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Colorful water playground with slides and sail in hotel pool under blue sky.
Bright hotel room with white bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the sea.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Pickalbatros Villaggio Resort

HNR115
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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 in the hotel is always provided in the most reasonably priced available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Thursdays. The journey must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay beforehand is mandatory. The earliest possible embarkation 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-cruise and post-cruise stays at the hotel depend 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:
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 the West Bank to the Temple of Hatshepsut (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 the 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).
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 stay on board.
Day 5:
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.
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 a.m., excursion by balloon (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
Hatschepsut 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.- € per person
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Additional excursions in the Classic Plus Excursion Package (bookable with code: KW, service: NILKLASSP)
Day excursion by bus to Abu Simbel.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € per person*******************************************************
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.- € per person

Facilities

The completely renovated 5-star Nile ship features a total of 40 beautiful exterior 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 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, the middle deck, and the upper deck.
Also bookable for single use (S1).

Economy Cabin

Same facilities 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 Cabins, and are also equipped with a balcony of approx. 4 m². They also feature 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.
Domestic alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock.
Minibar refilled with soft drinks once per week.
Fruit basket in the cabin once per week.

Not included in All Inclusive

International alcoholic drinks are available for a fee.

Sports included

Fitness area.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with a folklore show and belly dancing.

Hotel service

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
On the ship, there is the option to purchase a SIM card (approx. 25 €, may vary) with 4 GB to use the internet.
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Check-in: 12 p.m.
On-call doctor (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 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 gladly be entered in the remarks field as a non-binding customer request.
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Booking note: Please note that for flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
For flights to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you onto 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 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 ensure the travel program.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships. It may occur 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 € per person per night on the boat at the start 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 our recommendation.
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Hotel code: LXR216

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Villaggio Resort Portofino

Highlights

  • Aqua park with 32 water slides for adults and children.
  • Direct access to the Red Sea via a long jetty.
  • 12 swimming pools, three of which are heated in winter.
  • 4-star hotel located directly on the private sandy beach.
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel complex.

Location

The sprawling resort is located directly on its own sand/pebble beach (bathing shoes recommended) and is only approx. 40 km from Marsa Alam Airport.
Thanks to the gently sloping beach, you have the option for a relaxing beach holiday. On the other hand, the long jetty leads directly into deeper water, from where you can discover the beautiful and impressive underwater world of the Red Sea. The beach offers the best conditions for snorkeling and diving.
Long pier extends from a beach hotel into calm blue sea with clear water.
Pier with sunshades on cliff edge at sunset over calm sea.
Aerial view of a coastal town with hotel resorts and clear turquoise water.
Sandy beach with sun loungers and sparse palm trees by rocky coastline under clear sky.

Facilities

Modernly furnished hotel lounge area with seating groups and large window.
Rows of colorful bicycles under a modern shelter by the beach.
Bright hotel lobby with modern furniture, white walls, and decorative lighting fixtures.
The large, newly opened hotel complex consists of 514 rooms. The cozy and charmingly furnished complex features a reception, several shops, an amphitheater, various bars, two buffet restaurants ("El Khan" - oriental, "Soprano Restaurant" - international cuisine), an à-la-carte restaurant ("Shell Fish" - seafood, once per stay, with reservation), two snack restaurants, various bars, and a café, The Bakery.
In the sprawling outdoor area, there are 12 swimming pools (three of them heated in winter) and 3 children's pools (two of them heatable in winter). The newly built Aqua Park with 32 water slides (11 for adults and 21 for children; partially heatable in winter) offers fun for young and old.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, pads, and towels are free of charge at the pool and on the beach.
Guests of the "Pickalbatros Portofino Villaggio" can use all facilities of the sister hotel "Pickalbatros Portofino Vita" (RMF116).

Accommodation

Double room

The modern rooms with garden view are spacious (D, approx. 35 m²) and equipped with a shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (only water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable with pool view (PD) or sea view (DM) for an additional charge.
Also bookable under code RMFA49 as single occupancy with garden view (1GD), as single occupancy with pool view (PDE), and as single occupancy with sea view (DEM).

Bright hotel room with white bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the sea.
View of a harbor from a covered veranda with rustic chairs and a table.
Hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Two rattan chairs with blue cushions on a terrace overlooking the sea.

Beachfront sea view

The Beachfront sea view rooms (BF2, approx. 42-45 m²) are spacious and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and terrace or balcony. The Beachfront sea view rooms are located directly on the beach with a view of the sea.
Also bookable for single use. (BF1)

Double room Superior

The modern Double Superior rooms (DSU, approx. 42-45 m²) are equipped with a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable with pool view (DSP) or sea view (DMU) for an additional charge.
Also bookable under code RMFA49 as single occupancy with garden view (DSE), as single occupancy with pool view (DST), and as single occupancy with sea view (DME).

Bright hotel room featuring a stone arch, bed area, TV, and balcony view.
Modern hotel bathroom vanity with large mirror and walk-in shower.
View from a terrace with two chairs overlooking the beach and sea under a clear sky.
Bright hotel room with large bed, armchair, and balcony overlooking pool and buildings.
Bright hotel room with two large beds, blue couch, and modern design.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, white sink, and large mirror.
View through an archway to a water park with pool, slides, and seating area in the foreground.

Family room Deluxe garden view

The modern rooms (2FS, approx. 70 m²) consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed and a bedroom with single beds and a sofa bed, and are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable with pool view (XF2) for an additional charge.
(Additionally bookable under code RMFA49 as Family room type A (2FA) with garden view).

Royal Suite Swim Up pool view

The Royal Suites (SWP) are approx. 105 m² and feature a bathroom/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (water included), safe, electric kettle, telephone (for a fee), TV, and a terrace with direct access to the communal swim-up pool. The rooms have two bedrooms.
(Additional allotment bookable under code RMFA49 as Royal Suite type B (RZ3)).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for young children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Modern bedroom with large bed, wall art, and TV in a hotel room.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, wooden accents, and a mountain view.
Modern hotel lounge area with blue sofa, ottoman, and TV in front of large curtained windows.
Modern outdoor pool with blue loungers and circular platform in a hotel setting on a sunny day.

Double room Deluxe (RMFA49)

The Double rooms Deluxe correspond in size and equipment to the Double rooms (DD2). Also bookable with pool view (DBP) and sea view (DDM).

Bungalow Deluxe sea view (RMFA49)

The Bungalows Deluxe have a size of approx. 35 m² and are equipped with air conditioning, a bathroom with shower or bathtub/WC, flat-screen TV, balcony or terrace, and have a sea view (2BM).

Superior Bungalow sea view (RMFA49)

The Superior Bungalows are similar in equipment to the Bungalows Deluxe, but are larger at approx. 45 m² (2UB).

Meals

All Inclusive

Buffet area with round wooden ceiling features and modern lights in a hotel restaurant.

All Inclusive

Early breakfast (5-7 a.m.), breakfast (7-10 a.m.), late breakfast (10-11 a.m.), lunch (12:30-2:30 p.m.), and dinner (7-9:30 p.m.) in buffet style.
Late dinner in El Khan 8-11 p.m.
Snacks during the day from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and ice cream (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) at the snack bars.
Tea time in the afternoon from 3-7 p.m. at the lobby bar, The Bakery.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 a.m.-midnight. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge.

Sports included

Fitness room (from age 16), aerobics, Zumba, basketball, paddle tennis, tennis (floodlights for a fee), table tennis, water aerobics, boccia, soccer, beach volleyball, jogging path.
Aqua Park with seven swimming pools (three of them heatable in winter) and 32 water slides (11 for adults, 21 for children) offers fun for young and old.
Large water park with colorful slides and clear pool under blue sky.
View of a hotel pool with water slides and yellow umbrellas around it.
Large green soccer field with blue sky and buildings in the background.
Empty soccer goal on green field with clear sky and red track

Sports for a fee

Billiards, water sports by local providers on the beach.

Children's program

Colorful playroom with vibrant tiles and child-sized furniture in a hotel.
Colorful water playground with slides and sail in hotel pool under blue sky.
Kids' club for ages 4-10, playground.
VR Games in the Blue Lounge from 7-10 p.m.

Wellness

Spa with whirlpool, hamam, sauna, and treatments for a fee.
Modernly furnished hotel lounge with large windows and comfortable seating.
Modern spa area with whirlpool, sauna, and lounge chairs in a hotel.
A calm treatment room with a massage table, warm lighting, and shelves with skincare products.
Calm spa room with two massage tables and soft lighting in warm red tones.
Interior of a wooden sauna room with benches and dark walls.
Modern spa room with bathtub, lounge chairs, and starry ceiling in blue and brown tones.
Traditional hammam with marble table and decorative wall tiles.

Entertainment

Daily sports and animation program. Evening shows and live music.
VR Games in the Blue Lounge from 7-10 p.m.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is free of charge throughout the hotel complex.

Credit card

Visa, 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", long distances sometimes 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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Please note that some of the images shown are model images.
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Handicapped-accessible rooms are bookable upon request (Double room Superior/DSU/1DS/DEU).
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under: RMFA49

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 01.07.2026 11:59