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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.
Elegant restaurant with warm lighting, wooden floor, and modern furnished tables.
Modern hotel hallway with wooden staircase, stainless steel railings, and potted plant.
Modern hotel lounge with blue sofa, two gray chairs, and a view of the water.
Bright hotel lobby with modern seating area and large skylight.
Cozy dining area with wooden tables, chairs, and a long bench adorned with cushions.
Modern wall shelf with vases and large picture in a hotel interior.
Bright living room with large sofa, glass table, and panoramic window overlooking water.
Hotel room with two beds and large window overlooking harbor and water.
Modern bathroom with toilet, sink, and glass shower partition in warm beige tones.
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.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, mirror, and towels on the sink counter.
Hotel pool area with palm gardens and sea view at sunset.
Large outdoor pool with loungers and modern hotels under a blue sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and sea view through the window.
Modern, bright restaurant with sea view and stylish interior in a hotel.
Wide beach with hammocks and palm trees in front of blue sea and clear sky.
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Elegant hotel dining area with blue and white decor and artistic ceiling design.
Modern white hotel building with palm trees, brightly lit at night under a clear sky.
Large hotel resort with multiple pools, loungers, and sea view at sunset.
Elegant hotel dining area with modern furniture and nighttime outdoor view.
Modern hotel restaurant dining area with stylish wooden furniture and set tables under warm lighting.
Large hotel resort with multiple white buildings and a large blue pool under clear sky.
Modern indoor pool with jacuzzi and seating areas in a hotel.
Modern hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, and view of terrace and pool.
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Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, TV, and view of terrace and pool.
Bright hotel room with four-poster bed, sofa, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Steigenberger Alaya

HNR070
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Travel information

Combination product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Serenity and a beach holiday including all inter-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 beforehand is mandatory. The earliest possible embarkation is always selected.

Notice

The travel offer you have selected has a duration of 14 Days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship always takes place for seven Days according to the program. The pre- and post-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
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight 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 sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight 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 double temple (1,2,3).
Continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight 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.
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 hot air balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, the Karnak and Luxor Temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight 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 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.

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, spread 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. 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.

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 occupancy (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 occupancy (S1).

Economy Cabin

With the same equipment 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 equipment features and are also equipped with a balcony of approx. 4 m². It also has 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 style.
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 services

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
On the ship, there is the possibility to buy a SIM card (approx. 25 €, 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 cards

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Important information

Address of the ship: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
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Smoking is permitted exclusively on the outdoor decks and on your room's balcony.
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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 request in the comments section.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
No overnight stay is necessary for flights to/from Luxor.
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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-category 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 congestion or maintenance of the locks in Esna, there may be a change in the travel itinerary. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel itinerary.
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Since the ship offered is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships. It may happen that the ship is not always barrier-free to reach.
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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 from our side.
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Hotel code: LXR216

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Steigenberger Resort Alaya

Location

The 5-star luxury hotel complex is located in the heart of the beautiful Madinat Coraya. Access to the sea is possible via a jetty. From here, you can discover the picturesque underwater world of Madinat Coraya. The resort also features its own sandy beach section and is only approx. 5 km from Marsa Alam airport.

Facilities

The beautiful adults-only complex (bookable from 16 years of age) has 290 elegantly furnished rooms and suites. The spacious reception area offers guests a reception desk and a lobby bar with seating. The hotel has a souvenir shop and a hairdresser. For the well-being of guests, there is a main restaurant and four à-la-carte restaurants ("Basilico"-Italian, "Rocca"-Asian, "Zaytoun"-Oriental, "Mashawi"-Seafood), which spoil you with delicious food. You can receive a wide selection of drinks in the various bars.
In the outdoor area of the complex, there are five generously laid-out pools (partially heated in winter) and inviting sun terraces.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are free of charge at the pool and beach.

Accommodation

Royal Suite Sea View private Pool

The Royal suites (RSM) are luxuriously equipped and have the same equipment elements as the double rooms. The Royal suite is approx. 160 m² in size and is additionally equipped with 2 bathrooms with a bathtub, Jacuzzi, living area, sleeping area, and features a terrace with a private pool.

Modern hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, and view of terrace and pool.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and sea view through the window.

Double Room Superior

The comfortably furnished Double Superior (DSU) rooms are 40 m² in size and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, LED TV, safe, telephone (for a fee), balcony, and garden view.
Also bookable with pool view (DSP), side sea view (D2S), or sea view (DMU) at an extra charge, as well as for single occupancy (DEU/ESP/1SD/UME).

Double Superior Swim Up

The Double Superior Swim Up (DWP) rooms are, with the same equipment as the Double Room Superior, slightly more spacious (approx. 50 m²) and with their own direct pool access from the terrace.
Also bookable for single occupancy at an extra charge (EWP).

Double Deluxe Sea View

The Double Deluxe Sea View (DM2) rooms are, with the same equipment as the Double Superior, more spacious (approx. 70 m²), additionally feature a dressing room and a balcony. Also bookable for single occupancy (DM1).

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, and large window overlooking the city.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, TV, and view of terrace and pool.

Double Room Deluxe Swim-Up

The Double Deluxe Swim Up (DWU) rooms are bookable as schauinsland-original rooms. The rooms are, with the same equipment as the Double Superior, more spacious (approx. 70 m²) and have their own access to the sharing pool.
Also bookable with sea view (DWS) as well as for single occupancy (WU1/EWS).

Double Premium Deluxe Swim Up

The Double Premium Deluxe Swim Up (PWS) rooms are, with the same equipment as the Double Superior, more spacious (approx. 75 m²), with their own indoor Jacuzzi and pool access to the communal pool.
Also bookable with sea view (DUM) at an extra charge.

Bright hotel room with four-poster bed, sofa, and balcony overlooking the sea.

RMFA39: DR Premium Deluxe Sea View

The Double Room Premium Deluxe Sea View are similar in equipment to the Double Superior, but larger at approx. 75m² and have a sea view (P2M).

Meals

All Inclusive

Modern hotel outdoor dining area with open seating and view of pool and palm trees.

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-11 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9:30 PM in buffet style. Optionally, dinner once per stay is possible in each of the à-la-carte restaurants (with reservation).
Snacks from 12:30-4 PM, afternoon tea from 3-5 PM. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM-midnight.
Appropriate clothing is requested in the restaurants. Gentlemen in long trousers and no swimwear.

AI+ (RMFA39)

Corresponds to the advertised AI program, therefore imported alcoholic drinks are not included as advertised here.

Not included in All Inclusive

Imported alcoholic drinks.

Sports included

Fitness studio, aerobics, boccia, tennis (floodlights for a fee), darts, and beach volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Diving and snorkeling center.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (bookable on site for a fee):
"Aqua Coraya" aqua park with over 27 slides for young and old (18 slides for adults and 8 slides for children). Snacks, soft drinks, and warm drinks are included during the day. The aqua park is open from 10 AM-5 PM (slides are closed from 12 PM-1 PM).

Wellness

The beautiful Mividaspa ensures special moments of relaxation with a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, and wellness treatments (for a fee).
Modern indoor pool with jacuzzi and seating areas in a hotel.

Entertainment

The Steigenberger Resort Alaya offers entertainment through a daily animation program and in the evenings through live music and shows.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is available to guests throughout the entire complex free of charge (limited speed).
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Credit cards

Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Important information

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Adults only (bookable from 16 years of age).
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Barrier-free room available on request (DSP/DWP).
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As the reefs grow partly into the beach area, we recommend wearing water shoes.
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When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel," 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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Seasonal information

Also bookable under RMFA39.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 16.10.2026 14:22