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Ägypten ∙ Nilkreuzfahrten ∙ Luxor

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Albatros Citadel Resort

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Travel information

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

Notice

The Nile combinations are always linked to a beach stay. The cruise during the entire offer period is always one week without interruption. Stays in the beach hotels may vary. This means that one or more overnight stays may 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:
After breakfast, excursion to Thebes West to the Temple of Hatshepsut (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:
After breakfast, visit to the Temple of Edfu (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 on board.
Day 4:
After breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit to the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca sailing on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 AM, optional excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast package included.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
After breakfast, free time. You will have a day to relax and enjoy the ship while sailing downstream to Luxor.
Opportunity for a sound and light show at the Temple of Karnak (optional, can be booked locally).
Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5 AM, optional hot air balloon trip (optional, can be booked locally).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple (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 board for the excursions.
The excursion package for each excursion is indicated after the excursion in the itinerary:
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 arrival: KW, service: NILKLASS)
Temple of Luxor
Temple of Karnak
Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Kom Ombo
Aswan High Dam
Felucca trip
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 p.p.
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Additional excursions in the Classic Plus Excursion Package (bookable with arrival: KW, service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip to Abu Simbel by bus.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €429 p.p.*******************************************************
Additional excursions in the Premium Excursion Package (bookable with arrival: KW, service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €482 p.p.

Facilities

The completely renovated 5-star Nile ship has a total of 40 beautiful exterior cabins and suites distributed across three decks. All cabins and suites have a balcony. Furthermore, the luxurious ship has a main restaurant, a reception, a lounge bar, and a small bazaar. The ship also offers the possibility to stay fit in the fitness area. The sun deck pool invites you to cool off and relax. Enjoy the outdoor pool with breathtaking views of the Nile. Bath towels are provided free of charge to guests.

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 and upper decks.
Also bookable for single occupancy (EEX).

Hotel room with two single beds, large mirror, TV, and seating area.
Modern bathroom with toilet, sink, large mirror, and shower area.
Modern furnished hotel room with bed, TV, mirror, and two armchairs.
Small bathroom with toilet, sink, and separate shower area with frosted divider.

Suite

The Suites (S2) are equipped like the Executive Cabins, but larger (approx. 27 m²). The beautiful balcony with Nile view 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

With the same amenities as the Executive Cabins, but slightly smaller.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S) are more spacious (approx. 34 m²) with similar amenities to the Executive Cabin and also feature 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, TV, rug, and balcony overlooking the water.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, and hairdryer.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks at a charge.

Modern elegant restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and subdued lighting

All Inclusive

Elegant, bright dining area with table settings and cushioned chairs in warm tones.

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock.
Minibar refilled once a week with soft drinks.
Fruit basket in the cabin once a week.

Not included in All Inclusive

International alcoholic beverages are available at a charge.

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 on board (approx. €25, but subject to change) with 4 GB to use the internet.
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Check-in: 12:00 PM.
On-call medical service (for a fee).
Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Fitness
  • Hotel safe

Hotelhinweis

Ship's Address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
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Smoking is only permitted on the outdoor decks and on the balcony of your cabin.
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Cabin plan available. You are welcome to enter your preference for a specific deck or cabin number as a non-binding customer request in the remarks section.
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Booking information: Please note that for a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for flights to/from Luxor.
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Booking information: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In such cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The itinerary will not be affected.
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The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
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The ships dock sometimes one behind another or side-by-side, so crossing other ships may be required. It is possible that the ship may not always be 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 ship's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is recommended by us.
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Hotel code: LXR216

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Citadel Resort

Location

The luxury resort is located directly on the hotel's private beach, with a unique house reef, in the exclusive resort area of Sahl Hasheesh. The reef invites you to dive and snorkel with its fascinating underwater world. Two beautifully landscaped lagoons and a natural lagoon ensure relaxation and tranquility. Hurghada Airport is approx. 25 km away. The center of Hurghada with numerous restaurants, bars, shopping, and entertainment venues is approx. 30 km away (taxi at a charge).
Illuminated hotel building with palm trees and flags under a clear sky at dusk.
View of a coastal bay with clear blue water, palm trees, and sun umbrellas at sunset.
Luxury resort with pool, palm trees, and blue sea view on a sunny day.
Aerial view of a beach with umbrellas, palm trees, and clear blue water.

Facilities

Bright restaurant with sea view, wooden tables, modern chairs, and large windows.
Restaurant area with rustic stone arches overlooking the sea.
Dining area with brown chairs and large table set with dishes, view of terrace and sea.
Open seating area with tables and chairs under sunshades at the beach on a clear day.
Game room with pool table and ping pong table in a bright room overlooking the sea.
The resort, built from natural coral stones and situated on a slope, has 552 rooms spread across eight buildings. The hotel has its own small marina and a private beach. Facilities include a spacious, comfortable lobby with a reception, a beauty salon with a hairdresser, several souvenir shops, and a Starbucks (for a fee). Six different restaurants cater to your culinary needs ("Golden Booda" and "Star Fish" for a fee). Ten different bars offer cool refreshments. The shisha bar with water pipes completes the diverse offerings (for a fee).
The well-maintained and lovingly landscaped outdoor area features three swimming pools, a children's pool, and six open-air whirlpools (all heated in winter), inviting you to relax and unwind. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available free of charge at the hotel's beach and by the pools. Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park can be booked if needed.

Accommodation

Double Room Sea View

The approx. 36-58 m² modernly furnished Double Rooms Sea View (DM, MBB) have a shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, Wi-Fi, safe, satellite TV, minibar (incl. water and soft drinks), coffee/tea maker, individually controlled air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace. Double rooms are also bookable for single occupancy (DEM). All double rooms have a sea view.
Also bookable as Double Room Type I (DMI/EIM) with the same amenities (additional quota).

Spacious hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through large windows
Bright hotel bathroom with large countertop, toilet, and glass shower partition.

Double Room (HRGA29)

The Double Rooms have similar amenities to the Double Rooms Sea View, but do not have a sea view (D). Also bookable for single occupancy (DE).

Spacious hotel room with king-size bed and sea view through open doors
Terrace with seating, tables, and a clear view of the sea under a bright sky.
Bright hotel bathroom with large countertop, toilet, and glass shower partition.

Double Deluxe Sea View

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

Family Room Sea View

The Family Rooms with sea view (F2M) are approx. 60 m² and have two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a dressing room. Equipped like the Double Rooms Sea View.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA29 with F2M/FA2.)

Modern hotel room with two single beds and a view of the balcony and sea.
Bright hotel bathroom with large countertop, toilet, and glass shower partition.
Balcony with two chairs and a table with drinks, overlooking the sea and palm trees under clear sky.
Modern hotel pool with palm trees and stone arches under clear blue sky
Luxury pool area with yellow sunshades overlooking the sea and a pier.
Modern multi-story hotel with palm trees and a long pool in the foreground.
Couple relaxing in a hotel pool holding colorful cocktails.

Double 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 controlled air conditioning, terrace, and access to the sharing pool (bookable for ages 16+). Also bookable for single occupancy (1MW).

Junior Suite Sea View (HRGA29)

The approx. 60 m² Junior Suites are equipped with air conditioning, TV, telephone, rental safe, minibar (for a fee), and a balcony with sea view (J2M).

Double Room Executive (HRGA29)

These Executive Rooms are approx. 57 m² and have similar amenities to the Double Rooms Sea View, but offer a swim-up terrace (EXD).

Double Room Sea View Type A (HRGA29)

These rooms are bookable for adults aged 12 and over only and are approx. 35 m² in size. Amenities 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's breakfast from 10-11 AM, lunch from 12:30-3 PM, dinner from 6-9:30 PM, all buffet style. Dinner is also available at the à la carte restaurant "Rocks Lounge" with reservation (included once per stay) and late dinner from 9:30 PM-12 AM (cold dishes). 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. Local 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 at the lobby bar around the clock.

Sports included

Fitness room, tennis courts (floodlights at a charge), darts, aerobics, water aerobics, table tennis, and billiards.
Gym with treadmills and exercise machines, windows showing sea view
Bright gym with stone walls and various exercise equipment.
Game room with pool table and ping pong table in a bright room overlooking the sea.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports on the beach for a fee (by local providers)
Diving center: Egypt International Diving Center
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable at the travel agency with request H and 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 at 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 free daily entry with snacks and soft drinks, as well as transfer to/from the hotel.

Children's program

Colorful children's playroom with sea view and decorative flowers hanging from the ceiling
The hotel has a kids' club for children aged 4-12 and a heated children's pool.

Wellness

Wellness treatments, steam bath, sauna, massage, hairdresser (each for a fee).
Luxurious hotel lobby with oriental fireplace and ornate arched walls in warm lighting.
Two blue massage beds with yellow towels in a bright room with white and gray walls.
Cozy spa room with a whirlpool tub, massage bed, and relaxing lighting.
Indoor pool with blue tiles, white walls, and ceiling lights in a hotel
Modern lounge area with black leather seating, wooden tables, and a natural stone accent wall.
Modern hair salon with three large mirrors, black chairs, and wooden flooring.

Entertainment

Be impressed by a varied animation and entertainment program.
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1001 Nights Neverland Show: (Included once per stay)
The 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 shows, 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 past merges with the present!
A delicious dinner and a variety of drinks are included in the program.

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.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Shopping facilities
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Kids' club/mini club
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Family friendly
  • Direct beach location
  • Young Traveller
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is unsuitable for people with reduced mobility.
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially for the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances must be covered, and a long transfer time should 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 *****

Country category

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Last updated: 01.06.2026 12:44