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Ägypten ∙ Nilkreuzfahrten ∙ Luxor

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Arabella Azur

HTH207
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Travel information

The travel offer 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 day of embarkation.
Embarkation for the MS Nile Serenity takes place on Saturday.

Notice

The Nile cruise combinations are always linked to a beach stay. The cruise during the entire offer period is always one week without interruption. The stays in 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 on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Morning 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:
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).
Continue sailing 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 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 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 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 on-site).
Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5 AM, hot air balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on-site).
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.

The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on the ship for the excursions.
It is always noted behind the excursions in the itinerary which excursion package they belong 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.

Classic Excursion Package (bookable with code: 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 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 code: 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: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Summer season 2026: 482.- € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 489 € p.p.

Amenities

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 feature 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 the opportunity 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 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 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 buffet-style.
National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock.
Once a week, minibar refill 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 services

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 PM.
Medical on-call service (for a fee).
Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit cards

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Important information

Ship address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
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Smoking is only allowed on the outer decks as well as on your room balcony.
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Cabin plan available. We are happy to enter requests for a specific deck or cabin number as a non-binding customer request in the remarks line.
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Booking information: Please note that for a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one night in a hotel is required.
For a flight to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking information: 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 hotel location.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to overload 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 guarantee the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operational noise 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 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 category. This sum 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 *****

Arabella Azur Resort

Location

Spend a wonderful holiday under the sun of Egypt at the Arabella Azur Resort. This architecturally charming resort is situated in a small, sheltered bay in the heart of Hurghada. The private sandy bathing bay delights with a dreamlike house reef, offering the best conditions for exploring the colorful underwater world. Stairs facilitate entry into the crystal-clear water of the Red Sea. The lively city center of Hurghada with various shopping and entertainment options is only approx. 3 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 10 km away.

Amenities

The hotel, built in the traditional local Nubian style, has 295 rooms distributed across the main building and five annexes. The hotel's amenities include a spacious lobby with a reception and comfortable seating areas. On-site, various shops invite you to browse. Culinary delights are provided by two buffet restaurants (international and Italian) and two à la carte restaurants ("Bordiehn's Restaurant" - reservation required, drinks for a fee, and "Al Raouche" - Lebanese cuisine - for a fee), several bars, and a café. A music pub in the outdoor area completes the offer.
In the expansive garden, there are two freshwater pools (one heated) as well as a separate heated children's pool.
Sun loungers, cushions, umbrellas, and bath towels are available free of charge at the beach and pool.

Accommodation

Double room

The double rooms (D) are equipped with bath/WC or bath, hairdryer, satellite TV, coffee and tea maker, safe, air conditioning, a minibar, terrace or balcony.
Also available for an extra charge with sea view (DM) or for single occupancy (DE/DEM).
(Additionally bookable under HRGA28 with garden view (2GD/3GD/1GD/DG), pool view (PD/EP/PDR), sea view (DM/DEM/EM/DRM), panoramic view (PAD/EPA), or garden/pool view (DPG/EPG).)

Hotel room with a cozy double bed and romantic decoration made of towels and flower petals.
Room with two beds, oriental decor, and a sea view.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 AM, lunch from 12:30-3 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9:30 PM are served buffet-style (times may vary depending on the season).
Dinner can optionally be taken at "Bordiehn's Restaurant".
Various snacks and ice cream are available during the day at the pool and beach bar.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from 10 AM-12 AM at the respective open bar.

Not included in All Inclusive

Dinner in the à la carte restaurant.
Drinks after 12 AM at the respective bar for an extra charge (up to max. 4 AM)

Sports included

Aerobics, beach volleyball, snorkeling, gym, darts, bocce, billiards, gymnastics, aqua aerobics, table tennis.

Sports for a fee

Floodlights (tennis and squash), diving (via local providers).

Children's program

For our young guests, a kids' club is offered for children aged 4-12. Additionally, there is a children's pool, a children's area, a mini-disco, and a playground available. In the restaurant, there is a separate children's buffet.

Wellness

Spa and wellness center (for a fee): sauna, massages, Turkish bath/hammam, steam room.

Entertainment

The international animation team offers daily program activities and live shows.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in all public areas.
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Laundry service, ATM for withdrawals (each for a fee)

Credit cards

Mastercard, Visa.

Important information

When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with 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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The hotel is unsuitable for people with limited mobility. Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA28.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

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Last updated: 13.10.2026 11:53