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Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Three Corners Equinox Beach 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 arrival day and the embarkation day.
Embarkation for the MS Nile Serenity takes place on Sunday.

Notice

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 at the beach hotels may vary. This means that one or more overnight stays may 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 the West Bank of Luxor 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).
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).
Afterwards, visit to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride 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, 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 Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked on site).
Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5 AM, 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.

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 is included in:

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
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 Classic Plus Excursion Package (bookable with code: 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 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 have 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 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 and upper decks.
Also available 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 are 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 use (S1).

Economy Cabin

Same equipment as the Executive Cabins, but slightly smaller.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S) feature similar amenities to the Executive Cabin but are more spacious (approx. 34 m²) and also equipped with a balcony of approx. 4 m². It also features 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 style.
National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock.
Once per week, the minibar is refilled with soft drinks.
Once per 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 services

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
There is a possibility to buy a SIM card on the ship (approx. 25 EUR, but may vary) with 4 GB to use the internet.
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Check-in: 12 PM.
Medical 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 permitted exclusively on the outer decks and on your room balcony.
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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 if you are arriving/departing via Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
No overnight stay is necessary for arrival/departure via 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 hotel location.
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Due to seasonal low Nile water levels 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 required to ensure the travel program.
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Since the ship offered is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock side-by-side or one after another, so crossing other ships may be necessary. It may occur 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 EUR 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 *****

Three Corners Equinox Beach Resort

Location

The Equinox Beach Resort is the ideal place for a relaxing vacation. With its direct location on the beautiful coast of the Red Sea, the resort impresses with a 400 m long sandy beach and the 900 m long coral reef, thus offering the best conditions to explore the diversity of the colorful underwater world. The diving areas around Marsa Alam are among the most beautiful in the Red Sea, while the kilometer-long coral reefs offer snorkelers a breathtaking view. Access to the sea is via the pier or directly from the beach. The coastal town of Marsa Alam and the small harbor town of Port Ghalib with some shopping and entertainment options are located approx. 35 km away. Marsa Alam Airport is approx. 30 km away.
Clear water with fish and rocky seabed in front of coastal buildings under blue sky
Beach with many straw umbrellas, sun loungers, and buildings in the background under clear sky.
Wide sandy beach with sun umbrellas and calm sea in a sunny coastal landscape

Amenities

Hotel reception with two staff members behind a modern light stone front desk.
Large round indoor area with seating and a central water feature under a glass dome.
Bright wooden restaurant building with glass windows and green front yard under a blue sky.
The resort of the renowned Three Corners hotel chain delights with a breathtaking entrance featuring swaying palms and fragrant gardens, and features 326 rooms distributed throughout the complex. The spacious lobby features a reception and comfortable seating areas. Other hotel amenities include various shops, a jeweler, and internet access throughout the hotel. The Nubian-style Orientecke invites you to linger. The main restaurant with a beautiful outdoor terrace offers delicious buffet-style meals, while the Italian à-la-carte restaurant "Dolce Vita," the Oriental à-la-carte restaurant "Marhaba," and the burger restaurant "Burger Buzz" (each for a fee) offer a breathtaking sea view. In the beautifully landscaped outdoor area, two swimming pools (one of which is heated in winter), a children's pool, and a pool bar with a sun terrace invite you to relax and unwind. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available at the pools and on the beach free of charge.

Accommodation

Comfort Double Room

The pleasantly furnished Comfort Double Rooms with sea view (DK2) are approx. 27-30 m² in size, feature two single beds, and are equipped with a bathroom with WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, minibar, telephone, seating area, and a balcony or terrace. Also available with sea view (KM2).
Also available for single use (DK1/KM1).

Brightly furnished hotel room with two beds, balcony with sea view, and desk.
Hotel room with two beds, balcony, and view of a dome

Premium Room

The Premium Rooms (P2G) feature similar amenities to the double rooms but are larger (approx. 32 m²). The rooms are located on the ground floor, first floor, or second floor.
Also bookable with sea view (PR2).
Also available for single use (P1G, PR1).

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) feature the same amenities as the Premium Rooms but are bookable with different occupancy.
Available with sea view for an additional charge (F2M).

Superior Family Room

The Superior Family Rooms (F2U) have the same amenities as the double rooms but are larger (approx. 50 m²). The rooms have either a balcony or a terrace.
Available with sea view for an additional charge (FMZ).

Superior Double Room with Sea View

The rooms (DMU, approx. 26-32 m²) feature similar amenities to the Comfort Double Rooms and also have a new, modern design.
Also available for single use (EMU).

Modern hotel room with double bed, large mirrors, and warm lighting.
Bright terrace with white furniture, view of pool and sea under blue sky.

Meals

All Inclusive

A man sits in an outdoor restaurant area overlooking the sea while two women stand near the railing.

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 AM, late-riser breakfast from 10:30-11:30 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM in the main restaurant.
Snacks are offered at the Panorama Bar from 1-4 PM, and tea/coffee and cake from 4-5 PM.
Dinner with various theme nights from 6:30-9:30 PM in the main restaurant.
All meals are served buffet-style.
Dinner can alternatively be taken in one of the à-la-carte restaurants (each restaurant is included once per week).
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 10 AM to 12 AM. All drinks are served by the glass.
One bottle of water per person per day.

Not included in All Inclusive

À-la-carte restaurant for a fee.
Minibar (only one bottle of water per person per day).

Sports included

Volleyball, aerobics, table tennis, boccia, and darts.
Group of people playing bocce on a sunny beach with palm trees and beach huts.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, water sports activities, as well as a well-equipped diving and kite center.

Children's program

A kids' club is offered for younger guests. Furthermore, there is a children's pool and a playground available.

Wellness

Spa with massage treatments, steam bath, sauna, Turkish bath, beauty center (for a fee)

Entertainment

Entertainment is provided by occasional evening shows.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel free of charge.
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Shuttle service to Port Ghalib and laundry service (for a fee).

Credit cards

Visa and Mastercard.

Important information

When choosing your hotel and airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" or conversely "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel," large distances may have to be covered, and a long transfer time must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The hotel has six barrier-free rooms (Premium rooms with sea view) in buildings 6 and 7.
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Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

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Last updated: 13.10.2026 11:50