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Ägypten ∙ Nilkreuzfahrten ∙ Luxor

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Arabella Azur

HTH207
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Product information

The travel package you have selected lasts for 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-cruise 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. In the 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 to 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 to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Aswan Dam (1,2,3).
Then, visit to the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then, visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
In the early morning at 3:30 AM, optional excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box 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 as you sail 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, optional balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, Karnak Temple and 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 route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the route, it is always indicated which excursion package it is included in:
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 arrival code: KW, service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Kom Ombo
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p.
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Additional excursions in Excursion package Classic Plus (bookable with arrival code: KW, service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.p.*******************************************************
Additional excursions in Excursion package Premium (bookable with arrival code: 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 area, as well as a lounge bar and a small bazaar. The ship also offers the possibility 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 breathtaking views of the Nile. Bath towels are provided free of charge to guests.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet style. Drinks at a charge.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore show and belly dancing.

Cabins

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 and upper decks.
Also bookable for single occupancy (EEX).

Hotel room with two single beds, large mirror, TV, and seating area.
Modern bathroom with toilet, sink, large mirror, and shower area.

Suite

The Suites (S2) are equipped like the Executive Cabins, but larger (approx. 27 m²). The beautiful balcony with Nile view 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).

Modern furnished hotel room with bed, TV, mirror, and two armchairs.
Small bathroom with toilet, sink, and separate shower area with frosted divider.

Economy Cabin

With the same amenities 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 amenities and also feature 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, TV, rug, and balcony overlooking the water.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, and hairdryer.

Hotel notice

Ship's Address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks and on the balcony of your cabin.
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Cabin plan available. Cabin requests for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered as a non-binding customer request in the remarks section.
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Booking Note: Please note that for a flight to/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/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, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a ship of equal value may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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Since the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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The ships dock partly one behind another or side-by-side, so crossing other ships may be required. 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 collects 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 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

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Nil Combination MS Nile Serenity + Arabella Azur

The travel package you have selected lasts for 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-cruise stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and embarkation day.
Embarkation on the MS Nile Serenity is on Saturday.
Map

MS Nile Serenity

Route

Embarkation: Saturdays.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the 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 to 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 to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Aswan Dam (1,2,3).
Then, visit to the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then, visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
In the early morning at 3:30 AM, optional excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box 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 as you sail 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, optional balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 8:
Departure.
*****************************************************
The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the route, it is always indicated which excursion package it is included in:
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.
*****************************************************
Excursion package Classic (bookable with arrival code: KW, service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Kom Ombo
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p.
*******************************************************
Additional excursions in Excursion package Classic Plus (bookable with arrival code: KW, service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.p.*******************************************************
Additional excursions in Excursion package Premium (bookable with arrival 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 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 area, as well as a lounge bar and a small bazaar. The ship also offers the possibility 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 breathtaking views of the Nile. Bath towels are provided free of charge to guests.

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 and upper decks.
Also bookable for single occupancy (EEX).

Hotel room with two single beds, large mirror, TV, and seating area.
Modern bathroom with toilet, sink, large mirror, and shower area.
Modern furnished hotel room with bed, TV, mirror, and two armchairs.
Small bathroom with toilet, sink, and separate shower area with frosted divider.

Suite

The Suites (S2) are equipped like the Executive Cabins, but larger (approx. 27 m²). The beautiful balcony with Nile view 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

With the same amenities 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 amenities and also feature 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, TV, rug, and balcony overlooking the water.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, and hairdryer.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet style. Drinks at a charge.

Modern elegant restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and subdued lighting

All Inclusive

Elegant, bright dining area with table settings and cushioned chairs in warm tones.

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form.
National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock.
The minibar is refilled with soft drinks once a week.
A fruit basket in the cabin once a week.

Not included in All Inclusive

International alcoholic beverages are available at a charge.

Sports Included

Fitness area.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore show and belly dancing.
Modern restaurant with long wooden tables, chairs, and a wine rack in the center.

Hotel Service

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
It is possible to purchase a SIM card (approx. €25, but this may vary) with 4 GB on board to use the internet.
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Check-in: 12:00 PM.
On-call medical service (for a fee).
Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit Card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Fitness
  • Hotel Safe

Note

Ship's Address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
**************************************
Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks and on the balcony of your cabin.
**************************************
Cabin plan available. Cabin requests for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered as a non-binding customer request in the remarks section.
****************************************
Booking Note: Please note that for a flight to/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/from Luxor.
****************************************
The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours, depending on the hotel's location.
****************************************
Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to overloading or maintenance of the Esna locks, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a ship of equal value may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
****************************************
Since the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
****************************************
The ships dock partly one behind another or side-by-side, so crossing other ships may be required. It may happen that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
****************************************
Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local tour guide collects 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 holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
****************************************
When booking this ship, accommodation will be on the MS Nile Serenity or another ship with similar amenities and of the same category.
****************************************
Hotel Code: LXR216

Arabella Azur Resort

Location

Spend a wonderful holiday under the Egyptian sun at the Arabella Azur Resort. The architecturally charming resort is located in a small, sheltered bay in the heart of Hurghada. The private sandy beach bay boasts a fantastically beautiful house reef, offering the best conditions for exploring the colorful underwater world. Steps facilitate entry into the crystal-clear water of the Red Sea. The lively city center of Hurghada with various shopping and entertainment options is only approx. 3 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 10 km away.

Facilities

The hotel, built in the typical Nubian style, has 295 rooms spread across the main building and five annex buildings. Hotel amenities include a spacious lobby with a reception and comfortable seating areas. Various shops also invite you to browse. Culinary delights are offered by two buffet restaurants (international and Italian) and two à la carte restaurants ("Bordiehn's Restaurant" - reservation required, drinks at a charge, and "Al Raouche" - Lebanese cuisine - for a charge), several bars, and a café. An outdoor music pub completes the offerings. In the extensive garden area, there are two freshwater pools (one heated) and a separate, heated children's pool. Sun loungers, mattresses, umbrellas, and beach towels are available free of charge at the beach and by the pool.

Accommodation

Hotel room with a cozy double bed and romantic decoration made of towels and flower petals.
Room with two beds, oriental decor, and a sea view.

Double Room

The Double Rooms (D) are equipped with bath/WC or bath, hairdryer, satellite TV, coffee and tea maker, safe, air conditioning, and a minibar, terrace or balcony.
Available at an extra charge also with sea view (DM) and for single occupancy (DE/DEM).
(also bookable under HRGA28 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or garden/pool view (DPG/EPG).)

Economy Double Room

The Economy Double Rooms (SSZ) have the same amenities as the Double Rooms but have a limited quota and a special price.
Also bookable for single occupancy (SSE).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7 AM to 10 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 3 PM, and dinner from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM are served buffet style (times may vary depending on the season).
Dinner can also be enjoyed at "Bordiehn's Restaurant" (one menu included once a week, drinks at a charge).
Various snacks and ice cream are available during the day at the pool and beach bar.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available from 10 AM to 12 AM at the respective open bar.

Not All Inclusive

Dinner at the à la carte restaurant.
Beverages after 12 AM at the respective bar at an extra charge (until 4 AM at the latest).

Sports Included

Aerobics, beach volleyball, snorkeling, fitness studio, darts, boccia, billiards, gymnastics, water aerobics, table tennis.

Sports for a Fee

Floodlit courts (tennis and squash), diving (via local providers).

Children's Program

For the little guests, a kids' club for children aged 4-12 is offered. There is also a children's pool and a play area, as well as a mini disco and a playground. A separate children's buffet is available in the restaurant.

Wellness

Spa and wellness center (for a fee): sauna, massages, Turkish bath/hammam, steam bath.

Entertainment

The international animation team offers daily activities and live shows.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in all public areas.
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Laundry service, ATM for withdrawals (both for a fee).

Credit Card

Mastercard, Visa.

Hotel features

  • Sports and active holidays
  • Wi-Fi
  • Children's pool
  • Family friendly
  • Kids club/mini club
  • Children's playground
  • Fitness
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Near the beach
  • Animation
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Diving
  • Directly on the beach
  • Extended hygiene concept

Note

Please note when choosing your hotel and airport of arrival that, especially for the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", significant distances may have to be covered and a long transfer should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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Seasonal Information

Additionally bookable under HRGA28.

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Last updated: 13.03.2026 12:26