Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

5 Tage True Beach Village + 7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug

R4445E
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Travel Information

Combined package of a Nile cruise on 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 flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be 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 in the hotel depends on your arrival day and 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 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 vary.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Hot air balloon ride 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.
Sailing to Edfu in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit to 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.
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 included.
Then return to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. The ship then continues sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. You then have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
The ship then continues sailing 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 will be an opportunity for a sound and light show at Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked locally).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the route are not included.
A German-speaking guide is available on board for excursions.
The excursion package in which each excursion is included 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:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> 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 served by the three bars on board. Additionally, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner available. Starting 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 fantastic view of the Nile landscape.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Accommodation

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm 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 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. The Royal Suites also have a small table and two chairs on the balcony.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise have the same amenities as the suites, but with only one single bed without a seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites and may lack a French balcony and a seating area, instead having a non-opening window.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet style or as a 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 local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM at the lounge/sundeck bar. Coffee, tea, and pastries served in the afternoon during the journey. 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 extra relaxation (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental shows.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in public areas. Wi-Fi in 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 higher-quality ship. 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 overloading 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 travel 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 the other 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 constantly tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect an amount of €8 per person per night on the boat at the beginning of the trip, depending on the ship's category. This amount is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is recommended by us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

True Beach Village

Location

Illuminated hotel entrance with 'Luxe Beach Resort' sign at night.
Drone view of a hotel with pool and outdoor sun loungers.
Small island with buildings in clear blue water near a barren coast.
Beach with dry palm trees, sandy area, and sea in the background
Empty sandy beach with calm turquoise sea under clear sky
Modern pool area with lounge chairs and large umbrellas next to a beach under a clear sky.
Large pool with beach view, sun umbrellas, and blue sky on a sunny day.
Person kite surfing on turquoise sea under clear sky near sandy beach.
The True Beach Resort, consisting of the sub-areas "True Beach Resort" (bookable under RMF333, fully renovated) and True Beach Village (bookable under RMF444, newly built), opened its doors for the first time in December 2023. The complex, designed in an Arabic boho style, is located south of Marsa Alam on a stunning coastline with a pre-existing bay of crystal-clear water in the first beach line. Coral reefs offshore invite snorkeling. Marsa Alam Airport is approximately 90 kilometers from the hotel.

Facilities

The schauinsland-reisen original hotel is built in an elegant Bohemian style, combined with modern Arabic accents, offering a unique design in Egypt. The 5-star complex consists of two sub-areas, the "True Beach Resort", which is particularly suitable for families, and the "True Beach Village" as an adults-only area, bookable from 16 years of age. The complex has a total of 158 rooms spread across both sub-areas and offers a spacious reception area with a reception desk and a lobby bar "True Lobby Bar" with seating areas both indoors and outdoors (located in the resort). On the first floor of the lobby is the rooftop bar "Sama Bar". The Village area of the resort (adults-only) is surrounded by a spacious water landscape and offers a total of 4 different main pools that run through the entire complex and also serve as the pools for the swim-up rooms, as well as an infinity pool offering views of the crystal-clear bay (all pools are heated). In the middle of the pool landscape, you will find the pool bar "Scarab Bar", the oriental restaurant "El Tawla", and a chaise lounge. Guests of the Village sub-area also have access to a Greek restaurant "ILIOS" and an Asian restaurant "NORI", both located on the beach. The beach also offers the bars "ILIOS Bar" and "Salt Bar". Furthermore, guests of the Village sub-area can use the main restaurant "El Manzil" and the fish restaurant "Ritsa" (both located in the resort area). The resort area has two spacious pools and a whirlpool integrated into the main pool (main pool 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. The complex also features the pool bar "Maya", a theater offering various entertainment programs in the evening, as well as various shops and a hairdresser and spa area. Guests of the Village area may use both sub-areas, but not vice versa. Sunbeds, umbrellas, and beach towels are included at the pool and on the beach.
Modern hotel with warmly lit windows at sunset and palm trees in the foreground.
Hotel buildings with warm lights at night under a deep blue sky.
Cozy terrace with lounge furniture and garden lighting at a hotel during sunset.
Cozy hotel lobby area with modern furniture and large vase
Elegant hotel lounge with comfortable chairs and sofas in neutral tones.
Modern hotel bar with wooden stools and illuminated counter, bartenders serving drinks.
Open bar with chairs and tables on the beach at night under a lit ceiling.
Beach with wooden cabanas, white curtains, and a view of the blue sea.
Beach with palm trees, sun umbrellas, and lounge chairs under a clear blue sky.
Lit beach path with restaurant and sea view in the evening.
Man in pool next to round tray with breakfast bowls and plates.
Empty outdoor café area with white tables and chairs beside sandy beach and blue sky.
Modern restaurant with white walls, wooden chairs, and hanging wicker lamps.
Cozy seating with cushions and white curtains on a beach at sunset.
Beach with palm trees, sunshades, and private lounging areas under a sunny sky.

Accommodation

Bedroom with large bed and view of a pool through a glass sliding door.
Modern bedroom with double bed, chairs, and decorative elements in warm earthy tones.
Modern hotel bathroom vanity with large mirror and luxurious fixtures.
View through sliding glass door of a pool area with lounge chairs and sunset.

Swim Up Suite (Adult Only)

The Swim Up Suites (2SU) are approx. 47 sqm and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe, seating area, and terrace. The rooms have direct access to the communal pool (heated). Also bookable for single occupancy (1SU).

Swim Up Seafront Suite (Adult Only)

With the same amenities as the 2SU, these rooms (W2Q) are located on the beach and have access to the swim-up pool (heated) and direct sea view. Also bookable for single occupancy (W1Q).

Bright hotel room with a large bed, earth-toned pillows, and wall decorations.
Bright hotel room with two beds, view of pool and sea through large windows
Modern pool area with lounge chairs and large umbrellas next to a beach under a clear sky.
Modern hotel bathroom area with large vanity and two sinks.
Modern bedroom with double bed, chairs, and decorative elements in warm earthy tones.
Balcony with table, chair, drinks, swimming pool area with sun loungers and sea view under clear sky.
Modern hotel bathroom area with large vanity and two sinks.

Junior Suite Sea View (Adult Only)

The Junior Suites Sea View (J2M) are approx. 47 sqm, located on the first floor and have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe, seating area, and balcony. Also available with pool view (J2P) or as Seafront (JF2). Also bookable for single occupancy (J1M).

Jacuzzi Suite (Adult Only)

The Jacuzzi Suites (S2J) are approx. 47 sqm, located on the first floor in the first beach line with direct sea view and have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe, seating area, and terrace. The Jacuzzi (heated) is located outside on the terrace. Also bookable for single occupancy (S1J).

Brightly furnished bedroom with large window and sea view.
Hotel room with two beds, armchairs, large window, and sea view
Hot tub on a terrace overlooking a sandy beach and blue sea under a clear sky.
Modern hotel bathroom area with large vanity and two sinks.
Modern bedroom with double bed overlooking a pool through a large window.
Modern balcony with dining table, chairs, and sea view in a bright hotel room.
Modern living area with large dining table, sofas, and view of terrace with pool and sea.
Bright living room with cozy sofa, wall-mounted TV, and modern staircase.

Loft (Adult Only)

The Lofts (L2G) are approx. 86 sqm, located on the beach with direct sea view, and are spread over two floors with two bathrooms with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe, dressing room, and seating area with dining table and terrace. The Lofts offer direct access to the swim-up pool (heated).

Jacuzzi Rooftop (Adult Only)

The Jacuzzi Rooftop rooms (SRT, approx. 87 sqm) are located on the first floor and offer a terrace with an outdoor Jacuzzi and partial sea view. The rooms also feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe, as well as a living area with seating. Also bookable for single occupancy (ERT).

Brightly furnished hotel room overlooking a pool and a terrace.
Bright hotel room with bed, desk, bedroom area, and sea view from the balcony.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and access to a terrace.
Bright living room with curved sofa, wooden table, and terrace sea view.

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveler Rooms (YTR) are equipped like the Junior Suites Pool View and are bookable for young adults aged 18-29. Limited availability and special price.

Meals

All Inclusive

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

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). Alternatively, an à la carte breakfast is available daily in the Village area (adults only) at the Greek restaurant. Snacks are available from 10:30 AM to 5 PM outdoors. Tea time from 3-4 PM with cake and pastries in the lobby bar. Additionally, the following à la carte restaurants are included daily: Seafood Restaurant "Ritsa" (located in the resort area, included once per stay, reservation required, may not be open daily depending on occupancy), Greek Restaurant "ILIOS", Oriental Restaurant "El Tawla", and Asian Fusion Restaurant "NORI" (reservation required, two of the restaurants are open depending on the day of the week, from 7-10 PM, opening hours may vary by season). The following bars are available for you: "True Lobby Bar", "Maya Pool Bar" (pool bar in the resort area), "Sama Bar" (rooftop bar in the resort area), "Scarab Bar" (pool bar in the Village area), "Salt Bar" (beach bar) on the beach, and the "ILIOS" Bar directly on the beach (the last three mentioned bars are located in the Village area). Bar opening hours vary. Local alcoholic drinks are included from 10 AM to midnight, and non-alcoholic drinks from 6 AM to midnight. A midnight snack is offered after midnight. The minibar is filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water. Water is refilled daily.

Not included in All Inclusive

Freshly squeezed orange juice with breakfast for a fee. From Summer 2025, the Floating Breakfast will no longer be included in the All Inclusive.

Sports Included

Fitness room with a range of cardio and strength equipment (for ages 16+, open from 8 AM to 8 PM). Also a beach volleyball court and daily animation/sports program (e.g., yoga classes on the beach).
Modern gym with various workout equipment and a view through large windows.
Gym room with various workout machines and large window with outside view.
Bright gym with large windows overlooking the city.
Modern gym with equipment and large windows overlooking the city.
Bright gym with treadmills, weights, and a wall mirror.

Sports for a Fee

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

Wellness

Cozy outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and beige walls under sunny skies.
Pool area with white arches and lounge chairs under a clear blue sky.
Pool with fountain in front of a building with arches and lounge chairs.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs and light concrete under clear sky
Bright outdoor area with a bar, three wooden stools, and modern decor.
Bright lounge with wooden armchairs, plants, and large arched window with view.
Luxurious spa room with warm light stone walls and built-in water feature.
Bright wooden sauna with bench seating and a heater in the corner.
Modern hair salon with black chairs and large mirrors.
Modern pool area with curved wooden loungers and white walls under blue sky
Empty wooden loungers beside a pool in front of whitewashed walls and arch windows.
Spacious spa area with sauna, steam bath, swimming pool, and a range of massages (for a fee). Also a beauty salon in the spa area (for a fee, reservation required).

Entertainment

An animation team provides entertainment throughout the day in the resort area. The theater, located in the resort area, hosts various evening programs.

Hotel Service

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

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Direct Beach Location
  • Adults Only
  • Air Conditioning
  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Luxury Travelers
  • Sandy Beach
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • schauinsland-reisen original
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Diving

Hotelhinweis

The resort area is bookable under RMF333.
Swimming shoes are recommended for entering the sea.
Tides may occur in Egypt.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and departure airport that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", significant 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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Hotel Code: RMF444
"True Beach Resort" (RMF333) and "True Beach Village" (RMF444)

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 20.05.2026 17:59