Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Albatros Palace

HNH091
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Travel information

Combination product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Serenity and a beach holiday, including all transfers between them. Accommodation in the hotel is always provided in the most affordable available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Saturdays. The journey must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay prior to the cruise is mandatory. The next available embarkation will always be selected.

Notice

The travel offer you have chosen 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 stay before and after the cruise in the hotel depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Nile Serenity

Highlights

  • Completely renovated 5-star Nile cruise ship with 40 cabins and suites.
  • All cabins and suites feature a private balcony with Nile views.
  • Sun deck includes an outdoor pool, whirlpool, and direct Nile views.
  • All-inclusive board with beverages available around the clock.
  • On-board fitness area available for sports activities.

Itinerary

Embarkation: Saturdays.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Morning after breakfast, excursion to the West Bank 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 voyage to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Morning after breakfast, visit to Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board and voyage to Kom Ombo with a visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to 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 is included.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Morning after breakfast, leisure time. You will have a day to relax and enjoy the ship while sailing downstream to Luxor.
Afterwards, opportunity for a Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on site).
Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5 AM, hot air balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, the Karnak Temple, and the Luxor Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on the ship for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted in which excursion package this excursion is included:
Classic Excursion Package=1
Classic Plus Excursion Package=2
Premium Excursion Package=3
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Classic Excursion Package (bookable with ref: KW Service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca trip
Philae Temple
->Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 316 € p.p.
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Additional excursions in the Classic Plus Excursion Package (bookable with ref: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
->Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 443 € p.p.
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Additional excursions in the Premium Excursion Package (bookable with ref: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Summer season 2026: 482.- € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 489 € p.p.

Facilities

The completely renovated 5-star Nile ship features a total of 40 beautiful exterior cabins and suites, spread over three decks. All cabins and suites have a balcony. Furthermore, the luxurious ship features a main restaurant, a reception, as well as a lounge bar and a small bazaar. The ship also offers the opportunity to stay fit in the fitness area. The pool on the sun deck invites you to cool off and relax. Also, enjoy the outdoor pool with a breathtaking view of the Nile. Bath towels are provided to guests free of charge.

Accommodation

Executive Cabin

The Executive Cabins (KEX) are approx. 20 m² in size and equipped with a private bathroom, shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, minibar, safe, and a balcony (approx. 2 m²).
The Executive Cabins are located on the middle deck and upper deck.
Also bookable for single occupancy (EEX).

Hotel room with two single beds, a full-length mirror, and a TV on a dark cabinet.
Small bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower partition in beige and brown tones.
Cozy hotel room with wooden floor, two armchairs, a rug, and a TV next to the bed.
Small hotel bathroom with toilet, sink, and frosted glass shower partition.

Suite

The Suites (S2) are equipped like the Executive Cabins, but larger (approx. 27 m²). The beautiful balcony with a view of the Nile is approx. 3 m² and invites you to linger. The suites are located on the main deck, the middle deck, and the upper deck.
Also bookable for single occupancy (S1).

Economy Cabin

Same features as the Executive Cabins, but slightly smaller.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S) are more spacious (approx. 34 m²) with similar amenities to the Executive Cabin and are also equipped with a balcony of approx. 4 m². It also features a sofa and two armchairs in the integrated living area.
The Royal Suites are located on all three decks.

Hotel room with seating area, double bed, carpet, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, mirror, and towels on the sink counter.

Meals

Full board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks for a fee.

Brightly lit dining room with wooden beams, set tables, and chairs.

All Inclusive

Modern restaurant area with tables, chairs, and decorative hanging lamps in neutral tones.

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style.
National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock.
Once per week refill of the minibar with soft drinks.
Once per week fruit basket in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International alcoholic drinks are available for a fee.

Sports included

Fitness area.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore show and belly dancing.

Hotel services

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
There is a possibility to buy a SIM card (approx. 25 €, can vary) with 4 GB on the ship to use the internet.
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Check-in: 12 PM.
Medical on-call service (for a fee).
Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Ship address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
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Smoking is exclusively permitted on the outer decks and on the balcony of your room.
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Cabin plan is available. A request for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered as a non-binding customer wish in the comments line.
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Booking note: Please note that if flying to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
If flying to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. 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 location of the hotel.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or congestion/maintenance at the Esna locks, a change to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel sequence.
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Since the offered vessel is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock behind or alongside each other, meaning crossing other ships may be necessary. It may occur 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 constant tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect an amount of 8 € per person and night on the boat at the beginning of the trip, depending on the category of the ship. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation on our part.
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Hotel code: LXR216

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Palace Resort

Highlights

  • Direct beach location with a private house reef for diving and snorkeling.
  • Complimentary use of the water park at the neighboring Beach Albatros hotel with 18 slides.
  • Spacious lagoon-style pool area including one heated pool.
  • Included 1001 Nights Neverland Show once per stay.
  • 5-star resort featuring 621 rooms and six restaurants.

Location

Spend the best time of the year in the beautiful grounds of the Pickalbatros Palace Resort. This very spacious holiday resort is located directly on the hotel's own sandy beach with a house reef. Here, you can experience the beauty of the Red Sea while diving and snorkeling. It is approximately 18 km to the center of Hurghada and approx. 11 km to the airport.
Luxury hotel with pool, gardens, and sea and beach view.
Beach with lounge chairs, umbrellas, palm trees, and long pier at the hotel.
Sunrise on a calm beach with canoes and pier, clear colors and gentle waves.
Sunset at a beach hotel with palm-thatched sunbeds under palm trees.

Facilities

Waterpark with colorful slides and umbrellas beside a desert hotel.
Open restaurant with wooden chairs and tables over blue water pool in a hotel resort.
Colorful water slides and play structures at a hotel pool under a blue sky.
Aerial view of a tropical resort featuring pools, water slides, beach, and ocean in the background.
Shape your holiday with numerous activities, relax afterwards in the wellness area, and enjoy international delicacies in the various restaurants. The appealing upper-category hotel consists of a main building and several annexes, housing a total of 621 rooms. The hotel offers a reception in the luxurious lobby, a hairdresser/beauty salon (for a fee), a shopping arcade, and an ATM. Six restaurants with Asian and Italian cuisine among others, various bars, cafes, and an oriental pub delight the palate. In the spacious outdoor area, there is a large, lagoon-like pool landscape with various pools (one of which is heated from November to April) as well as a separate fun area for children with slides and fountains (one heated children's pool). On the sun terraces and at the beach, loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are provided free of charge.
The aquapark of the neighboring hotel "Beach Albatros" with its 18 slides, including 11 slides for adults and 7 for children, can also be used free of charge.

Accommodation

Double room

The modern rooms (D) are approx. 36 m² and are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, LCD satellite TV, minibar (refilled daily with water and soft drinks 1x per stay included), electric kettle, safe (included), air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace with garden view.
Also bookable with pool (PD) or sea view (DM) as well as for single occupancy (DE/PDE/DEM).
Also bookable as Type I (DI/DEI) at a special price with limited availability.

Hotel room with two single beds, balcony, and palm tree view.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, flat-screen TV, and archway to bathroom.
Balcony with chairs overlooking the sea, palm trees, and accommodations in a sunny setting.

Double room with side sea view

The rooms (DMS) are equipped like the double rooms, but feature a side sea view.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DES).

Super saver room

These rooms (SSZ) have the same features as double rooms with garden view, but are available as a limited contingent and at a special price.
(Also bookable under HRGA02, but may have a different location and view).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast in two restaurants from 7 AM - 10 AM, late breakfast from 10 AM - 11 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, and dinner in one of the four buffet restaurants or two à la carte restaurants (reservation required, included once per week).
Midnight snack from 10:30 PM - 12 AM.
Snacks at the beach bar from 12:30 PM - 5 PM.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the pool and beach bar from 10 AM until sunset, in the other bars until 12 AM. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer without extra charge.

Elegant table setting with wine and dish in a stylish restaurant.

Sports included

Modern gym with equipment and illuminated ceiling, ideal for hotel guests.
Modern gym with weightlifters, treadmills, and columns featuring sports-themed artwork in warm lighting.
Beach volleyball court, table tennis, minigolf, and fitness room.

Sports for a fee

Tennis court at the Beach Albatros Hotel (tennis court, floodlights, and rackets for a fee), water sports, billiards (billiards is located in the sister hotel "Beach Albatros").
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable in the travel agency with requirement H and the service code HRG991):
Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in the Water Valley) can be booked in many hotels for a fee. The park contains over 100 different water attractions for small and large guests. The price of 75 € for adults and 38 € for children up to 11 years includes not only daily free entry including snacks and soft drinks but also the transfer from/to the overnight hotel.

Children's program

For the little guests, the hotel offers a mini club (4-12 years), a children's pool, and children's water slides.
Entrance of ALBA Kids Club featuring colorful character and play areas, designed for hotel kids.
Colorful playroom with children's chairs and cartoon-decorated wall in a hotel.
Colorful playground with swings, climbing frame, and slide on green grass under clear sky.
Colorful children's playground with slides and water in hotel pool by palm trees.
Playground with wooden climbing frame and swings in a sunny hotel setting.
Colorful children's playroom with tables and chairs in a bright hotel area.
Playground with swings and climbing frame in front of multi-story hotel under blue sky.

Wellness

Modern spa room with green walls, circular lights, and a massage table with pillows.
A woman receives a massage in a warmly lit spa room with decorative circular wall designs.
Modern hotel lobby area with seating corner, reception desk, and colorful wall design.
Modern hair salon with white floors, blue accents, and large mirrors.
Modern room with pink and blue walls, pink sofas, and two massage chairs.
Spa center with sauna, massage, whirlpool, and steam bath for a fee.

Entertainment

During the day and in the evening, the hotel offers diverse animation programs.
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1001 Nights Neverland Show: (included 1x per stay)
Life in Hurghada is illuminated with an evening program that combines music, dance, light, and theater. Experience everything in one evening: international cabaret, pop music, dance show, and traditional oriental music.
All this in the impressive setting of the famous theater in the Palace of Alf Leila Wa Leila-1001 Nights. An evening where the past merges with the present!
As part of the program, a delicious dinner and a diverse selection of drinks await you.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in public areas.
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Baby cots are available free of charge.
High chairs available in the restaurants.
Laundry service for a fee.
ATM in the lobby.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

Barrier-free hotel complex. 4 barrier-free rooms available on request (Double room Standard/D).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that especially in the combination "Airport Marsa Alam-Hotel Hurghada" as well as the reverse "Airport Hurghada-Hotel Marsa Alam", large distances sometimes have to be covered and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Zusatzhinweis

SAFAGA ROAD
HURGHADA/EGYPT
0020-653464168
0020-653464179

Seasonal information

Also bookable under HRGA02.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 15.09.2026 17:41