Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Magic I + True Beach Resort

HMR333
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Travel information

Combination product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Magic I and a beach holiday, including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation at the hotel is always provided in the most reasonably priced available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Saturdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay prior to the cruise is mandatory. The next available embarkation is always selected.

Notice

The travel offer you have chosen 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 preliminary and subsequent stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Magic I

Itinerary

Embarkation: Saturday
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
At 5 a.m., a hot air balloon ride can be booked (optional, only bookable locally).
Breakfast on board. Afterward, visit the West Bank with the Hatshepsut Temple (1,2,3), Memnon Colossus (1,2,3), and the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3).
Lunch on board. Afterward, continue to Edfu.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Breakfast on board. Afterward, continue to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board.
After arriving in Kom Ombo, the Kom Ombo Temple can be visited there (1,2,3).
Continue toward Aswan. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 4:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam (1,2,3).
Afterward, visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca trip on the Nile.
Afterward, opportunity to visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
Early in the morning at 3:30 a.m., opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box is included.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Continue to Esna.
Day 6:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3). Continue to Luxor. Lunch on board. Dinner and overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 7:
Breakfast on board.
Visit to the East Bank with the Luxor (1,2,3) and Karnak Temple (1,2,3).
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.
The excursion package containing each excursion is indicated behind the excursion in the itinerary:
Classic Excursion Package=1
Classic Plus Excursion Package=2
Premium Excursion Package=3
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Classic Excursion Package (bookable with code: KW Service: NILKLASS)
Package for the winter season 2025/2026, summer season 2026:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Memnon Colossus
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca trip
Philae Temple
Winter season 2025/2026, summer season 2026: 305.- € per person
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Additional excursions in the Classic Plus Excursion Package (bookable with code: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
Winter season 2025/2026, summer season 2026 429.- € per person
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Additional excursions in the Premium Excursion Package (bookable with code: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
Winter season 2025/2026, summer season 2026: 482.- € per person

Facilities

The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful exterior cabins distributed across several decks. The main restaurant provides delicious meals for your physical well-being. The facilities are complemented by a reading corner and a lounge bar. A jeweler and a bazaar invite you to browse. Furthermore, there is a billiard room on board. You can relax and enjoy your holiday on the spacious sun deck with a pool and bar.

Accommodation

Cabins

The tastefully furnished cabins have a bathroom with a shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, video system, air conditioning, minibar, and safe.
The cabins can also be booked for single occupancy.
The windows cannot be opened.

Meals

Full board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Drinks are available for a fee.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Wellness

Massages are offered for additional relaxation (for a fee).

Entertainment

Entertainment is provided by occasional evening folklore shows.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available on the ship for a fee.
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24-hour cabin service, on-call doctor (for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA.

Hotelhinweis

Docking location in Luxor: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (subject to availability)
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Booking note: Please note that at least one overnight stay is required before the Nile cruise.
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer 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 onto a different ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The 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 location.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or congestion/maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the completion of the trip.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operating 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 without barriers.
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When booking this ship, accommodation is provided on the MS Magic I or another ship with similar facilities and of the same category.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To spare you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect an amount of 6 €-7 € per person per night on the ship 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 our recommendation.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

True Beach Resort

Location

The True Beach Resort, consisting of the areas "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. Designed in an Arabic boho style, the resort is located south of Marsa Alam and lies on a stunning stretch of coast with a bay in front featuring crystal-clear water, directly on the beach. Off-shore coral reefs invite you to snorkel (bathing shoes recommended). Marsa Alam airport is located approximately 90 kilometers from the hotel.
Aerial view of a hotel resort with pools and beach along the coast.
Two wooden lounge chairs under a straw umbrella on a calm beach with clear water.
Two people walking on a sandy beach with wooden sunshade structures under a clear sky.
Kitesurfer on turquoise water near a sandy beach under clear sky.
Modern hotel with illuminated sign at night under a clear sky.

Facilities

Bright hotel lobby with marble floor, reception desks, and elegant wall lamps.
Spacious hotel lounge area with comfortable chairs, sofas, and elegant lighting.
Spacious hotel lobby with comfortable seating, light marble floor, and wooden ceiling beams.
Modern hotel with warmly lit facade and palm trees at sunset.
Modern hotel outdoor area with seating and wooden pergolas next to green lawn.
Bright hotel restaurant with blue chairs, white tables, and round light fixtures.
Modern dining area with wooden floors, white tables, and ambient lighting.
Modern hotel lounge area with comfortable chairs and a cherry blossom wall decoration.
Open-air restaurant with wooden roof, wooden floor, and decorative lamps at a vacation resort.
Modern dining area with rounded arch, wooden structure, and lighting at dusk.
Two wooden lounge chairs under a straw umbrella on a calm beach with clear water.
Modern hotel lobby with reception desk, wooden stools, and three staff members.
Modern hotel outdoor area with seating and stylish lighting at dusk.
Balcony with comfortable sofas overlooking pool and hotel buildings by the sea.
Open rooftop terrace with traditional seating and a view of desert landscape at sunset.
Wooden pergolas with white curtains and seating on the sandy beach by the sea.
This Schauinsland-Reisen Original hotel was built in an elegant bohemian style paired with modern Arabic accents, offering a unique design in Egypt. The 5-star complex consists of two parts: the "True Beach Resort," which is particularly suitable for families, and the "True Beach Village" (bookable under RMF444) as an adult-only area (for guests aged 16 and over). The complex features 158 rooms total, distributed across both areas, and offers a spacious reception area with a lobby bar ("True Lobby Bar") with indoor and outdoor seating. The resort area has two spacious pools as well as 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 for all ages with sun loungers and beanbags. A children's pool and a children's splash pool with various water features are located next to the kids' club and the adjacent playground with a sun sail. The main restaurant "El Manzil" offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style; in addition, the beachside fish restaurant "Ritsa" 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 complex features a pool bar "Maya," a rooftop bar "Sama Bar" (shisha available, for a fee), a theater that offers various evening entertainment programs, a beach bar, as well as various shops, a hairdresser, and a spa area. The village area is surrounded by a spacious water landscape and offers a total of 4 different main pools that run through the entire complex, as well as an infinity pool that offers 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" as well as the oriental restaurant "El Tawla" and a chaise lounge. Two additional bars, "Salt Bar" and "ILIOS Bar" directly on the beach, are available in the village area. Guests of the village area are allowed to use both areas, but not vice versa. Sun loungers, parasols, and bath towels are included at the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior

The friendly Double Rooms Superior (DSU) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (stocked with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water upon arrival, water is replenished daily), kettle and safe, seating area, and terrace, and are approx. 47 m² in size. Also bookable as Type I (DSI) with identical equipment, limited quota, and special price. Optionally bookable for single occupancy (DEU). Optionally bookable with side sea view (D2S/S1S) or direct sea view (DMU/EMU, as Type I DMI). Swim-up rooms are bookable under RMF444.

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony access with sea view.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, mirror, and towels on black countertop.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, toilet, and spacious shower.
Shower area with patterned wall tiles and a roll-up privacy screen in a hotel spa.

Upgrade Double Room Superior Sea View

The room (UMB), with the same features as the Double Room Superior Sea View, additionally offers the following amenities:
- Fruit basket upon arrival
- Bottle of wine in the room
- 10% discount on treatments in the hotel's own spa area
The room is only available during selected travel periods and is exclusively bookable from February 26 to March 7, 2026

Double Room Superior Seafront

The Double Rooms Superior Seafront (RF2) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (stocked with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water upon arrival, water is replenished daily), kettle and safe, seating area, and terrace or balcony, and are approx. 47 m² in size. The rooms are located in the building sections by the beach and have pool and side sea views.
Also bookable for single occupancy (RF1). Swim-up rooms are bookable under RMF444.

Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, and warm lighting elements.
Multi-story hotel building with terrace and green lawn under clear blue sky.
Sunny terrace with chairs overlooking a manicured garden and hotel buildings.

Family Room

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

Young Traveler Room

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

Family Suite

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

A bright hotel room with a large bed, terrace, and modern wooden design.
Bright hotel room with double bed, two armchairs, and a small round table on light tiled floor.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, cozy lighting, and decorative wall accents.
Sunny terrace with chairs overlooking a manicured garden and hotel buildings.

Meals

All Inclusive

Bright hotel 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 a.m., times may vary by season), late riser breakfast (10-11 a.m., times may vary by season), lunch (12:30-2:30 p.m., times may vary by season), and dinner (6:30-9:30 p.m. winter season, 7-10 p.m. summer season). Snacks are available to guests at the pool bar from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. From 3-4 p.m., tea time with cake and pastries in the resort area's lobby bar. The seafood à-la-carte restaurant "Ritsa" is included once per stay (reservation required; depending on capacity, 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 these restaurants are open, from 7-10 p.m., opening hours may vary by season). The following bars are at your disposal: "True Lobby Bar," pool bar "Maya," rooftop bar "Sama Bar." Opening hours vary by 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 stocked with 4 soft drinks and 2 small water bottles upon arrival. Water is replenished daily.

Not included in All Inclusive

Freshly squeezed orange juice at breakfast for a fee.

Sports included

Fitness room with a range of different sports equipment (cardio and strength equipment, ages 16 and up, open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Furthermore, a volleyball court on the beach as well as a daily animation/sports program (e.g., yoga classes on the beach).
Gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machine by large windows overlooking city.
Modern gym with workout machines against a light wall and large window.
Modern gym with equipment by large windows overlooking the city in daylight.
Modern gym with treadmills and strength equipment in bright hotel interior.

Sports for a fee

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

Children's program

Two children lean on a hotel pool edge with blurred guests in the background.
Playground with wooden structure, slide, and swing on sandy ground under shade sails.
Fountain with red umbrella and water in a hotel pool under clear sky.
A water park with bubbling pools and blue arches on the beach under a blue sky.
Children's pool with water play features and blue water surface in front of a hotel.
Hotel pool with sun loungers and umbrellas on a sunny day by the sea.
Young woman with cat face paint in a bright room, two other people blurred in the background.
Young woman painting a child's face in a bright, summery indoor setting.
Young people sit at a round wooden table drawing in a cozy room.
For the little guests, there is a mini club (2-11 years old; between 2 and 3 years only when accompanied by a parent; German-speaking) with daily animation, a separate children's pool, a splash pool with various water features, and a playground that features a sun sail.

Wellness

Spacious spa area (use for a fee) with sauna, steam bath, swimming pool, and a range of massages. Also, a beauty salon in the spa area.
Elegant hotel pool with white lounge chairs and arches under a blue sky.
A pool with blue water and lounge chairs in front of a white arch structure under sunshine.
Modern hotel pool with water fountain and lounge area under sunny sky.
Modern hotel outdoor area with tables, chairs, and minimalist architecture under clear sky.
Modern pool area with brown lounge chairs in front of a light wall under sunny weather.
Modern hammam with light stone walls and a central water basin.
Bright wooden sauna with two-tier benches and a sauna heater in one corner.
Modern outdoor area with a bar, wooden stools, and large tiles in a bright setting.
Bright hair salon with black chairs and large mirror on sandy-colored wall.
Bright lobby with seating area, gray floor, and large window letting in light.
Two people receiving back massages in a calm spa setting.

Entertainment

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

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort as well as on the beach.
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Laundry service for a fee. Baby cot subject to availability at no charge.
Pillow menu available. For this, please inquire at the reception.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

The village area with swim-up rooms is bookable under RMF444.
Restaurants and bars in the village area are available to resort guests for a fee.
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Bathing shoes are recommended for entering the sea.
Tides can occur in Egypt.
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When choosing your hotel and arrival airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam airport-Hurghada hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada airport-Marsa Alam hotel," there are sometimes large distances to cover, and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following 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 wheelchair-accessible rooms (Double Room Superior/DSU/DEU/1DS or Double Room Superior Type I/DSI). Only bookable upon request.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 31.07.2026 14:11