Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

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

R4447E
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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 affordable available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outbound flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and the Nile cruise afterwards, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel offer you have selected has a duration of 14 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 in the hotel depends on your arrival day and the day of embarkation. 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 day of embarkation, the itinerary may shift.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
At 5 a.m., a hot air balloon ride is possible (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 stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning cruise to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay 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 stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship continues to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Then 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 part of:
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
Hatschepsut 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: 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.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence features a total of 30 modernly furnished outside cabins spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and has a reception desk. Indulge in culinary delights at 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 available. Starting from winter 2024/25, the ship will have a small fitness room that 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 fantastic view of the landscape along the Nile.
Overview of Nile Excellence cruise ship deck plans showing cabins, pool, and lobby areas.

Accommodation

Suite

The friendly 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), sitting area, and a French balcony.
Also bookable for single use (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 sitting 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 sitting area, instead having 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 as well as a 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 included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge/sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the cruise.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once per week, the minibar is filled with soft drinks.
Once per week, a 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 services

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 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 allowed on the outside decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if your outbound or return flight is to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
If your outbound and/or return flight is to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you onto another ship for economic reasons. In these 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 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 travel itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to the other, so that crossing other ships may be necessary.
It may occur 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 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 on our part.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

True Beach Village

Location

Illuminated hotel building and large signage under deep blue evening sky.
Bird's-eye view of a hotel resort with blue pools and beige-red sun terraces.
Small hotel complex on a coast with clear turquoise water in a dry landscape.
Beach area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and sea in the background on a sunny day.
Wide sandy beach with clear, calm water and blue sky in the background.
A hotel pool with sun loungers and umbrellas next to a sandy beach under a clear sky.
Modern pool with blue water next to sandy beach under clear sky.
Kitesurfer on turquoise sea with sandy beach and clear sky.
The True Beach Resort, which consists of the sections "True Beach Resort" (bookable under RMF333, completely renovated) and the True Beach Village (bookable under RMF444, newly built), opened its doors for the first time in December 2023. The facility, designed in an Arabic boho style, is located south of Marsa Alam and is situated on a beautiful stretch of coast with an offshore bay with crystal-clear water in the first beach row. Offshore corals invite you to go snorkeling. The Marsa Alam airport is approximately 90 kilometers from the hotel.

Facilities

This Schauinsland-Reisen original hotel was built in a noble Bohemian style, paired with modern Arabic accents, and thus offers a unique design in Egypt. The 5-star complex consists of two sections, the "True Beach Resort", which is particularly suitable for families, and the "True Beach Village" as an adults-only area, which can be booked from 16 years of age. The complex has a total of 158 rooms distributed across both sections and offers a spacious reception area with a reception desk as well as a lobby bar "True Lobby Bar" with seating indoors and outdoors (located in the resort). On the first floor of the lobby, there is a rooftop bar "Sama Bar". The village section of the resort (adults-only) is surrounded by a spacious water landscape and offers a total of 4 different main pools, which lead through the entire complex and are also the pools for the swim-up rooms, as well as an infinity pool that offers a view of the crystal-clear bay (all pools are heatable). In the middle of the pool landscape, the pool bar "Scarab Bar" as well as the oriental restaurant "El Tawla" and a chaise lounge await you. Guests of the village section also have access to a Greek restaurant "ILIOS" and an Asian restaurant "NORI", both located on the beach. On the beach, guests can additionally find the bars "ILIOS Bar" and "Salt Bar". Furthermore, guests of the village section have access to the main restaurant "El Manzil" and the fish restaurant "Ritsa" (both located in the resort area). The resort area has two spacious pools as well as a whirlpool integrated into the main pool (main pool heatable in winter). An island in the main pool, reachable via a wooden bridge, offers chillout areas with loungers and beanbags for young and old. Furthermore, the complex has the pool bar "Maya", a theater that offers various entertainment programs in the evening, as well as various shops and a hairdresser and spa area. Guests of the village section may use both sections, but not the other way around. Sun loungers, sun umbrellas, and beach towels are included at the pool and on the beach.
Modern hotel building at dusk with warmly lit windows and outdoor area.
Illuminated hotel building at night with clear blue sky and manicured garden.
Cozy seating on a terrace overlooking a well-maintained garden in the hotel area.
Bright hotel lounge with large windows, sofa, chairs, and a large vase.
An elegant hotel lounge area with comfortable armchairs and sofas in neutral tones.
Modern hotel bar area with large marble counter and multiple stools in front of wooden panel wall.
Open hotel patio with tables and chairs under a lit fabric canopy at night.
Wooden pavilions with white curtains on the beach overlooking the sea and palm trees.
Beach hotel with palm trees, umbrellas, and lounge chairs under a clear blue sky.
Evening beach bar with lit seating areas and calm sea in the background.
A man in the pool with a round tray filled with breakfast dishes and drinks.
Outdoor hotel seating area with white tables and chairs by a sandy beach under a blue sky.
Bright, elegant hotel lounge with wooden tables, blue chairs, and decorative plants.
Cozy bench under white curtains overlooking a beach with palm trees at sunset.
Beach with sand, sun umbrellas, loungers, and palm trees under clear morning sky.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed and view of pool and terrace through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and warm lighting.
Modern bathroom with gray marble countertop, integrated sink, and large mirrors.
View of a hotel pool area with lounge chairs and sunlight through a glass patio door.

Swim Up Suite (Adult Only)

The Swim Up Suites (2SU) are approx. 47 m² 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 water bottles, water is refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe, sitting area, and terrace. The rooms have direct access to the communal pool (heatable).
Also bookable for single use (1SU).

Swim Up Seafrontsuite (Adult Only)

With the same facilities as the 2SU, these (W2Q) are located on the beach and feature access to the swim-up pool (heatable) and direct sea view.
Also bookable for single use (W1Q).

Elegant hotel room with large bed, neutral tones, and decorative wall accents.
Modern hotel room with two beds, seating area, and view of pool and sea.
A hotel pool with sun loungers and umbrellas next to a sandy beach under a clear sky.
Modern hotel bathroom area with sink, mirrors, and warm lighting fixtures.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and warm lighting.
Balcony with chairs and table next to a hotel pool overlooking the sea under clear sky.
Modern hotel bathroom area with sink, mirrors, and warm lighting fixtures.

Junior Suite Sea View (Adult Only)

The Junior Suites Sea View (J2M) are approx. 47 m², located on the first floor, 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 water bottles, water is refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe (included), sitting area, and balcony. Also bookable with pool view (J2P) or as Seafront (JF2).
Also bookable for single use (J1M).

Jacuzzi Suite (Adult Only)

The Jacuzzi Suites (S2J) are approx. 47 m², located on the first floor in the first beach row with direct sea view, 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 water bottles, water is refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe, sitting area, and terrace. The Jacuzzi (heatable) is located outside on the terrace.
Also bookable for single use (S1J).

Bright hotel room with large bed and sea view through two large windows.
Hotel room with large window, two beds, armchairs, and sea view.
Jacuzzi on a terrace overlooking a sandy beach and blue sea under a clear sky.
Modern hotel bathroom area with sink, mirrors, and warm lighting fixtures.
Modern bedroom with large bed, wooden furniture, and view of a pool.
Modern hotel room with dining area and sea view through large windows.
Modern living area with fruit platter and view of pool terrace with umbrella and sea.
Modern, bright hotel living area with sofas, TV, and staircase to upper floor.

Loft (Adult Only)

The Lofts (L2G) are approx. 86 m², located on the beach with direct sea view, and offer 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 water bottles, water is refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe, dressing room, and sitting area with dining table as well as a terrace. The Lofts offer direct access to the swim-up pool (heatable).

Jacuzzi Rooftop (Adult Only)

The Jacuzzi Rooftop Rooms (SRT, approx. 87 m²) are located on the first floor and offer a terrace with an outdoor Jacuzzi as well as side sea view. Furthermore, the rooms feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small water bottles, water is refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe as well as a living area with seating.
Also bookable for single use (ERT).

Hotel room with double bed, chair, large window, and view of a blue pool.
Bright hotel room with terrace and sea view, wooden furniture, and daybed.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and terrace with chairs in daylight.
Modern hotel room with cozy seating area and view of terrace overlooking the sea.

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 quota and special price.

Meals

All Inclusive

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

All Inclusive

Main restaurant "El Manzil" in buffet form in the resort area for breakfast (7-10 a.m., time may vary depending on the season), late riser breakfast (10-11 a.m., time may vary depending on the season), lunch (12:30-2:30 p.m., time may vary depending on the season), and dinner (6:30-9:30 p.m. Winter season, 7-10 p.m. Summer season).
Alternatively, guests can also enjoy a daily à-la-carte breakfast in the village area (adults only) in the Greek restaurant.
Snacks are offered from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the outdoor area. Tea time from 3-4 p.m. with cake and fine pastries in the lobby bar. Additionally, the following à-la-carte restaurants are included daily: Seafood Restaurant "Ritsa" (located in the resort area, included only once per stay, reservation required, depending on occupancy, the restaurant may not be open daily), Greek restaurant "ILIOS", Oriental restaurant "El Tawla", and Asian Fusion restaurant "NORI" (reservation required, depending on the day of the week, two of the restaurants are open, from 7-10 p.m., opening hours may vary depending on the season). The following bars are available to you: Lobby bar "True Lobby Bar", pool bar in the resort area "Maya Pool Bar", roof top bar "Sama Bar" in the resort area, pool bar in the village area "Scarab Bar", Salt Bar (beach bar) on the beach, and the "ILIOS" bar directly on the beach (last three bars mentioned are located in the village area). Opening hours vary depending on the bar. Local alcoholic drinks are included from 10 a.m. to midnight and non-alcoholic drinks from 6 a.m. to midnight. A midnight snack is offered after midnight.
The minibar is filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small water bottles. Water is refilled daily.

Not included in All Inclusive

Freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast for a fee. From Summer 25, the Floating Breakfast is no longer included in the All Inclusive.

Sports included

Fitness room with a range of different sports equipment (cardio and strength equipment, from 16 years of age, open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Furthermore, volleyball court on the beach as well as daily entertainment/sports program (e.g., yoga classes on the beach).
Modern gym with treadmills, bikes, and weight machines, large windows with city view.
Modern gym with various exercise machines and a large window overlooking greenery.
Brightly lit gym room with large windows and various exercise equipment.
Modern gym with strength and cardio equipment in front of large windows showing city views.
Modern gym with treadmills, weights, and mirrors in a hotel.

Sports for a fee

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

Wellness

Modern outdoor pool with blue water surrounded by beige walls and lounge chairs.
Pool with clear blue water and sun loungers in front of a curved row of columns under a blue sky.
Modern hotel area with a pool and fountain in front of light arches on a sunny day.
Hotel pool area with sun loungers and Mediterranean wall features under clear sky.
Bright hotel courtyard with bar, wooden stools, and small trees on sunny tiled floor.
Bright, spacious lounge area with seating and large window openings in a hotel.
Bright hammam with marble walls, large seating area, and central square stone.
Bright wooden sauna with two seating tiers and a wood stove in the corner.
Hotel room with two black office chairs in front of large arches and a mirror.
Modern outdoor pool with wooden loungers and white stone walls under clear sky.
Modern pool area with wooden lounge chairs and bright, minimal outdoor walls.
Spacious spa area with sauna, steam bath, swimming pool, as well as a range of massages (for a fee). Also beauty salon in the spa area (for a fee, reservation required).

Entertainment

An entertainment team ensures your entertainment throughout the day in the resort area. In the theater, located in the resort area, various program points take place in the evening.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire complex and on the beach.
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Laundry service for a fee. Baby cot subject to availability, free of charge.
Pillow menu available. Please contact the reception for this.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

The resort area is bookable under RMF333.
Swimming shoes are recommended for entering the sea.
Tides can occur in Egypt.
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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 vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", large distances must sometimes be covered and long transfer times 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 *****

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Last updated: 06.08.2026 19:42