Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Cook's Club

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Travel information

Combination package 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 prior to the cruise is mandatory. The next possible embarkation will always be selected.

Notice

The travel package you have selected 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 prior and subsequent stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the day of embarkation. 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 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 sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning after breakfast, visit to Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board and sailing to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing 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).
Then visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then 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 box is included.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay 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 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 Temple, and the Luxor Temple (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.
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
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca trip
Philae Temple
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € 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.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.p.*******************************************************
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.- € p.p.

Ausstattung

The completely renovated 5-star Nile ship features a total of 40 beautiful outside cabins and suites spread across 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 a fitness area to keep fit. The pool on the sun deck invites you to cool off and relax. Enjoy the outdoor pool with breathtaking views of the Nile. 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 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 use (S1).

Economy Cabin

Same equipment 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 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, the minibar is refilled with soft drinks.
Once per week, a 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 service

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
It is possible to purchase a SIM card (approx. 25 €, prices may vary) with 4 GB on the ship to use the internet.
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Check-in: 12 PM.
Medical 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 as well as on your room balcony.
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Cabin plan is available. Requests for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered as a non-binding customer request in the remarks 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 hotel overnight stay is required.
If flying to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: 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 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 due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel sequence.
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As the offered vessel is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock behind or alongside each other, so crossing other ships may be required. It may occur that the ship is not always accessible in a barrier-free manner.
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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 category. 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 *****

Cook's Club El Gouna

Highlights

  • Adults-only hotel located directly on a saltwater lagoon in El Gouna.
  • Complimentary access to the Zeytouna Beach sandy beach, 700 m away.
  • Dine-Around program for culinary use of participating partner restaurants.
  • Outdoor fitness area with wooden equipment.
  • Sustainability certification with the Reisen mit Zukunft label.

Location

The beautiful adults-only hotel is located in the heart of El Gouna, directly on a beautiful saltwater lagoon with a small private beach. It is only a few minutes' walk to the small "Downtown" center with its colorful arcades, restaurants, bars, cafés, and shops (also accessible by a hand-operated ferry). Various shopping opportunities are also available in the immediate vicinity. Guests have free access to the 700 m away, beautiful sandy beach "Zeytouna Beach" on "Zeytouna Island". At the beach, a approx. 400 m long jetty, the "Zeytouna Pier", leads over the reef into deeper water. Explore the breathtaking coral reef while snorkeling from here. The complex is located approx. 25 km north of Hurghada. The Hurghada airport is about 40 km away.

Ausstattung

The modern and charismatic lifestyle hotel (bookable from 16 years) impresses with a very special style and consists of a three-story main building as well as several outbuildings, where the total of 144 elegantly furnished rooms are distributed. The hotel offers its guests a small lobby with a reception. The stylish restaurant "La Cantina" including an outdoor terrace with a view of the lagoon features a live-cooking station and provides you with delicious specialties. In the tastefully designed garden area, there is an outdoor platform with wooden fitness equipment as well as a swimming pool (heatable in winter) with a pool bar and sun terrace. Sun loungers, towels, and parasols are available free of charge at the pool and beach.

Accommodation

Double room

The cozy and stylish rooms with garden view or view of the golf course (D) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, minibar (for a fee), free safe, and a balcony or terrace or French balcony.
Available for an extra charge as a double room terrace (DB) or for single use (DE/DEB).

Modern hotel room with large bed and window with curtains.
Modern shower with black showerhead and shower gel in a niche beside wooden door.
Bedroom with large bed and balcony overlooking palm trees in a hotel room.
View from a balcony overlooking a river with boats and a sunny hotel beach with loungers and umbrellas.

Double room lagoon view

The double rooms with lagoon view (L2Z) have the same equipment as the double rooms but feature a balcony, terrace, or French balcony and pool or lagoon view.
From winter, the room is bookable as a Superior Lagoon View (LD2).
Also bookable as a Double Room Lagoon View Terrace (LD2) or for single use (L1Z/L1D).
From winter, the room is bookable as a Premium Lagoon View (with terrace/L2Z).

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveller rooms (YTR) are equipped like the double rooms, but only bookable for young adults aged 18-29. Limited quota and special price.

Bedroom with large bed and balcony overlooking palm trees in a hotel room.
Hotel room with open window, white pillows, and view of terrace with rattan furniture.
View from a balcony overlooking a garden with palm trees under a clear sky.

Double room Superior terrace

The cozy and stylish rooms with garden view or view of the golf course (DSU) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, minibar (for a fee), free safe, and a terrace.
Also bookable for single use (DEU) for an extra charge.

Meals

Breakfast

Breakfast from 7:30-10:30 AM including filter coffee, tea, and juices.
Freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, and special dishes are available for an extra charge.

Bird's-eye view of a table set with breakfast, coffee, and various treats.
Chef in black attire preparing food, surrounded by oriental decor and geometric background.

Half board

Breakfast from 7:30-10:30 AM.
For dinner, you can choose daily from two set menus.
Freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, and special dishes are available for an extra charge.

Dine Around El Gouna

The Dine-Around program allows 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 (drinks excluded).
Depending on the length of stay, guests can use the Dine-Around offer multiple 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 via the hotel (ideally until 12 PM on the same day) is recommended.

Sports included

Outdoor fitness area with wooden equipment
Modern gym area with wooden equipment overlooking outdoor pool and palm trees.

Sports for a fee

Water sports facilities and a diving center are located on the beach (local providers).
Yoga classes

Wellness

Massage treatments outside the hotel and for a fee.

Entertainment

For entertainment, the hotel offers regular live music.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi access is available to guests in public areas free of charge.
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Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit card

Mastercard, VISA, Diners Club, American Express.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel has one barrier-free room (Double room type A/DA/DEA).
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When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", long distances must sometimes 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

HURGHADA/EL GOUNA
EGYPT
TEL: 0020-653580078
FAX: 0020-653580079
E-mail: info@cooksclub.elgouna.com

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

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Last updated: 14.07.2026 10:45