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Ägypten ∙ Nilkreuzfahrten ∙ Luxor

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Stella di Mare Gardens Resort & Spa

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Travel information

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

Notice

Nile combinations are always linked to a beach stay. The cruise during the entire offer period is always one week and without interruption. The stays at the beach hotels can vary. This means that one or more overnight stays can also begin before the Nile cruise.

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 stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Morning after breakfast, excursion to Thebes-West to the Hatshepsut Temple (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 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).
Then visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay 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, leisure 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 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.
A German-speaking guide for the excursions is on board the ship.
The excursion package in which each excursion is included is always noted behind the excursion in the itinerary:
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 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 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 ship has 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. 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 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

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

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S) are more spacious (approx. 34 m²) than the Executive Cabins with similar features and are also equipped with a balcony of approx. 4 m². It also has 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.
Minibar restocked 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.
It is possible to purchase a SIM card on the ship (approx. €25, but may vary) 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

Address of the ship: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
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Smoking is permitted exclusively on the outer decks as well as on your room's balcony.
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Cabin plan is available. Requests for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered in the remarks section as a non-binding customer request.
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Booking note: Please note that for an arrival or departure flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
If arriving and/or departing 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 time 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 congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel 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 one behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships. It can happen that the ship is not always accessible barrier-free.
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Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To spare 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 beginning of the trip, depending on the ship's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation on our part.
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Hotel code: LXR216

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Stella Makadi Garden Resort & Spa Makadi Bay

Highlights

  • Water park with 55 slides and heated wave pool within the hotel complex.
  • Family rooms with two separate bathrooms and a shared entrance.
  • Complimentary shuttle service to the sandy and pebbly beach approx. 1 km away.
  • Six freshwater pools and an extensive garden area within the hotel premises.
  • Offshore reef at Makadi Bay for snorkelers and divers.

Location

The beautiful hotel complex is located on the beautiful Makadi Bay and is only separated from the approx. 700 m long and wide sandy/pebble beach by the sister hotel Stella Beach Resort & Spa Makadi Bay (HRG520). The shuttle bus to the beach is included (1 km). The offshore reef is a paradise for snorkelers and divers with its colorful underwater world. In some places, the corals reach up to the shore, so wearing bathing shoes is recommended. Entry into the deeper water behind the reef is possible via a long jetty. Makadi Bay is located approx. 30 km south of Hurghada Airport. The center of Hurghada with many entertainment options can be reached after approx. 40 km.

Facilities

The dreamlike resort has 721 tastefully furnished rooms, which are spread across several three-story buildings. In the main building, there is an inviting reception area with seating groups, a friendly reception, lifts, and several shops. For dining, there is a main restaurant with a beautiful breakfast terrace, three à la carte restaurants with Lebanese, Chinese, and Moroccan cuisine, and a lounge bar with an outdoor terrace. In the spacious outdoor area, there is a well-maintained garden landscape with six freshwater pools (one of which is heated) with a pool bar and sun terrace, as well as two children's pools. The activity pool with a wave pool and water slides provides plenty of water fun. Sun loungers, parasols, and bath towels are included at the pools and at the beach of the Stella Beach Resort. As the first nocturnal water park in Egypt, it presents an extraordinary adventure world with a total of 55 slides. The park is open daily from 9 AM to 11 PM and has a heated wave pool. Spectacular water towers with action-packed slides ensure maximum adrenaline, while family-friendly areas with child-friendly slides and diverse activities allow for safe leisure enjoyment. For relaxation, there are gentle slides as well as spacious relaxation zones. A lazy river also invites you to float along in a relaxed manner.
Colorful dragon-themed water slides in a water park under sunlight.
Long light beige hotel sofa with multiple yellow cushions in front of a textured wall.
Modern hotel bar area with blue-lit counter and tall chairs in a warm ambiance.
Hotel terrace with wooden chairs and tables in front of a building with large windows.
Large outdoor pool in front of a multi-story hotel building under a blue sky.

Accommodation

Brightly decorated hotel room with double bed, balcony, and desk with mirror.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, large mirror, shower, and bathtub with towels.

Double room

The double rooms (D) feature shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace. Each bathroom has a shower and bathtub; also bookable as Type I (DI).
Pool side (DP) bookable for an extra charge. Also bookable for single use (DE/DEP).

Family room

The family rooms (DF2) consist of two rooms with one entrance and two bathrooms, with otherwise identical facilities to the double rooms. Each bathroom has a shower and bathtub; both rooms are equipped with their own satellite TV.

Bright hotel room with large double bed, desk, and balcony with curtains.
Hallway looking into a hotel room with bed, window, and furniture in warm tones.
Brightly decorated hotel room with double bed, balcony, and desk with mirror.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, large mirror, shower, and bathtub with towels.

Super saver room (SSZ)

The super saver rooms (SSZ) have the same facilities as the double rooms but are partially in a non-preferred location, have limited availability, and a special price.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the main restaurant "Aqua Marine" in buffet form.
One dinner per week in one of the three à la carte restaurants ("Layali Beirut", "Moroccan", and "Royal Wok" for a minimum stay of 7 days) included with reservation.
Late breakfast from 10:30 AM-11:30 AM. Snacks during the day from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM at the Wave pool bar and beach bar.
In the afternoon from 3:30 PM-5 PM coffee, tea, cake, and pastries. From midnight to 7 AM, there are various snacks such as sandwiches in the lobby bar.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM-11 PM at the currently open bar.
Daily one small bottle of water per person in the minibar included. The beach, the beach bar, and the beach restaurant of the sister hotel Stella di Mare Beach Resort can be shared.

Ultra All Inclusive

Additionally, one more visit to one of the à la carte restaurants. Late snacks from 10:30 PM-1 AM in the main restaurant. Ice cream from 1 PM-3 PM at the beach bar.
One glass of fresh orange juice per person daily at breakfast. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks around the clock at the lobby bar.
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One fruit basket per week.
Billiards (1 hour per stay), minigolf (30 minutes per week, reservation required), table tennis, and tennis (1 hour per week, daytime, reservation required).
1 day of internet per week (24 hours from first log-in).
Laundry service for six items.
Late check-out until 3 PM at the latest (subject to availability).
20% discount on spa facilities (excluding massages).

Sports included

Fitness room. The Aqua Park with 55 slides can be used free of charge.
A modern gym with exercise machines on wooden floor and green carpet.

Sports for a fee

Hard tennis court. Minigolf. Billiards. At the beach, windsurfing, kitesurfing, glass-bottom boat, banana boat, pedal boat via local providers.

Children's program

Green garden area with playground, slide, and climbing equipment in a hotel setting.
Green garden with swings and colorful lounge chairs beside palm trees and buildings.
Children's playground with slides and climbing frame on grassy hotel grounds in sunlight.
Playground with wooden houses and swings in front of hotel buildings on a clear day.
For children aged 4-12, a daily activity program is offered from 10 AM-1 PM and 3 PM-5 PM. A mini disco takes place regularly in the evening. In the complex, there are also two separate children's pools and a playground available.

Wellness

Spa and wellness area (for a fee) with sauna, steam bath, and massages. In the spa

Entertainment

Animations and light sports program during the day with aqua gym and stretching. Evening live entertainment as well as a disco.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in all areas, except for the restaurants.

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, especially for the combination "Airport Marsa Alam-Hotel Hurghada" as well as the reverse "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 after a Nile cruise.
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Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

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Last updated: 10.09.2026 11:00