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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.
Ägypten ∙ Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

MS Nile Serenity *****
Tour operator category

LXR216
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Location

Embarkation: Saturdays.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
In the 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 stay on board.
Day 3:
In the morning after breakfast, visit 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 stay on board.
Day 4:
In the morning after breakfast, visit 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).
Afterward, visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 a.m., 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:
In the morning after breakfast, free time. You will have a day to relax and enjoy the ship during the cruise downstream to Luxor.
Afterward, 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 a.m., 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 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 the ship for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is 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.
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Classic excursion package (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 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 features 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 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 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 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 use (S1).

Economy Cabin

Same features as the Executive cabins, but slightly smaller.

Royal Suite

The Royal suites (R2S) are more spacious (approx. 34 m²) with similar equipment elements as the Executive cabin and also equipped with a balcony of approx. 4 m². They also feature 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, the minibar is refilled with soft drinks.
Once per week, a 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.
There is a possibility to purchase a SIM card (approx. 25 €, but may vary) with 4 GB to use the internet on the ship.
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Check-in: 12 p.m.
Medical on-call service (for a fee).
Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Address of the ship: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
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Smoking is permitted exclusively on the outer decks and on the balcony of your room.
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Cabin plan is available. The wish for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered as a non-binding customer request in the remarks 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 in 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 to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be 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 congestion/maintenance at the Esna locks, the travel itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be required to ensure the travel itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock behind or alongside each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships. 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 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 on our part.
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Hotel code: LXR216

Zusatzhinweis

In the catalog "Egypt · Morocco · Tunisia · Turkey" Winter 2025/26 on page 11.
In the catalog "Egypt · Morocco · Tunisia" Summer 2026 on page 11.

Destination information

The entry visa for all travel services booked through Schauinsland-Reisen is not included in the tour price.
Guests have the option to organize the visa themselves or purchase it from the Schauinsland-Reisen tour guide upon arrival for 35 € per person.
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In the case of a night-time arrival (applies only to certain flights), it may happen that your room is not ready until the following day at the regular check-in time.
In the case of a departure at night (also applies only to certain flights), the hotel stay may end the previous day at the regular check-out time.
Please therefore always check the number of nights booked.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 06.08.2026 16:29