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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Pickalbatros The Palace

HNR071
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Travel Information

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

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 pre- and post-cruise stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the boarding day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Nile Serenity

Route

Embarkation: Saturdays.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
In the morning after breakfast, 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 on board.
Day 3:
In the morning after breakfast, 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 on board.
Day 4:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit the Temple of Philae 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 in the 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:
In the morning after breakfast, free time. You will have a day to relax and enjoy the ship as it sails 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, 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 on board in Luxor.
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package in which this excursion is located is always indicated behind the excursions in the route description:
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 add-on: KW Service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Kom Ombo
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 per person
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Additional excursions in Excursion Package Classic Plus (bookable with add-on: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip to Abu Simbel by bus.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €429 per person*******************************************************
Additional excursions in Excursion Package Premium (bookable with add-on: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €482 per person

Facilities

The completely renovated 5-star Nile ship has a total of 40 beautiful exterior cabins and suites spread over three decks. All cabins and suites have a balcony. The luxurious ship also has a main restaurant, a reception, as well as a lounge bar and a small bazaar. Furthermore, 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. Enjoy the outdoor pool with breathtaking views 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 and upper decks.
Also bookable for single occupancy (EEX).

Hotel room with two single beds, large mirror, TV, and seating area.
Modern bathroom with toilet, sink, large mirror, and shower area.
Modern furnished hotel room with bed, TV, mirror, and two armchairs.
Small bathroom with toilet, sink, and separate shower area with frosted divider.

Suite

The suites (S2) are equipped like the Executive Cabins, but larger (approx. 27 m²). The beautiful balcony overlooking the Nile is approx. 3 m² and invites you to linger. The suites are located on the Main Deck, Middle Deck, and Upper Deck.
Also bookable for single occupancy (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 also have 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.

Hotel room with seating area, TV, rug, and balcony overlooking the water.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, and hairdryer.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet style. Drinks are extra.

Modern elegant restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and subdued lighting

All Inclusive

Elegant, bright dining area with table settings and cushioned chairs in warm tones.

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock.
Minibar refilled with soft drinks once a week.
Fruit basket in the cabin once a week.

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 an option to purchase a SIM card (approx. €25, but may vary) with 4 GB to use the internet on board.
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Check-in: 12:00 PM.
On-call medical service (fee applies).
Laundry service (fee applies).

Credit Card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Fitness
  • Hotel Safe

Hotelhinweis

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 cabin.
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Deck plan available. Requests for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered as non-binding customer requests in the remarks field.
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Booking note: Please note that for flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for flights to/from Luxor.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In such 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 hotel's 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 comparable ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
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The ships dock one after another or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships. 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 constant tipping on board, your local tour guide collects 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 from us.
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Hotel Code: LXR216

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Palace Hotel

Location

The luxurious hotel complex is located directly in the heart of Port Ghalib and is only approx. 200 m from the beautiful sandy beach. A coral reef in front offers guests a great opportunity for snorkeling and diving. Access to the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea is facilitated by a long bathing jetty. The marina with various restaurants and bars is just a few minutes' walk away. Marsa Alam International Airport is only about 5 km away.
Beach with many umbrellas and comfortable loungers in front of blue sea and clear sky.
Beach with umbrellas and sunbeds beside a hotel and clear blue water under a blue sky
Beach with many umbrellas next to a hotel complex by clear blue sea.

Facilities

Restaurant terrace with orange tablecloths next to a pool and palm trees under a clear sky.
Elegant hotel dining room with high ceilings, chandelier, and decorated chairs
Open-air restaurant with blue and white chairs overlooking the pool and palm trees.
The luxurious hotel complex, built in Arab style, has 426 modern rooms and is equipped with a spacious reception area. For your culinary enjoyment, there are six restaurants (two with international cuisine and one with Italian cuisine), as well as six bars and a food court. The generously designed spa area invites you to relax and unwind. In the beautifully landscaped and extensive outdoor area, there is a pool and a separate children's pool (partially heated in winter). Furthermore, the complex offers a large saltwater lagoon that runs through the entire complex. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available to guests at the pool and beach free of charge.
The resort includes the largest and heated water park in Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam (in close proximity, included). The new aqua park offers 8 water slides for adults and 13 slides for children, ensuring fun for all age groups. Additionally, there are two large, heated pools with comfortable sun loungers, allowing you to relax between slides. The aqua park is exclusively for the hotels Pickalbatros Palace, Pickalbatros Sands, and Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib. The park is open from May to October from 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 7 PM, and from November to April from 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 4:30 PM, giving guests ample time to make the most of their visit and create lasting memories.
Guests of "Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib" are welcome to use the adjacent facilities of "Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib" (RMF073) and "Pickalbatros Sands Port Ghalib" (RMF072). The reverse is not true.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms (D, approx. 35 m²), furnished in an oriental style, are equipped with a shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (daily refill with water), air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, TV, and a balcony, terrace, or French balcony.
Also available with sea view (DM), lagoon view (L2Z), and marina view (MV2), as well as for single occupancy (DE/DEM/L2Z/MV1).
Also bookable as type I (DI), special price and limited quota.
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or marina view (2DH/1DH).)

Deluxe Double Room (RMFA41)

These correspond to the double rooms (DD2/DD3). Available for an additional charge with lagoon view (DDA), pool view (DPB), or sea view (DDM).

Family Room Connecting Door

The family rooms with connecting doors (FAV) consist of 2 double rooms with a connecting door and a shared entrance door.
Also available with pool view (FVP), marina view (HFV), or sea view (MFV).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast from 5-7 AM, breakfast from 7-10 AM, late breakfast from 10-11 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30 PM to 9 PM, all served buffet style.
Dinner can be enjoyed in either the Italian or one of the international restaurants. Alternatively, guests can also use the restaurants at Pickalbatros Sands and Pickalbatros Oasis.
Late dinner from 10 PM to midnight.
Lunch snacks from 3 PM to 4:30 PM, tea time from 4 PM to 5 PM, and ice cream from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Local alcoholic beverages available from 10 AM to midnight at the respective open bar. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer without extra charge. Local non-alcoholic beverages are available 24 hours.
Alcoholic beverages are subject to a charge after midnight.

Sports included

Fitness center (ages 16 and up).
Empty sandy beach with volleyball net and hotel buildings in the background under clear sky.
Tennis court with red and green surface in front of a light building under a blue sky.
Blue paddle tennis court in front of a traditional light-colored building under clear sky.
Billiard table with green felt in a shaded courtyard area of a hotel.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, diving school, and various water sports activities on the beach (local providers).

Children's program

Colorful building with blue and yellow facade next to a pool in a sunny setting.
Covered play area with colorful floor, benches, and play equipment in a leisure facility.
Children's play area with colorful tables and chairs in front of a wall with camel mural
Colorful play area with ball chairs, vibrant wall mural, and TVs mounted on the wall.
Colorful water slide and pool area with many swimmers under sunny weather.
For the younger guests, there is a kids' club (for children aged 4-12) and a playground.

Wellness

Spa Center with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and treatments for a fee.
Cozy wellness room with two massage tables and decorative ambiance.
Bright treatment room with two massage tables, candles, and a calm atmosphere in the spa area.
Cozy lounge with upholstered benches, wooden flooring, and indirect lighting.
A long hotel corridor with wooden beams, wooden walls, and decorative wall lamps.

Entertainment

Guests can expect a daily animation program, evening shows, and live music.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel complex.
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Currency exchange machine in the lobby.

Credit Card

Mastercard, Visa, Ammex, and Maestro Card.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sandy Beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Near Beach
  • Diving
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Wi-Fi

Hotelhinweis

As the reefs partially extend to the beach area, we recommend wearing water shoes.
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances may have to be covered and a long transfer should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The hotel has a total of 3 specially equipped handicap rooms (1x double room/D and 2x double room lagoon view/L2Z, bookable on request)
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under RMFA41.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 26.05.2026 09:10