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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.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Pickalbatros The Palace

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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 prior to the cruise is mandatory. The earliest 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 as per the itinerary. The pre-cruise and post-cruise hotel stay is dependent 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 sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight 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).
Continuing 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).
Afterward, visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterward, 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); a breakfast package 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 sailing downstream to Luxor.
Afterward, opportunity for a Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on-site).
Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5:00 AM, balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on-site).
Breakfast, tour of the East Bank, the Karnak Temple, and the 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.
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 tour is included:
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 Ref: 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
->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 Ref: 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 Excursion package Premium (bookable with Ref: 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 cruise 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 area, a lounge bar, and a small bazaar. The ship also offers a fitness area to keep you in shape. The pool on the sundeck 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 in size and equipped with a private bathroom, shower, hair dryer, 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

Equipped the same 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 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 form.
National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock.
Once per week minibar refill 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 service

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
It is possible to purchase a SIM card on the ship (approx. €25, but subject to change) with 4 GB to use the internet.
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Check-in: 12:00 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 only allowed on the outer decks and on the balcony of your room.
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Cabin plan is available. You are welcome to submit a preference for a specific deck or cabin number as a non-binding customer request in the comments line.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required.
If your flight is to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you to a different 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/maintenance at 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 schedule.
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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 alongside one another, so crossing other ships may be necessary. It may happen that the ship is not always 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 per person/night on the boat at the beginning of the trip, depending on the category of the ship. This amount is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is 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 beachfront location only 200 m from the sandy beach.
  • 5-star hotel with six restaurants and an expansive saltwater lagoon.
  • Long jetty for direct access to the Red Sea.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel complex.

Location

The luxurious hotel complex is located 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 Arabic 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 your culinary needs. The generously designed 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 heatable in winter). In addition, the complex offers a large saltwater lagoon that winds through the entire property. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available to guests free of charge at the pool and beach.
The resort includes the largest and heated water park in Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam (in the immediate vicinity, included). The new aqua park offers 8 water slides for adults and 13 slides for children, providing fun for all age groups. In addition, there are two large, heated pools with comfortable sun loungers so you can relax between slide sessions. The Aqua Park is exclusively available to guests of the Pickalbatros Palace, Pickalbatros Sands, and Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib hotels.
Guests of the "Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib" are permitted to use the adjacent facilities of the "Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib" (RMF073) and the "Pickalbatros Sands Port Ghalib" (RMF072). The reverse is not permitted.

Accommodation

Double room

The double rooms furnished in an oriental style (D, approx. 35 m²) are equipped with shower/WC, hair dryer, 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 occupancy (DE/DEM/L2Z/MV1).
Also bookable as Type I (DI), special price and limited allotment.
(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 additional 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 with a shared entrance door.
Also bookable with pool view (FVP), marina view (HFV), or sea view (MFV).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast from 4-6 AM, breakfast from 7-10 AM, late breakfast from 10-11 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9:30 PM, each in buffet form.
Dinner can be taken in the Italian restaurant or one of the international restaurants. Alternatively, guests can use the restaurants at Pickalbatros Sands and Pickalbatros Oasis.
Late dinner from 10:30 PM to midnight.
Lunch snacks from 12:00-5:30 PM, tea time from 4-5 PM, and ice cream from 8-10 PM.
Local alcoholic drinks from 10 AM to 12 AM at the bar currently open. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge. Local non-alcoholic drinks are available 24 hours a day.
Alcoholic drinks are available after midnight for a fee.

Sports included

Fitness center (from 16 years old).
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 younger guests, there is a kids' club (for children aged 4-12) and a playground.

Wellness

Spa center with sauna, steam bath, hot tub, 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 expect a daily animation program, evening shows, and live music.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is free throughout 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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Please note when choosing your hotel and airport that especially with the combination "Airport Marsa Alam-Hotel Hurghada" and vice-versa "Airport Hurghada-Hotel Marsa Alam," long distances must be covered in some cases, and a long transfer should 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 *****

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Last updated: 09.09.2026 16:35