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Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Albatros Citadel Resort

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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 day of arrival and the day of embarkation.
Embarkation for the MS Nile Serenity takes place on Saturday.

Notice

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 overnight stays 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 the West Bank to the Hatshepsut Temple (1,2,3) including viewing 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 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 to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Aswan Dam (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit 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.
Afterwards, opportunity for a Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked locally).
Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5 a.m. hot air balloon trip (optional, can be booked locally).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, the Karnak Temple as well as the 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 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.
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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 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 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 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. In addition, the ship offers the opportunity to keep 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 available 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 and invites you to linger. The suites are located on the main deck, the middle deck and the upper deck.
Also available for single occupancy (S1).

Economy 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 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 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 style.
National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock.
Once a week, minibar is refilled with soft drinks.
Once a 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.
It is possible to purchase a SIM card (approx. 25 €, prices may vary) with 4 GB on the ship to use the internet.
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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

Ship address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
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Smoking is permitted exclusively on the outer decks as well as on your cabin balcony.
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Cabin plan is available. You are welcome to submit 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 if you fly to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one night 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 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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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 schedule.
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As the offered vessel is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock behind or alongside each other, meaning that it may be necessary to cross other ships. It may happen that the ship cannot always be accessed barrier-free.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To spare 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 our recommendation.
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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 hotel 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 beautifully artificially created lagoons as well as a natural lagoon provide recreation and relaxation. Hurghada Airport is approx. 25 km away. The center of Hurghada with numerous restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment options is approx. 30 km (taxi for a fee) away.
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.
Built from natural coral stone, the hillside resort features 552 rooms spread across eight buildings. The hotel has its own small marina and a private beach. Facilities include a spacious, cozy reception hall, a beauty salon with a hairdresser, several souvenir shops as well as a Starbucks (for a fee). Six different restaurants take care of culinary needs ("Star Fish" for a fee). Cool refreshments are served at eight different bars. The Shisha bar with hookahs rounds off the diverse offering (for a fee).
In the well-kept and lovingly landscaped grounds, three swimming pools, a children's pool and six open-air whirlpools (all can be heated in winter) invite you to relax and unwind. Sun loungers, sun umbrellas and bath towels are available free of charge at the hotel's own beach and pools. If required, unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park can be booked as an add-on.

Accommodation

Double room sea view

The approx. 36-58 m² and modernly furnished Double Rooms 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, balcony or terrace. Double rooms can also be booked 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 allotment).

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 Sea View, but do not have a sea view (D). Also bookable for single occupancy (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 (DM2) offer the same equipment as the Double Rooms Sea View with balcony or terrace. The Double Rooms Deluxe are located in buildings 6, 7 and 8 on the ground floor and also feature a sea view. Also bookable for single use (DM1).

Family room sea view

The Family Rooms with Sea View (F2M) are approx. 60 m² in size and feature two bedrooms, one bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. Equipped like the Double Rooms 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 in size, 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 a sharing pool (bookable from 16 years). 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 balcony with sea view (J2M).

Double room Executive (HRGA29)

These Executive Rooms are approx. 57 m² in size and feature similar equipment to the Double Rooms Sea View, but they offer a swim-up terrace (EXD).

Double room sea view Type A (HRGA29)

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

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 a.m., late riser breakfast from 10-11 a.m., lunch from 12:30-3 p.m., dinner from 7-9:30 p.m. in buffet style. Dinner alternatively in the à-la-carte restaurant "Rocks Lounge" with reservation (included once per stay). Throughout the day snacks at "Alfredo" from 3:30-5 p.m. as well as ice cream from 12-5 p.m. Coffee/tea and pastries at Cafe Columbus from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. The minibar is refilled daily with water and soft drinks. National alcoholic drinks from 10 a.m. - midnight. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer without extra charge. Water, juices, soft drinks and coffee/tea are available around the clock at the lobby bar.

Sports included

Fitness room, tennis courts (floodlight for a fee), darts, aerobics, water aerobics, table tennis as well as 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 options at the beach for a fee (provided by local vendors)
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 young and old guests. The price of 75 € for adults and 38 € for children up to 11 years includes not only daily free entry including snacks and soft drinks but also 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 from 4-12 years and a heated 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 brightened by an evening program that combines music, dance, light and theater. Experience it all in one evening: international cabaret, pop music, dance show as well as traditional oriental music.
All this in the impressive setting of the famous theater in the Alf Leila Wa Leila-1001 Nights palace. 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 as well as the 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.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is unsuitable for people with limited mobility.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, especially in the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as the other way around "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", large 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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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA29.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 11.08.2026 12:09