Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Steigenberger ALDAU Beach

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Travel information

Combo package featuring 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 date 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 according to the program. The pre- and post-cruise hotel stay depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Nile Serenity

Itinerary

Embarkation: Saturdays
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 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 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).
Afterwards, visit 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 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 free time. You will have a day of relaxation and be able to enjoy the ship while sailing downstream to Luxor.
Afterwards opportunity for a sound and light show at 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 and Luxor temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 8:
Departure.

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 excursion is located:

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.

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
->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 Classic Plus excursion package (bookable with code: 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 Premium excursion package (bookable with code: 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 outside cabins and suites distributed over three decks. All cabins and suites feature 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. 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, 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 equipment as the Executive Cabins, but slightly smaller.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S), with similar equipment to the Executive Cabin, are more spacious (approx. 34 m²) and are also equipped with 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, 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 a week, replenishment of the minibar with soft drinks.
Once a 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.
There is a possibility on the ship to buy a SIM card (approx. 25 €, can 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.

Note

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. The wish for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered as a non-binding customer request in the remarks line.
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Booking note: Please note that for a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
For a flight to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it is always 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 due to overload 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 guarantee the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to each other, so that 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 an amount of 8 € per person per 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 considered a recommendation on our part.
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Hotel code: LXR216

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel

Location

The Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel, particularly popular with regular guests, is located in the first beach row of Hurghada on one of the most popular coastal sections of the region. The spacious resort is located on a 400-meter-long private sandy beach with turquoise water. Together with the two Steigenberger sister hotels, the resort is situated directly on the "ALDAU Art Promenade" with various shops, restaurants, and the Elements Club & Lounge. The lively town center of Hurghada, the well-known "Sakalla", is about 10 km away. Hurghada airport is approx. 6 km away.
Large green park with paths, palm trees, and buildings near the coast at sunset.
Couple relaxes on the bow of a boat in clear turquoise sea near a resort.
Large hotel building at sunset with illuminated plaza and palm trees.
Couple in swimwear walking along the beach by clear blue water.

Facilities

Bright hotel restaurant with modern furniture and large windows overlooking a balcony.
Large outdoor pool with swim-up bar and palm trees at a hotel resort in sunny weather.
Elegant couple walks through modern hotel lobby with decorative art and warm lighting.
Spacious hotel lobby with bright marble flooring and modern seating areas beneath a patterned ceiling.
Modern hotel restaurant with bar, wooden furniture, and large window overlooking outdoor area.
Elegant hotel bar with tall leather stools and soft lighting at night.
Spacious hotel dining area with modern wooden tables and black chairs.
The spacious hotel is equipped with over 400 modern suites, the majority of which have a direct sea view. You can expect a luxurious and open-plan reception hall with a reception, seating areas, as well as two lobby bars. In the outdoor area of the complex, there is an extensive pool landscape covering over 5,000m² with a "Lazy River" over 400 meters long, which leads through the complex, as well as a seawater pool (heated) and a "Jacuzzi Island" (from 16 years). Sun loungers, towels, and parasols are available to guests free of charge at the pool and beach. A selection of five different bars and seven varied restaurants ensures culinary enjoyment. A 1,000 m² Thalasso Spa and Wellness Center is available for necessary relaxation. The 9-hole par-3 golf course belonging to the hotel delights with an appealing landscape and various water hazards. For divers and water sports enthusiasts, the hotel's own Ilios Dive Club & Aqua Center awaits. For young and old, the aqua park of the sister hotel "Steigenberger Aqua Magic" is included (snacks and local drinks included). Unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire complex.

Accommodation

Superior Suite Sea View

The Superior Suites (DM2/DAM approx. 50 m²) have a sea view. The rooms are equipped with a bathroom with separate shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, RFID door lock, minibar (with daily replenishment of water and soft drinks), limited Wi-Fi for max. 2 devices per room, espresso machine, coffee and tea station with daily replenishment (each free of charge), telephone, safe, satellite TV (large flatscreen), balcony with chaise lounge.
Also bookable as a double room for single use (DM1).

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the city.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the city.

Superior Suite Sea View 4th Floor

The schauinsland-reisen original rooms (DLM), with the same equipment as the Superior Suite Sea View, are guaranteed to be on the 4th floor and thus offer a breathtaking view of the sea.
Optionally also bookable on the 5th floor (DDM).

Family Suite Sea View

The Family Suites (F2M/FA2) have the same equipment as the Superior Suites, but are larger (approx. 55 m²) with a sofa bed, limited Wi-Fi for max. 2 devices per room, and sea view.

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking trees.
Seating area with wicker furniture and view of terrace and sea through large glass windows.
Hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large balcony overlooking water.

Junior Suite Sea View

The Junior Suites (J2M, approx. 74 m²), consisting of one large room, have a sea view and feature the following services: a comfortable lounge area with a chaise lounge or rocking chairs, safe, marble floor, dressing area, and a balcony with sun loungers.
In addition, when booking the Junior Suites, the following amenities are included:
- Personal check-in/out
- Free entrance to the spa area (reservation required)
- Unlimited Wi-Fi (3 devices per room)

Elite Suite

The Elite Suites (EL2, ELA) have the same equipment as the Superior Suites, but also feature the following services: personal check-in/out, as well as late check-out until 4 PM (subject to availability), free entrance to the spa area (reservation required), limited Wi-Fi (2 devices per room). The rooms are located towards the golf course and have a sea view.

Bright hotel room with large double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Elite Family Suite

The Elite Family Suite (EFM) has the same equipment as the Superior Suite, but is larger and also features the following services: personal check-in/out, as well as late check-out until 4 PM (subject to availability), free entrance to the spa area (reservation required), limited Wi-Fi (2 devices per room).

Bright hotel room with comfortable armchairs, large window, and adjacent bedroom.
Modern seating area with round table, four chairs, and colorful painting on the wall.
Bright hotel room with jacuzzi, large bed, and balcony with sea view.

The View Suite

The View Suite (S2) is approx. 115 m² in size and equipped with an open bathroom with shower and whirlpool, separate WC, a separate guest WC, RFID door lock, an open living area, one bedroom, limited Wi-Fi for max. 3 devices per room, espresso machine, and a large balcony with loungers and seating. The suites have a sea view. The rooms are adults-only.

Executive Suite

The Executive Suites (2DS), consisting of one large room, are approx. 59 m² in size and additionally feature a dining table, dressing area, limited Wi-Fi for max. 3 devices per room, espresso machine, and a balcony with sun loungers and sea view.

Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony access overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with large bed, TV, armchair, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright living room with glass dining table, two armchairs, and large windows overlooking nature.

Deluxe Suite

The Deluxe Suites (SDM) are approx. 142 m² in size and have a bedroom and a separate living area. Additionally, the Deluxe Suites feature a dressing area and two balconies, each with a table and two chairs, from which you have a beautiful view over the Red Sea.
In addition, when booking the Deluxe Suites, the following amenities are included:
- Personal check-in/out
- Free entrance to the spa area (reservation required)
- Limited Wi-Fi (3 devices per room)

Standard Suite

The Standard Suites (SSZ) offer the same equipment as the Superior Suites, but with limited availability and no sea view.

Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, balcony, and sea view.

Superior Suite Pool or Garden View

The Superior Suites (POS) are 50 m² in size and have the same equipment as the Superior Suite Sea View with a pool or garden view.

Meals

All Inclusive

Enjoy your breakfast (07:00-10:30 AM), lunch (01:00-04:00 PM), and dinner (06:30-10:00 PM in summer and 06:00-10:00 PM in winter) in buffet form, in the evening with rotating theme buffets, in the main restaurant "Tamarind". Alternatively, for lunch, the "Bwala Pool Restaurant and Bar" with a lunch menu from 01:00-05:00 PM or the "Tanga Beach Restaurant and Bar" with a lunch buffet from 12:00-03:00 PM and a lunch menu from 01:00-04:00 PM are available. For dinner, in addition to the main restaurant, the following seven à-la-carte restaurants are available with a specific selection of delicacies once per week (prior reservation required): "Bwala Pool Restaurant and Bar" with Mediterranean cuisine, "Tanga Beach Restaurant and Bar" with oriental cuisine, "Alex Beach Club and Restaurant-Adult Only" with modern fusion cuisine, 3 restaurants in the "S-Square" on the ALDAU Art Promenade with Asian cuisine. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served at the respectively open bar around the clock. The five bars include "Karibu Lobby Lounge" with a selection of snacks, sandwiches, and cakes, "Ukumbi Lobby Bar", "Bwala Pool Bar", "Tanga Beach Restaurant and Bar", and "Dewan Café". Upon arrival, a fruit platter awaits you in your room, as well as daily replenishment of the minibar with local soft drinks. The aqua park of the sister hotel "Steigenberger Aqua Magic" may be used from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM. Food and drinks are included there.

Not included in All Inclusive

Fresh juices, imported alcoholic drinks, shisha.

Ultra All Inclusive

Within the scope of the Ultra All Inclusive, you are offered a personalized VIP check-in as well as a personal butler service during your entire stay. Furthermore, a selection of first-class spirits and imported international drinks is offered. Additionally, an extended gourmet option of delicious dishes in the à-la-carte restaurants is included for you for lunch and dinner with unlimited visits and individual reservation by the butler service. Your minibar is replenished daily with soft drinks and beer, and in addition, you receive a 20-minute relaxation massage in the Pure Spa once per stay. Also included: 25% discount on room service, unlimited laundry service during your stay, luxurious bathroom articles, free entrance to the Elements Club & Lounge with 25% discount on food and local drinks. At the bars, you are entitled to free soft drinks, freshly squeezed juices, canned juices, coffee and tea, beer, local wines, and sparkling wine, as well as a selection of high-quality local and brand-name spirits.

Sports included

Modern gym with weight bench, treadmills, and strength machines by large windows.
A hotel with a pool and pirate ship water slides under a clear blue sky.
Large pool with water slides and umbrellas beside a hotel.
Fitness studio (24 hours, use from 16 years), approx. 1.5-kilometer-long jogging & Nordic walking track, table tennis, darts, foosball, and billiards (depending on opening hours). Unlimited bicycle rental on the hotel grounds (from 09:00 AM until sunset). Golf green fee/putting green (2x weekly with advance notice/during the day including clubs), beach volleyball, water/step/aerobics, Pilates, yoga, water polo, CrossFit, darts, boccia.
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Unlimited free entrance (daily from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM) to the aqua park of the neighboring hotel "Steigenberger Aqua Magic":
The aqua park consists of 6 slides (minimum height 1.20m), including a free-fall slide.
Local drinks and food in the aqua park are also included.
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Trial surfing and diving, golf green fee/putting green (2x weekly with advance notice/during the day including clubs), pedal boat and canoe (daily for 30 minutes), billiards, trial golf lesson with golf pro.
For experienced golfers (unlimited handicap), the 9-hole par-3 golf course with clubs is included (subject to availability with advance reservation, balls and floodlighting are for a fee).

Sports for a fee

Diving school on the beach with various water sports activities (external provider) as well as rounds of golf.

Children's program

For the little guests, there is a Kids Club (4-12 years) with a separate pool (heated in winter), a playground, mini disco, and baby cots (subject to availability). High chairs and children's menus are available in the restaurant (upon request).
Hotel pool area with water feature and cabanas surrounded by palm trees.
Water park with pirate ship and water slides in front of hotel building under clear sky.
Large outdoor pool with water slides and loungers at a hotel resort.
Large pirate ship play structure in hotel pool under blue sky.

Wellness

Bright spa with hot tub, waterfall, and seating under a painted sky ceiling.
Bright, modern hotel lounge area with white sofas, wood accents, and sand tones.
Modern wellness room with massage table, wood paneling, and mirror with lighting.
Two massage tables covered with blue blankets in a calm spa room with a mirror and warm lighting.
Pure Spa on over 1,000m² with sauna, Turkish hamam, saltwater whirlpool. Additionally massages and treatments. Treatments and facilities each for a fee.

Entertainment

Animation and entertainment program during the day and in the evening. Free entrance to the Elements Club & Lounge on the ALDAU Art Promenade as well as 25% discount on food and local drinks (open from 06:00 PM).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in the entire complex as well as in the rooms.
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Laundry service: free cleaning of 5 items of clothing per person/stay.
Currency exchange machine, laundry service, shoe shine service, luggage service, business center.

Credit card

Mastercard, Visacard, American Express.

Note

The hotel is particularly suitable for wheelchair users. There are also 4 barrier-free rooms available (Superior Suite Sea View/DM2/DM1/DMK).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as conversely "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", sometimes large distances must 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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YUSSIF AFIFI ROAD
8411 HURGHADA
EGYPT
0020-653465400
0020-653465410

Seasonal information

additionally bookable under HRGA18

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 16.10.2026 14:04