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Large white river cruise ship with multiple decks on calm water under blue sky.
Swimming pool on the sun deck of a cruise ship with lounge chairs and passengers.
Modern outdoor pool area with jacuzzi and sun loungers at sunset.
Round lounge chairs with cushions on grass by river and tables with drinks.
Outdoor hotel area with round tables, chairs, and palm trees by a water canal.
Covered outdoor terrace with multiple tables and chairs on a paved surface.
Elegant restaurant with warm lighting, wooden floor, and modern furnished tables.
Modern hotel hallway with wooden staircase, stainless steel railings, and potted plant.
Modern hotel lounge with blue sofa, two gray chairs, and a view of the water.
Bright hotel lobby with modern seating area and large skylight.
Cozy dining area with wooden tables, chairs, and a long bench adorned with cushions.
Modern wall shelf with vases and large picture in a hotel interior.
Bright living room with large sofa, glass table, and panoramic window overlooking water.
Hotel room with two beds and large window overlooking harbor and water.
Modern bathroom with toilet, sink, and glass shower partition in warm beige tones.
Floor plan of the Nile Serenity riverboat featuring multiple decks and cabins for cruises.
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.
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.
Hotel complex by a calm coast with a dock and turquoise water at sunset.
Beach with palm trees and loungers by calm blue sea under clear sky.
Infinity pool with palm-lined edge overlooking the sea under clear sky.
Large round pool with steps and sun loungers, blue sky and palm trees in the background.
Bright hotel room with double bed, decorative pillows, and balcony access overlooking palm trees.
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Pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas on a clear, sunny day.
Elegant hotel lounge area with cushioned wooden furniture and warm lighting.
Coastal hotel with white buildings and turquoise water under a clear sky.
Outdoor restaurant by the water with wooden and wicker furniture and white umbrellas.
View from terrace with two chairs to manicured garden and pink hotel buildings under palm trees.
Waterfront terrace with evening lights and palm trees in the sunset background.
Pink hotel building with palm trees and colorful flowers under a blue sky.
A long wooden pier stretches over turquoise water under a clear blue sky.
Island with hotel resorts surrounded by turquoise water and a boat on a lagoon.
Beach with sand, sun umbrellas, and sea in the background under clear sky.
Multi-story hotel building with white facade beside turquoise water and palm trees.
Hotel grounds with palm trees and blooming plants by a water edge under clear sky.
Small sandy beach with hotel facilities and wooden piers on turquoise sea under blue sky.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, chairs, and natural light through windows.
Balcony with wooden railing, lounge chair, table, palm trees, and house wall in the background.
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Elegant hotel room with curved ceilings, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the sea.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Sultan Bey

HNH126
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Travel information

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

Notice

The travel package you have chosen has a duration of 14 Days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always provided for seven Days according to the program. The preliminary and subsequent stay at 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

  • Fully renovated 5-star Nile cruise ship with 40 exterior cabins and suites.
  • All cabins and suites feature a private balcony with views of the Nile.
  • Sun deck with outdoor pool, whirlpool, and direct views of the Nile.
  • All Inclusive with daily buffet meals and beverages available around the clock.
  • Fitness area available on board for physical activity.

Itinerary

Embarkation: Saturdays.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Morning after breakfast excursion to West Thebes to the Hatshepsut Temple (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 Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning after breakfast visit to the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board and sailing to Kom Ombo with a visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue to Aswan. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to 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 included.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Morning after breakfast free 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 stay 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 and Luxor Temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
A German-speaking guide is available 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 code: KW service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € per person
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Additional excursions in the Classic Plus Excursion Package (bookable with code: KW service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € per person*******************************************************
Additional excursions in the Premium Excursion Package (bookable with code: KW service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 482.- € per person

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 opportunities to stay fit in the fitness area. The pool on the sun deck invites you to cool off and relax. 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 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 are 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 facilities as the Executive cabins, but slightly smaller.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S) are more spacious (approx. 34 m²) with similar features 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 buffet style. 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 buffet style.
National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock.
Minibar refilled once per week with soft drinks.
Fruit basket in the cabin once per week.

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 service

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
It is possible to purchase a SIM card (approx. 25 EUR, but subject to change) 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

Address of the ship: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
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Smoking is permitted exclusively on the outer decks and on the balcony of your room.
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Cabin plan is available. You are welcome to enter a request for a specific deck or cabin number as a non-binding customer request in the remarks line.
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Booking note: Please note that for a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
For flights 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 duration 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 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 travel itinerary.
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Since the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock behind or next to each other, so crossing other ships may be necessary. It may happen 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 EUR per person per 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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is our recommendation.
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Hotel code: LXR216

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Sultan Bey

Highlights

  • Location directly on a peninsula in the lagoon landscape of El Gouna.
  • Free shuttle boat to Zeytouna Beach with a 400 m jetty.
  • Participation in the Dine-Around program for culinary experiences in other hotels.
  • Sustainable tourism through Green Star and Green Key certifications.
  • 4-star hotel with heated outdoor pool and integrated children's pool.

Location

The Sultan Bey is located directly on one of the many lagoons of El Gouna on a peninsula. The downtown area as well as numerous restaurants, bars, and shopping opportunities are located approx. 300 m away. Surrounded by crystal clear lagoons and beautiful sandy beaches, a holiday atmosphere sets in immediately. On the opposite island, Zeytouna, is the beautiful public sandy beach "Zeytouna Beach" (bathing shoes recommended), which you can reach with the free shuttle boat. A 400 m long jetty, the "Zeytouna Pier," makes access to deeper water easier here. On "Zeytouna Island," the à la carte restaurant and sports facilities can be used for a fee. The resort is located approx. 25 km north of Hurghada. The airport of Hurghada is approx. 40 km away.
Multi-story hotel building with white facade beside turquoise water and palm trees.
Hotel grounds with palm trees and blooming plants by a water edge under clear sky.

Facilities

Small sandy beach with hotel facilities and wooden piers on turquoise sea under blue sky.
The small and cozy hotel complex is built in the classic Egyptian style. The hotel delights with beautiful courtyards as well as 115 elegantly furnished rooms, which are distributed across the main building and several annexes. The hotel features an inviting lobby with a reception, cozy seating areas, and a lobby bar. The main restaurant with a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking the lagoon provides for your culinary needs. In the well-kept outdoor area, you will find the swimming pool (heated) with an integrated children's pool as well as sun terraces and the pool/snack bar. Sun loungers, parasols, and pads are included at the pool and at "Zeytouna Beach".

Accommodation

Double Room Premium Garden View

The tastefully furnished double rooms Premium (P2D) are equipped with air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), shower/WC with hairdryer, balcony or terrace, and garden view.
Also bookable for single occupancy (P1D).
The rooms are bookable from winter 2025/26.

Cozy hotel room with double bed, chairs, and natural light through windows.
Balcony with wooden railing, lounge chair, table, palm trees, and house wall in the background.
Balcony with two wicker chairs and table overlooking hotel garden with palm trees.
Elegant hotel room with curved ceilings, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Balcony with lounge chairs overlooking a blue pool and palm trees under a clear sky.

Double Room Premium Lagoon View

The Double rooms Premium Lagoon View (L2Z) feature the same facilities as the double rooms plus an additional pool or lagoon view.
The rooms are bookable from winter 2025/26.
Also bookable for single occupancy (L1Z).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM, dinner from 6:30-9 PM.
"Teatime" with tea, coffee, and cake from 3:30-4:30 PM. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the respective open bar from 10 AM-12 AM (partly self-service).
Snacks from 12-4:30 PM at the pool bar.
Only soft drinks are included at the beach bar.
Lunch is offered at the "Zeytouna Beach Bar" as a set menu (choice between burgers, pasta, pizza) with soft drinks.

Spacious hotel breakfast area with buffet, glass vases, and arched windows.

Dine Around El Gouna

The Dine Around program enables guests with half-board, full-board, or all-inclusive a special culinary experience. Guests can dine in participating restaurants of other hotels – without any additional costs for the food (excluding drinks).
Depending on the length of stay, guests can use the Dine Around offer several times: 1x from four nights, up to 3x for five to seven nights, and up to 4x for eight or more nights. Guests of 5-star hotels have access to all participating restaurants. Guests from a 3 or 4-star hotel can dine in houses of the same category – an upgrade to a 5-star restaurant is possible for a small fee.
A table reservation through the hotel (ideally until 12 PM on the same day) is recommended.

Sports included

Table tennis, darts.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports at the beach (by local providers): Diving center right next to the hotel, snorkeling, sailing, kitesurfing.
An 18-hole golf course is located approx. 2 km away.

Entertainment

An oriental or Nubian show is performed once a week. Live music also takes place once a week.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in the lobby and in the rooms.
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Laundry service for a fee.

Credit card

Visa, Master, American Express.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is unsuitable for people with reduced mobility. Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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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 must 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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Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

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Last updated: 10.07.2026 15:31