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Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, sink, and toilet in neutral tones.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Jaz Makadi Star

HLH098
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Travel information

Package product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Lady Carol and a beach holiday, including all transfers in between. Accommodation in the hotel is always provided in the most affordable available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Saturdays. The journey must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay prior to embarkation is mandatory. The next available embarkation date is always selected.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always 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 change depending on the day of embarkation.
Itinerary:
1st day:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
2nd day:
Visit to the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 AM, optional balloon excursion (can be booked on-site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
3rd day:
Visit to the West Bank. 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 departure to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
4th day:
Continue journey from Esna.
Afterwards, proceed to Aswan, where the overnight stay takes place.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board.
5th day:
Morning after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Afterwards, 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.
6th day:
You have the opportunity to explore Abu Simbel (2,3). Journey to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight stay on board.
7th day:
Continue to Esna and visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3). Overnight stay on board.
8th day:
Arrival in Luxor. Departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
A German-speaking guide is available on the ship for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted in which excursion package this excursion is included:
Classic Excursion Package=1
Classic Plus Excursion Package=2
Premium Excursion Package=3
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Classic Excursion Package (bookable with code: 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 to the Classic Excursion Package are in the Classic Plus Excursion Package: (bookable with code: 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 Classic Plus Excursion Package are in the Premium Excursion Package: (bookable with code: KW Service: 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 exterior cabins spread over several decks. The main restaurant provides delicious meals for your culinary enjoyment. 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 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).

Saver cabins

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

Cabin single occupancy

With the same amenities 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. Domestic alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM.
The minibar is refilled once per week with soft drinks.
Once per 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 card

MasterCard and VISA.

Hotelhinweis

Docking station for the Lady Carol: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (subject to availability)
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Smoking is only permitted on the outdoor decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you fly to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
With a flight to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you on a different 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 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 overloading/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 travel schedule.
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Since the ship offered is a motor vessel, operating noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock one behind another or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may happen 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 ship's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is our recommendation.

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.
Built in the Nubian style, this luxurious hotel of the renowned JAZ hotel chain offers holidaymakers an oasis of tranquility. Located in the popular Madinat Makadi, the resort is approximately 400 m 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 wellness relaxation. In the modern spa, you can unwind and let your soul dangle. 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 from 16 years) is nestled in a beautiful garden, ensuring a relaxing holiday. There are a total of 167 rooms in the resort. The inviting lobby with reception welcomes guests so that you feel at home from the first moment. The main restaurant with a terrace and several bars take care of your culinary needs. Additionally, you will find further à-la-carte restaurants in Madinat Makadi, which can be used for a fee.
In the spacious garden, there is a swimming pool, which 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, 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.

Double Superior

The tastefully furnished Double Superior rooms (DSU) are approx. 32 m² and are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, and balcony or terrace.
Also bookable with pool view for an extra charge (DSP).
Also bookable for single use (DEU/ESP).

Junior Suite Pool View

The elegant junior suites (J2P) feature the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms but also include a bedroom, a living room with a connecting door, and 2 bathrooms/WC. The junior suites are approx. 64 m².

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 amenities as the Double Superior rooms but are larger with 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

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

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9 PM in buffet style. Dinner is optionally available by prior arrangement in an à-la-carte restaurant (included once per stay with reservation).
Late riser breakfast from 10:30-11:30 AM, coffee, tea, and pastries from 4-5 PM. The minibar is available for an extra charge from Nov 1, 2025.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from 9 AM to midnight at the respective open bar. Imported alcohol is available for payment.

Dine Around

Dinner can optionally be taken 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, however, these are not included in 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 AM to 8 PM
• Billiards 9 AM to midnight
• Tennis court 8 AM to 8 PM (tennis court and rackets included)
• Table football 10 AM to 10 PM
• Table tennis 10 AM to 10 PM
• Snorkeling equipment 7 AM to 4 PM (2 hours daily free of charge, service at the towel house) at the beach
• Board games 9 AM to midnight available free of charge at the pool bar

Sports for a fee

Various water sports possibilities through local providers on the beach, including water skiing, diving school, surfing, and catamaran sailing.
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"Makadi Water World" Aqua Park: Entrance fee (bookable on-site) for the Aqua Park in Madinat Makadi with 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 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 as well as a clubhouse with a pro shop are also available, each for a fee.
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Green fees as an additional service (HRGMAKGAD) bookable in the booking system (only valid for guests in selected hotels of the Jaz Hotel Group):
1x 9 holes
1x 18 holes
3x 18 holes
5x 18 holes
(2nd golf round possible on request on the same playing day); transfer from the hotel to the golf courses 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 the booking confirmation to your email to complete the reservation.
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Brought golf luggage is subject to registration for both the flight and the local transfer!!!
Golf luggage on the transfer (advance registration required): For a landing in Hurghada 30 € per luggage/trip. Payable on-site to the transfer tour guide.
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Prerequisite for playing the courses is the German "Platzreife" certificate with an Hcp 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 range of wellness services such as sauna and whirlpool (included once per stay) as well as massages and further treatments (for a fee).
Modern spa area with marble walls, loungers, soft lighting, and relaxing ambiance.

Entertainment

Daily animation 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 team.

Credit card

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

Hotelhinweis

The corals grow in some places up to the shore area, so we recommend bringing swim shoes.
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When choosing your hotel and airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam airport-Hurghada hotel" and conversely "Hurghada airport-Marsa Alam hotel", long distances sometimes have to be covered and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The hotel does not have wheelchair-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 12:19