Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Pickalbatros Villaggio Resort

HNR115
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Travel information

Combination package consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Nile Serenity and a beach holiday, including all connecting transfers. Accommodation at the hotel is always provided in the most reasonably priced available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay before is mandatory. The next possible embarkation date will always be selected.

Notice

The travel package 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-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 cruise to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Morning after breakfast visit to Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board and cruise to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue 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 to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to 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 included.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Morning after breakfast at leisure. 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 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 Temple, and the Luxor Temple (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 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
Hatshepsut 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 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 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 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 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

With the same equipment as the Executive Cabins, but somewhat smaller.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S) are more spacious (approx. 34 m²) with similar equipment elements as the Executive Cabin 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 form.
National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock.
Once per week filling of the minibar with soft drinks.
Once per 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.
On the ship, it is possible to buy a SIM card (approx. 25 €, but can 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.

Travel 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 as well as on the balcony of your room.
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Cabin plan is available. You are welcome to enter the request for a specific deck or cabin number as a non-binding customer request in the comments line.
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Booking note: Please note that for a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
If flying to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you to a different ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it is always a higher-quality 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 Esna locks, changes to the itinerary may occur. 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 offered is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to another, so that crossing other ships may be necessary. It may happen that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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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 and 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 Villaggio Resort Portofino

Location

The spacious resort is located directly on its own sand/pebble beach (bathing shoes recommended) and is only approx. 40 km from Marsa Alam Airport.
The gently sloping beach offers you the possibility for a relaxing beach holiday. On the other hand, a long jetty leads directly into deeper water, from where you can discover the beautiful and impressive underwater world of the Red Sea. The beach offers the best conditions for snorkeling and diving.
Long pier extends from a beach hotel into calm blue sea with clear water.
Pier with sunshades on cliff edge at sunset over calm sea.
Aerial view of a coastal town with hotel resorts and clear turquoise water.
Sandy beach with sun loungers and sparse palm trees by rocky coastline under clear sky.

Facilities

Modernly furnished hotel lounge area with seating groups and large window.
Rows of colorful bicycles under a modern shelter by the beach.
Bright hotel lobby with modern furniture, white walls, and decorative lighting fixtures.
The large, newly opened hotel complex consists of 514 rooms. The comfortably and charmingly furnished complex has a reception, several shops, an amphitheater, various bars, two buffet restaurants ("El Khan"-oriental, "Soprano Restaurant"- international cuisine), an à-la-carte restaurant ("Shell Fish"-seafood, once per stay, with reservation), two snack restaurants, various bars, and a café, The Bakery.
In the spacious outdoor area, there are 12 swimming pools (three of which are heated in winter) and 3 children's pools (two of which are heated in winter). The newly built Aqua Park with 32 water slides (11 for adults and 21 for children; partially heated in winter) offers fun for young and old.
Sun loungers, parasols, pads, and towels are free of charge at the pool and on the beach.
Customers of the "Pickalbatros Portofino Villaggio" can use all facilities of the sister hotel "Pickalbatros Portofino Vita" (RMF116).

Accommodation

Double room

The modern rooms with garden view are spacious (D, approx. 35 m²) and equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (only water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable with pool view (PD) or sea view (DM) for an extra charge.
Also bookable under RMFA49 as single occupancy with garden view (1GD), single occupancy with pool view (PDE), and single occupancy with sea view (DEM).

Bright hotel room with white bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the sea.
View of a harbor from a covered veranda with rustic chairs and a table.
Hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Two rattan chairs with blue cushions on a terrace overlooking the sea.

Beachfront Sea View

The Beachfront Sea View rooms (BF2, approx. 42-45 m²) are large and the rooms have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and terrace or balcony. The Beachfront Sea View rooms are located directly on the beach with a view of the sea.
Also bookable for single use (BF1).

Double Room Superior

The modern Double Superior rooms (DSU, approx. 42-45 m²) are equipped with a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable with pool view (DSP) or sea view (DMU) for an extra charge.
Also bookable under RMFA49 as single occupancy with garden view (DSE), single occupancy with pool view (DST), and single occupancy with sea view (DME).

Bright hotel room featuring a stone arch, bed area, TV, and balcony view.
Modern hotel bathroom vanity with large mirror and walk-in shower.
View from a terrace with two chairs overlooking the beach and sea under a clear sky.
Bright hotel room with large bed, armchair, and balcony overlooking pool and buildings.
Bright hotel room with two large beds, blue couch, and modern design.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, white sink, and large mirror.
View through an archway to a water park with pool, slides, and seating area in the foreground.

Family Room Deluxe Garden View

The modern rooms (2FS, approx. 70 m²) consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed, a bedroom with single beds, and a sofa bed and are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable with pool view (XF2) for an extra charge.
(Additionally bookable under RMFA49 as Family Room Type A (2FA) with garden view).

Royal Suite Swim Up Pool View

The Royal Suites (SWP) are approx. 105 m² and have a bathroom/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (water included), safe, electric kettle, telephone (for a fee), TV, and terrace with direct access to the shared swim-up pool. The rooms have two bedrooms.
(Additional contingent bookable under RMFA49 as Royal Suite Type B (RZ3)).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for young children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types.

Modern bedroom with large bed, wall art, and TV in a hotel room.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, wooden accents, and a mountain view.
Modern hotel lounge area with blue sofa, ottoman, and TV in front of large curtained windows.
Modern outdoor pool with blue loungers and circular platform in a hotel setting on a sunny day.
Modern hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with two beds and balcony overlooking the sea.
Covered terrace overlooking pool, lounge chair, and sea in the background.
Modern bright bathroom with large mirror, sink, and walk-in shower.

Junior Suite Panoramic Sea View

The spacious Junior Suites Panoramic Sea View (J2M, approx. 52 m²) offer an impressive panoramic view of the Red Sea and the extensive resort complex due to their elevated location. The tastefully furnished suites have a combined living and sleeping area with a king-size bed, seating area, and dressing area. Further equipment includes air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, minibar, electric kettle, safe, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. The private balcony with seating invites you to enjoy the wonderful view and relaxing holiday hours.

Double Room Deluxe (RMFA49)

The Double Room Deluxe rooms correspond in size and equipment to the double rooms (DD2). Also bookable with pool view (DBP) and with sea view (DDM).

Bungalow Deluxe Sea View (RMFA49)

The Bungalow Deluxe rooms have a size of approx. 35 m² and are equipped with air conditioning, bathroom with shower or bathtub/WC, flat-screen TV, balcony or terrace, and have a sea view (2BM).

Superior Bungalow Sea View (RMFA49)

The Superior Bungalows are similar in equipment to the Bungalow Deluxe, but are larger at approx. 45 m² (2UB).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast (5-7 AM), breakfast (7-10 AM), late breakfast (10-11 AM), lunch (12:30-2:30 PM), and dinner (7-9:30 PM) in buffet form.
Late dinner at the Soprano Restaurant 10:30 PM-0 AM.
During the day, snacks from 12:30-5 PM and ice cream (11 AM-5 PM) at the snack bars.
Tea time in the afternoon from 3-7 PM at the Lobby Bar, The Bakery.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM-0 AM. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge.

Buffet area with round wooden ceiling features and modern lights in a hotel restaurant.

Sports included

Large water park with colorful slides and clear pool under blue sky.
View of a hotel pool with water slides and yellow umbrellas around it.
Large green soccer field with blue sky and buildings in the background.
Empty soccer goal on green field with clear sky and red track
Fitness room (from 16 years), aerobics, Zumba, basketball, paddle tennis, tennis (floodlights for a fee), table tennis, water gymnastics, bocce, soccer, beach volleyball, running track.
Aqua Park with seven swimming pools (three of which can be heated in winter) and 32 water slides (11 for adults, 21 for children) offers fun for young and old.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, water sports provided by local vendors on the beach.

Children's program

Kids club for ages 4-10, playground.
VR Games in the Blue Lounge from 7-10 PM.
Colorful playroom with vibrant tiles and child-sized furniture in a hotel.
Colorful water playground with slides and sail in hotel pool under blue sky.

Wellness

Modernly furnished hotel lounge with large windows and comfortable seating.
Modern spa area with whirlpool, sauna, and lounge chairs in a hotel.
A calm treatment room with a massage table, warm lighting, and shelves with skincare products.
Calm spa room with two massage tables and soft lighting in warm red tones.
Interior of a wooden sauna room with benches and dark walls.
Modern spa room with bathtub, lounge chairs, and starry ceiling in blue and brown tones.
Traditional hammam with marble table and decorative wall tiles.
Spa with whirlpool, hammam, sauna, and treatments for a fee.

Entertainment

Daily sports and animation program. Evening shows and live music.
VR Games in the Blue Lounge from 7-10 PM.
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New in the resort is the Midway Street, which offers varied entertainment for the whole family with 18 different games and rides. Among others, bumper cars, carousels, a pirate ship, and the Wave Swinger provide fun and variety.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is free of charge in the entire hotel complex.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Travel information

When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as conversely "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", long distances sometimes 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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Please note that some of the images shown are model images.
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Disabled-friendly rooms are bookable on request (Double Room Superior/DSU/1DS/DEU).
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under: RMFA49

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 21.10.2026 17:19