Schauinsland Reisen

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + Iberotel Costa Mares

HNR065
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada
Large white riverboat with multiple decks on calm water under blue sky. Cruise ship upper deck with pool and lounge chairs by the water.

MS Nile Serenity

Route

Embarkation: Saturdays.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
After breakfast in the morning, excursion to Thebes-West to the Temple of Hatshepsut (1,2,3) with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3). Visit the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, sail to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
After breakfast in the morning, visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3).
Lunch on board and sail 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 in the morning, visit the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Early in the morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box included.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
In the morning after breakfast, free time. You will have a day to relax and enjoy the ship while sailing downstream to Luxor.
Then, 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, excursion by balloon (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.
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The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package in which each excursion is included is indicated next to the excursions in the route:
Excursion package Classic=1
Excursion package Classic Plus=2
Excursion package Premium=3
The excursion packages can be booked as optional extras. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion package Classic (bookable with arrival: KW, service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Kom Ombo
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 p.p.
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Additional excursions in Excursion package Classic Plus (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 Excursion package Premium (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 outside cabins and suites, spread across three decks. All cabins and suites have a balcony. The luxurious ship also has a main restaurant, a reception, 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 its breathtaking view 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).

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 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. It also has a sofa and two armchairs in the integrated living area.
The Royal Suites are located on all three decks.

Meals

Full Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet style. Drinks are available at a charge.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

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

Not included in All Inclusive

International alcoholic drinks are available at a charge.

Sports included

Fitness area.

Hotel service

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
It is possible to purchase a SIM card (approx. €25, but this may vary) with 4 GB to use the internet on board.
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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.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore shows and belly dancing.

Hotel features

Hotelhinweis

Ship Address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check poiice
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Smoking is only permitted on the outdoor decks and on the balcony of your room.
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Cabin plan available. The request for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered as a non-binding customer request in the remarks field.
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Booking note: Please note that for round-trip flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for round-trip flights to/from Luxor.
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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 overload or maintenance of the Esna locks, there may be a change in the itinerary. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a ship of equal value 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 sometimes dock one behind the other or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships. It is possible 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's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.
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Hotel code: LXR216

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JAZ Costa Mares

Location

Located in the beautiful bay of Marsa Mubarak is the Iberotel Costa Mares hotel, part of the renowned JAZ Hotel Group. The coral reef in front of the hotel offers a fascinating underwater world for divers and snorkelers. It is one of the best-known spots for diving with dugongs and turtles.
The nearest town with a beautiful marina and various shopping and entertainment facilities is about 5 km away. The distance to Marsa Alam airport is only about 8 km.

Facilities

The modern hotel complex (from winter 2025/2026 adult only from 16 years!) has a total of 208 rooms, spread across the main building and annexes. The stylish hotel is equipped with a modern lobby with reception, a fitness studio, various shops, and a spa area. For culinary delights, there is a buffet restaurant with an outdoor terrace and two à la carte restaurants. The "Anchor" offers Italian specialties, and the "Sands" is located on the beach and offers international cuisine (included once a week for a minimum stay of 7 nights - subject to availability - reservation required), as well as several bars.
In the well-maintained outdoor area, there is a swimming pool (heated in winter).
Sun loungers, mattresses, and umbrellas are available to guests free of charge by the pool and on the beach. Beach and bath towels are provided fresh daily in the room.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room Bay View

The Superior Double Rooms Bay View (SVB) are 29 m² and feature a walk-in shower, toilet, hairdryer, TV, air conditioning, coffee and tea maker, safe, telephone, minibar (for a fee), and a balcony.
Also bookable with sea view (DMU) or for single occupancy (V1S/EMU).

Superior Family Room Garden View

The Superior Family Rooms Garden View (F2S) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms (29 m²), but with an additional sofa bed. The rooms are located on the ground floor.

Junior Suite Sea View

The Junior Suites Sea View (J2M) are equipped like the Superior Doubles, but larger (120 m²) and have direct sea views.

Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View

The Deluxe Family Rooms Pool or Sea View (FMD) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms Bay View, but are larger (approx. 45 m²).
The rooms are located on the ground floor.

Deluxe Family Room Bay View

The Deluxe Family Rooms Bay View (BDV) are approx. 46 m² and consist of 2 rooms with an interconnecting door, with garden or beach view, otherwise equipped like the Superior Double Rooms.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10:30 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9 PM (winter) and 7-9:30 PM (summer) served buffet style in the main restaurant. A late riser's breakfast is available from 10:30-11:30 AM at the beach bar. Various snacks from 1 PM to 4 PM with ice cream, coffee/tea, and cake. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM to midnight. Imported alcoholic drinks are not included in the All Inclusive. Once per stay, the à la carte restaurant at the Beach Restaurant is included per person (subject to prior reservation and availability).
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Appropriate attire is requested during meals.
- Men: long trousers, appropriate footwear, no muscle shirts/undershirts or shorts
- Women: no hot pants or very short shorts, no crop tops

Sports included

Fitness room, aerobics, yoga, jogging path, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, boccia, and aqua gym.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports can be booked on-site for a fee and upon request.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (can be booked on-site for a fee):
"Aqua Coraya" aqua park with over 27 slides for all ages (18 slides for adults). Snacks, soft drinks, and hot beverages are included during the day. The aqua park is open from 10 AM to 5 PM (slides are closed from 12 PM to 1 PM).

Wellness

Massage treatments are available for a fee.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (with limited speed) is available free of charge in all public areas of the hotel (except on the beach).
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Laundry service, car rental, and limousine service, souvenir shop, room service, ATM, shuttle service to Port Ghalib (all for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and Visa

Entertainment

The Iberotel Costa Mares offers daily entertainment through animation, evening live music, and musical shows.

Hotel features

Hotelhinweis

From Winter 25/26 the hotel will be Adults only! '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Check-in: from 2 PM
Check-out: until 12 PM
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Barrier-free rooms are available upon request. (Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View/FMD)
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel," long distances have to be covered and a long transfer can be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The completely renovated 5-star Nile ship has a total of 40 beautiful outside cabins and suites, spread across three decks. All cabins and suites have a balcony. The luxurious ship also has a main restaurant, a reception, 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 its breathtaking view of the Nile. Bath towels are provided free of charge to guests.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet style. Drinks are available at a charge.
Occasional evening entertainment with folklore shows and belly dancing.
Last updated: 24.04.2026 10:37