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Large white river cruise ship with multiple decks on calm water under blue sky.
Swimming pool on the sun deck of a cruise ship with lounge chairs and passengers.
Modern outdoor pool area with jacuzzi and sun loungers at sunset.
Round lounge chairs with cushions on grass by river and tables with drinks.
Outdoor hotel area with round tables, chairs, and palm trees by a water canal.
Covered outdoor terrace with multiple tables and chairs on a paved surface.
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Floor plan of the Nile Serenity riverboat featuring multiple decks and cabins for cruises.
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.
Hotel room with seating area, double bed, carpet, and balcony overlooking the sea.
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Spacious, bright dining room with high ceilings, numerous tables, and elegant decor.
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Modern gym with several cardio machines and large windows overlooking the city.
Two men play soccer on a sandy beach with palm trees and sun umbrellas in the background.
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A bright hotel room with a daybed, seating area, and adjacent dining space.
Brightly furnished hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking outdoors.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Steigenberger Aqua Magic

HNH196
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Travel information

Combination package consisting of 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 journey must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The earliest possible embarkation is always selected.

Notice

The travel offer you have chosen has a duration of 14 Days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always provided for seven Days according to the program. The pre-stay and post-stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the day of embarkation. 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 to the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon travel to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning after breakfast, visit to Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board and travel to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue 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 included.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Morning after breakfast, leisure time. You will have a day to relax and enjoy the ship while traveling downstream to Luxor.
Afterwards, opportunity for a Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on site).
Overnight stay 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 and the Luxor Temples (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.
The itinerary always indicates which excursion package contains a particular excursion:
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 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 trip
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 cruise ship features a total of 40 beautiful outside cabins and suites spread over three decks. All cabins and suites have a balcony. Furthermore, the luxurious ship features 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

Same equipment 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. 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 buffet-style. 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 buffet-style.
National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock.
Once per week, the minibar is refilled with soft drinks.
Once per week, a 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 contact

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
On the ship, there is the option to purchase a SIM card (approx. 25 €, prices 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

Ship address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check poiice
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Smoking is only permitted on the outdoor decks as well as on the balcony of your cabin.
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Cabin plan is available. You are welcome to enter a request for a specific deck or cabin number as a non-binding customer wish in the remarks line.
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Booking note: Please note that if your flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
If your flight is 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 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 required to guarantee the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operating noises may occur.
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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 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 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 *****

Steigenberger Aqua Magic

Location

Spend a dream family holiday at the "Steigenberger Aqua Magic". The 5-star hotel offers fun for the whole family and delights young and old with its spacious water park. The tastefully designed „ALDAU Art Promenade“ separates the complex from the gently sloping sandy beach, which is approx. 400 meters away. Be fascinated by the magical underwater world of the Red Sea while snorkeling or diving here. If needed, the hotel offers shuttle services to the beach (subject to availability). Your holiday destination is located in the newer part of Hurghada on the modern promenade with oriental cafés, bars, and international pubs, as well as small shops. The city center of Hurghada with the famous "Sakalla" is approx. 6 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 5 km away.
Beach with lounge chairs and sun umbrellas along the calm sea.
Large hotel resort with multiple pools, water slides, and sunbathing areas.

Facilities

View of a hotel pool with sun umbrellas and a table with chairs in the foreground.
Spacious, bright dining room with high ceilings, numerous tables, and elegant decor.
Modern restaurant area with wooden tables, blue benches, and white tiled floors.
The sprawling hotel complex is designed to be particularly child-friendly and family-oriented, featuring 718 spacious rooms and suites. The complex welcomes guests into a spacious lobby with reception and lobby bar, as well as a cozy lounge with seating areas. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel. In the outdoor area, there are nine swimming pools, one with an integrated children's pool covering over 2,600 m², some of which are heatable in winter. The hotel also features an aqua park with various water slides that can be used by anyone taller than 1.20 meters. The highlight for all water lovers is the 400-meter-long “Lazy River” that leads through the entire complex. On the roof terrace, there is a relax pool that is accessible only to adults. Sun loungers, parasols, and bath towels are provided to guests free of charge at the pools and on the beach. Culinary delights are provided by the “Magic Flavors” main restaurant; additionally, there are three different à-la-carte restaurants, as well as a snack bar and various pool and beach bars available. Guests can choose between Italian, international, and oriental cuisine. There is also a “Sky-Bar” on the roof terrace where guests can enjoy their drinks in the evening. In the shopping arcade located directly in the hotel, one can purchase small items like souvenirs.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

The Superior Double Rooms (DSU/DAS, approx. 34 m²) feature shower/WC, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar (refilled daily with soft drinks), safe, LED TV, hairdryer, air conditioning, and balcony. Wi-Fi access is free for 2 devices.
Also bookable for single use (DEU).
(Additionally bookable under HRGA19 as Superior Double Room Type A (DAS).)

Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, chairs, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and seating area with table.

Deluxe Double Room

The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2/DDA, approx. 45 m²) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, satellite LED TV, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning, minibar (refilled daily with soft drinks), workspace, seating area, and balcony. Wi-Fi access for 2 devices is free. Also bookable for single use (DD1).

Family Suite

The Family Suites (2FS/ASF) have the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, but are more spacious (approx. 55 m²) and equipped with a master bedroom as well as a separate sleeping area with twin beds for children. The master bedroom is separated from the sleeping area and hallway by a door. Wi-Fi access for 3 devices is free. Also bookable as a suite (SA).

Modern hotel room with large bed, turquoise accents, and balcony overlooking city.
Two single beds in a hotel room with a small work area by the door.
Bright hotel room with sea view, sofa, table, and balcony access overlooking the pool.

Family Junior Suite

The Family Junior Suites (FJ2/FJA, approx. 68 m²) feature the same amenities as the Family Suites and include a master bedroom and a separate living/sleeping room. The master bedroom has a door to the living and sleeping area with two sofa beds. Wi-Fi access for 3 devices is free. Also bookable as a junior suite (JSA).

Aqua Suite

The Aqua Suite (S2, approx. 70 m²) consists of a living/sleeping room and a separate bedroom. Otherwise, it features the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms.
Wi-Fi access for 3 devices is free.
/Additionally bookable under HRGA19 as Suite (S2) and additional contingency as Suite Type A (SA)).

A bright hotel room with a daybed, seating area, and adjacent dining space.
Brightly furnished hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking outdoors.

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Standard Double Room

The double rooms (DA) feature similar amenities as the Superior Double Rooms but are slightly smaller (approx. 24 m²) and decorated in a renovated, modern style. The rooms are without a balcony. Wi-Fi access for 2 devices is free.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA19 as Double Room without balcony (DO)).

Meals

All Inclusive

The “Magic Flavors” main restaurant offers breakfast (07:00-10:30), lunch (13:00-15:00), and dinner (18:00-21:30) in buffet style with themed evenings and live cooking stations. Additionally, the following à-la-carte restaurants are available: The “Magic Orient Restaurant” offers oriental dinner. The “Magic Palappa Restaurant” offers Italian cuisine for breakfast (08:00-10:30), late breakfast (10:30-12:00), lunch (13:00-16:00), and dinner (18:30-21:00). The “Magic Sky Restaurant” offers dinner (18:30-21:00) on the hotel's rooftop. All mentioned restaurants are included once per week (from a 5-night minimum stay) and must be reserved.
Furthermore, snacks, sandwiches, and ice cream are available daily at the beach restaurant “Magic Blue” from 12:00-17:00 or at the “Magic Souk” from 17:00-23:00. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock at the currently open bar: “Magic Splash Bar” with ice cream, “Magic Breeze Bar” with ice cream, “Magic Blue Bar”, “Magic Sky Bar” with a sunset coffee break, as well as the “Magic Relax Bar – Adult Only”.

Not All Inclusive

Fresh juices, imported/international alcoholic drinks. Shisha & tobacco products. Bathrobes, slippers, and spa area.

Sports included

Darts, table tennis, boccia, and volleyball. Table football, billiards. Fitness room (24h, for ages 16 and up).
Jogging and Nordic walking track on the grounds of the “Steigenberger ALDAU Beach” can also be used.
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Golf during the day on the 9-hole Par 3 golf course on the grounds of the neighboring “Steigenberger ALDAU Beach” hotel (for qualified golfers: clubs included; balls and floodlighting for a fee). Mondays and Fridays trial golf with a golf pro 1x per person/stay (reservation required).
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From 9 AM until sunset, canoes and pedal boats can be rented (30 minutes per day/room, reservation required at the Aquacenter).
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Mondays and Saturdays at 11 AM, trial diving in the pool, included 1x per person/stay (reservation required at Ilios Dive Club & Aquacenter).
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Tuesdays and Sundays at 12 PM, trial windsurfing, included 1x per person/stay (reservation required at Ilios Dive Club & Aquacenter).
Two people playing golf on a lush green golf course with palm trees in the background.
Modern gym with several cardio machines and large windows overlooking the city.
Two men play soccer on a sandy beach with palm trees and sun umbrellas in the background.
Woman in sportswear relaxing in gym next to a fitness ball.

Sports for a fee

“Ilios Dive & Aquacenter” diving center.

Children's program

Modern hotel complex with pirate ship water slide in large blue pool under sunny sky.
Bright children’s playroom with colorful tables, chairs, and wall art in a hotel setting.
Modern playground in a sunny hotel complex with sand ground and climbing frames.
For younger guests, the hotel has a special animation program, a mini club for children aged 4-12, and a teen club. In the outdoor area, there is also a pirate ship with various water games, a playground, a children's disco, and a children's cinema. A babysitter service is offered upon request (for a fee).

Wellness

Spa area with sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi. Various beauty treatments and massages (for a fee). Guests of the “Steigenberger Aqua Magic” receive a 10% discount at the “Planet Spa” for one treatment.
Modern relaxation area with loungers and jacuzzi in a hotel.
Modern spa bathroom with sauna, freestanding bathtub, and two loungers with blankets.

Entertainment

Entertainment is provided by daily and sports animation, as well as evening animation. The offering is rounded off by shows and live music.
Admission to the “Elements” nightclub is free for guests of the “Steigenberger Aqua Magic,” and guests receive a 25% discount on food and local drinks.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available unlimited and free of charge throughout the hotel.
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Hairdresser, laundry, and room service (each for a fee).

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel complex is barrier-free. 5 accessible rooms bookable upon request (Deluxe Double Room/DD2).
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When choosing your hotel and arrival airport, please note that especially with combinations like "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" and conversely "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", long distances must 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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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA19.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 11.08.2026 11:15