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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Arabella Azur Hotel

HNH207
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Travel information

Combination product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Serenity and a beach holiday including all inter-hotel 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 next available embarkation date 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 provided for seven Days according to the program. The pre- and post-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

  • 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:
1. Day:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
2. Day:
Morning after breakfast excursion to Thebes-West 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 trip to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
3. Day:
Morning after breakfast visit to the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board and trip to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue to Aswan. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
4. Day:
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 trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
5. Day:
Early morning at 3:30 a.m. opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box is included.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
6. Day:
Morning after breakfast at leisure. 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 Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on site).
Overnight stay and dinner on board.
7. Day:
At 5 a.m. hot air balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, the Karnak and the Luxor temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
8. Day:
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 which excursion package this excursion is included in:
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
Hatschepsut Temple
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 code: 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 code: 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 has a total of 40 beautiful outside cabins and suites spread over three decks. All cabins and suites have a balcony. Furthermore, the luxurious ship has 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. Enjoy the outdoor pool with breathtaking views 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 use (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 views of the Nile is approx. 3 m² and invites you to linger. The suites are located on the main deck, middle deck, and upper deck.
Also bookable for single use (S1).

Economy Cabin

With the same equipment as the Executive Cabins, but slightly smaller.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S) are more spacious (approx. 34 m²) with similar equipment elements as the Executive Cabin and are also equipped with a balcony of approx. 4 m². It also has a sofa and two armchairs in the integrated living room.
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 a week refill of the minibar with soft drinks.
Once a 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 dance.

Hotel service

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
There is the possibility to buy a SIM card on the ship (approx. 25 EUR, but may vary) with 4 GB to use the internet.
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Check-in: 12 p.m.
Medical standby 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 only allowed on the outer decks as well as 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 request in the comments field.
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Booking information: 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 a flight to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking information: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it is always a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary is not 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 due to overload or maintenance of the locks of Esna, a change in 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 ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock behind or next to each other, so that 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 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 *****

Arabella Azur Resort

Highlights

  • Private sandy beach bay with stunning house reef for snorkeling
  • Nubian style with 295 rooms in main and annex buildings
  • Two heated freshwater pools plus separate children's pool
  • Varied restaurants including Lebanese cuisine for an extra charge
  • Green Star sustainability certification valid until June 2026

Location

Spend a wonderful holiday under the sun of Egypt at the Arabella Azur Resort. The architecturally charming resort is located in a small, sheltered bay in the heart of Hurghada. The private sandy bathing bay delights with a dreamily beautiful house reef, which offers the best conditions for exploring the colorful underwater world. Stairs facilitate entry into the crystal-clear water of the Red Sea. The lively city center of Hurghada with various shopping and entertainment options is only approx. 3 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 10 km away.

Facilities

The hotel, designed in the local Nubian style, has 295 rooms, which are distributed across the main building and five adjacent buildings. The hotel's amenities include a spacious lobby with reception and comfortable seating areas. On the premises, various shops invite you to browse. Culinary enjoyment is provided by two buffet restaurants (international and Italian) and two à la carte restaurants ("Bordiehn's Restaurant" - reservation required, drinks for a fee, and "Al Raouche" - Lebanese cuisine - for a fee), several bars, and a café. A music pub in the outdoor area completes the offer.
In the spacious garden area, there are two freshwater pools (one heated) as well as a separate and heated children's pool.
Sun loungers, pads, sunshades, and bath towels are available free of charge on the beach and by the pool.

Accommodation

Double room

The double rooms (D) are equipped with bath/WC or bath, hairdryer, satellite TV, coffee and tea maker, safe, air conditioning, and a minibar, terrace or balcony.
Also bookable with sea view (DM) and for single use (DE/DEM) for an extra charge.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA28 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or garden/pool view (DPG/EPG).)

Hotel room with a cozy double bed and romantic decoration made of towels and flower petals.
Room with two beds, oriental decor, and a sea view.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 a.m., lunch from 12:30-3 p.m., and dinner from 6:30-9:30 p.m. are each available in buffet style (times may vary depending on the season).
Dinner can optionally be taken at "Bordiehn's Restaurant".
Various snacks as well as ice cream are available during the day at the pool and beach bar.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. at the respective open bar.

Not included in All Inclusive

Dinner in the à la carte restaurant.
Drinks after 12 a.m. at the respective bar for an extra charge (up to max. 4 a.m.)

Sports included

Aerobics, beach volleyball, snorkeling, gym, darts, boccia, billiards, gymnastics, water gymnastics, table tennis.

Sports for a fee

Floodlights (tennis and squash), diving (via local providers).

Children's program

For younger guests, a kids' club is offered for children aged 4-12 years. In addition, a children's pool and a children's area as well as a mini disco and a playground are available. There is an extra children's buffet in the restaurant.

Wellness

Spa and wellness center (for a fee): sauna, massages, Turkish bath/hammam, steam bath.

Entertainment

The international animation team offers daily program activities and live shows.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in all public areas.
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Laundry service, ATM for withdrawals (each for a fee)

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa.

Hotelhinweis

When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" as well as vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", sometimes long distances 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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The hotel is unsuitable for people with limited mobility. Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA28.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

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Last updated: 06.08.2026 16:51