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Ägypten ∙ Nilkreuzfahrten ∙ Luxor

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Albatros Citadel Resort

HTH150
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Travel information

The travel package you have selected 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 linked to a beach stay. The cruise during the entire offer period is always one week and without interruption. The stays at the beach hotels may vary. This means that one or more nights may also begin before the Nile cruise.

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 trip 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 trip to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue 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).
Afterwards, 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 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, leisure time. You will have a day to relax and enjoy the ship while sailing downstream to Luxor.
Afterwards, opportunity for a sound and light show at the Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on site).
Overnight stay and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5 AM hot air balloon trip (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 in which excursion package this excursion is included:

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 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 Excursion package Classic Plus (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 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 features 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. 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 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

Same facilities as the Executive Cabins, but slightly smaller.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S) are more spacious (approx. 34 m²) with similar features to the Executive Cabin and are also equipped with a balcony of approx. 4 m². They also have 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 style. 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 a week, the minibar is refilled with soft drinks.
Once a 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 dance.

Hotel service

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
There is the possibility on the ship to buy a SIM card (approx. 25 €, 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.

Notes

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 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 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 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 itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships. 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 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 Citadel Resort

Location

The luxury resort is located directly on its own beach, with a unique house reef, in the exclusive holiday area of Sahl Hasheesh. The reef invites you to dive and snorkel in its fascinating underwater world. Two beautiful artificial lagoons and a natural lagoon provide relaxation. Hurghada Airport is approx. 25 km away. The center of Hurghada with numerous restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment facilities is approx. 30 km away (taxi for a fee).
Luxurious hotel with ornate facade, palm trees, and illuminated flags at dusk.
View of a harbor with sunset and palm trees along the coast.
Luxury hotel complex with multiple pools overlooking the blue sea in a sunny location.
Aerial view of a beach hotel with sun umbrellas, waves, and clear blue sea.

Facilities

Bright hotel restaurant with large windows and sea view, wooden chairs and set tables.
Restaurant seating area with natural stone walls and sea view through large windows.
Dining area with elegantly set table and view of terrace with umbrellas and sea
Open terrace with sunshades and tables at a holiday resort under clear sky.
Bright recreational room with pool table and ping pong table overlooking a pool.
The resort, built from natural coral stone on a hillside, has 552 rooms spread over eight buildings. The hotel has its own small marina and a private beach. Facilities include a spacious, cozy lobby with a reception, a beauty salon with a hairdresser, some souvenir shops, as well as a Starbucks (for a fee). Six different restaurants ("Star Fish" for a fee) take care of your culinary needs. Cool refreshments are served in eight different bars. The Shisha bar with water pipes rounds off the diverse range (for a fee).
In the well-maintained and lovingly landscaped outdoor area, three swimming pools, a children's pool, and six open-air whirlpools (all can be heated in winter) invite you to relax. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available free of charge on the hotel's own beach and at the pools. Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park can be booked if desired.

Accommodation

Double room sea view

The approx. 36-58 m² modernly furnished double rooms with sea view (DM, MBB) feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, Wi-Fi, safe, satellite TV, minibar (incl. water and soft drinks), coffee/tea maker, individually adjustable air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace. Double rooms are also bookable for single use (DEM). All double rooms have a sea view.
With the same equipment also bookable as Double room Type I (DMI/EIM) (additional contingent).

Bright hotel room with large bed, flat-screen TV, and sea view through the balcony.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, shower, and toilet in a hotel room.

Double room (HRGA29)

The double rooms are similar in equipment to the double rooms with sea view, but do not have a sea view (D). Also bookable for single use (DE).

Spacious hotel room with large bed, rustic decor, and sea view.
Terrace with seating, palm tree, and sea view under clear sunny sky.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, shower, and toilet in a hotel room.

Double Deluxe sea view

The approx. 60 m² Double Deluxe sea view rooms (DM2) offer the same facilities as the double rooms with sea view with a balcony or terrace. The Deluxe double rooms are located on the ground floor in buildings 6, 7, and 8 and also have a sea view. Also bookable for single use (DM1).

Family room sea view

The family rooms with sea view (F2M) are approx. 60 m² and feature two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a dressing room. Equipped like the double rooms with sea view.
(additionally bookable under HRGA29 with F2M/FA2.)

Elegant hotel room with two beds, balcony, and tropical painting on the wall.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, shower, and toilet in a hotel room.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking the sea under clear sky.
Modern hotel complex with pool and palm trees under a clear sky.
A hotel pool with yellow sun canopies and a view of the blue sea under a clear sky.
Hotel with Mediterranean architecture, multiple swimming pools, and palm trees outside.
Two people relax at a hotel pool holding colorful cocktails.

Double room Superior Swim up sea view

The spacious Swim Up rooms (2MW) are approx. 58 m², modernly furnished and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, Wi-Fi, safe, satellite TV, minibar (incl. water and soft drinks), coffee/tea maker, individually adjustable air conditioning, terrace, and access to the sharing pool (bookable from 16 years). Also bookable for single use (1MW).

Double room Executive (HRGA29)

These Executive rooms are approx. 57 m² and have similar equipment to the double rooms with sea view, but offer a Swim Up terrace (EXD).

Double room sea view Type A (HRGA29)

These rooms are only bookable for adults from 12 years old and are approx. 35 m². Facilities include air conditioning, TV, telephone, rental safe, minibar (for a fee), and a balcony with sea view (DMA).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 AM, late riser breakfast from 10-11 AM, lunch from 12:30-3 PM, dinner from 7-9:30 PM, each in buffet form. Dinner alternatively in the à-la-carte restaurant "Rocks Lounge" with reservation (included once per stay). Snacks during the day at "Alfredo" from 3:30-5 PM and ice cream from 12-5 PM. Coffee/tea and pastries at Cafe Columbus from 11 AM-10 PM. The minibar is refilled daily with water and soft drinks. National alcoholic drinks from 10 AM-12 AM. Selected cocktails are included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge. Water, juices, soft drinks, and coffee/tea are available around the clock at the lobby bar.

Sports included

Fitness room, tennis courts (floodlights for a fee), darts, aerobics, water gymnastics, table tennis, and billiards.
Gym with modern equipment and sea view through windows set in stone walls.
Fitness room with modern equipment and stone walls in a hotel.
Bright recreational room with pool table and ping pong table overlooking a pool.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports activities on the beach for a fee (provided by local providers)
Diving center: Egypt International Diving Center
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable in the travel agency with requirement H and the service code HRG950):
Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in Water Valley) can be booked for a fee in many hotels. The park includes over 100 different water attractions for guests of all ages. The price of 75 € for adults and 38 € for children up to 11 years includes daily free admission, snacks, and soft drinks, as well as the transfer from/to the overnight hotel.

Children's program

Colorful play area in hotel lobby with sea view.
The hotel has a Kids' club for children aged 4-12 years and a heatable children's pool.

Wellness

Wellness treatments, steam bath, sauna, massage, hairdresser (all for a fee).
Luxurious hotel lobby with modern fire fountain and elegant decoration in warm tones.
Two blue massage beds with yellow towels in a bright, cozy room.
Wellness room with hot tub, massage bed, and relaxing lighting.
Indoor hotel pool with blue water, comfortable lounge chairs, and bright lighting.
A modern hotel lounge area with gray sofas, wooden tables, and rustic stone wall.
Modern hair salon with white mirrors, black chairs, and wooden flooring.

Entertainment

Be inspired by a varied animation and entertainment program.
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1001 Nights Neverland Show: (included 1x per stay)
Life in Hurghada is enlightened by 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!
As part of the program, a delicious dinner and a varied selection of drinks await you.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi access is available to guests in the rooms and public areas free of charge.
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Shops and bazaars, limousine service, laundry service. (for a fee)
ATM in the lobby.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Notes

The hotel is unsuitable for people with limited mobility.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and airport that especially for the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "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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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA29.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 20.10.2026 16:12