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Modern white river cruise ship with multiple decks on calm water under cloudy sky.
A floating pool area on a ship with lounge chairs and guests.
Modern pool with jacuzzi and sun loungers under a blue sky at sunset.
Round loungers with cushions and drinks beside a river in a hotel garden.
Hotel outdoor terrace with tables, wicker chairs, and view of water and buildings.
Covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs on paved ground in a hotel garden.
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Layout of Nile Serenity river cruise ship showing deck plans and cabin arrangements.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, closed curtains, and a wall mirror.
Small hotel bathroom with toilet, sink, mirror, and walk-in shower.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and television.
Compact bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower with a frosted glass divider.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, mirror, towels, and hairdryer.
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A camel loaded with rugs rests on a sandy beach near people in the water and on the shore.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Jaz Makadi Star

HNH098
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Travel information

Combination product consisting of an MS Nile Serenity Nile cruise and a beach holiday, including all transfers between segments. Accommodation at the hotel is always provided in the most reasonably priced available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Saturdays. The trip 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 offer 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 preliminary and subsequent stay at the hotel 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.
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 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 twin 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 trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit 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 to relax and 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 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 available on the ship.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted in which excursion package this excursion is included:
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 ref: 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 trip
Philae Temple
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p.
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Additional excursions in the Classic Plus Excursion Package (bookable with ref: KW service: NILKLASSP)
Day excursion by bus to Abu Simbel.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.p.*******************************************************
Additional excursions in the Premium Excursion Package (bookable with ref: KW service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 482.- € p.p.

Amenities

The completely renovated 5-star Nile ship has a total of 40 beautiful outside cabins and suites, which are distributed 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. In addition, the ship offers the possibility 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).

Modern hotel room with two single beds, closed curtains, and a wall mirror.
Small hotel bathroom with toilet, sink, mirror, and walk-in shower.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and television.
Compact bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower with a frosted glass divider.

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 amenities as the Executive Cabins, but slightly smaller.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S) are more spacious (approx. 34 m²) with similar amenities to the Executive Cabin and are also equipped with a balcony of approx. 4 m². It also features a sofa and two armchairs in the integrated living area.
The Royal Suites are located on all three decks.

Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, mirror, towels, and hairdryer.

Meals

Full board

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

Modern dining room with wooden furniture and large windows for hotel guests.

All Inclusive

Cozy hotel dining area with long tables, cushioned chairs, and warm lighting.

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet-style.
National 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 contact

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
There is a possibility to buy a SIM card (approx. 25 €, prices may vary) with 4 GB on the ship 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.

Hotel features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Fitness
  • Hotel safe

Hotelhinweis

Ship 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 room.
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Cabin plan is available. A request for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered as a non-binding customer wish in the comments 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 ship of higher quality. The travel itinerary is not affected.
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Transfer time 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, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a ship of equivalent quality may be required to ensure the itinerary.
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Since the offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships. It may happen that the ship is not always accessible in a barrier-free way.
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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 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 *****

JAZ Makadi Star

Location

The luxurious hotel, built in Nubian style by the renowned JAZ hotel chain, offers holidaymakers an oasis of peace. Located in the popular Madinat Makadi, the resort is approximately 400 m from Makadi Bay. Experience the colorful underwater world of the Red Sea directly at the hotel's own house reef, which extends almost right up to the beach. Here, you can combine a beach holiday with wellness relaxation. You can unwind in the modern spa. In the nearby Makadi Center, you will find numerous shopping opportunities, or you can choose one of the cozy bars and restaurants. Hurghada Airport is approximately 35 km away.
Beach with multiple lounge chairs and large straw umbrellas under a blue sky.
A camel loaded with rugs rests on a sandy beach near people in the water and on the shore.
Hotel with multiple pools, palm trees, and sun umbrellas under a clear blue sky.

Amenities

Bright hotel lobby with marble floor, ornate arches, and green plants.
Hotel terrace at night with guests, surrounded by garden lights and trees.
Hotel complex with two pools, sun umbrellas, and lounge chairs under clear blue sky.
The cozy adults-only hotel complex (bookable for ages 16 and up) is embedded in a beautiful garden, ensuring a relaxing holiday. There are a total of 167 rooms in the resort. The inviting lobby with reception welcomes guests warmly so that you feel comfortable from the first moment. The main restaurant with a terrace and several bars take care of your culinary needs. Additionally, you will find other à la carte restaurants in Madinat Makadi that can be used for a fee.
In the extensive garden area, there is a swimming pool, which can be heated in winter, with a pool/snack bar. There is a beach bar on the beach, which can be used free of charge during the day. Sun umbrellas, loungers, and bath towels are included at the pool and beach.

Accommodation

Double Superior

The tastefully furnished Double Superior rooms (DSU) are approx. 32 m² and are equipped with a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, and a balcony or terrace.
Also bookable with pool view (DSP) for an extra charge.
Also bookable for single use (DEU/ESP).

Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking garden.
Hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and view of terrace and garden.
Interior view of a hotel bathroom with mirrors, sink, and beige marble finishes.
Bright hotel room with large bed, TV, desk, and balcony view with plants.
Hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and view of terrace and garden.

Junior Suite Pool View

The elegant Junior Suites (J2P) offer the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, plus a bedroom, a living room with a connecting door, and 2 bathrooms/WC. The Junior Suites are approx. 64 m².

Deluxe Garden

The Deluxe rooms with garden view (D2G) are larger with 45 m² while offering the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suite (RS) offers additional amenities to the Double Superior rooms, such as a king-size bed, a private pool (heatable in winter), and a terrace. They are approx. 80 m² and can be occupied by 2 adults.

Elegant hotel room with curtains, seating area, and view of an outdoor pool.
Luxurious canopy bed with curtains, warm earth tones, elegant wooden furniture in hotel room.
A sunny hotel outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and an umbrella.
Bright hotel room with sofa, armchairs, coffee table, and balcony view.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9 PM buffet-style. Dinner optionally available in an à la carte restaurant with advance reservation (1x per stay included with reservation).
Late riser breakfast from 10:30-11:30 AM, coffee, tea, and pastries from 4-5 PM. The minibar is subject to an extra charge from November 1st, 2025.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from 9 AM to midnight at the respective open bar. Imported alcohol is available for a fee.

Dine Around

Dinner can optionally be taken in one of the à la carte restaurants in Madinat Makadi. Dinner is only possible with prior reservation and is included once per stay.
The following restaurants are available in Madinat Makadi:
- Indian restaurant "Amaya" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadi Star")
- Asian restaurant "Makai Tukai" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadi Saraya")
- Italian restaurant "Nino's" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadi Saraya")
- Oriental restaurant "Sofra" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadi Saraya")
- Grill restaurant "The Grill" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadi Saraya")
- Mediterranean restaurant "Aqua" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadina")
- Mediterranean restaurant "Beach" (located in the hotel "Iberotel Makadi Beach")
The following restaurants are also located in Madinat Makadi, but they are not included in the Dine Around and can only be used for a fee:
- Egyptian restaurant "Felfela" (located in the hotel "Jaz Aquaviva")
- Italian restaurant "Paprika" (located in the hotel "Jaz Aquaviva")

Sports included

Table tennis, beach volleyball, and water polo.
• Fitness room from 8 AM to 8 PM
• Billiards 9 AM to midnight
• Tennis court 8 AM to 8 PM (tennis court and rackets included)
• Table football 10 AM to 10 PM
• Table tennis 10 AM to 10 PM
• Snorkeling equipment 7 AM to 4 PM (2 hours daily for free, service at the towel house) on the beach
• Board games 9 AM to midnight available for free at the Pool Bar

Sports for a fee

Various water sports options provided by local beach providers, including water skiing, diving school, surfing, and catamaran sailing.
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"Makadi Water World" Aqua Park: Entrance fee applies (can be booked on site) for the Aqua Park in Madinat Makadi with 50 different slides for children and adults. Snacks and soft drinks are included. Shuttle buses are available in all Jaz hotels in Madinat Makadi (schedules at the reception).
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The 18-hole par-72 championship golf course, designed by John Sanford, is located in Madinat Makadi and offers an inviting environment for golf enthusiasts. Guests of Madinat Makadi have access to a golf school where golf equipment can be rented on site. A driving range and a clubhouse with a pro shop are also available, each for a fee.
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Green fees as an additional service (HRGMAKGAD) bookable in the booking system (only valid for guests in selected hotels of the Jaz Hotel Group):
1x 9 holes
1x 18 holes
3x 18 holes
5x 18 holes
(2nd round of golf on request on the same playing day possible); transfer from the hotel to the golf courses included.
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When booking a green fee package, please contact the following e-mail address to reserve your desired tee times:
info.golfmakadi@jazhotels.com
Please note that it is mandatory to attach the booking confirmation to your e-mail to complete the reservation.
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Brought-along golf luggage for both flights and on-site transfers must be registered!!!
Golf luggage on transfer (must be registered in advance): If landing in Hurghada 30 € per piece/way. Payable on site to the transfer guide.
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Prerequisite for playing on the courses is the German "Platzreife" certificate with an Hcp. of max. 36.
Upon booking, an e-mail address will be provided on site where tee times must be reserved.
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Wellness

Modern spa area with marble bathtub and ambient lighting in a hotel.
The large Mividaspa area (for a fee) offers a wide selection of wellness services such as sauna and jacuzzi (1x per stay included) as well as massages and other treatments (for a fee).

Entertainment

Daily animation program and evening entertainment with live music and dancing.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available free of charge.
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• 24-hour room service (for a fee)
• Laundry service (for a fee)
• Dine-Around (for a fee) offers a wide selection of different culinary arts. For reservations, please contact the reception or your guest relations team.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, AMEX.
ATM available in the hotel.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Sauna
  • Sandy beach
  • Fitness
  • Adults Only
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Chillout & relaxation
  • Massages
  • Animation
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Club
  • Shopping opportunities
  • Near the beach
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

The corals sometimes grow into the shore area; therefore, we recommend bringing bathing shoes.
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" as well as vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel," large 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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The hotel does not have barrier-free rooms.
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Zusatzhinweis

MADINAT MAKADI
HURGHADA/EGYPT
0020-653590580
0020-65390589
fo@makadistar@jazhotels.com

Seasonal information

additionally bookable under HRGA76

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 12.06.2026 11:05