Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Beach Albatros

HCH013

Product information

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Lady Carol and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be in the cheapest available room category. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible boarding will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Lady Carol

Route/Ship location

Embarkation: Thursday
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may vary.
Route:.
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3) Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Visit to the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 AM, balloon excursion (optional, can be booked locally).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 3:
Visit to the West Bank. In the 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 Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Late evening sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Sailing from Esna.
Then proceed to Aswan, where you will also spend the night.
Lunch and dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
In the morning after breakfast, 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 the opportunity for a visit to a Nubian village with the desert on one side and the Nile on the other (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 6:
You have the opportunity to explore Abu Simbel (2,3). Travel to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Sailing to Esna and visit to the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3). Overnight stay on board.
Day 8:
Arrival Luxor. 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.
The excursion packages are indicated behind the excursions in the itinerary:
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
Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Kom Ombo
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 per person.
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Additional excursions to the Excursion Package Classic are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus: (bookable with arrival: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €429 per person.
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Additional excursions to the Excursion Package Classic Plus are included 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 per person.
The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant serves delicious dishes. The offer is complemented by a cozy lounge bar. A small bazaar invites you to stroll and browse. On the spacious sun deck, there is a large pool and a bar. Bath towels are included on board.
Modern hotel reception desk with glowing light and floral wall mural in bright, clean lobby.
Modern hotel lobby with orange curved sofa, potted plant, and white marble floor.
Outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, cushioned sofa, and tables on a deck with lounge chairs nearby.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks at a charge.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Cabins

Cabins

The tastefully furnished cabins (K2) are approx. 19 m² and have a bathroom with bath/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, video system, air conditioning, minibar, and safe.
The cabins can also be booked for single occupancy (K1 or KA1).

Hotel room with king bed, wooden floor, desk, and balcony with two chairs.
Bright twin bedroom with river view, two beds, chairs, and a wicker table.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wall-mounted toilet, and tiled walls.
Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, modern sink, and toilet in light beige tones.

Saver Cabins

The saver cabins (EK2) are equipped like the standard cabins, but are located on the lower decks and have a small round window.

Single Cabin

With the same equipment as the cabins, but slightly smaller (approx. 13 m²) and with only one bed (K1B). The window cannot be opened.

Small hotel room with a neatly made bed, desk with mirror, chair, and window with curtains.
Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, modern sink, and toilet in light beige tones.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wall-mounted toilet, and tiled walls.

Hotel notice

Embarkation point for Lady Carol: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (depending on availability)
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have a return flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for a return flight 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 overloading or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel plan.
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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 after another or side by side, 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 constantly giving tips on board, your local tour guide collects an amount of €7 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.
Map

Location

Spend a wonderful holiday directly on the beach in the popular Beach Albatros Resort of the renowned Pickalbatros hotel chain. Enjoy the view of the beautiful Red Sea and be enchanted. The resort is located directly on the fine sandy beach and is considered particularly family-friendly. Hurghada center is about 17 km away, the airport approx. 11 km.
The illuminated entrance of Beach Albatros Resort at night with palm trees and flags.

Facilities

Bright, modern hotel lobby with chandelier, seating areas, and large window view.
This particularly family-friendly resort has 678 rooms spread across a main building and several bungalows. Upper floors can be comfortably reached by the five elevators. The reception area offers a reception desk and a lobby bar. There are four different buffet restaurants ("L'Asiatique" - Asian, "Le Marche" - International, "Culina" - Seafood, "Sidi Ali" - Oriental cuisine), a shisha corner (for a fee), various bars, as well as a hairdresser and boutiques. The "Dolce Vita Lounge Bar", newly opened in summer 2023, impresses with its luxurious atmosphere and delicious cocktails. In the outdoor area, the pool landscape extends over a total of 13 swimming pools (some heated in winter), four of which have an integrated children's area and one children's pool, 11 slides for adults and 7 slides for children, ensuring plenty of water fun. Sunbeds, umbrellas, and bath towels are available free of charge at the pools and on the beach.

Accommodation

Bungalow Garden View

The Bungalow Garden View (BG2) have a size of approx. 24 m² and are equipped with a double bed or two single beds, shower/WC, tiled floor, air conditioning, telephone, safe (incl.), satellite TV, mini-fridge (1 bottle of water per person per day included), kettle, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable as type I room (BGI/DEI) with special price and limited contingent.
Also available at an extra charge with pool view (B2O) or for single occupancy (BG1/B1O).

Modern hotel room with two beds and balcony overlooking the sea.
View through an archway onto a garden with palm trees and green plants, two chairs and a table in front.

HRGA05: Bungalow

The bungalows are identical in size and equipment to the Bungalow Garden View, but the view may vary (BU/B1B).

Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, marble coffee table, and balcony with table and chairs.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and large window with curtains.
Modern bathroom with shower, large mirror, and double sink.
Balcony with chairs and table overlooking pool, palm trees, and hotel under clear sky.

Double Superior Pool View

The Double Superior Pool View rooms (DSP) are equipped like the Bungalow Garden View, but are larger (approx. 36m²) and have a pool view. The rooms can be located in the main building or in the outbuildings.
Also bookable with sea view (DMU)

Double Room Sea View

The Double Rooms Sea View (DM) have the same equipment as the Bungalow Garden View, additionally have a sea view and are located in the main building.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DEM).

Hotel room with two beds, balcony overlooking the sea, chairs, and table.
Bright bathroom with toilet, large washbasin with mirror, and shower with glass door.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking a pool and sea under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.

Super Saver Room

The Super Saver Rooms (SSZ) have the same equipment as the Bungalow Garden View, are located throughout the hotel complex, and have a limited contingent.

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) have the same equipment as the Bungalow Garden View, but are larger (approx. 48 m²), consist of 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as a balcony or terrace.
Also bookable as type I room (DFI) with special price and limited contingent.
Also bookable with pool view (FP2) for an additional charge.

Spacious hotel room with large bed, TV, and outdoor seating on the balcony visible through glass doors.
Hotel room with a large bed, blue accents, balcony, and ocean view.
Outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table on a patio, overlooking a garden and hotel building.

Suite Sea View

The Suites Sea View (S2M) have the same equipment as the Bungalow Garden View, but are more spacious with a living/bedroom and a separate bedroom.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast buffet from 7-10 am, late breakfast from 7-10:30 am, lunch from 12:30-2:30 pm, and dinner in summer from 6:30-9:30 pm, in winter from 6:30-8:30 pm. Various snacks are always available for hunger. Coffee/tea, cakes, and pastries in the afternoon. Ice cream for adults and children from 1-5 pm. All local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 am to midnight at the respective open bars. Selected cocktails are included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge. Alcoholic drinks are to be paid for after midnight. Soft drinks, water, and hot drinks are free.

Not included in All Inclusive

Shisha (water pipe), room service, treatments in the spa center.

Sports Included

Beach volleyball, fitness center, table tennis, boccia, mini golf, stretching, dance classes, aqua aerobics, step aerobics, water polo.

Sports for a Fee

Tennis with floodlights, paddle tennis, billiards, various water sports, diving school (local provider).
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable at the travel agency with request H and service code HRG913):
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 an additional charge in many hotels. The park includes over 100 different water attractions for young and old. The price of €70 for adults and €35 for children up to 11 years includes daily free entry with snacks and soft drinks, as well as transfer from/to the hotel.

Children's Programme

Children's playground with climbing frames and slides in a sunny hotel area with palm trees.
Colorful playroom with foosball table, seating areas, and children's artwork on walls.
Colorful water slides and towers in a water park under a clear sky.
For the little guests, there is a separate children's pool (Kids Aqua Fun Pool), hourly mini club (4-12 years) 7 days a week, and an adventurous playground.

Wellness

Spa area with sauna, steam bath, hammam, and massages for a fee.
Modern hotel lobby with gray armchairs, glass table, and marble-style reception desk in light tones.
Large wellness area with two hot tubs, flowers, and modern lighting.
Modern spa with massage table and green lounge chairs in a cozy, purple-lit room.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
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Laundry and room service (both for a fee).
An ATM is available in the hotel.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Children's Playground
  • Near the Beach
  • Family Friendly
  • Fitness
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Animation
  • Water Slides
  • Children's Pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

Barrier-free rooms can be booked on request (BG2/DM). The hotel is barrier-free and suitable for wheelchair users.
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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", considerable distances may 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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The entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to arrange the visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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SAFAGA ROAD
HURGHADA/EGYPT
TEL: 0020-6534648015
FAX: 0020-973464800

Season Note

Additionally bookable under HRGA05.

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