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Large blue and white river cruise boat on calm water with buildings in the background.
Modern bar area with high stools, wooden floor, and decorative ceiling in a spacious room.
Modern hotel lounge with cushioned chairs, sofas, plants, and ambient lighting.
Modern hotel lounge with armchairs, sofa, plants, and marble flooring under artificial lighting.
Modern outdoor pool with clear blue water and cabana lounging areas.
Sunlit outdoor patio with wooden floor, white draped cabanas, and wooden lounge chairs under clear sky.
Spacious outdoor bar with high chairs under a large canopy and city views.
Upscale hotel buffet area with covered food trays and elegant decor.
Modern hotel dining area with upholstered chairs, set tables, and large curtains along the wall.
Spacious lounge area with modern chairs, marble floor, columns, and large windows for natural light.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, TV, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with beige sectional sofa, coffee table, rug, and framed artwork.
Hotel room with two beds, gray headboards, white bedding, and modern wall lamps.
Interior view of a souvenir shop with postcards and maps on display racks and a wooden floor.
Five deck plans of a Nile cruise ship showing rooms, pool, lobby, and dining areas.
Couple playing chess at a hotel terrace with a sea view on a sunny day.
Clear ocean water with fish and rocky seabed near a coastal resort under blue sky.
Hotel reception area with wooden counter, two staff members, and indoor plants.
Spacious hotel lobby with seating around a central water feature under a large glass dome ceiling.
Wooden structure with glass panels near a white entrance labeled 'PASOFINA' on a grassy lawn.
Hotel room with two beds, balcony, and warm lighting.
Man drinking juice on a terrace with two women and a coastal view in the background.
People enjoy a sunny day by a round pool at a resort with lounge chairs and clear skies.
Group playing pétanque on beach near huts and blue sky on sunny day
Diving center with wetsuits and shaded sitting area surrounded by palm trees and plants.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + Three Corners Equinox

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Location

The Equinox Beach Resort is the ideal place for a relaxing holiday. Located directly on the beautiful coast of the Red Sea, the resort impresses with a 400 m long sandy beach and a 900 m long coral reef, offering the best conditions for exploring the diversity of the colorful underwater world. The diving areas around Marsa Alam are among the most beautiful in the Red Sea, while the kilometer-long coral reefs offer snorkelers a breathtaking view. Entry into the sea can be via the pier or directly from the beach. The coastal town of Marsa Alam and the small port town of Port Ghalib, with some shopping and entertainment facilities, are approximately 35 km away. Marsa Alam Airport is about 30 km away.
Clear ocean water with fish and rocky seabed near a coastal resort under blue sky.
Sunny beach with numerous straw umbrellas and calm blue sea in a resort area.
Sandy beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs along clear blue water and distant hills.

Facilities

Hotel reception area with wooden counter, two staff members, and indoor plants.
Spacious hotel lobby with seating around a central water feature under a large glass dome ceiling.
Wooden structure with glass panels near a white entrance labeled 'PASOFINA' on a grassy lawn.
The complex of the renowned Three Corners hotel chain impresses with a breathtaking entrance with swaying palms and fragrant gardens, and features 294 rooms spread throughout the complex. The spacious reception hall has a reception and comfortable seating areas. Further amenities include various shops, a jeweler, and internet access throughout the hotel. The Oriental corner, decorated in a Nubian style, invites you to linger. For your culinary well-being, there is the main restaurant with a beautiful outdoor terrace, offering delicious buffet-style meals, as well as the Italian à la carte restaurant "Dolce Vita" (for a fee) with a breathtaking sea view. In the beautifully landscaped outdoor area, two swimming pools (one heated in winter), a children's pool, and a pool bar with a sun terrace invite you to relax and unwind. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are available free of charge at the pools and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room Comfort Sea View

The cheerfully furnished Double Rooms Comfort Sea View (KM2) are approx. 27 sqm, with two single beds, and feature a bathroom with WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, minibar, telephone, and a seating area, as well as a balcony, French balcony, or terrace, and have a sea view.
Also available for single occupancy (KM1).

Hotel room with two beds, balcony, and sea view, featuring modern decor and cozy lighting.
Hotel room with two beds, balcony, and warm lighting.

Premium Room

The Premium Rooms (PR2) have similar amenities to the Double Rooms but are larger (approx. 27-34 sqm) and have a sea view. The rooms are located on the ground floor, first, or second floor.
Also available for single occupancy (PR1).

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) have the same amenities as the Premium Rooms but can be booked with a different occupancy.
Also available with sea view for an extra charge (F2M).

Family Room Superior

The Family Rooms Superior (F2U) are larger (approx. 50 sqm) with the same amenities as the Double Rooms. The rooms have either a French balcony, balcony, or terrace.
Also available with sea view for an extra charge (FMZ).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 AM, late riser breakfast from 10:30-11:30 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM in the main restaurant.
Snacks are available at the Panorama Bar from 1 PM to 4 PM, and tea/coffee and cake from 4 PM to 5 PM.
Dinner with various theme nights from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM in the main restaurant.
All meals are buffet-style.
Optionally, dinner can be taken in one of the à la carte restaurants (included once per stay).
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 10 AM to 12 AM. All drinks are served in glasses.
One bottle of water per person per day.

Man drinking juice on a terrace with two women and a coastal view in the background.

Not included in All Inclusive

À la carte restaurant for a fee.
Minibar (only one bottle of water per person per day).

Included Sports

Volleyball, aerobics, table tennis, bocce, and darts.

Sports for a Fee

Billiards, water sports activities, and a well-equipped diving and kite center.

Children's Program

A kids' club is offered for the younger guests. There is also a children's pool and a playground.

Wellness

Spa with massage treatments, steam bath, sauna, Turkish bath, beauty center (for a fee)

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi access is available free of charge at the reception and by the main pool.
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Shuttle service to Port Ghalib and laundry service (for a fee).

Credit Card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotel features

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

Note

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," long distances must be covered and a long transfer can be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to arrange the visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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The hotel has six barrier-free rooms (Premium Rooms with sea view) in buildings 6 and 7.
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Country category

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Product information

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 date will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route/Ship location

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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Boarding: Thursday.
Depending on the boarding day, the itinerary may vary.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and boarding. 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, 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.
Afternoon sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay 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 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.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package is included.
Then back to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Breakfast on board. Then the ship sails on to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay 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.
Once there, 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 board for the excursions.
The excursion packages are indicated behind the excursions in the itinerary:
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 (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Memnon Colossus 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 the Excursion Package Classic Plus Excellence: (can be booked by 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 the Excursion Package Premium Excellence: (can be booked by email to: res.aegypten@schauinsland-reisen.de)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 333 € p.p.
The MS Nile Excellence has a total of 30 modernly furnished exterior cabins distributed across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and features a reception. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor refreshing drinks served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, there is a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner available. From 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 loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the fantastic view of the landscape along the Nile.
Five deck plans of a Nile cruise ship showing rooms, pool, lobby, and dining areas.

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 cheerfully 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 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.
In the Royal Suites, the French balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The Single Suites (S1) are approx. 13 sqm and otherwise have the same amenities as the suites, but with only a single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The Economy Suites (S2Z) are somewhat smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and may not have a French balcony and a 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 PM
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking information: 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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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 overload 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 itinerary proceeds as planned.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross over other ships.
It is possible that the ship may not always be 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 per night on the boat, depending on the ship's category, at the beginning of the trip. 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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