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Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Arabella Azur Hotel

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Product information

Package product combining a Nile cruise on the MS Lady Carol with 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 available boarding will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Lady Carol

Route/Ship location

Boarding: Thursday
Depending on the boarding day, the route may vary.
Route: .
Day 1:
Arrival and boarding. In the 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, optional balloon trip (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 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 to the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Late evening sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Continuing journey from Esna.
Then, it's on to Aswan, where you will spend the night.
Lunch and dinner, as well as 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 sailing on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then, an 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). Sailing to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Continuing journey to Esna and visit to the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3). Overnight stay on board.
Day 8:
Arrival in Luxor. Departure.
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The excursions listed in the route description are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package each excursion belongs to is indicated behind the excursions in the route description:
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 sailing
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Excursion Package Classic are included in 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 p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Excursion Package Classic Plus are included 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.
The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant offers delicious meals. The offering is complemented by a cozy lounge bar. A small bazaar invites you to stroll and browse. The spacious sun deck features a large pool and a bar. Beach towels are included on board.
Modern white-lit reception desk in elegant hotel interior with floral decoration.
Modern hotel waiting area with orange sofa, plants, and staircase to upper floor.
Cozy seating area with cushions on a terrace overlooking water and lounge chairs.

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 sqm and have a bathroom with bath/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, video system, air conditioning, minibar, and safe.
Cabins are also available for single use (K1 or KA1).

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony with outdoor view.
Hotel room with two single beds, armchairs, and river view through large windows
Modern shower with glass partition next to a toilet in a minimalist bathroom.
Modern small bathroom with oval sink, round mirror, and toilet paper holder.

Economy Cabins

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

Single Cabin

These cabins have the same furnishings as the standard cabins, but are slightly smaller (approx. 13 sqm) and have only one bed (K1B). The window cannot be opened.

Small hotel room with a single bed, desk, TV, and closed curtains.
Modern small bathroom with oval sink, round mirror, and toilet paper holder.
Modern shower with glass partition next to a toilet in a minimalist bathroom.

Hotel notice

MS Lady Carol docking station: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (depending on availability)
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Smoking is only permitted on the outdoor 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 itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noise 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 constantly giving tips 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 ship's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is a recommendation from us.

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Nil Cruise MS Lady Carol + Arabella Azur Hotel

Package product combining a Nile cruise on the MS Lady Carol with 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 available boarding will always be taken.
Map

MS Lady Carol

Route

Boarding: Thursday
Depending on the boarding day, the route may vary.
Route: .
Day 1:
Arrival and boarding. In the 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, optional balloon trip (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 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 to the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Late evening sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Continuing journey from Esna.
Then, it's on to Aswan, where you will spend the night.
Lunch and dinner, as well as 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 sailing on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then, an 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). Sailing to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Continuing journey to Esna and visit to the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3). Overnight stay on board.
Day 8:
Arrival in Luxor. Departure.
*****************************************************
The excursions listed in the route description are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package each excursion belongs to is indicated behind the excursions in the route description:
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.
******************************************************
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 sailing
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 p.p.
*******************************************************
Additional excursions to the Excursion Package Classic are included in 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 p.p.
*******************************************************
Additional excursions to the Excursion Package Classic Plus are included 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 ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant offers delicious meals. The offering is complemented by a cozy lounge bar. A small bazaar invites you to stroll and browse. The spacious sun deck features a large pool and a bar. Beach towels are included on board.
Modern white-lit reception desk in elegant hotel interior with floral decoration.
Modern hotel waiting area with orange sofa, plants, and staircase to upper floor.
Cozy seating area with cushions on a terrace overlooking water and lounge chairs.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony with outdoor view.
Hotel room with two single beds, armchairs, and river view through large windows
Modern shower with glass partition next to a toilet in a minimalist bathroom.
Modern small bathroom with oval sink, round mirror, and toilet paper holder.

Cabins

The tastefully furnished cabins (K2) are approx. 19 sqm and have a bathroom with bath/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, video system, air conditioning, minibar, and safe.
Cabins are also available 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 window.

Single Cabin

These cabins have the same furnishings as the standard cabins, but are slightly smaller (approx. 13 sqm) and have only one bed (K1B). The window cannot be opened.

Small hotel room with a single bed, desk, TV, and closed curtains.
Modern small bathroom with oval sink, round mirror, and toilet paper holder.
Modern shower with glass partition next to a toilet in a minimalist bathroom.

Meals

Full Board

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 am to 11 pm.
The minibar is refilled once a week with soft drinks.
Once a week, a fruit basket is provided in the cabin.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Hotel Service

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

Credit Card

MasterCard and VISA.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Note

MS Lady Carol docking station: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (depending on availability)
**************************************
Smoking is only permitted on the outdoor decks.
**************************************
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.
**************************************
The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
**************************************
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 itinerary.
**************************************
As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noise may occur.
**************************************
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.
**************************************
Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constantly giving tips 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 ship's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is a recommendation from us.

Arabella Azur Resort

Location

Spend a wonderful holiday under the Egyptian sun at the Arabella Azur Resort. The architecturally charming resort is located in a small, protected bay in the heart of Hurghada. The private sandy beach bay boasts a wonderfully beautiful house reef, offering excellent conditions for exploring the colorful underwater world. Stairs facilitate entry into the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. The lively city center of Hurghada with various shopping and entertainment options is only approx. 3 km away. Hurghada Airport is approximately 10 km away.

Facilities

The hotel, designed in the typical Nubian style, features 295 rooms spread across the main building and five annexes. Hotel amenities include a spacious lobby with a reception and comfortable seating areas. Various shops also invite you to browse within the complex. For culinary delights, there are two buffet restaurants (international and Italian) and two à la carte restaurants ("Bordiehn's Restaurant" - reservation required, drinks at a charge, and "Al Raouche" - Lebanese cuisine - for a charge), several bars, and a café. An outdoor music pub completes the offering.
In the extensive garden area, there are two freshwater pools (one heated) and a separate, heated children's pool.
Sun loungers, cushions, umbrellas, and beach towels are available free of charge at the beach and by the pool.

Accommodation

Hotel room with a cozy double bed and romantic decoration made of towels and flower petals.
Room with two beds, oriental decor, and a sea view.

Double Room

The double rooms (D) are equipped with a bath/WC or bath, hairdryer, satellite TV, coffee and tea maker, safe, air conditioning, and a minibar, terrace or balcony.
Available at an extra charge with sea view (DM) and for single use (DE/DEM).
(also bookable under HRGA28 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or garden/pool view (DPG/EPG).)

Super Saver Room

The Super Saver Rooms (SSZ) have the same amenities as the double rooms but have a limited quota and a special price.
Also available for single use (SSE).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 am, lunch from 12:30-3 pm, and dinner from 6:30-9:30 pm are served buffet-style (times may vary depending on the season).
Dinner can also be enjoyed at "Bordiehn's Restaurant" (one menu, included once a week, drinks at a charge).
Various snacks and ice cream are available during the day at the pool and beach bars.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from 10 am to midnight at the open bar.

Not Included in All Inclusive

Dinner at the à la carte restaurant.
Drinks after midnight at the respective bar are subject to a surcharge (up to 4 am).

Sports included

Aerobics, beach volleyball, snorkeling, fitness studio, darts, boccia, billiards, gymnastics, water aerobics, table tennis.

Sports for a fee

Floodlights (tennis and squash), diving (through local providers).

Children's program

For the younger guests, a kids' club for children aged 4-12 is offered. There is also a children's pool and a children's area, a mini-disco, and a playground. A separate children's buffet is available in the restaurant.

Wellness

Spa and wellness center (for a fee): sauna, massages, Turkish bath/hammam, steam bath.

Entertainment

The international animation team offers daily activities and live shows.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in all public areas.
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Laundry service, ATM for withdrawals (both for a fee).

Credit Card

Mastercard, Visa.

Hotel features

  • Sports and active holidaymakers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Children's pool
  • Family friendly
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's playground
  • Fitness
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Near the beach
  • Animation
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Diving
  • Directly on the beach
  • Extended hygiene concept

Note

When choosing your hotel and arrival airport, please note that especially when combining 'Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel' and vice versa 'Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel', you may have to cover considerable distances and expect a long transfer. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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Seasonal Information

Also bookable under HRGA28.

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Last updated: 13.03.2026 12:25