Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Albatros Makadi Resort

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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. 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 possible embarkation date 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 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:
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 Thebes-West to the Hatshepsut Temple (1,2,3) with a viewing of the Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3). Visit to the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon cruise to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Morning after breakfast, visit to Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board and cruise to Kom Ombo with a visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue cruise 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 ride 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, free time. You will have a day to relax and enjoy the ship while cruising downstream to Luxor.
Afterwards, opportunity for a sound and light show at 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, Karnak Temple, and 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.
A German-speaking guide for the excursions is available on the ship.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted which excursion package this excursion is included in:
Excursion package Classic=1
Excursion package Classic Plus=2
Excursion package Premium=3
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion package Classic (bookable with reference: 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 ride
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 excursion package Classic Plus (bookable with reference: KW service: NILKLASSP)
Day excursion 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 excursion package Premium (bookable with reference: 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.

Amenities

The completely renovated 5-star Nile ship features a total of 40 beautiful outside cabins and suites distributed across three decks. All cabins and suites feature a balcony. Furthermore, the luxurious ship includes a main restaurant, a reception, 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. 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 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 use (S1).

Saver Cabin

With the same amenities 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 Cabins 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 a week, the minibar is refilled with soft drinks.
Once a week, a fruit basket is provided 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 EUR, but may 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

Address of the ship: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
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Smoking is exclusively permitted on the outdoor 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 gladly be entered 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 a flight 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 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 overload 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 itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships. 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 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 *****

Albatros Makadi Resort

Highlights

  • Direct beach location on a 600 m long sandy beach with a private house reef.
  • Spacious hotel complex featuring 20 pools and an aquapark with 16 slides.
  • Diverse culinary options including six buffet restaurants and two snack restaurants.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the entire hotel complex.
  • 5-star hotel in Makadi Bay.

Location

The Albatros Makadi Resort is located in the popular Makadi Bay. The Albatros Makadi Resort is only approx. 35 km from the international airport of Hurghada. The hotel, in a first-class location, is situated directly on a 600-meter-long white sandy beach and offers the perfect conditions for swimming. The offshore house reef offers ideal opportunities and conditions for snorkeling to get to know the beautiful and colorful underwater world of the Red Sea.
Beach with rows of blue umbrellas and calm sea under clear sky.
Beach hotel with pool, sun umbrellas, and loungers by a calm sea under clear sky.
Wide sandy beach with clear water and a line of palm trees along the coast under a blue sky.
Hotel complex with multiple pools, blue sun loungers, and sea view at sunset.
Beach promenade with palm trees, sand, and sun umbrellas under a clear blue sky.

Amenities

Modern hotel lounge area with gray chairs, round tables, and gold-colored ceiling lights.
Modern bright hotel building with fountain and well-kept landscaping under clear blue sky.
Modern hotel bar area with blue walls, red chairs, marble floor, and stylish lighting.
Bright, modern dining room with round tables and brown chairs, decorated with plants.
Empty outdoor seating area with tables and chairs near water slides and pool at hotel.
Indoor pool with blue illuminated water and decorative curtains in a hotel spa.
Bright hotel lobby with arches, chandelier, and central flower decoration.
Modern living area with white armchairs, round table, and decorative shelf in a bright room.
Beach promenade with palm trees, sand, and sun umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
Bright, modern hotel lounge with comfortable armchairs and large windows.
Large hotel lobby with striking glass dome ceiling and stylish seating areas.
The completely renovated resort features 869 spacious rooms distributed across several buildings. Furthermore, the hotel is equipped with a cozy lobby and various shops. For dining, there are six buffet restaurants and two snack restaurants (Asian, Oriental, Italian, seafood, steakhouse, etc.) as well as five bars.
The generously and beautifully landscaped outdoor area features 20 pools with 10 integrated children's pools and a separate children's pool (three of which can be heated in winter) as well as the Adults-Aqua-Park-Tower with six slides. For children, there is a small aquapark with 10 slides (six for teens and four for smaller children) available.

Accommodation

Deluxe Double Room Pool View

The rooms with pool view are approx. 53 m² and are attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea making facilities, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony. (PD) Also bookable for single use (PDE) and as Double Room Type I with limited inventory and at specific prices (DI).

Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking outdoor area.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking pool and surroundings.
Modern hotel room with balcony and city view.
Modern hotel room with bed, balcony, and sea view under blue sky.

Deluxe Double Room Side Sea View

The rooms with partial sea view are approx. 40-45 m² and are attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea making facilities, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony. (DDS) Also bookable for single use (EDD).

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

The rooms with sea view are approx. 40-45 m² and are attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea making facilities, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony. (DM) Also bookable for single use (DME).
(Additionally bookable under HRGB26 as MDA, however, oriented towards the beach side and bookable for single occupancy (D1Y)).

Hotel room with two single beds, balcony with sea view, and modern decor.
A cozy bed with a patterned pillow, white pillows, and bedside table with vase and book.

Deluxe Double Room (HRGB26)

The Deluxe Double Rooms are identical in size and equipment to the Deluxe Double Rooms with sea view, but do not have a sea view (DD2/DD3/1DD). Additionally bookable with orientation towards the sea side (X2M/X1M) or with garden view (DDA).

Modern hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
View from a hotel terrace with chairs overlooking a pool and blue umbrellas.
Modern hotel room with two beds, terrace, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with flat-screen TV and bed with patterned cover.

Splash Room Aqua Park View

The rooms (HD2) are approx. 106 m² and consist of two rooms with a connecting door (one bedroom with a king-size bed and one with twin beds). The rooms feature two bathrooms with shower, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea making facilities, dressing area, minibar (water free of charge daily), and a spacious balcony with a view of the Aqua Park.
Bookable under HRGB26 as DC with pool view.

Family Room with connecting door Pool View

These family rooms are 2 rooms from the Deluxe Double Room category separated by a connecting door and feature a pool view. They are each approx. 40-45 m² and attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea making facilities, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony (FVP).

Modern hotel room with wall-mounted TV, stylish furniture, and view into adjoining bedroom.
Modern hotel room with large bed, TV, and stylish decor in neutral tones.
Modern hotel room with two beds, seating area, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower and illuminated mirror.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden partition, and desk area with TV.

Family Room Pool View

The family rooms (FPD) are approx. 53 m² and feature shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (water and soft drinks included), coffee/tea making facilities, TV, telephone (for a fee), safe, Wi-Fi, and terrace. The rooms consist of one room and have a pool view.
Bookable under HRGB26 as Large Family Room Pool View, approx 53 m² (DF2).

Deluxe Family Room (HRGB26)

The Deluxe Family Rooms are approx. 55 m² and feature a double bed and two twin beds, which are separated by a visual room partition. The rooms feature a garden view (2DF).
Additionally bookable towards the sea side (FY2) and with pool view (FP2).

Deluxe Family Room Beachfront

The approx. 50 m² family rooms (FSB) feature a bathroom with shower, hairdryer, minibar, coffee machine, Wi-Fi, TV, and air conditioning.
Additionally, the rooms feature a direct beach location.

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view from balcony.
Modern hotel room with large bed, terrace view, and beach umbrellas in the distance.
Modern hotel room with balcony offers sea view and elegant furnishings.

Beach Front Room

The Beach Front Rooms (BF2) have the same equipment as the Deluxe Double Rooms, but have a direct beach location. (1st floor)
Also bookable for single use. (BF1)

Superior Family Room (HRGB26)

These correspond to the Deluxe Family Rooms (F2U).

Superior Double Room (HRGB26)

These approx. 53 m² double rooms are equipped with a double bed or two single beds, air conditioning, coffee making facilities, minibar, safe, TV, shower/WC, and balcony (DSU).

Family Room (HRGB26)

The family rooms offer a total of 53 m² space and are equipped with air conditioning, bathrobe, slippers, safe, telephone, TV, king-size bed, two single beds, hairdryer, shower/WC, and balcony (DF2).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from (7 AM to 10 AM), late-riser breakfast until 11 AM. Lunch (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) and dinner (6 PM to 9 PM) in buffet style. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock at the lobby bar (alcohol is to be paid for after midnight). Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer without extra charge.

Large modern hotel dining area with many white tables and chairs under bright lighting.

Sports included

Bright gym with modern equipment and large windows overlooking the harbor.
Modern gym with various workout equipment and large windows letting in natural light.
Tennis, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, boccia, a multi-court, and a fitness center.

Sports for a fee

2 paddle courts and a diving center.

Children's program

Kids club for children aged 4-12, playground and mini disco.
Water park with colorful slides and attractions in a pool under clear sky.
Colorful children's playroom with tables, chairs, and windows in a hotel.
Large pool area with water play features and colorful slides in front of a hotel building under clear sky.
A shaded playground with colorful play structures and climbing tower on hotel grounds.

Wellness

Elegant indoor pool with columns and oriental design in a hotel.
Bright wellness lounge with modern lounge chairs and decorative arches on the walls.
Two massage beds with blue covers in a minimalist treatment room.
Modern wellness area with two massage tables and built-in whirlpool in a bright room.
A rustic spa room featuring a wooden tub, sauna, and warm wood tones.
For a fee: Spa with sauna, steam bath, hammam, and treatments as well as a beauty center.

Entertainment

Daily entertainment program, evening shows and live music.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available to guests throughout the facility free of charge.

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard

Hotelhinweis

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", sometimes long distances have to be covered and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following a Nile cruise.
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The Albatros Makadi Resort offers a total of 9 accessible rooms upon request (Deluxe Family Room Pool View/FPD).
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Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts
Safaga Road, Makadi
Bayp. O. Box 642 Hurghada
Red Sea Egypt
T: +20 65 3464817
www.pickalbatros.com
sales@pickalbatros.com

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGB26.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 15.09.2026 23:12