Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Albatros Sea World

HNR062
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Travel information

Combination product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Serenity and a beach holiday, including all connecting transfers. Accommodation in 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 next available embarkation will always be taken.

Notice

The travel package 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-cruise and post-cruise stay in the hotel depends on your day of arrival and the day of embarkation. 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 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 cruise 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 cruise to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue cruise 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).
Then visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then 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 stay and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Morning after breakfast, free time. You will have a day to relax and enjoy the ship while cruising downstream to Luxor.
Afterwards, 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, balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, the Karnak Temple, and the Luxor Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay 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 which excursion package this excursion is included in:

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.

Excursion package Classic (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 Excursion package Classic Plus (bookable with code: KW, service: NILKLASSP)
Full-day excursion 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 Excursion package Premium (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 across 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 opportunities to keep 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. 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 are 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

Same facilities as the Executive Cabins, but slightly smaller.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S) have similar features to the Executive Cabin but are more spacious (approx. 34 m²) and 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.

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. 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 24 hours a day.
Once a week, minibar refill 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 service

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
It is possible to purchase a SIM card (approx. 25 €, prices may vary) with 4 GB to use the internet on the ship.
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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.

Notes

Ship address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
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Smoking is permitted only on the outdoor decks as well as on your cabin balcony.
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Cabin plan is available. A request for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered in the remarks field as a non-binding customer request.
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Booking note: Please note that if your arrival or departure flight is to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in the hotel is required.
If your arrival and/or departure flight is to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook guests 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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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 congestion/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 travel program.
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Since the ship is a motor vessel, operating noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock side-by-side or behind each other, so crossing other ships may be necessary. 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 *****

Pickalbatros Sea World Resort

Location

The spacious family complex of the renowned Pickalbatros hotel chain makes the hearts of both young and old water lovers beat faster. In a quiet environment, you will spend a relaxing holiday at the Albatros Sea World. You can reach the hotel's own 500 m long sandy beach via direct access. The beautiful house reef offers the best conditions for exploring the fascinating underwater world. Marsa Alam Airport is approximately 60 km away.
Beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas at sunset by calm sea.
Beach with blue umbrellas and a long wooden pier stretching into the sea.
Luxury hotel complex featuring multiple pools, gardens, and direct views of the blue sea.

Facilities

Covered outdoor restaurant area overlooking a water park with numerous tables and chairs.
Terrace with white tables and chairs by the sea under a clear blue sky.
Modernly designed bar and seating area with colorful chairs and bright ambiance in a hotel.
Spacious hotel lobby with shiny marble floor and large windows.
The sprawling hotel has a total of 950 rooms, spread across many small buildings. In the spacious garden area, there are a total of 25 pools (four of which can be heated in winter), a heated children's pool, and a private aqua park for young and old. The facilities include an inviting lobby with a reception and comfortable seating areas, as well as a shopping arcade with numerous shops that invite you to browse. The six restaurants of the hotel offer a multitude of culinary specialties. These include the oriental main restaurant "East&West" as well as four specialty restaurants that can be used without reservation ("Soprano" – Italian, "Zum Kaiser" – German, "L’Asiatique" – Asian, "Culina" – Mediterranean). In addition, there is an international à la carte restaurant in the food court (included once per stay, reservation necessary). The offering is complemented by various cafés and bars. For a small snack in between, there is a snack bar on the beach. The aqua park features 12 slides for adults, two pools with 12 slides and water games for children, as well as various pools and diverse sports and animation programs. Sun loungers, parasols, and towels are available free of charge at the pool and beach.

Accommodation

Double room

The double rooms (D) are approx. 47 m² in size, modernly furnished, and equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, air conditioning, minibar (daily refill with water), Wi-Fi (limited speed), and safe. The rooms also feature a balcony or terrace with garden or pool view (PD).
Can be booked with partial sea view (DMS/DES) or direct sea view (DM/DEM) for an extra charge.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DE/PDE).
Also bookable as Double room TYPE I (DI/DEI)
(Additionally bookable under RMFA30 with garden view (2GD/1GD), pool view (PD/PDE), or sea view (DM/DEM).)

Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, curtains, and a view onto a balcony.
Patio with table and chairs outside hotel room overlooking manicured garden under blue sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking green surroundings.
Terrace with table and chairs overlooking sandy beach and sea under clear sky.

Beachfront sea view

The schauinsland-reisen-original rooms (BF2) have the same features as the double rooms and are located directly on the beach with a view of the sea.

Junior suite pool view

The junior suites (J2P) are approx. 60 m² in size and have the same features as the double rooms but include an additional open-plan living area and have a pool view.
Also bookable with partial sea view (J2S) or sea view (J2M).

Modern hotel room with king-size bed and adjoining balcony seating area.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and small table with fruit.

Super saver room

The super saver rooms (SSZ) have the same features as the double rooms but with a garden view, a non-preferred location, limited availability, and a special price.

Family room pool view

The family rooms (FP2) have the same features as the double rooms but are more spacious (approx. 70 m²). There are beds for children that are visually separated by a sliding door.
Also bookable as Type I (DFI). Limited availability and special price.
Also bookable with sea view (F2M) or partial sea view (FS2).
(Additionally bookable with sea view (DFM) under RMFA30)

Hotel room with a view of a pool and sun terrace under clear skies.
Modern hotel room with king-size bed, seating area, and view of the pool in the background.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and view of the pool and resort.
Modern bathroom with white sink, large mirror, and walk-in shower.
Balcony with two chairs and a table overlooking a pool and modern hotel buildings under clear sky.

Double room Deluxe pool view

The newly built double rooms Deluxe pool view (D2P) are luxuriously furnished and approx. 53 m² in size. Otherwise, the features are similar to the double rooms. The modern rooms also have a balcony or terrace with pool view.
Also bookable for single occupancy (D1P).

Deluxe suite pool view

The spacious deluxe suites are newly built and modern. With the same features as the double rooms, these rooms are larger (approx. 65 m²) and have a separate area for parents and children. The suites have a balcony or terrace with pool view.

Bright hotel room with balcony, two beds, TV, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with view of sea and lounge chairs on balcony.
View from balcony with chairs overlooking large pool and surrounding buildings under clear sky.

Double room Superior (RMFA30)

The double rooms Superior have bath or shower/WC, air conditioning, TV, safe, hairdryer, telephone, and garden view (DSU).

Double room Deluxe garden view (RMFA30)

These approx. 47 m² deluxe rooms are equipped with air conditioning, hairdryer, rental safe, minibar (for a fee), bath or shower/WC, and balcony or terrace with garden view (G2Y/DDA). Can also be booked with pool view (DPB/DPE), sea view (DDM), or beachfront (B2D) for an extra charge.

Meals

All Inclusive

Terrace with set table and sea view under clear sky at a hotel resort.

All Inclusive

Breakfast buffet, late-riser breakfast as well as lunch and dinner in buffet style. Soft drinks, water, coffee/tea, beer, and local alcoholic drinks are included from 10:00 AM to midnight. Selected cocktails are already included in the All Inclusive offer at no extra charge.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

Sports included

Aqua park for young and old, volleyball court, and fitness room (age 16+). Water polo, aqua gymnastics/aerobics, darts, 2 paddle courts, bocce, as well as chess, bumper boats, and VR games.
Covered outdoor area with gym equipment on green artificial turf, view of palm trees and blue sky.
Modern hotel pool area with illuminated beds and clear blue water at dusk.
Covered outdoor gym area with various exercise equipment on green flooring.
Mini golf course in front of a hotel with pool and palm trees under clear blue sky.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, tennis hard court (equipment and floodlights for a fee).
Diving and water sports, diving school.

Children's program

Exterior view of a kids' club with bright columns and a blue sky in the background.
Colorful children's playroom with small tables, chairs, and toys.
Multiple colorful water slides leading into a pool under a clear sky.
For the young guests, the hotel offers a water park, a Kids Club for children aged 4-12, a playground, children's pool, and a separate children's area in the restaurant.

Wellness

Spa center (approx. 1082 m²) with massage, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, 2 pools, and a beauty salon as well as hairdresser (each for a fee).
Luxurious spa area with illuminated indoor pool and modern lounge chairs.
Modern bright massage room with two beds covered in white cloths and soft wall lighting.
Modern, well-lit sauna interior with wooden benches and wall panels.
Modern hotel spa with ambient lighting and wooden paneling.
Modern wellness area with two massage tables, sofa, and relaxing lighting

Entertainment

During the day and in the evening, the hotel offers an entertaining animation program.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in the rooms and throughout the entire complex.
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Baby cots and high chairs can be provided upon request and availability.
Laundry and taxi service available for a fee.
ATM is available in the lobby.

Credit card

Visa and MasterCard.

Notes

The hotel has six barrier-free rooms, which can be provided upon request (double room and junior suite).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that especially in the combination "Airport Marsa Alam-Hotel Hurghada" and vice-versa "Airport Hurghada-Hotel Marsa Alam", large distances have to 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

Additionally bookable under RMFA30.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 13.10.2026 11:44