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Elegant hotel dining room with high ceilings, chandelier, and stylish furniture.
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Empty tennis court with green and red surface in front of beige building under clear blue sky.
Blue tennis court with fence in front of a large light-colored hotel building under clear sky.
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Water park with colorful waterslides and swimming pools under a clear sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed, armchairs, and terrace garden view.
Bright hotel room with bed, seating area, desk, and garden view.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Pickalbatros The Palace

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Travel information

Combination package consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Serenity and a beach holiday, including all transfers in between. Accommodation in the hotel is always provided in the most reasonably priced 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 date will always be selected.

Notice

The travel offer 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 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

  • 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:
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 tour of 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.
3. Day:
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 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).
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.
5. Day:
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.
6. Day:
Morning after breakfast at leisure. You will have one Day to relax and enjoy the ship while sailing downstream to Luxor.
Afterward, opportunity for a sound and light show at Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on site).
Overnight and dinner on board.
7. Day:
At 5 AM balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, Karnak, and Luxor Temple (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 in which excursion package this excursion is located:
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 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.- € p.p.
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Additional excursions in the excursion package Classic Plus (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 excursion package Premium (bookable with code: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 482.- € p.p.

Facilities

The completely renovated 5-star Nile ship features a total of 40 beautiful exterior cabins and suites spread across 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. 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 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, middle deck, and upper deck.
Also bookable for single use (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 features to the Executive cabin and are also equipped with a balcony of approx. 4 m². They also have 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.
Once per week refilling 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 contact

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
It is possible to purchase a SIM card (approx. €25, but this may vary) on the ship with 4 GB 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 permitted exclusively 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 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 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 hotel's location.
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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 guarantee the itinerary.
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Since the ship offered is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships. It may happen that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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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 ship's 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 *****

Pickalbatros Palace Hotel

Highlights

  • Largest heated water park in Port Ghalib with 21 water slides.
  • Direct beach location approx. 200 m from the sandy beach.
  • 5-star hotel with six restaurants and an expansive saltwater lagoon.
  • Long jetty providing direct access to the Red Sea.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel complex.

Location

The luxurious hotel complex is located directly in the heart of Port Ghalib and is only approx. 200 m from the beautiful sandy beach. An offshore coral reef offers guests a great opportunity for snorkeling and diving. Entry into the crystal-clear water of the Red Sea is made easier by a long bathing pier. It is only a few minutes' walk to the marina with various restaurants and bars. The international airport of Marsa Alam is only approx. 5 km away.
Beach with many umbrellas, loungers, and a pier over calm blue sea.
Long sandy beach with sun umbrellas beside clear water and hotel buildings in the background.
Beach with umbrellas and hotels near the coast under a clear sky.

Facilities

Outdoor poolside restaurant with white chairs and orange tablecloths under a clear blue sky.
Elegant hotel dining room with high ceilings, chandelier, and stylish furniture.
Covered outdoor area of a hotel restaurant with blue chairs and palm tree views.
The luxurious hotel complex, built in Arabian style, has 426 modern rooms and is equipped with a spacious lobby area with reception. Six restaurants (two with international cuisine and one with Italian cuisine) as well as six bars and a food court provide for physical well-being. The spacious spa area invites you to rest and relax. In the beautifully landscaped and extensive grounds, there is a pool and a separate children's pool (partially heated in winter). The complex also offers a large saltwater lagoon that runs through the entire grounds. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available to guests at the pool and beach free of charge.
The resort includes the largest and heated water park in Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam (in the immediate vicinity, incl.). The new Aqua Park offers 8 water slides for adults and 13 slides for children, ensuring fun for all age groups. There are also two large, heated pools with comfortable sun loungers so that you can also relax between the slides. The Aqua Park is available exclusively to the Pickalbatros Palace, Pickalbatros Sands, and Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib hotels. The park is open from May to October from 10 AM-1 PM and 2 PM-7 PM, and from November to April from 10 AM-1 PM and 2 PM-4:30 PM, so that guests have enough time to make the most of their visit and create lasting memories.
Guests of the "Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib" are allowed to use the adjoining facilities of the "Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib" (RMF073) and the "Pickalbatros Sands Port Ghalib" (RMF072). Not the other way around.

Accommodation

Double room

The oriental-style furnished double rooms (D, approx. 35 m²) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (daily refill with water), air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, TV, and balcony, terrace, or French balcony.
Also bookable with sea view (DM), lagoon view (L2Z), and marina view (MV2) as well as for single use (DE/DEM/L2Z/MV1).
Also bookable as Type I (DI), special price and limited contingent.
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or marina view (2DH/1DH).)

Modern hotel room with double bed, armchairs, and terrace garden view.
Bright hotel room with bed, seating area, desk, and garden view.
Two chairs and a small table on a terrace overlooking a well-kept garden and palm trees.
Hotel room with view of terrace and garden featuring chairs and table.

Double room Deluxe (RMFA41)

These correspond to the double rooms (DD2/DD3). Bookable with lagoon view (DDA), pool view (DPB), or sea view (DDM) for an extra charge.

Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of palm trees and sea.
Elegant hotel room with king-size bed, balcony, and sea view by day.
Open wooden doors lead to a bright room with furniture and a terrace view with palm trees.

Family room with connecting door

The family rooms with connecting door (FAV) consist of 2 double rooms with a connecting door and a common entrance door.
Also bookable with pool view (FVP), marina view (HFV), or sea view (MFV).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast from 5-7 AM, breakfast from 7-10 AM, late breakfast from 10-11 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9 PM, all buffet style.
Dinner can be taken either in the Italian restaurant or one of the international restaurants. Alternatively, guests can also use the restaurants of Pickalbatros Sands and Pickalbatros Oasis.
Late dinner from 10 PM-12 AM.
Lunch snacks from 3-4:30 PM, tea time from 4-5 PM, and ice cream from 10 AM-5 PM.
Local alcoholic drinks from 10 AM-12 AM at the currently open bar. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer without extra charge. Local non-alcoholic drinks are available 24/7.
Alcoholic drinks are available for a fee after 12 AM.

Sports included

Fitness center (from 16 years).
Wide sandy beach with volleyball net and hotel buildings in the background under clear blue sky.
Empty tennis court with green and red surface in front of beige building under clear blue sky.
Blue tennis court with fence in front of a large light-colored hotel building under clear sky.
Billiard table with cues under a covered area in a hotel courtyard.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, diving school, and various water sports options on the beach (local providers).

Children's program

Colorful resort with blue tower, pool, and modern buildings under clear sky.
Covered children's play area with colorful floor pattern and seating in a hotel.
Children's area with small tables and chairs in front of a desert mural with camels.
Colorful play area with chairs, mirrors, and bright wall design in a hotel.
Water park with colorful waterslides and swimming pools under a clear sky.
For smaller guests, there is a kids' club (for children aged 4-12 years) and a playground.

Wellness

Spa center with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and treatments for a fee.
Two massage tables in a cozy, warmly lit spa room with wooden beam ceiling.
Bright spa room with two massage tables, candles, and warm lighting accents.
Cozy hotel lounge area with red sofa accents and wooden flooring.
Hotel corridor with wooden beams, white walls, and decorative wall sconces.

Entertainment

Guests can look forward to a daily animation program, evening shows, and live music.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is free in the entire hotel complex.
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Currency exchange machine in the lobby.

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa, Amex, and Maestro Card.

Hotelhinweis

Since the reefs grow partly into the beach area, we recommend wearing bathing shoes.
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When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Airport Marsa Alam-Hotel Hurghada" and conversely "Airport Hurghada-Hotel Marsa Alam", 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 hotel has a total of 3 specially equipped handicap-accessible rooms (1x Double room/D and 2x Double room Lagoon view/L2Z, bookable on request)
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under RMFA41.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 01.07.2026 11:52