the renowned JAZ Hotel Group. The coral reef offshore offers a fascinating underwater world for divers and snorkelers. It is one of the best-known spots for diving with dugongs and turtles.
The nearest town with a beautiful marina and various shopping and entertainment facilities is about 5 km away. The distance to Marsa Alam Airport is only about 8 km.

Facilities

The modern hotel complex (from Winter 2025/2026, Adults only from 16 years!) has a total of 208 rooms spread across the main building and annexes. The stylish hotel is equipped with a modern lobby with reception, a fitness studio, various shops, and a spa area. For your culinary well-being, there is a buffet restaurant with an outdoor terrace and two à la carte restaurants. The "Anchor" offers Italian specialties, and "Sands" is located on the beach and offers international cuisine (included once a week with a minimum stay of 7 nights - subject to availability and reservation required) as well as several bars.
The well-maintained outdoor area features a swimming pool (heated in winter).
Sun loungers, cushions, and umbrellas are available free of charge to guests at the pool and on the beach. Beach and bath towels are provided fresh in the room daily.
Open bar with cozy seating areas and rustic wooden roof in the evening.
Cozy beach lounge with white cushions, decorative pillows, and candles overlooking the sea.
Open-air restaurant with modern tables and chairs in front of palm trees and hotel building
Cozy dining area with wooden furniture and a view of the evening sky over the water.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large window with curtains.

Double Room Superior Bay View

The Double Superior Bay View (SVB) rooms are 29 sqm and feature a walk-in shower, WC, hairdryer, TV, air conditioning, coffee and tea maker, safe, telephone, minibar (for a fee), and a balcony.
Also available with sea view (DMU) or for single occupancy (V1S/EMU).

Superior Family Room Garden View

The Superior Family Rooms Garden View (F2S) have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms (29 sqm) but with an additional sofa bed. The rooms are located on the ground floor.

Junior Suite Sea View

The Junior Suites Sea View (J2M) have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms but are larger (120 sqm) and feature a direct sea view.

Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View

The Deluxe Family Rooms Pool or Sea View (FMD) have the same amenities as the Double Superior Bay View rooms but are larger (approx. 45 sqm).
The rooms are located on the ground floor.

Deluxe Family Room Bay View

The Deluxe Family Rooms Bay View (BDV) are approx. 46 sqm and consist of 2 rooms with an connecting door, with garden or beach view, otherwise with the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10:30 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9 PM (winter) and 7-9:30 PM (summer) in buffet style at the main restaurant. Late risers' breakfast is available from 10:30-11:30 AM at the beach bar. Lunchtime snacks available from 1-4 PM with ice cream, coffee/tea, and cake. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM to 12 AM. Imported alcoholic beverages are not included in the All Inclusive. Once per stay, the à la carte restaurant at the beach restaurant is included per person (subject to prior reservation and availability).
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Appropriate attire is requested during meals.
- Men: long trousers, appropriate footwear, no muscle shirts/undershirts or shorts
- Women: no hot pants or very short shorts, no crop tops

Sports included

Fitness room, aerobics, yoga, jogging path, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, boccia, and aqua aerobics.
Modern gym with treadmills and weight machines next to large windows with a view.
Cozy outdoor area with yoga mats under natural wooden pergola on the beach.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports are available for a fee and can be booked on site upon request.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (available for a fee, bookable on site):
"Aqua Coraya" water park with over 27 slides for all ages (18 slides for adults). Snacks, soft drinks, and hot beverages are included during the day. The water park is open from 10 AM to 5 PM (slides are closed from 12 PM to 1 PM).

Wellness

Massage treatments can be booked for a fee.

Entertainment

Iberotel Costa Mares offers daily entertainment through animation, evening live music, and musical shows.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (with limited speed) is available free of charge in all public areas of the hotel (except on the beach).
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Laundry service, car rental and limousine service, souvenir shop, room service, ATM, shuttle service to Port Ghalib (all for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and Visa

Hotel features

  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Air Conditioning
  • Close to the beach
  • Sports and active holidaymakers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fitness
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

From Winter 25/26, the hotel will be an Adults Only hotel! '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Check-in: from 2:00 PM
Check-out: by 12:00 PM
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Accessible rooms are bookable upon request. (Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View/FMD)
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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 should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 24.04.2026 10:40