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Large white river cruise ship with multiple decks floating on calm water under a blue sky.
Top deck of a cruise ship with a swimming pool and sun loungers by the water.
Outdoor pool and jacuzzi with sun loungers at sunset near a bridge.
Outdoor lounge area with round wicker chairs, cushions, tables, and colorful drinks by the water.
Outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables overlooking water and urban buildings.
Outdoor dining area with tables and chairs under a pergola, overlooking a green lawn.
Cozy restaurant interior with wooden tables, chairs, and warm lighting.
Hotel staircase with wooden steps, metal railings, and a decorative plant in a pot.
Stylish hotel lounge with blue sofa, glass coffee table, and grey chairs by large windows.
Spacious hotel lounge with modern curved sofas and a skylight overhead.
Cozy dining area with wooden chairs and a cushioned bench, set under a woven lampshade.
Wooden wall shelves with decorative vases and a framed picture in a hotel lobby.
Bright hotel lounge with beige sofas, armchair, glass coffee table, and large window with water view.
Hotel room with two beds, large window showing water view, desk, and TV.
Cozy bathroom with beige tiles, glass shower screen, modern toilet, wooden vanity, and wall mirror.
Detailed deck plan of the Nile Serenity river cruise ship showing cabin layouts and facilities.
Hotel room with two single beds, bedside table, chair, mirror, and curtains.
Modern hotel bathroom with toilet, sink, mirror, and glass shower partition.
Spacious hotel room with bed, TV, armchairs, and a patterned rug on wooden floor.
Modern hotel bathroom with wall-mounted toilet, frosted glass shower divider, and illuminated sink cabinet.
Hotel room with bed, TV, chairs, sofa, rug, and balcony view of water.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, mirror, hairdryer, and towel on the rack.
Spacious restaurant with wooden decor, neatly arranged tables and chairs, and warm lighting.
Cozy dining area with a long table, woven chairs, cushions, and warm lighting in a restaurant.
Modern hotel restaurant interior with wooden tables, blue chairs, and decorative green pillars.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Arabella Azur Hotel

HNH207
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Location

Spend a wonderful holiday under the Egyptian sun at the Arabella Azur Resort. The architecturally charming resort is located in a small, protected bay in the heart of Hurghada. The private sandy beach bay boasts a fabulously beautiful house reef, offering the best conditions for exploring the colorful underwater world. Stairs 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 about 3 km away. Hurghada Airport is approximately 10 km away.

Facilities

The hotel, designed in the typical local Nubian style, has 295 rooms spread across the main building and five annexes. The hotel amenities include a spacious lobby with a reception and comfortable seating areas. Various shops also invite you for a stroll around the premises. For culinary delights, there are 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 complements the offerings.
In the extensive garden complex, 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

Double Room

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

A cozy double bed with white linens and decorative towels in a hotel room.
Hotel room with two single beds, orange bedspreads, and a sea view.

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 available for single use (SSE).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 AM, lunch from 12:30-3 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9:30 PM, all served buffet style (times may vary depending on the season).
Dinner can also be taken at the "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 bars.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from 10 AM to midnight at the respective open bar.

Not All Inclusive

Dinner at the à la carte restaurant.
Drinks after midnight at the respective bar at an additional charge (until max. 4 AM).

Sports included

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

Sports for a fee

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

Children's program

A kids' club for children aged 4-12 is offered for the younger guests. Additionally, there is a children's pool, a children's area, 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.

Hotel service

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

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa.

Hotel features

  • Sports and active holidaymakers
  • 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 destination airport that, especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances have to be covered and a long transfer time should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to organize the visa themselves or purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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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.

Country category

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Product information

Combined product consisting of a Nile cruise on MS Nile Serenity and a beach holiday, including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be in the cheapest available room category. Embarkation is always on Saturdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible embarkation will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Nile Serenity

Route/Ship location

Embarkation: Saturdays.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
After breakfast in the morning, 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.
Afternoon sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
After breakfast in the morning, visit to the Temple of Edfu (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:
After breakfast in the morning, 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.
Afternoon felucca sailing 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 package included.
Lunch on board. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
After breakfast in the morning, free 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 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, Karnak and 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.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package each excursion belongs to is always indicated behind the excursions 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 Anf: 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
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p.
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Additional excursions in Excursion Package Classic Plus (bookable with Anf: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip to Abu Simbel by bus.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.p.*******************************************************
Additional excursions in Excursion Package Premium (bookable with Anf: 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, 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. Bath towels are provided to guests free of charge.

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 sqm and equipped with a private bathroom, shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, minibar, safe, and a balcony (approx. 2 sqm).
The Executive Cabins are located on the middle and upper decks.
Also available for single use (EEX).

Hotel room with two single beds, bedside table, chair, mirror, and curtains.
Modern hotel bathroom with toilet, sink, mirror, and glass shower partition.

Suite

The Suites (S2) are equipped like the Executive Cabins, but larger (approx. 27 sqm). The beautiful balcony with a view of the Nile is approx. 3 sqm and invites you to linger. The Suites are located on the Main Deck, Middle Deck, and Upper Deck.
Also available for single use (S1).

Spacious hotel room with bed, TV, armchairs, and a patterned rug on wooden floor.
Modern hotel bathroom with wall-mounted toilet, frosted glass shower divider, and illuminated sink cabinet.

Economy Cabin

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

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S) are more spacious than the Executive Cabins (approx. 34 sqm) with similar amenities and also feature a balcony of approx. 4 sqm. 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 bed, TV, chairs, sofa, rug, and balcony view of water.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, mirror, hairdryer, and towel on the rack.

Hotel notice

Ship's address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check poiice
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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 available. The request for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered as a non-binding customer request in the comments section.
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Booking note: Please note that for flights 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 flights 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, the itinerary may be subject to change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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The ships dock partly one behind the other or side by side, so crossing other ships may be necessary. It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible barrier-free.
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Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constantly tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect an amount of €8 per person per night on the boat, depending on the ship's category, at the beginning of the trip. 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