Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug+ Pickalbatros Villaggio Resort

HRE115
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Travel information

Combined product consisting 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. Embarkation is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next available embarkation will always be used.

Notice

Your selected travel offer has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship always lasts seven days according to the program. The preliminary and subsequent stay in the hotel depends on your day of arrival and the day of embarkation. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port 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 vary.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit 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 West Thebes 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, sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo in the morning.
Lunch on board and visit 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 included.
Then it's 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.
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 Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked additionally on site).
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the route are not included.
A German-speaking guide is available on board for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the route, it is always indicated which excursion package it belongs to:
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
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossus 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 to Abu Simbel by bus.
-> 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 outside cabins spread across several decks. The reception area is bright and elegantly designed and has a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool 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 feature 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 cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 sqm and feature 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 balcony also has 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 one single bed and no seating area.

Economy Suite

The economy suites (S2Z) are slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and may have a non-opening window instead of a French balcony and seating area.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served 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 as a buffet. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included from 11 AM to 11 PM at the lounge and sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the journey.
Daily refilling 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 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 flights to or 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 and/or 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 the other or side-by-side, 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 will be 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 *****

Pickalbatros Villaggio Resort Portofino

Location

Aerial view of a long pier with a building at the end, surrounded by clear water and sandy beach with loungers.
Pier with sunshades on rocky shore at sunset by the sea.
Aerial view of a coastal town with clear blue waters and buildings along the shoreline.
Sandy beach with straw umbrellas, palm trees, and rocky coastline in the background.
The extensive resort is located directly on the hotel's own sand/pebble beach (bathing shoes recommended) and is only approx. 40 km from Marsa Alam airport.
Due to the gently sloping beach, you have the opportunity for a relaxing beach holiday. On the other hand, the long jetty leads directly into deeper water, from where you can discover the beautiful and impressive underwater world of the Red Sea. The beach offers the best conditions for snorkeling and diving.

Facilities

The large, newly opened hotel complex consists of 514 rooms. The cozy and charmingly furnished complex has a reception, several shops, an amphitheater, various bars, two buffet restaurants ("El Khan" - Oriental, "Soprano Restaurant" - international cuisine), an à la carte restaurant ("Shell Fish" - seafood, once per stay, with reservation), two snack restaurants, and various bars and a café, The Bakery.
In the extensive outdoor area, there are 12 swimming pools (three of which are heated in winter) and 3 children's pools (two of which can be heated in winter). The newly built Aqua Park with 32 water slides (11 for adults and 21 for children; partially heated in winter) offers fun for young and old.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, cushions, and towels are available free of charge at the pool and on the beach.
Guests of the "Pickalbatros Portofino Villaggio" can use all facilities of the sister hotel "Pickalbatros Portofino Vita" (RMF116).
Cozy hotel lounge seating area with city view through a round window.
Multiple colorful bicycles are parked under a shade structure at the beach area.
Elegant hotel lobby with modern furniture, chandeliers, and warm wood accents.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with a large bed and balcony with sea view.
Covered terrace with two chairs and a table overlooking the sea and boats.

Double Room

The modern rooms with garden view are spacious (D, approx. 35 sqm) and equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water only included), kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Available at an extra charge with pool view (PD) or sea view (DM).
Also bookable under RMFA49 for single occupancy with garden view (1GD), single occupancy with pool view (PDE), and single occupancy with sea view (DEM).

Beachfront Sea View

The Beachfront Sea View rooms (BF2, approx. 42-45 sqm) are spacious and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and terrace or balcony. The Beachfront Sea View rooms are located directly on the beach with a view of the sea.
Also available for single occupancy (BF1).

Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Balcony with two chairs and a table overlooking the sea under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with unique stone wall, double bed, TV, and tiled floor.
Modern hotel bathroom with large mirror, sink, and walk-in shower.
Balcony with two chairs overlooking a beach with palm trees and blue sea.

Superior Double Room

The modern Superior Double rooms (DSU, approx. 42-45 sqm) are equipped with a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Available at an extra charge with pool view (DSP) or sea view (DMU).
Also bookable under RMFA49 for single occupancy with garden view (DSE), single occupancy with pool view (DST), and single occupancy with sea view (DME).

Deluxe Family Room Garden View

The modern rooms (2FS, approx. 70 sqm) consist of one bedroom with a king-size bed and another bedroom with single beds and a sofa bed, and are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Available at an extra charge with pool view (XF2).

Bright hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking tropical gardens.
Bright hotel room with two beds, blue couch, and open wardrobe.
Modern bathroom with walk-in shower and sink with large mirror.
View from a terrace overlooking a water park with slides and pool under a blue sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, flat-screen TV, and balcony with curtains.
Hotel room with two single beds, nightstand, curtains, and mountain view.
Modern living area with blue sofa, TV, and large windows with curtains.
Modern pool area with blue water and comfortable seating at a hotel resort.

Royal Suite Swim Up Pool View

The Royal Suites (SWP) are approx. 105 sqm and feature a bathroom/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (water included), safe, kettle, telephone (for a fee), TV, and a terrace with direct access to the communal swim-up pool. The rooms have two bedrooms.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk to small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen has a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast (5 AM - 7 AM), breakfast (7 AM - 10 AM), late breakfast (10 AM - 11 AM), lunch (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM), and dinner (7 PM - 9:30 PM) served as a buffet.
Late dinner at El Khan from 8 PM to 11 PM.
Snacks available during the day from 12:30 PM to 5 PM and ice cream (11 AM to 5 PM) at the snack bars.
Afternoon tea from 3 PM to 7 PM at the Lobby Bar, The Bakery.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from 10 AM to 12 AM (midnight). Selected cocktails are included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge.

Elegant buffet with a variety of dishes under a dome decorated with lights.

Sports included

Colorful water playground with slides and pool under blue sky.
Top view of a hotel pool with yellow umbrellas and two wooden pavilions.
Spacious green soccer field with clear lines and small buildings in the background under blue sky
Soccer goal next to green field under clear blue sky
Fitness room (ages 16+), aerobics, Zumba, basketball, paddle tennis, tennis (floodlight for a fee), table tennis, water aerobics, boccia, football, beach volleyball, jogging path.
Aqua Park with seven swimming pools (three heated in winter) and 32 water slides (11 for adults, 21 for children) offers fun for all ages.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, watersports offered by local providers on the beach.

Children's program

Kids' club for ages 4-10, playground.
VR Games in the Blue Lounge from 7 PM to 10 PM.
Colorful kids' play area with tables, chairs, and wall shelves in a white room with yellow accents.
Colorful water playground with slides in a hotel pool under a clear sky.

Wellness

Modern reception area with curved front desk, stylish seating, and large windows.
Modern spa area with sauna, steam cabin, and two red loungers.
A serene wellness room with massage table, warm lighting, and decorative shelves.
Cozy spa treatment room with two massage tables and warm lighting.
Interior of a sauna with wooden benches and dark stone walls
Modern spa room with bathtub, lounge chairs, and starry sky ceiling.
Interior view of a traditional hammam with patterned tiles and marble bench.
Spa with whirlpool, hammam, sauna, and treatments available for a fee.

Entertainment

Daily sports and animation program. Evening shows and live music.
VR Games in the Blue Lounge from 7 PM to 10 PM.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the entire hotel complex.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Fitness
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Miniclub
  • Kids Pool
  • Kids Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sandy Beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Wi-Fi

Hotelhinweis

When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that particularly with the combination of "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances may need to be covered and a long transfer should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Please note that some of the images shown are model images.
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Barrier-free rooms are available on request (Superior Double Room/DSU/1DS/DEU).
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Seasonal information

Also bookable under: RMFA49

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 22.05.2026 17:47