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 embarkation day, the route may vary.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
A hot air balloon ride is possible at 5 a.m. (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.
Afternoon sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Morning sailing to Kom Ombo.
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.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early in the morning at 3:30 a.m., 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. The ship then continues 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 continues 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 each excursion belongs to 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 (can be booked by 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 € per person
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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 to Abu Simbel by bus.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 280 € per person
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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 € per person
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 served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship has a small fitness studio that is 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 dreamlike view of the landscape along the Nile.
Accommodation
Suite
The friendly furnished suites (S2) are approximately 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 a 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 sqm). 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 Suites
The Single Suites (S1) are approximately 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 slightly smaller (approx. 21 sqm) with otherwise the same amenities as the suites, and may not have a French balcony and seating area, but rather a non-opening window.
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 local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lounge/sun deck bar.
Coffee, tea, and pastries in the afternoon during the journey.
Daily refilling of the minibar with 2 small bottles of water. The minibar will be filled 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
There is a small fitness area 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 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.
Entertainment
Occasional evening entertainment with folklore or oriental nights.
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.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have an arrival or departure 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 if you have an arrival and/or departure 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 congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, the travel itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noise may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross over other ships.
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 holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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Pickalbatros Villaggio Resort Portofino
Location
The extensive resort is located directly on the hotel's private sandy/pebble beach (beach shoes recommended) and is only about 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 spacious outdoor area, there are 12 swimming pools (three of which are heated in winter) and 3 children's pools (two 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 by the pool and on the beach.
Guests of the "Pickalbatros Portofino Villaggio" can use all facilities of the sister hotel "Pickalbatros Portofino Vita" (RMF116).
Accommodation
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 also with pool view (PD) or sea view (DM).
Under RMFA49 also bookable as single occupancy with garden view (1GD), as single occupancy with pool view (PDE), and as single occupancy with sea view (DEM).
Beachfront Sea View
The Beachfront Sea View rooms (BF2, 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 terrace or balcony. The Beachfront Sea View rooms are located directly on the beach with a view of the 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 also with pool view (DSP) or sea view (DMU).
Under RMFA49 also bookable as single occupancy with garden view (DSE), as single occupancy with pool view (DST), and as single occupancy with sea view (DME).
Deluxe Family Room Garden View
The modern rooms (2FS, approx. 70 sqm) consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed and a 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 also with pool view (XF2).
Royal Suite Swim Up Pool View
The Royal Suites (SWP) are approx. 105 sqm and feature a bath/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (water included), safe, kettle, telephone (for a fee), TV, and terrace with direct access to the shared swim-up pool. The rooms have two bedrooms.
All Inclusive
All Inclusive
Early breakfast (5-7 AM), breakfast (7-10 AM), late breakfast (10-11 AM), lunch (12:30-2:30 PM), and dinner (7-9:30 PM) in buffet form.
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 - 5 PM) at the snack bars.
Tea time in the afternoon from 3 PM to 7 PM at the Lobby Bar, The Bakery.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM to midnight. Selected cocktails are included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge.
Sports included
Fitness room (ages 16+), aerobics, Zumba, basketball, paddle tennis, tennis (floodlights for a fee), table tennis, water aerobics, boccia, football, beach volleyball, running track.
Aqua Park with seven swimming pools (three of which are heated in winter) and 32 water slides (11 for adults, 21 for children) offers fun for all ages.
Sports for a fee
Billiards, water sports 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.
Wellness
Spa with whirlpool, hammam, sauna, and treatments for a fee.
Hotel Service
Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
Credit Card
Visa, Mastercard.
Entertainment
Daily sports and animation program. Evening shows and live music.
VR Games in the Blue Lounge from 7 PM to 10 PM.
Hotel features
- Animation
- Direct Beach Location
- Family Friendly
- Fitness
- Hotel Safe
- Internet
- Kids Club/Mini Club
- Children's Pool
- Children's Playground
- Air Conditioning
- Massages
- Sandy Beach
- Sauna
- Spa
- Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
- Wi-Fi
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", you may have to travel considerable distances and expect a long transfer. 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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Rooms accessible for disabled guests can be booked upon request (Superior Double Room/DSU/1DS/DEU).
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Seasonal information
Also bookable under: RMFA49
Country category
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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 served by the three bars on board. Furthermore, a small bazaar and a cozy reading corner are available. As of Winter 2024/25, the ship has a small fitness studio that is 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 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: 22.04.2026 15:47