Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + 7 Tage True Beach Resort

R333E7
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Travel information

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always 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.

Notice

Your chosen travel package has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-cruise stay in 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

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.
Of course, the excursion packages listed below can still be booked.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may vary.
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 on site).
In the morning, after breakfast, excursion to West Thebes 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.
In the afternoon, sailing 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 in the morning at 3:30 am, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box 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).
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 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 the excursions.
The excursion packages in which each excursion is located are indicated after the excursions in the route description:
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
Edfu Temple
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €163 p.p., Summer season 2026: €155 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Package are included in the Classic Plus Excellence Excursion Package
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €289 p.p., Summer season 2026: €280 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Package are included in the Premium Excellence Excursion Package
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2026/2027: €335 p.p., Summer season 2026: €333 p.p.

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. There is also a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner. As of 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 the 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 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 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 m²). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
In the Royal Suites, the balcony also has a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² and otherwise equipped like the suites, but with only one single bed without a seating area.

Budget Suite

The budget suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 m²) than the suites with otherwise identical amenities and may have a non-opening window instead of a French balcony and seating area.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 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 buffet style. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 am to 11 pm at the lounge/sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the cruise.
Daily replenishment 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 additional relaxation (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or Oriental nights.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available in public areas free of charge. 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 room service, on-call doctor.
Check-in at 12 PM.

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Hotelhinweis

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 open decks.
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Booking Note: Please note that for a 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 a flight to/from Luxor.
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Booking Note: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In such cases, it will always be a ship of higher quality. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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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 is possible 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 constantly giving tips on board, your local tour guide collects an amount of €8 per person per night on the boat, depending on the ship's category, at the beginning of the trip. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your vacation as pleasant as possible and is recommended by us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

True Beach Resort

Location

View of a resort featuring multiple pools, sandy beach, and turquoise sea in the background.
Two wooden lounge chairs under a large straw umbrella on the beach overlooking the blue sea.
Two people walk on the beach between two wooden pavilions with white curtains.
Kite surfer on clear blue water with sandy beach in foreground and clear sky.
Illuminated entrance building and sign of TUI Beach Resort at night with clear sky.
The True Beach Resort, which consists of the sub-areas "True Beach Resort" (bookable under RMF333, completely renovated) and True Beach Village (bookable under RMF444, newly built), first opened its doors in December 2023. The complex, designed in an Arab bohemian style, is located south of Marsa Alam and lies on a dreamlike coastal stretch with a bay in front featuring crystal-clear water, directly on the beachfront. Coral reefs in front invite snorkeling (swimming shoes recommended). Marsa Alam Airport is approximately 90 kilometers from the hotel.

Facilities

The schauinsland-reisen original hotel was built in an elegant Bohemian style combined with modern Arabic accents, offering a unique design in Egypt. The 5-star resort consists of two sections, the "True Beach Resort," which is particularly suitable for families, and the "True Beach Village" (bookable under RMF444), an Adult-Only area for guests aged 16 and over. The resort has a total of 158 rooms spread across both sections and offers a spacious reception area with a reception desk and the "True Lobby Bar" with seating both indoors and outdoors. The resort area features two large pools and a whirlpool integrated into the main pool (one of which is heated in winter). An island in the main pool, accessible via a wooden bridge, offers chill-out areas with loungers and beanbags for all ages. A children's pool and a children's splash pool with various water games are located next to the mini club and the adjacent playground with a sunshade. The main restaurant "El Manzil" offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Additionally, the seafood restaurant "Ritsa" located on the beach is included once per stay. The three à la carte restaurants "El Tawla" (oriental), "NORI" (Asian fusion), and "ILIOS" (Greek) are located in the Village area and are available for a fee (adults only, reservation required). Furthermore, the resort has a pool bar "Maya," a rooftop bar "Sama Bar" (shisha available, for a fee), a theater offering various entertainment programs in the evening, a beach bar, and several shops, a hairdresser, and a spa area. The Village area is surrounded by an extensive water landscape and offers a total of 4 different main pools that run through the entire resort, as well as an infinity pool with a view of the crystal-clear bay (all pools are heated). In the middle of the pool landscape, you will find a pool bar "Scarab Bar," the oriental restaurant "El Tawla," and a chaise lounge. Two more bars, "Salt Bar" and "ILIOS" Bar, are located directly on the beach in the Village area. Guests of the Village area can use both sections, but not vice versa. Loungers, sun umbrellas, and towels are included at the pool and on the beach.
A bright, open hotel lobby area with high ceilings, large windows, and minimalist furnishings.
Spacious hotel lounge with modern wooden chairs and sofas next to white walls and arches.
Bright hotel lounge with cozy sofas, armchairs, and a warm atmosphere.
Modern hotel with large windows and outdoor lighting at dusk.
Modern hotel outdoor area with wooden pergola and seating areas on paved terrace.
Bright, modern restaurant with blue chairs and decorative hanging lights.
Modern restaurant with wooden flooring and cozy seating areas in warm tones.
Modern dining area with cozy seating and cherry blossom wall decoration
Open beachfront restaurant with wooden flooring, set tables, and rattan lamps under a wooden roof.
View through an arch into a modern, spacious dining room with wooden beam ceiling and pendant lights.
Two wooden lounge chairs under a large straw umbrella on the beach overlooking the blue sea.
Modern hotel check-in with wooden stools and wall decoration
Modern hotel courtyard with cozy seating areas and warm lighting at sunset.
Terrace with seating area overlooking pool and hotel buildings at sunset.
Traditional terrace with wooden pergola, floor cushions, and a view of an oriental-style building.
Wooden structure over lounge chairs on sandy beach with palm trees and sea in the background.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, large mirror, and towels.
Modern, stylish hotel bathroom with large mirrors and elegant fixtures.
Modern shower cabin with brown striped privacy screen and patterned tiles

Superior Double Room

The friendly furnished Superior Double Rooms (DSU) have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (filled with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water upon arrival, water is refilled daily), kettle and safe, seating area and terrace, and are approximately 47 m² in size. Also bookable as type I (DSI) with the same amenities, limited quota, and special price. Optionally bookable for single use (DEU). Optionally also bookable with a partial sea view (D2S/S1S) or with a direct sea view (DMU/EMU, as type I DMI). Bookable as swim-up rooms under RMF444.

Superior Double Room Sea View Upgrade

The room (UMB) has the same amenities as the Superior Double Room Sea View rooms, plus the following extras:
- Fruit basket upon arrival
- Bottle of wine in the room
- 10% discount on treatments in the hotel's spa area
The room is only available during selected travel periods and can only be booked from February 26th to March 7th, 2026.

Superior Seafront Double Room

The Superior Seafront Double Rooms (RF2) have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (filled with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water upon arrival, water is refilled daily), kettle and safe, seating area and balcony or terrace, and are approximately 47 m² in size. The rooms are located in the buildings by the beach and have pool and partial sea views.
Also bookable for single use (RF1). Bookable as swim-up rooms under RMF444.

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (filled with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water upon arrival, water is refilled daily), kettle and safe, seating area and balcony or terrace, and are approximately 47 m² in size. The rooms have a king-size bed and a sofa bed (maximum two children).

Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, and balcony with sea view
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, and warm lighting elements.
Modern house with terrace and large garden under clear blue sky
Sunny terrace with two comfortable chairs and a small table next to a green garden.

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveler Rooms (YST) are equipped like the Superior Double Rooms and are bookable for young adults aged 18-29. Limited quota and special price.
Bookable for W25/26.

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the garden.
Modern hotel room with cozy double bed, two chairs, and round tables in a bright design.
Modern hotel room with two single beds and simple decor.
Sunny terrace with two comfortable chairs and a small table next to a green garden.

Family Suite

The Family Suites (2FS) have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (filled with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water upon arrival, water is refilled daily), kettle and safe, seating area and terrace, and are approximately 60 m² in size. In addition, these rooms have two bedrooms separated by a door.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Main restaurant "El Manzil" buffet style in the resort area for breakfast (7-10 am, times may vary by season), late riser breakfast (10-11 am, times may vary by season), lunch (12:30-2:30 pm, times may vary by season) and dinner (6:30-9:30 pm winter season, 7-10 pm summer season). Snacks are available at the pool bar from 11:30 am to 5 pm. Tea time with cake and pastries is available in the resort area's lobby bar from 3-4 pm. Once per stay, the seafood à la carte restaurant "Ritsa" is included (reservation required, depending on occupancy, the restaurant may not be open daily). Upon request, the following à la carte restaurants in the Village area can be visited for a fee (reservation required): Greek restaurant "ILIOS," Oriental restaurant "El Tawla," and Asian fusion restaurant "NORI" (depending on the day of the week, two of the restaurants are open, from 7-10 pm, opening hours may vary by season). The following bars are available: "True Lobby Bar," "Maya" pool bar, "Sama Bar" rooftop bar. Opening hours vary by bar. Local alcoholic drinks are included from 10 am to 12 am, and non-alcoholic drinks from 6 am to 12 am. A midnight snack is offered after midnight.
The minibar is stocked with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water upon arrival. Water is refilled daily.

Bright restaurant with wooden furniture and panoramic windows overlooking the sea.

Not included in All Inclusive

Freshly squeezed orange juice with breakfast for a fee.

Sports included

Bright fitness room with exercise equipment and large windows overlooking a cityscape.
Bright gym with modern exercise machines and large window overlooking outside.
Modern gym with various workout machines and large windows offering a city view.
Modern gym with treadmills, weight machines, and large wall mirrors.
Fitness room with a range of equipment (cardio and strength machines, for ages 16 and over, open from 8 am to 8 pm). There is also a beach volleyball court and a daily animation/sports program (e.g., yoga classes on the beach).

Sports for a fee

Diving center at the hotel (PADI certified, local provider, for a fee).

Children's program

For the little guests, there is a mini club (ages 2-11, ages 2-3 only accompanied by a parent, German-speaking) with daily animation, a separate children's pool, a splash pool with various water games, and a playground with a sunshade.
Two children leaning on the pool edge with splashing water in the background.
Child playing on a wooden playground with slide and swings in the sand.
Water fountain shaped like an umbrella in a hotel pool under sunny weather
Water park with blue water features and palm trees on the beach under clear sky.
Water park with various water features and clear blue water under a blue sky.
Sunny pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and water fountains under a blue sky.
Young person with painted face smiling in a room with others in the background.
Woman painting a child's face with a brush in a bright room.
Three young people sit at a table in a bright indoor space with plants in the background.

Wellness

Pool area with white loungers and column arches under blue sky
An outdoor pool with blue water surrounded by lounge chairs and light stone arches.
Modern pool area with fountain and lounge furniture beneath a columned archway.
Modern courtyard with white plaster, wooden chairs, and decorative elements under clear sky.
Modern wooden lounge chairs beside a pool in front of a light hotel wall under a blue sky.
Modern hammam room with marble walls, built-in niches, and a central stone fountain.
Bright wooden bench sauna with heater and ventilation in the wall
Modern outdoor area with bar counter, three wooden stools, and plants against a light wall.
Interior of a hair salon with two barber chairs and large mirrors on the wall.
Bright, modern lounge area with wooden chairs and large windows in the hotel.
A person receives a back massage in a spa or massage room.
Spacious spa area (for a fee) with sauna, steam bath, swimming pool, and a range of massages. Also a beauty salon in the spa area.

Entertainment

An animation team provides entertainment throughout the day in the resort area. Various programs are offered in the theater, located in the resort area, in the evening.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort and on the beach.
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Laundry service for a fee. Baby cot available upon request free of charge.
Pillow menu available. Please contact reception for this.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Fitness
  • Children's playground
  • Children's club/mini club
  • schauinsland-reisen original
  • Sandy beach

Hotelhinweis

The Village area is bookable with swim-up rooms under RMF444.
Restaurants and bars in the Village area are available for Resort guests for a fee.
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Swimming shoes are recommended for entering the sea.
Tides can occur in Egypt.
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially for the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel," significant distances may have to be covered, and a long transfer time should be expected. This also applies when this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Hotel Code: RMF333
"True Beach Resort" (RMF333) and "True Beach Village" (RMF444)
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The True Beach Resort offers a total of 2 rooms for disabled guests (Superior Double Room/DSU/DEU/1DS or Superior Double Room Type I/DSI). Only bookable upon request.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 20.05.2026 17:53