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Elegant hotel room with comfortable armchairs, sofas, and stylish decor in daylight.
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Cozy hotel outdoor bar with wooden pergola, seating areas, and ambient lighting.
Modern white lounge set with colorful cushions and candles on tables, overlooking palm trees and sea.
Modern hotel outdoor area with white chairs, wooden tables, and palm trees under a wooden pergola.
Modern hotel dining area with wooden furniture and view of a lit terrace at night.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

R065E3
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Travel information

Combination product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday, including all transfers in between. Accommodation at the hotel is always provided in the most reasonably priced available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the flight to the destination must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and the Nile cruise second, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel offer you have chosen has a duration of 10 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always provided 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 the visit to the High Dam in Aswan.
The excursion packages below can, of course, still be booked.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the embarkation day, the itinerary may shift.
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).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to Thebes-West to the Hatshepsut 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 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).
Continuing 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 ride on the Nile (1, 2, 3).
Afterwards, visit to 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 returning to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Edfu Temple (1, 2, 3).
Then the ship continues 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 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.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted which excursion package this excursion is included in:
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
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Summer season 2026: 155 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 163 € 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.

Facilities

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 desk. Let yourself be spoiled with culinary delights in the main restaurant and enjoy the cool drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner at your disposal. Starting in winter 2024/25, the ship will have 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 and enjoy 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 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 a French balcony.
Also bookable for single occupancy (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same facilities as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 m²). The Royal Suites are located on the middle deck and upper deck.
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 facilities as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) with otherwise the same facilities as the suites, and possibly without a French balcony and without a seating area, but with a window that cannot be opened.

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 style. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge and sun deck bar.
Coffee, tea, and pastries in the afternoon during the trip.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is filled with soft drinks.
Once a week fruit basket in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic drinks.

Sports included

There is a small fitness area on deck.

Wellness

Massage treatments are offered for additional relaxation (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental evenings.

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

Address of the ship:
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 flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at 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 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 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 vessel, operating noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock behind or alongside each other, 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 constantly giving tips 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 *****

JAZ Costa Mares

Location

Beach with sand and sun umbrellas along clear blue sea under a clear sky.
Located in the beautiful bay of Marsa Mubarak is the JAZ Costa Mares hotel, part of the renowned JAZ hotel group. The offshore coral reef offers a fascinating underwater world for divers and snorkelers. It is one of the best-known spots for diving with sea cows and turtles.
The nearest town with a beautiful marina and various shopping and entertainment options is approx. 5 km away. The distance to Marsa Alam airport is only about 8 km.

Facilities

The modern hotel complex (adults-only; bookable from age 16) has a total of 208 rooms distributed between the main building and annexes. The stylish hotel is equipped with a modern lobby with reception, a gym, various shops, and a spa area. Culinary delights are provided by a buffet restaurant with an outdoor terrace and two à-la-carte restaurants. The "Anchor" offers Italian specialties, the "Sands" is located on the beach and offers international cuisine (with a minimum stay of 7 nights, both restaurants are included once per week, subject to availability and reservation) as well as several bars.
In the well-kept outdoor area, there is a swimming pool (heatable in winter).
Sun loungers, cushions, and parasols are available to guests at the pool and on the beach free of charge. Beach and bath towels are provided fresh daily in the rooms.
Cozy hotel outdoor bar with wooden pergola, seating areas, and ambient lighting.
Modern white lounge set with colorful cushions and candles on tables, overlooking palm trees and sea.
Modern hotel outdoor area with white chairs, wooden tables, and palm trees under a wooden pergola.
Modern hotel dining area with wooden furniture and view of a lit terrace at night.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, gray walls, and large windows with curtains.

Double Room Superior Bay View

The Double Superior Bay View (SVB) are 29 m² and have a walk-in shower, WC, hairdryer, TV, air conditioning, coffee and tea maker, safe, telephone, minibar (for a fee), and a balcony.
Also bookable with sea view (DMU) or for single occupancy (V1S/EMU).

Superior Family Room Garden View

The Family Room Superior Garden View (F2S) have the same facilities as the Double Superior (29 m²), but with an additional sofa bed. The rooms are on the ground floor.

Junior Suite Sea View

The Junior Suites Sea View (J2M) are equipped like the Double Superior, but larger (120 m²) and have a direct sea view.

Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View

The Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View (FMD) have the same facilities as the Double Superior Bay View but are larger (approx. 45 m²).
The rooms are on the ground floor.
(Also bookable under RMFA38, FPD)

Deluxe Family Room Bay View

The Deluxe Family Room Bay View (BDV) are approx. 46 m² and consist of 2 rooms with an interconnecting door, with a garden or beach view, with otherwise the same facilities as the Double Superior.
(Also bookable under RMFA38, 2DF).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10:30 a.m., lunch from 12:30-2:30 p.m., and dinner from 6:30-9 p.m. (winter) and 7-9:30 p.m. (summer) in buffet style in the main restaurant. Late-riser breakfast is available from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the beach bar. Various snacks at midday from 1-4 p.m. with ice cream, coffee/tea, and cake. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 a.m.-midnight. Imported alcoholic drinks are not included in All Inclusive. Once per stay, the à-la-carte-restaurant in the Beach Restaurant is included per person (subject to prior reservation and availability).
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Appropriate clothing is requested during meals.
- Men: long trousers, appropriate footwear, no muscle shirts/undershirts or shorts
- Women: no hotpants or very short shorts, no midriff-baring tops

Sports included

Fitness room, aerobics, yoga, jogging path, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, bocce, and aqua gymnastics.
A modern hotel gym with treadmills and strength machines in front of large windows.
Shaded area with yoga mats under wooden canopy on the beach overlooking sea and sky.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports options are bookable on site for a fee and on request.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (bookable for a fee on site):
"Aqua Coraya" aqua park with over 27 slides for big and small (18 slides for adults). Snacks, soft drinks, and hot drinks are included during the day. The aqua park is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (slides are closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.).

Wellness

Massage treatments are bookable for a fee.

Entertainment

The JAZ 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 (each for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and Visa

Hotelhinweis

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Check-out: until 12 p.m.
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Accessible rooms can be booked on request. (Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View/FMD)
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When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", large distances must sometimes 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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Seasonal information

additionally bookable under RMFA38

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 13.10.2026 10:43