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Large white river cruise ship with multiple decks sailing on a river under clear sky.
Modern hotel interior with stairs, glass railings, and bright marble flooring.
Modern hotel lobby with orange seating bench, potted plant, and light marble floor.
Cozy lounge with wooden chairs and sofas, ideal for hotel guests to relax.
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Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, sink, and toilet in neutral tones.
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Hotel terrace with lounge chairs and potted plants under clear sky.
Small gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a large screen on the wall.
Modern wellness room with sauna and massage table, bright and cozy setup.
Modern hotel reception with illuminated desk and artistic wall design.
Outdoor seating area with cushioned chairs and tables on a hotel balcony overlooking nature.
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Large hotel pool with lounge chairs and palm trees in a tropical resort setting.
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Hotel complex with multiple pools, palm trees, and sun umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
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Lit hotel terrace with guests dining in a garden setting at night.
Hotel complex with pools, sun loungers, and umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
Modern spa area with marble walls, loungers, soft lighting, and relaxing ambiance.
Bright hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and view of terrace and garden.
Modern bathroom with marble surfaces, large mirror, and double sinks.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Jaz Makadi Star

HCH098
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Travel information

Combination package consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Lady Carol and a beach holiday, including all connecting transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always provided in the most reasonably priced available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay before embarkation is mandatory. The next possible embarkation date will always be selected.

Notice

The travel offer you have chosen has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always provided for seven days according to the program. The pre-cruise and post-cruise hotel stay depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Lady Carol

Highlights

  • 5-star cruise ship with 72 stylish exterior cabins.
  • Spacious sun deck featuring a large pool and bar.
  • All Inclusive option available with daily buffet meals.
  • Onboard fitness room available for athletic activities.
  • German-speaking guide available for local excursions.

Itinerary

Embarkation: Thursday
The itinerary may shift depending on the day of embarkation.
Itinerary:
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. 5 a.m. hot air balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, the Karnak Temple, and the Luxor Temple (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 West Thebes 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.
Late evening departure to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Continue from Esna.
Afterwards, proceed to Aswan, where the overnight stay will take place.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam and the Old Aswan Dam (1, 2, 3).
Afterward, visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1, 2, 3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1, 2, 3).
Afterwards, opportunity to visit 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:
Continue to Esna and visit the Edfu Temple (1, 2, 3). Overnight stay on board.
Day 8:
Arrival in Luxor. Departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
A German-speaking guide for the excursions is available on the ship.
The excursion package to which each excursion belongs is noted after each excursion in the itinerary:
Classic Excursion Package = 1
Classic Plus Excursion Package = 2
Premium Excursion Package = 3
The excursion packages can be booked as an option. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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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 ride
Philae Temple
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Excursion Package are included in the Classic Plus Excursion Package (bookable with code: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Excursion Package are included in the Premium Excursion Package (bookable with code: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 482.- p.p.

Facilities

The ship features a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins, which are spread over several decks. The main restaurant provides for your physical well-being with 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 with illuminated desk and artistic wall design.
Modern hotel lobby with orange seating bench, potted plant, and light marble floor.
Outdoor seating area with cushioned chairs and tables on a hotel balcony overlooking nature.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with large bed, two armchairs, and balcony view.
Hotel room with two single beds, large window, and view of water.
Modern hotel shower area with glass partition, rain shower, and toilet in neutral tones.
Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, sink, and toilet in neutral tones.

Cabins

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

Economy cabins

The economy cabins (EK2) are equipped like the standard cabins but are located on the lower decks and have a small porthole.

Cabin for single occupancy

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

Compact hotel room with single bed, desk, TV, and curtains on the window.
Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, sink, and toilet in neutral tones.
Modern hotel shower area with glass partition, rain shower, and toilet in neutral tones.

Meals

Full board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks for a fee.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The minibar is filled once a week with soft drinks.
Once a week, a fruit basket in the cabin.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
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24-hour cabin service, on-call doctor (for a fee).

Credit cards

MasterCard and VISA.

Hotelhinweis

Docking station for the 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 for flights to/from 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 flights to/from 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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The transfer duration from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the location of the hotel.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be required to ensure the travel itinerary.
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Since the ship offered is a motor ship, there may be operating noise.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to the other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may occur that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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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 € 7 per person per night on the boat at the beginning of the trip, depending on the category of the ship. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation on our part.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

JAZ Makadi Star

Highlights

  • Adults-only hotel for guests aged 16 and over in a quiet garden setting.
  • Private hotel house reef on the Red Sea right by the beach.
  • 18-hole golf course designed by John Sanford with included transfer.
  • Mividaspa with sauna and whirlpool for wellness moments.
  • Royal Suite with private pool, which can be heated in winter.

Location

Sandy beach with sun loungers and straw parasols under a clear blue sky.
Hotel complex with multiple pools, palm trees, and sun umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
The luxurious hotel, built in the Nubian style and belonging to the renowned JAZ hotel chain, offers holidaymakers an oasis of tranquility. Located in the popular Madinat Makadi, the resort is approximately 400 m away from Makadi Bay. Experience the colorful underwater world of the Red Sea directly at the hotel's own house reef, which extends almost right up to the beach. Here, you can combine a beach holiday with relaxing wellness. You can unwind in the modern spa. In the nearby Makadi Center, you will find numerous opportunities for shopping, or you can choose one of the cozy bars and restaurants. Hurghada Airport is approximately 35 km away.

Facilities

The cozy adults-only hotel complex (bookable for ages 16 and up) is nestled in a beautiful garden, ensuring a relaxing holiday. There are 167 rooms in total in the resort. The inviting lobby with reception welcomes guests, so you feel comfortable from the very first moment. The main restaurant with a terrace and several bars take care of your culinary needs. Additionally, you will find other à-la-carte restaurants in Madinat Makadi, which can be used for a fee.
In the extensive garden, there is a swimming pool that can be heated in winter, with a pool/snack bar. There is a beach bar at the beach, which can be used free of charge during the day. Sun umbrellas, sun loungers, and bath towels are included at the pool and on the beach.
Elegant hotel lobby with high vaulted ceiling and marble floor.
Lit hotel terrace with guests dining in a garden setting at night.
Hotel complex with pools, sun loungers, and umbrellas under a clear blue sky.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, and access to a balcony overlooking greenery.
Bright hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and view of terrace and garden.
Modern bathroom with marble surfaces, large mirror, and double sinks.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and access to terrace with sea view.

Superior Double Room

The tastefully furnished Superior Double Rooms (DSU) are approx. 32 m² in size and are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, and a balcony or terrace.
For an additional charge, they can also be booked with a pool view (DSP).
Also available for single use (DEU/ESP).

Junior Suite Pool View

The elegant Junior Suites (J2P), with otherwise the same features as the Superior Double Rooms, have a bedroom, a living room with a connecting door, and 2 bathrooms/WC. The Junior Suites are approx. 64 m² in size.

Bright hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and view of terrace and garden.

Deluxe Garden

The Deluxe Rooms with garden view (D2G) have the same features as the Superior Double rooms but are larger, measuring 45 m².

Elegant hotel room with a canopy bed and pool view through large windows.
Elegant bedroom with four-poster bed, cream walls, and warm lighting fixtures.
Cozy pool area with umbrella and loungers in a quiet garden setting.
Bright, elegant living room with sofa and view into a bedroom with canopy bed.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suite (RS) offers, in addition to the amenities of the Superior Double Rooms, a king-size bed, a private pool (heatable in winter), and a terrace. They are approx. 80 m² in size and can be occupied by 2 adults.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 a.m., lunch from 12:30-2:30 p.m., and dinner from 6:30-9 p.m. in buffet style. Dinner optionally available in an à-la-carte restaurant with prior reservation (1x per stay included with reservation).
Late riser breakfast from 10:30-11:30 a.m., coffee, tea, and pastries from 4-5 p.m. The minibar is available for an extra charge starting from 01.11.2025.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from 9 a.m. to midnight at the respective open bar. Imported alcohol is available for purchase.

Dine Around

Dinner can be enjoyed in one of the à-la-carte restaurants in Madinat Makadi. Dinner is only possible with prior reservation and is included once per stay.
The following restaurants are available in Madinat Makadi:
- Indian restaurant "Amaya" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Star" hotel)
- Asian restaurant "Makai Tukai" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Saraya" hotel)
- Italian restaurant "Nino's" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Saraya" hotel)
- Oriental restaurant "Sofra" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Saraya" hotel)
- Grill restaurant "The Grill" (located in the "Jaz Makadi Saraya" hotel)
- Mediterranean restaurant "Aqua" (located in the "Jaz Makadina" hotel)
- Mediterranean restaurant "Beach" (located in the "Iberotel Makadi Beach" hotel)
The following restaurants are also located in Madinat Makadi, but these are not included in the Dine Around and can only be used for a fee:
- Egyptian restaurant "Felfela" (located in the "Jaz Aquaviva" hotel)
- Italian restaurant "Paprika" (located in the "Jaz Aquaviva" hotel)

Sports included

Table tennis, beach volleyball, and water polo.
• Fitness room from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Billiards 9 a.m. to midnight
• Tennis court 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (tennis court and rackets included)
• Table football 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Table tennis 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Snorkeling equipment 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (2 hours daily free of charge, service at the towel house) at the beach
• Board games 9 a.m. to midnight available free of charge at the pool bar

Sports for a fee

Various water sports options provided by local beach vendors, including water skiing, diving school, surfing, and catamaran sailing.
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"Makadi Water World" Aqua Park: Entrance for a fee (bookable on site) to the Aqua Park in Madinat Makadi, featuring 50 different slides for children and adults. Snacks and soft drinks are included. Shuttle buses are available in all Jaz hotels in Madinat Makadi (schedules at the reception).
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The 18-hole Par-72 championship golf course, designed by John Sanford, is located in Madinat Makadi and offers an inviting environment for golf enthusiasts. Guests of Madinat Makadi have access to a golf school where golf equipment can be rented on-site. A driving range and a clubhouse with a pro shop are also available, each for a fee.
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Green fees can be booked as an additional service (HRGMAKGAD) in the booking system (only valid for guests in selected Jaz Hotel Group properties):
1x9 holes
1x 18 holes
3x 18 holes
5x 18 holes
(2nd round of golf on the same day possible upon request); transfer from the hotel to the golf courses is included.
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When booking a green fee package, please contact the following email address to reserve your desired tee times:
info.golfmakadi@jazhotels.com
Please note that it is mandatory to attach your booking confirmation to your email to complete the reservation.
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Brought golf equipment, both for the flight and for the transfer on site, must be registered in advance !!!
Golf equipment on transfer (registration required in advance): For landings in Hurghada, € 30 per bag/way. Payable on site to the transfer guide.
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Prerequisite for playing the courses is the German proficiency certificate with a handicap of max. 36.
Upon booking, an email address will be provided on-site where tee times must be reserved.
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Wellness

The large Mividaspa area (for a fee) offers a wide selection of wellness services such as sauna and jacuzzi (1x per stay included) as well as massages and other treatments (for a fee).
Modern spa area with marble walls, loungers, soft lighting, and relaxing ambiance.

Entertainment

Daily entertainment program and evening entertainment with live music and dance.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is available free of charge.
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• 24-hour room service (for a fee)
• Laundry service (for a fee)
• Dine-Around (for a fee) offers a wide selection of different culinary arts. For reservations, please contact the reception or your guest relations.

Credit cards

Visa, Mastercard, AMEX.
ATM available in the hotel.

Hotelhinweis

The corals grow in some areas up to the shore, so we recommend bringing swimming shoes.
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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," long distances sometimes 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 hotel does not have accessible rooms.
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Zusatzhinweis

MADINAT MAKADI
HURGHADA/EGYPT
0020-653590580
0020-65390589
fo@makadistar@jazhotels.com

Seasonal information

additionally bookable under HRGA76

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 15.07.2026 12:20