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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.
Large hotel complex with multiple pools, sun umbrellas, and ocean view under clear skies.
View from a covered terrace with tables and chairs overlooking a pool area with blue umbrellas and hotel buildings.
Spacious hotel pool with blue loungers, palm trees, and sea view on a sunny day.
Water park with multiple colorful water slides, pool, and blue umbrellas in the foreground.
Open hotel restaurant area with tables, chairs, and view of a marina in daylight.
Multiple water slides of various sizes and colors lead into a hotel pool under a clear sky.
Outdoor bar area with several gray tables and chairs in front of a kiosk with a white roof.
Large, bright dining area with wooden floors, many tables and chairs, and large windows.
Modern hotel restaurant with wooden accents, cozy armchairs, and a large bar, bright and inviting.
View of a calm pool area with palm trees and hotel buildings under a clear sky.
Large hotel pool with blue lounge chairs and umbrellas under clear sky.
Modern hotel pool with blue umbrellas and palm trees under a clear sky.
Wide-angle view of a beach with numerous blue umbrellas and calm sea under a clear sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed and sea view from the balcony.
Large hotel pool with water slides and blue umbrellas on a sunny day.
Colorful water playground with slides in a pool, surrounded by palm trees and sun loungers.
View of a long sandy beach with many blue umbrellas and calm sea at sunset.
Beach with rows of white and blue umbrellas by the sea at a vacation spot.
Elegant hotel reception with black front desk and illuminated wooden backdrop.
Bright hotel lobby area with leather seating groups and tables on shiny floor.
Modern hotel complex featuring a large soccer field and adjacent water park with slides and pools.
Tennis court with green artificial grass, surrounded by palm trees and buildings under clear sky.
View of a blue padel court with fences and buildings in the background under clear sky.
An outdoor area with bocce courts, palm trees, and seating in a hotel garden.
Modern gym with workout machines and view of pool and palm trees.
Elegant hotel lobby with green ceiling, marble reception, and blue seating.
Modern hotel corridor with colorful wall panels and glass walls, decorated with hanging lights.
Cozy spa room with two beds, decorative towels, and warm lighting.
Hotel hallway with warm lighting and a person in a bathrobe.
Colorful kids' playroom with tables, chairs, and large mural in a hotel.
Indoor pool with water play features and colorful walls in a hotel overlooking the city.
Hotel with playground and green lawn under blue sky with palm trees.
A colorful children's playground with slides in a hotel area under sunny weather.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, and view of the pool.
View from a covered terrace with chairs overlooking a garden with palm trees and hotel buildings.
Bright hotel room with bedroom, living area, balcony, and view of pool and palm trees.
View from balcony with chairs overlooking green hotel garden and pool with bridge.
Modern hotel room with two beds, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with white bed, patterned pillow, and small nightstand with vase.
Light wood closet with open storage, drawers, hangers, and a safe.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, balcony, and pool view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
View from balcony with chairs over palm trees, pool, and hotel grounds under clear sky.
Ägypten ∙ Nilkreuzfahrten ∙ Luxor

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Dana Beach Resort

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Travel information

The travel package you have chosen has a duration of 14 nights and includes various individual services.
Accommodation on the specified ship (or similar) is provided for seven nights according to the program. The pre- and post-stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day.
Embarkation for the MS Nile Serenity takes place on Saturday.

Notice

The Nile combinations are always tied to a beach stay. The cruise during the entire offer period is always one week and without interruption. The stays in the beach hotels can vary. This means that one or more nights can also begin before the Nile cruise.

MS Nile Serenity

Itinerary

Embarkation: Saturdays.
Itinerary:
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 Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board and sailing to Kom Ombo with a visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3).
Continuing 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 trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit to a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight 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 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 Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on site).
Overnight 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, 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 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 belongs to:
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 Ref: 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 Classic Plus excursion package (bookable with Ref: 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 Premium excursion package (bookable with Ref: 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 exterior cabins and suites, which are distributed 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 keep fit in the fitness area. The pool on the sun deck invites you to cool off and relax. Also 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 in size 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).

Saver Cabin

With the same equipment 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 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 refill 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 services

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
It is possible to purchase a SIM card (approx. 25 €, can vary) on the ship with 4 GB to use the internet.
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Check-in: 12 p.m.
Medical standby service (for a fee).
Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Ship address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
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Smoking is only allowed on the outer decks and on the balcony of your room.
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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 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 at a hotel is required.
For a flight to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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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-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 location of the hotel.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to overload or maintenance of the Esna locks, the travel itinerary may change. 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, there may be operating noises.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so that 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 amount is used for all the "good spirits" who make your vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered our recommendation.
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Hotel code: LXR216

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Dana Beach Resort

Location

The spacious hotel complex of the popular Dana Beach Resort is located directly on its own lagoon sand beach in the southern hotel zone of Hurghada. Spend a great family vacation and enjoy the Egyptian hospitality. It is approx. 18 km to the center (limousine service for a fee). Hurghada Airport is approx. 10 km away.
View of a long sandy beach with many blue umbrellas and calm sea at sunset.
Beach with rows of white and blue umbrellas by the sea at a vacation spot.

Facilities

Elegant hotel reception with black front desk and illuminated wooden backdrop.
Bright hotel lobby area with leather seating groups and tables on shiny floor.
The hotel complex consists of a main building and three-story residential buildings with a total of 866 rooms. A saltwater lagoon leads from the beach through the spacious and beautifully landscaped gardens to the reception building and can be navigated by shuttle boats. Facilities include a stylish lobby with reception, six buffet restaurants (international, Asian, Italian, Oriental, and German), various bars, shops, and a hairdresser.
Outside, there are three swimming pools with an integrated children's area (two of which are heated in winter, one with water slides for children), sun terrace, and pool bar. A special highlight for families is the water park, which opened in summer 2026. With a total of 14 water slides, it offers varied bathing fun for young and old. Various rapid slides are available for teenagers and adults, while younger guests can look forward to a separate Aqua Park with age-appropriate water attractions. Sun loungers, parasols, and bath towels are included at the pool and beach. If required, unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park can be booked.

Accommodation

Double room

The friendly furnished rooms (D, DB) have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (soft drinks and water incl.), kettle, and safe and balcony or terrace and are approx. 25-30 m² in size.
Also bookable as Double room pool view (PD) or for single occupancy (DE/PDE). Also bookable as Type I (DI/DEI). Limited contingent and special price.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA07 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or pool view (PD/PDE))

Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, and view of the pool.
View from a covered terrace with chairs overlooking a garden with palm trees and hotel buildings.
Bright hotel room with bedroom, living area, balcony, and view of pool and palm trees.
View from balcony with chairs overlooking green hotel garden and pool with bridge.

Double Superior Lagoon View "Chillout"

The rooms (SL2) are equipped like the double rooms, but larger (approx. 45 m²) and have a lagoon view. On the lawn in front of the residential building, there are Bali beds, which offer an exclusive chillout option for the guests of these rooms. Also bookable for single occupancy (SL1).

Double room Superior sea view

The double rooms Superior sea view (DMU) have the same equipment as the double rooms Superior pool view, but with a sea view.
Also bookable for single occupancy (UME).
(Additionally bookable under HRGA07)

Modern hotel room with two beds, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with white bed, patterned pillow, and small nightstand with vase.
Bright hotel room with bedroom, living area, balcony, and view of pool and palm trees.
Light wood closet with open storage, drawers, hangers, and a safe.
View from balcony with chairs overlooking green hotel garden and pool with bridge.

Double Superior Pool view

The double rooms Superior pool view (DSP) offer the same equipment as the double rooms, but are larger (approx. 40-45 m²) and have a pool view.
Also bookable for single occupancy (ESP) for an extra charge.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA07)

Family room pool view

The family rooms (DF2) are approx. 60 m² in size with the same equipment as the double rooms and feature 2 bedrooms, air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace.
Limited contingent and special price.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA07 as family room pool view (FP2) and additional contingent with garden/pool view under coding "2FA").

Modern hotel room with two single beds, balcony, and pool view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
View from balcony with chairs over palm trees, pool, and hotel grounds under clear sky.

Double room Deluxe (HRGA07)

The double rooms Deluxe correspond to the double rooms and are bookable with garden view (DD2/DD3), pool view (DPB), and sea view (DDM).

Suite sea view (HRGA07)

The suites have a size of approx. 65 m² and feature a living area and a separate bedroom. The general equipment of the suites includes Wi-Fi, telephone, air conditioning, bathroom with shower/WC, and balcony or terrace (S2M).

Meals

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 a.m., lunch from 12:30-2:30 p.m., and dinner from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in buffet form. Late dinner from 10-11 p.m. Lunch snacks from 12-5 p.m. Coffee, pastries, and cake from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Ice cream for children from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge. Soft drinks and hot drinks are included around the clock at the Piano Bar.

Sports included

Modern hotel complex featuring a large soccer field and adjacent water park with slides and pools.
Tennis court with green artificial grass, surrounded by palm trees and buildings under clear sky.
View of a blue padel court with fences and buildings in the background under clear sky.
An outdoor area with bocce courts, palm trees, and seating in a hotel garden.
Modern gym with workout machines and view of pool and palm trees.
Fitness room, minigolf, table tennis, tennis, and padel tennis (rackets and floodlights for a fee), multi-purpose court, volleyball, boccia, darts.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, surf center.
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable in the travel agency with requirement H and the service code HRG912):
Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in the Water Valley) can be booked in many hotels for a fee. The park contains over 100 different water attractions for small and large guests. The price of 75 € for adults and 38 € for children up to 11 years includes not only daily free admission including snacks and soft drinks but also the transfer from/to the overnight hotel.

Children's program

For the little guests, there is a miniclub (4-12 years), a separate children's pool (pool with slides), a playground, soft drinks, ice cream, and a children's corner at dinner. Newly built aqua park with 11 different slides.
Colorful kids' playroom with tables, chairs, and large mural in a hotel.
Indoor pool with water play features and colorful walls in a hotel overlooking the city.
Hotel with playground and green lawn under blue sky with palm trees.
A colorful children's playground with slides in a hotel area under sunny weather.

Wellness

Elegant hotel lobby with green ceiling, marble reception, and blue seating.
Modern hotel corridor with colorful wall panels and glass walls, decorated with hanging lights.
Cozy spa room with two beds, decorative towels, and warm lighting.
Hotel hallway with warm lighting and a person in a bathrobe.
Steam bath, swimming pool (heated), sauna, whirlpool, and massages for a fee.

Entertainment

An animation team ensures your entertainment all day long.
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Neverland Show: (included 1x per stay)
Life in Hurghada is illuminated with an evening program that combines music, dance, light, and theater. Experience everything in one evening: international cabaret, pop music, dance show, and traditional oriental music.
All this in the impressive setting of the famous theater in the Palace of Alf Leila Wa Leila-1001 Nights. An evening where the past merges with the present!
A delicious dinner and a varied selection of drinks await you as part of the program.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the complex and in the rooms.
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24-hr room service for a fee.
ATM in the lobby.
Baby cot subject to availability without charge.
Laundry service for a fee.
The nearest hospital is 1 km away.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

Barrier-free rooms can be booked on request (Double room Superior pool view/DSP).
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The Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in the Water Valley) can be booked for a fee.
Unlimited free admission including snacks and soft drinks for the entire stay for 70 € per adult and 35 € per child (up to 11 years).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", sometimes 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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Zusatzhinweis

SAHL HASHISH ROAD
HURGHADA/EGYPT
danabeach_res@pickalbatros.com
TEL: 0020-653460401/409
FAX: 0020-653460400

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA07.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 11.08.2026 15:11