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7 Tage MS Nile Excellence & Ausflug + 3 Tage Three Corners Rihana Resort

H010E3
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor
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.

MS Nile Excellence incl. Excursion

Route

The following excursions are automatically included when booking the MS Nile Excellence: Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, and a visit to the High Dam in Aswan.
The excursion package listed below can of course still be booked.
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Embarkation: Thursday.
Depending on the embarkation day, 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 to the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
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 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:
Early morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box included.
Then 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 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 the excursions.
The excursion package to which each excursion belongs is always indicated behind the excursions in the route:
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
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 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 features a reception desk. Enjoy culinary delights in the main restaurant and savor cool drinks from the three onboard bars. A small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are also 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 sun loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.

Accommodation

Suite

The cheerfully furnished suites (S2) are approx. 24 m² 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 bookable for single occupancy (1SA).

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (RS) have the same amenities as the suites but are larger (approx. 37 m²). The Royal Suites are located on the middle and upper decks.
In the Royal Suites, the balcony also includes a small table and two chairs.

Single Suite

The single suites (S1) are approx. 13 m² 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 m²) with otherwise identical amenities to 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 in buffet form. Selected national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM at the lounge/sun deck bar.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries during the cruise.
Daily replenishment of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. The minibar is refilled with soft drinks once a week.
Fruit basket in the cabin once a week.

Not included in All Inclusive

International/imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports Included

A small fitness area is available on deck.

Wellness

Massage treatments are offered for additional relaxation (for a fee).

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.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or Oriental nights.

Hotel features

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 open decks.
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Booking Note: Please note that for an inbound or return flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for inbound and/or return flights to/from Luxor.
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Booking Note: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be a ship of higher quality. The travel 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, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a ship of equal value may be required to ensure the travel itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operating 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 may not always be possible to access the ship 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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Three Corners Rihana Resort

Location

The family-friendly hotel is located directly on a 1,500-meter long, beautifully landscaped lagoon with a private beach section in El Gouna, north of Hurghada. A shuttle boat transfer (approx. 15-minute ride) takes guests to another private island beach on the open sea, the beautiful Zeytouna Beach. From Zeytouna Beach, a long jetty extends into the Red Sea, offering a fascinating underwater world for snorkeling. The center of El Gouna is about 350 m away. Hurghada Airport is approximately 25 kilometers away.

Facilities

Built in a Nubian village style, the complex impresses with a cozy atmosphere, characterized by towers, domes, and arches, and features 434 comfortably furnished rooms spread across several two-story buildings. The resort has a beautiful and inviting reception area with seating and Wi-Fi in all public areas of the complex. The outdoor area features four different swimming pools (fitness pool, sunset pool with two smaller slides, aqua splash pool with four different water slides, dolphin pool), three of which are heated in winter. There are also four children's pools for the little ones, three of which are heated in winter. One of these pools features small slides and water games. Sun loungers, towels, and umbrellas are provided free of charge at the pools and on the hotel's private beach. The main restaurant and four different specialty restaurants, as well as various bars, cater to your culinary needs.

Accommodation

Double Room Comfort (DK2)

The tastefully furnished rooms (approx. 21 m²) have been fully renovated and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, minibar (for a fee), air conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, kettle with coffee/tea making facilities, safe, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and a balcony or terrace with pool and garden view. Also bookable for single occupancy (DK1).

Premium Room (PR2)

With the same amenities as the double rooms, but more spacious (approx. 28 m²), these rooms offer pool/garden or lagoon views. Also bookable for single occupancy (PR1).

Family Room (DF2)

The comfortable family rooms have the same amenities as the double rooms but are more spacious (approx. 37 m²).

Double Room Superior

The newly bookable Superior rooms (DSU, 28 m²) are renovated and offer a choice of different views depending on the room's location in the hotel – either with a view of the garden or the refreshing pool. The rooms are equipped with two different types of beds: a spacious king-size bed or two single beds, depending on your preference. The rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a kettle, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Also available for 3 people (TDS) and for single occupancy (DSE).

Double Room Superior Plus

The rooms (DSB) are more spacious (approx. 35 m²) with similar amenities to the Double Room Superior. The rooms are renovated and newly bookable.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

The main restaurant "Sunny Restaurant" offers breakfast (7-10 AM), lunch (12-2:30 PM), and dinner (6:30-9 PM) in buffet style. Additionally, the restaurant offers tea time with various snacks from 4-5 PM. Several specialty restaurants are also available: "Greenhouse" with vegan and vegetarian dishes in the morning (7:30-11 AM buffet style), lunch (11 AM-3 PM à la carte for a fee) and in the evening (6-9 PM à la carte for a fee with prior reservation). "Lagoon Lunch" at midday (12-3 PM à la carte). "Dolce Vita" with Italian dishes (6:30-9 PM à la carte) and "Chez Pascal" with a selection of various specialties (6:30-9 PM à la carte for a fee on Fridays). Soft drinks, hot beverages, and local alcoholic drinks are served to guests until midnight at six different bars, including the All-Inclusive Bar, the Sunset Bar, the Dolphin Bar, the Lagoon Bar, the Lounge Bar, and the Peanuts Bar, which is open until midnight and offers various entertainment and activities. The all-inclusive offer is valid daily until midnight.

Not included in All Inclusive

Imported alcoholic beverages, fresh juices.

Dine Around El Gouna

The Dine-Around program allows guests with half board, full board, or all-inclusive to enjoy a special culinary experience. Guests can dine at participating restaurants in other hotels – without any additional cost for the food (drinks excluded).
Depending on the length of stay, guests can use the Dine-Around offer multiple times: once for stays of four nights or more, up to 3 times for stays of five to seven nights, and up to 4 times for stays of eight nights or more. Guests from 5-star hotels have access to all participating restaurants. Guests from a 3 or 4-star hotel can dine at hotels of the same category – an upgrade to a 5-star restaurant is possible for a small fee.
Table reservations through the hotel (ideally by 12 PM on the same day) are recommended.

Sports Included

Fitness room, yoga, beach volleyball, table tennis, boccia, water aerobics, and darts.

Sports for a Fee

Bike rental, billiards, and a diving center at the hotel (external provider) offering various water sports activities. Additionally, El Gouna offers various fitness activities through external providers, such as tennis and golf (18-hole golf course).

Children's Program

For the little guests, there are separate children's pools, a playground, and the Trixie Kids Club (ages 4-11).

Wellness

Sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath, and massage for a fee.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi access is available free of charge in public areas and in the rooms.
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Postal/banking service and souvenir shop.
Laundry service for a fee.

Credit Card

Visa, American Express, and Mastercard.

Entertainment

A varied animation program with karaoke, DJ, tombola, and international shows provides entertainment.

Hotel features

Hotelhinweis

The hotels Three Corners Rihanna Resort and Three Corners Rihana Inn have been combined into one complex.
The rooms are divided as follows:
Double Room Comfort (DK2) = former Rihana Inn
Premium Room (PR2) & Family Room (DF2) = Rihana Resort
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Please note that the shuttle to Zeytouna Beach is free of charge, food on site is for a fee, but drinks are included in the All-Inclusive package.
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The hotel is accessible and suitable for wheelchair users. 14 accessible rooms bookable upon request (PR2/DF2).
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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", long distances may have to be covered and a long transfer is to be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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TAMR HENNA
HURGHADA/EL GOUNA
EGYPT
TEL: 0020-653580025-29
FAX: 0020-653580030

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

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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 onboard bars. A small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are also 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 sun loungers on the sun deck or cool off in the pool while enjoying the dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
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.
Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or Oriental nights.
Last updated: 20.05.2026 17:43