Schauinsland Reisen

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + True Beach Village

HNR444
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 stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
In the morning after breakfast, excursion to Thebes-West to 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.
In the afternoon, sail to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
In the morning after breakfast, visit Edfu Temple (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 stay on board.
Day 4:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca sailing on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
In the early morning at 3:30 am, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast pack is 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 locally).
Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5 am, excursion by balloon (optional, can be booked locally).
Breakfast, visit the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay 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.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always indicated which excursion package this excursion is part of:
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 arrival: KW Service: 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 ride
Philae Temple
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p.
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Additional excursions in the 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 the 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. Furthermore, the luxurious ship has a main restaurant, a reception area, 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 free of charge for guests.

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 and upper decks.
Also bookable for single use (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, Middle Deck, and Upper Deck.
Also bookable for single use (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.

Meals

Full Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks are subject to a charge.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages 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 for a fee.

Sports included

Fitness area.

Hotel Service

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
There is an option on the ship to purchase a SIM card (approx. €25, but prices may vary) with 4 GB to use the internet.
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Check-in: 12 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 show and belly dancing.

Hotel features

Note

Ship's Address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check poiice
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks and on the balcony of your room.
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Deck plan available. The wish for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered as a non-binding customer request in the remarks line.
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Booking note: Please note that for a flight to or 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 flights to and/or 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 overloading 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 itinerary.
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Since the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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The ships dock partly one behind the other or side by side, 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 collects 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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True Beach Village

Location

The True Beach Resort, which consists of the sections "True Beach Resort" (bookable under RMF333, completely renovated) and True Beach Village (bookable under RMF444, newly built), opened its doors for the first time in December 2023. The complex, designed in an Arab boho style, is located south of Marsa Alam and lies on a dreamlike stretch of coast with a bay in front with crystal-clear water in the first beach row. Offshore corals invite snorkeling. Marsa Alam Airport is about 90 kilometers from the hotel.

Facilities

The schauinsland-reisen original hotel was built in an elegant Bohemian style combined with modern Arab accents, offering a unique design in Egypt. The 5-star complex consists of two sections, the "True Beach Resort," which is particularly suitable for families, and the "True Beach Village" as an adults-only area, bookable for ages 16 and up. The complex has a total of 158 rooms spread across both sections and offers a spacious reception area with a reception desk and a lobby bar "True Lobby Bar" with seating indoors and outdoors (located in the resort). On the first floor of the lobby is the rooftop bar "Sama Bar." The Village area of the resort (adults-only) is surrounded by a spacious water landscape and offers a total of 4 main pools that run through the entire complex and are also the pools for the swim-up rooms, as well as an infinity pool overlooking the crystal-clear bay (all pools are heated). In the middle of the pool landscape, you will find the pool bar "Scarab Bar" and the oriental restaurant "El Tawla," as well as a chaise lounge. Guests of the Village section also have access to a Greek restaurant "ILIOS" and an Asian restaurant "NORI," both located on the beach. The beach also offers the bars "ILIOS Bar" and "Salt Bar." Furthermore, guests of the Village section can also use the main restaurant "El Manzil" and the fish restaurant "Ritsa" (both located in the resort area). The resort area has two spacious pools and a whirlpool integrated into the main pool (main pool heated in winter). An island in the main pool, accessible via a wooden bridge, offers chill-out areas with loungers and beanbags for all ages. The complex also features the pool bar "Maya," a theater offering various entertainment programs in the evening, as well as several shops and a hairdresser and spa area. Guests of the Village section can use both sections, but not vice versa. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are included at the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Swim Up Suite (Adult Only)

The Swim Up Suites (2SU) are approx. 47 m² and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (stocked with 4 soft drinks and 2 small water bottles upon arrival, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included), and safe, seating area, and terrace. The rooms have direct access to the shared pool (heated).
Also bookable for single use (1SU).

Swim Up Seafront Suite (Adult Only)

With the same amenities as the 2SU, these (W2Q) are located on the beach and have access to the swim-up pool (heated) and direct sea view.
Also bookable for single use (W1Q).

Junior Suite Sea View (Adult Only)

The Junior Suites Sea View (J2M) are approx. 47 m², located on the first floor and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (stocked with 4 soft drinks and 2 small water bottles upon arrival, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included) and safe, seating area, and balcony. Also available with pool view (J2P) or as Seafront (JF2).
Also bookable for single use (J1M).

Jacuzzi Suite (Adult Only)

The Jacuzzi Suites (S2J) are approx. 47 m², located on the first floor in the first beach row with direct sea view and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (stocked with 4 soft drinks and 2 small water bottles upon arrival, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included) and safe, seating area, and terrace. The jacuzzi (heated) is located outside on the terrace.
Also bookable for single use (S1J).

Loft (Adult Only)

The Lofts (L2G) are approx. 86 m², located on the beach with direct sea view and offer on two floors two bathrooms with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (stocked with 4 soft drinks and 2 small water bottles upon arrival, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included) and safe, dressing room, and seating area with dining table, as well as a terrace. The Lofts offer direct access to the swim-up pool (heated).

Jacuzzi Rooftop (Adult Only)

The Jacuzzi Rooftop rooms (SRT, approx. 87 m²) are located on the first floor and offer a terrace with an outdoor jacuzzi and side sea view. Furthermore, the rooms have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (stocked with 4 soft drinks and 2 small water bottles upon arrival, water refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included) and safe, as well as a living area with seating.
Also bookable for single use (ERT).

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveler Rooms (YTR) are equipped like the Junior Suites Pool View and are bookable for young adults aged 18-29. Limited availability and special price.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Main restaurant "El Manzil" in buffet style in the resort area for breakfast (7-10 AM, times may vary depending on season), late risers' breakfast (10-11 AM, times may vary depending on season), lunch (12:30 PM-2:30 PM, times may vary depending on season) and dinner (6:30 PM-9:30 PM Winter season, 7 PM-10 PM Summer season).
Alternatively, an à la carte breakfast is available daily in the Village area (adult only) at the Greek restaurant.
Snacks are available from 10:30 AM to 5 PM in the outdoor area. Tea time from 3 PM to 4 PM with cakes and pastries in the lobby bar. Additionally, the following à la carte restaurants are included daily: Seafood Restaurant "Ritsa" (located in the resort area, included only once per stay, reservation required, depending on occupancy, the restaurant may not be open daily), Greek Restaurant "ILIOS," Oriental Restaurant "El Tawla," and Asian Fusion Restaurant "NORI" (reservation required, depending on the day of the week, two of the restaurants are open, from 7 PM to 10 PM, opening hours may vary depending on season). The following bars are available: "True Lobby Bar" (lobby bar), "Maya Pool Bar" (pool bar in the resort area), "Sama Bar" (roof top bar in the resort area), "Scarab Bar" (pool bar in the Village area), "Salt Bar" (beach bar) on the beach, and "ILIOS" Bar directly on the beach (the last three named bars are located in the Village area). Opening hours vary by bar. Local alcoholic beverages are included from 10 AM to 12 AM, and non-alcoholic beverages from 6 AM to 12 AM. A midnight snack is offered after midnight.
The minibar is stocked upon arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small water bottles. Water is refilled daily.

Not included in All Inclusive

Freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast for a fee. Starting Summer 25, the floating breakfast will no longer be included in All Inclusive.

Sports included

Fitness room with a range of exercise equipment (cardio and strength machines, for ages 16 and up, open from 8 AM to 8 PM). Also a beach volleyball court and daily animation/sports program (e.g., yoga classes on the beach).

Sports for a fee

Diving center at the hotel (PADI certified, local provider, for a fee).

Wellness

Spacious spa area with sauna, steam bath, swimming pool, and a range of massages (for a fee). Also a beauty salon in the spa area (for a fee, reservation required).

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex and on the beach.
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Laundry service for a fee. Baby cot available free of charge upon availability.
Pillow menu available. Please contact reception for this.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Entertainment

An animation team provides entertainment throughout the day in the resort area. Various programs take place in the theater, located in the resort area, in the evening.

Hotel features

Note

The resort area is bookable under RMF333.
Swim shoes are recommended for entering the sea.
Tides may occur in Egypt.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and arrival airport that particularly for the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances have to be covered and a long transfer should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Hotel code: RMF444
"True Beach Resort" (RMF333) and "True Beach Village" (RMF444)

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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. Furthermore, the luxurious ship has a main restaurant, a reception area, 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 free of charge for guests.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks are subject to a charge.
Occasional evening entertainment with folklore show and belly dancing.
Last updated: 22.04.2026 15:31