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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

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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. Embarkation is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The earliest possible embarkation will always be used.

Notice

The travel package you have selected 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 at the hotel depends on your arrival day and embarkation day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and harbor 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.
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 change.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
A hot air balloon ride is possible at 5 AM (optional, can be booked 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 to the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
In the morning, sail to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board and visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay 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 stay on board.
Day 5:
Early in the 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 stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. The ship then sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Breakfast. You then have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
The ship then sails on to Luxor.
Once there, you have the opportunity to visit the East Bank with the Luxor Temple (1,2,3) and Karnak Temple (1,2,3). There is an opportunity 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 excursions.
The excursion packages are indicated next to the excursions in the route:
Excursion Package Classic Excellence=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence=2
Excursion Package Premium Excellence=3
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
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 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 gym 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 views 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 and feature a shower/toilet, 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 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 main 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 and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 sqm) than the suites with otherwise the same 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 in buffet style. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM at the lounge/sundeck bar. Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the cruise. Daily refill of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. Once a week, the minibar will be stocked with soft drinks. Once a week, a fruit basket 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 available for additional relaxation (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or Oriental nights.

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 outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for return 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 return flights 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 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, the itinerary may change. 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 offered ship is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side-by-side, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
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 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 vacation 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 on the first beach line, directly on the 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 more than 350 m long jetty offers easy access to the sea and the pristine areas of the coral reef. "Port Ghalib", a small harbor town with shopping and entertainment facilities and a promenade for strolling, is about 2 km away. 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 reception hall with a reception desk. A selection of culinary specialties are offered at 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. The hotel's offerings are complemented by a bazaar, a pharmacy, and a hairdresser. The extensive garden area features two swimming pools (heated in winter), one of which has a separate children's pool. The newly built part of the complex houses the "Dolphin Pool" with the "Dolphin Bar". Beach towels, loungers, and sun 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 comfortably furnished Premium Rooms (PDZ) with twin beds or a kingsize bed (approx. 28 sqm) feature a shower/toilet, 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 bookable for single occupancy (PEZ) at an additional charge.

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2), with the same amenities as the Premium Rooms, consist of one room (approx. 32 sqm) that 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 a toilet/shower. The rooms are 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 in the main restaurant "Panorama". In addition, there is the option to dine in 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 drinks from 10 AM to midnight at the respective open bars. Dining times may vary depending on occupancy and season. Appropriate attire is required in the restaurants. Beachwear, tank tops, and sports shorts 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 dive 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 through the daily animation program. Amphitheater.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge for guests throughout the hotel complex.
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Laundry service is available at the resort (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

Hotelhinweis

Since the reefs partly extend to the beach area, we recommend wearing water shoes.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and arrival airport that, especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", there are significant distances (approx. 240 km) to be covered and a long transfer time must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Barrier-free hotel complex. Four barrier-free rooms available on request (double rooms).
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Zusatzhinweis

NEXT TO PORT GHALIB
MARSA ALAM/EGYPT
0020-1000095561/2/3
0020-1225900010/20

Seasonal information

Also bookable under RMFA05.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

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Last updated: 20.05.2026 17:02