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A large two-story excursion boat on a river with an urban backdrop.
Modern hotel bar area with tall bar stools and an elegant, bright ceiling.
A welcoming, modern hotel lounge area with cream-colored chairs and plants.
Modern living room with comfortable armchairs, sofa, and decorative rug on marble floor.
Beautiful outdoor pool with seating areas and clear blue water under clear sky.
Large sun terrace with wooden floor, covered seating areas, and loungers under clear sky
Open bar area with modern chairs and large sunshade in hotel outdoor space
Elegant dining room with decorated columns and a long padded counter.
Modern dining area with multiple tables and upholstered chairs in a warm setting.
Spacious, elegant hotel lounge area with modern furniture and marble flooring.
Modern hotel room with comfortable bed, seating area, and large window.
Bright lounge with gray corner sofa, light coffee table, and large window with curtains.
Hotel room with two single beds, gray pillows, beige blankets, and wall art above the headboard.
Interior of a small souvenir shop with postcard racks and city maps.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.
Large hotel pool at sunset with loungers and palm trees by the sea.
Large hotel pool with umbrellas and lounge chairs by the sea under clear sky
Sunny sandy beach with rows of umbrellas and sunbeds by the clear blue sea.
Cozy hotel room with two beds, terrace door, and view of a snowy landscape.
Large hotel pool with bridge, umbrellas, and sun loungers under clear sky.
Evening view of a resort with pool, lit pathways, and seating areas at sunset.
Clear turquoise seawater with coral reef and people swimming and snorkeling.
Two women clink glasses of orange juice in an elegantly decorated restaurant.
Large outdoor pool with sea view and two covered seating areas at sunset.
Beach with sunshades and people near the water under a clear sky.
Long sandy beach with rows of sun umbrellas and loungers by the sea.
Large pool with sunshades and lounging guests at a hotel complex during sunset.
Green garden with palm trees and a view of the sea under clear sky.
Hotel outdoor area with many set tables and blooming plants in the foreground
Beach restaurant with sunshade overlooking the sea and sandy beach
Hotel entrance with illuminated palm trees and wide driveway at dusk
Sandy beach with sun umbrellas and calm sea on a sunny day.
Beach with umbrellas, sun loungers, and people by the sea under a clear sky.
Entrance with wide driveway and large FAYROUZ sign under a blue sky.
Woman in elegant dress stands in bright hotel lobby with plants and tables.
Hotel reception with staff and guests, large column, and warm lighting.
Two guests enjoy drinks in a cozy, oriental-style hotel lounge area.
People playing boules on a sunny sandy court with palm trees around.
Modern gym with treadmills, bikes, and colorful exercise balls in front of mirrored wall
Several people working out in a bright gym with mirrors and exercise equipment.
Indoor area with curved swimming pool, lounge chairs, and ambient lighting.
Large outdoor pool with water slide and lounge chairs in front of yellow hotel buildings under clear sky.
Brightly furnished hotel room with two single beds, desk, and balcony.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, large mirror, and balcony overlooking outdoors.
Cozy hotel room with bedroom, seating area, and access to balcony or terrace.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach

HRE014

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished outside 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. A small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are also available. 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 loungers or cool off in the pool while enjoying the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Deck plan of the Nile cruise ship Nile Excellence showing cabins and facilities.

Meals

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.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental evenings.

Cabins

Suite

The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm in size 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. On the balcony of the Royal Suites, there is also a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm in size and otherwise equipped the same as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Standard Suite

The Standard Suites (S2Z) have the same amenities as the suites, are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm), and may not have a French balcony or seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

Hotel notice

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12:00 PM
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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, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for flights to/from Luxor.
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The transfer duration 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, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary is followed.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible barrier-free.
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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 per 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 from us.
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Nil Cruise MS Nile Excellence & Excursion + Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Excellence and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be in the cheapest available room category. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible boarding will always be used.
Map

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 day of embarkation, 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 Thebes West 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:
In the morning, continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
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 sailing on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
In the early morning at 3:30 am, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package is included.
Then it's back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. Then you have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Then the ship sails on 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 option for a sound and light show at Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked 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 included are indicated behind 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 (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Temple of Edfu
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 155 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic package are included in Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 280 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus package are included in Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (bookable via email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 333 € p.p.

Facilities

The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished outside 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. A small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are also available. 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 loungers or cool off in the pool while enjoying the dreamlike 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 sqm in size 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. On the balcony of the Royal Suites, there is also a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm in size and otherwise equipped the same as the suites, but with only one single bed and no seating area.

Standard Suite

The Standard Suites (S2Z) have the same amenities as the suites, are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm), and may not have a French balcony or seating area, but rather a non-opening window.

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 in buffet style. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included from 11 am to 11 pm at the lounge/sun deck bar. Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the journey. Daily refill of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar is stocked with soft drinks. Once a week, a fruit basket is provided in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

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 room service, on-call doctor.
Check-in at 12:00 PM.

Credit Card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Note

Ship's address:
Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point.
Check-in time: 12:00 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
**************************************
Booking note: Please note that for flights 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 flights to/from Luxor.
**************************************
The transfer duration from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
**************************************
Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to overloading or 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 itinerary is followed.
**************************************
As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
**************************************
The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible barrier-free.
**************************************
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 per 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 from us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort

Location

Sandy beach with sun umbrellas and calm sea on a sunny day.
Beach with umbrellas, sun loungers, and people by the sea under a clear sky.
Entrance with wide driveway and large FAYROUZ sign under a blue sky.
The beautiful resort of the renowned Three Corners hotel chain is located directly on the beach, on a approx. 1 km long sandy beach with its own house reef. Enjoy the Egyptian sun on the fine sandy beach or experience the colorful underwater world of the Red Sea while snorkeling. A pier over 350 m long provides easy access to the sea and the untouched areas of the coral reef. About 2 km away is "Port Ghalib", a small harbor town with some shopping and entertainment facilities, as well as a harbor promenade for strolling. Marsa Alam Airport is only about 10 km away.

Facilities

The Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort complex consists of a large, friendly main building and several one- and two-story annexes with a total of 495 rooms. The main building houses the spacious lobby with a reception. The main restaurant "Panorama" overlooking the pool, the Belgian à la carte restaurant "Chez Pascal" (for a fee), the Italian à la carte restaurant "Dolce Vita", and the oriental "Marhaba Restaurant" (reservations required) as well as various bars offer a selection of culinary specialties. The hotel also has a bazaar, a pharmacy, and a hairdresser. The extensive gardens feature two swimming pools (heated in winter), one of which has a separate children's pool. The newly built section of the complex houses the "Dolphin Pool" with the "Dolphin Bar". Beach towels, loungers, and umbrellas are available free of charge at the hotel's private beach and by the pools.
Woman in elegant dress stands in bright hotel lobby with plants and tables.
Hotel reception with staff and guests, large column, and warm lighting.
Two guests enjoy drinks in a cozy, oriental-style hotel lounge area.

Accommodation

Brightly furnished hotel room with two single beds, desk, and balcony.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, large mirror, and balcony overlooking outdoors.

Premium Room

The cozily furnished Premium Rooms (PDZ) with twin beds or a king-size bed (approx. 28 sqm) have a shower/WC, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer, mini-fridge (contents for a fee), and a balcony or terrace. The Premium Rooms have garden, pool, or partial sea view. Also available for single use (PEZ) at an extra charge.

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2), with the same amenities as the Premium Rooms, consist of one room (approx. 32 sqm) which can be divided into two sleeping areas by a sliding door. In addition to air conditioning, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, and mini-fridge (contents for a fee), they have a bathroom with WC/shower. The rooms are located on the ground floor of the main building and have garden or mountain views and a terrace. (Also bookable under RMFA05 as Family Room Garden View Type I (FGI) or Double Room Type B (DB).)

Cozy hotel room with bedroom, seating area, and access to balcony or terrace.

Premium Grand Double Room (RMFA05):

The Premium Grand Double Rooms (bookable from Winter 25) are approx. 32 sqm and have a sliding door, allowing the room to be divided into two separate sleeping areas. These rooms are also located on the ground floor (GD2).

Meals

All Inclusive

Couple enjoying a meal outdoors on a sunny terrace with trees and blue sky in the background.

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet-style at the main restaurant "Panorama". Additionally, there is the option to dine at one of the three à la carte restaurants: "Dolce Vita" (included once per stay), "Marhaba Restaurant" (included twice per stay), or "Chez Pascal" (for a fee). Snacks are available in the afternoon. Tea, coffee, and cake are served at the beach bar in the afternoon. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available from 10 am to 12 am at the open bars. Meal times may vary depending on occupancy and season. Appropriate attire is required in the restaurants. Beachwear, tank tops, and sports trousers are not permitted.

Sports included

Volleyball, bocce, aqua aerobics, bocce, darts, outdoor whirlpool, and fitness center.
People playing boules on a sunny sandy court with palm trees around.
Modern gym with treadmills, bikes, and colorful exercise balls in front of mirrored wall
Several people working out in a bright gym with mirrors and exercise equipment.

Sports for a fee

Beach buggy, diving center and diving school "Extra Divers" with diving opportunities at the house reef.

Children's program

Large outdoor pool with water slide and lounge chairs in front of yellow hotel buildings under clear sky.
For the little guests, the hotel offers the Trixi Kids Club (ages 4-12) and a playground.

Wellness

Spa center with sauna, whirlpool, steam bath, as well as massages and other treatments for a fee.
Indoor area with curved swimming pool, lounge chairs, and ambient lighting.

Entertainment

Entertainment is provided by the daily animation program. Amphitheater.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is free for guests throughout the hotel complex.
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Laundry service available in the complex (each for a fee).

Credit Card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Spa
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Wi-Fi
  • Animation
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Children's Playground
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Internet
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

As the reefs partly extend to the beach area, we recommend wearing water shoes.
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", there can be large distances (approx. 240 km) to cover and a long transfer time should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Accessible hotel complex. Four accessible rooms available upon request (double rooms).
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Note

NEXT TO PORT GHALIB
MARSA ALAM/EGYPT
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Seasonal information

Also bookable under RMFA05.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

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Last updated: 22.04.2026 09:59