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Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Dana Beach Resort

HTH012

Product information

Your chosen travel package has a duration of 14 nights and includes various individual services.
Accommodation on the specified ship (or similar) is for seven nights according to the itinerary. The pre- and post-stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and embarkation day.
Embarkation on the MS Nile Serenity is on Saturday.

Cruise details

MS Nile Serenity

Route/Ship location

Embarkation: Saturdays.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
In the morning after breakfast, excursion to Thebes West 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.
In the afternoon, sail to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Lunch on board and sail to Kom Ombo with a visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca sailing on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early in the morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast pack included.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
In the morning after breakfast, free time. You will have a day to relax and enjoy the ship while sailing downstream to Luxor.
Then, 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 AM, excursion by balloon (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit 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 board for the excursions.
The excursion package for each excursion is indicated after the excursion in the itinerary:
Excursion Package Classic=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus=2
Excursion Package Premium=3
The excursion packages can be booked as an option. 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
Aswan High Dam
Felucca sailing
Philae Temple
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.P.
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Additional excursions in Excursion Package Classic Plus (bookable with ref: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip to Abu Simbel by bus.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.P.*******************************************************
Additional excursions in Excursion Package Premium (bookable with ref: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 482.- € p.P.
The completely renovated 5-star Nile ship has 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, a lounge bar, and a small bazaar. The fitness area also offers the opportunity to stay fit. The sun deck pool invites you to cool off and relax. Enjoy the outdoor pool with breathtaking views of the Nile. Bath towels are provided free of charge to guests.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore show and belly dancing.

Cabins

Executive Cabin

The Executive Cabins (KEX) are approx. 20 sqm and equipped with a private bathroom, shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, minibar, safe, and a balcony (approx. 2 sqm).
The Executive Cabins are located on the middle and upper decks.
Also bookable for single occupancy (EEX).

Twin room with white duvets, black blankets, large mirror, and wooden floor.
Bright bathroom with beige tiles, glass shower wall, white toilet, and modern sink.

Suite

The Suites (S2) are equipped like the Executive Cabins, but larger (approx. 27 sqm). The beautiful balcony with Nile view is approx. 3 sqm and invites you to linger. The suites are located on the main deck, middle deck, and upper deck.
Also bookable for single occupancy (S1).

Bright living room with two armchairs, carpet, TV, and a double bed in the background.
Small bathroom with wall-mounted toilet, frosted shower wall, sink, and beige tiles.

Saver Cabin

With the same amenities as the Executive Cabins, but slightly smaller.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S) are more spacious (approx. 34 sqm) with similar amenities to the Executive Cabin and also feature a balcony of approx. 4 sqm. They also have a sofa and two armchairs in the integrated living area.
The Royal Suites are located on all three decks.

Bright hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, carpet, TV, bed, and balcony with sea view.
Modern bathroom with a corner sink, large mirror, and gray shower enclosure.

Hotel notice

Ship's Address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check poiice
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks and on your cabin balcony.
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Cabin plan available. You can request a specific deck or cabin number as a non-binding customer request in the remarks field.
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Booking Information: Please note that if you have a flight to or from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for a flight to or from Luxor.
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The transfer time 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 overloading or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may be changed. 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 ship offered is a motor ship, operational noise may occur.
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The ships dock partly one behind the other or side by side, so crossing other ships may be necessary. 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 a sum of €8 per person per 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 from us.
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When booking this ship, accommodation will be on the MS Nile Serenity or another ship with similar amenities and of the same category.
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Hotel Code: LXR216
Map

Location

The spacious hotel complex of the popular Dana Beach Resort is located directly on its own lagoon sand beach in the southern hotel zone of Hurghada. Spend a wonderful family holiday and enjoy Egyptian hospitality. The center is about 18 km away (limousine service for a fee). Hurghada Airport is about 10 km away.
Beach with many blue sunshades and calm sea in the background at sunset.

Facilities

Man stands in front of a large, modern bookshelf wall with many colorful books in a bright, elegant hall.
Elegant hotel check-in with a dark marble counter and warm lighting concept.
Bright, elegant hotel lobby with modern seating areas and a shiny marble floor.
The hotel complex consists of a main building and three-story residential buildings with a total of 866 rooms. A seawater lagoon leads from the beach through the spacious and beautifully landscaped garden area to the reception building and can be navigated by shuttle boats. Facilities include a stylish reception hall with a reception, six buffet restaurants (international, Asian, Italian, oriental, and German), various bars, shops, and a hairdresser.
Outside, there are four swimming pools with separate children's pools (four of which are heated in winter, one with water slides for children), a sun terrace, and a pool bar. A brand-new highlight of the pool landscape is the newly built aquapark with 11 different slides for young and old, adding an extra dose of excitement and action to your holiday. Loungers, sunshades, and bath towels are included by the pool and on the beach. Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park can be booked if needed.

Accommodation

Double Room

The friendly furnished rooms (D, DB) have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (soft drinks and water included), kettle, and safe, as well as a balcony or terrace and are approx. 20-25m² in size.
Also bookable as a double room with pool view (PD) or for single use (DE/PDE). Also bookable as type I (DI/DEI). Limited quota and special price.
(Also bookable under HRGA07 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or pool view (PD/PDE))

Modern hotel room with a large bed, sofa, and view of the pool and terrace.
View through an archway to a green hotel complex with palm trees and chairs on the terrace.
Modern hotel room with bedroom, seating area, and view of pool and palm trees.
Balcony with chairs and table overlooking the pool and palm trees in a hotel complex.

Double Superior Lagoon View "Chillout"

The rooms (SL2) are equipped like the double rooms, but larger (approx. 45 sqm) and have a lagoon view. On the lawn in front of the residential building, there are Bali beds, offering an exclusive chill-out option for guests in these rooms.

Double Superior Sea View

The Double Superior Sea View rooms (DMU) have the same amenities as the Double Superior Pool View rooms, but with a sea view.
Also bookable for single use (UME).
(Also bookable under HRGA07)

Bright hotel room with a double bed and a balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with wood decor, white pillows, and a colorful cushion on the bed.
Modern hotel room with bedroom, seating area, and view of pool and palm trees.
Open beige wooden wardrobe with drawers, shelves, hangers, microwave, and safe.
Balcony with chairs and table overlooking the pool and palm trees in a hotel complex.

Double Superior Pool View

The Double Superior Pool View rooms (DSP) offer the same amenities as the double rooms, but are larger (approx. 45 sqm) and have a pool view.
Also bookable for single use (ESP) for an additional charge.
(Also bookable under HRGA07)

Family Room Pool View

The family rooms (DF2) have the same amenities as the double rooms, are approx. 60 sqm, and have 2 bedrooms, air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace.
Also bookable as type I (DFI). Limited quota and special price.
(Also bookable under HRGA07 as Family Room Pool View (FP2).)

Bright hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, balcony, and view of garden and sea.
Bright bedroom with double bed, wooden floor, balcony and palm view, modern furnishings.
Balcony with two chairs and a table, view of palm trees, green lawn, and blue sky.

Sports Included

Fitness room, mini-golf, table tennis, tennis and padel tennis (rackets and floodlights for a fee), multi-purpose court, volleyball, boccia, darts.

Sports for a Fee

Billiards, surf center.
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable at the travel agency with request H and service code HRG912):
Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in Water Valley) can be booked for a fee at many hotels. The park includes over 100 different water attractions for all ages. The price of €70 for adults and €35 for children up to 11 years includes daily free admission with snacks and soft drinks, as well as transfer from/to the hotel.

Children's Program

Colorful children's playroom with tables, chairs, and large balls in the hotel.
Indoor pool with water slide, mushroom water feature, blue loungers, and colorful wall decoration.
Playground with swings and a green lawn in front of a three-story white and yellow building.
Playground with a green slide and palm trees in a sunny outdoor area of a resort.
For the little guests, there is a mini club (4-12 years), a separate children's pool (pool with slides), a playground, soft drinks, ice cream, and a children's corner at dinner. Newly built aqua park with 11 different slides.

Wellness

Steam bath, swimming pool (heated), sauna, whirlpool, and massages for a fee.
Modern hotel lobby with turquoise velvet sofas and a green, arched ceiling accent.
Bright hotel corridor with colorful wall decorations and modern pendant lights.
Cozy wellness room with two massage beds and relaxed lighting.
A bright corridor with a large mirror, warm lighting, and a person in a bathrobe.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the complex and in the rooms.
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24-hour room service for a fee.
ATM in the lobby.
Baby cot available free of charge upon request.
Laundry service for a fee.
The nearest hospital is 1 km away.

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard.

Hotel features

  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Sauna
  • Water Slides
  • Animation
  • Fitness
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Shopping
  • Sandy Beach
  • Family Friendly
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Notice

Accessible rooms can be booked upon request (Double Superior Pool View/DSP).
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The Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in Water Valley) can be booked for a fee.
Unlimited free admission including snacks and soft drinks for the entire stay for €70 per adult and €35 per child (up to 11 years old).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that particularly with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", long distances may have to be covered and a long transfer is to be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to organize the visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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SAHL HASHISH ROAD
HURGHADA/EGYPT
danabeach_res@pickalbatros.com
TEL: 0020-653460401/409
FAX: 0020-653460400

Seasonal Information

Also bookable under HRGA07.

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