Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Steigenberger Ras Soma

HLH220
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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 at the hotel is always provided in the most reasonably priced available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Saturdays. The journey must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay beforehand is mandatory. The next available embarkation 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- and post-cruise stay at the hotel 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 exterior cabins on the Nile.
  • Spacious sun deck with a large pool and bar.
  • All Inclusive available with daily buffet-style meals.
  • German-speaking tour guide for organized local excursions.
  • Air-conditioned cabins with approx. 19 m² of space available.

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, 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. 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 for Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Continue sailing from Esna.
Afterwards, proceed to Aswan, where the overnight stay also takes place.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to 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.
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). Sail to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Continue sailing to Esna and visit 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 itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on the ship for the excursions.
It is always indicated behind the excursions in the itinerary 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 ref: 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
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
->Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 316 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Excursion Package are in the Classic Plus Excursion Package: (bookable with ref: KW service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 443 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Excursion Package are in the Premium Excursion Package: (bookable with ref: KW service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Summer season 2026: 482.- p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 489 € 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 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 in size 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 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.

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.

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 stocked with soft drinks once a week.
One fruit basket per cabin per week.

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.

Hotelhinweis

Docking station 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 flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
If you have a flight to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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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 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 itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to another, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may occur 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 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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation on our part.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Steigenberger Resort Ras Soma

Highlights

  • 5-star resort in Abu Soma Bay located directly on a 300 m long private beach.
  • All-inclusive board with a 24-hour selection of local beverages.
  • Culinary variety in one buffet restaurant and four à-la-carte restaurants.
  • Spacious pool area with two swimming pools and a separate children's pool.
  • Awarded the Green Star certificate for sustainable operating practices.

Location

Beach with several straw huts and lounge chairs, blue sky, and calm sea in the background.
The newly built hotel impresses with its particularly luxurious atmosphere and is located in the beautiful bay of Abu Soma, directly on a 300 m long private beach. The beach captivates with its white sand and the wonderful view over the crystal-clear water of the bay. The nearest town, Safaga, is approx. 20 km away and offers various shopping opportunities, restaurants, and bars. It is approx. 55 km to Hurghada downtown. Hurghada Airport is approx. 50 km away.

Facilities

The stylish and luxurious resort has 409 generously furnished rooms. The elegant lobby is equipped with a reception and promises you an unforgettable vacation from the moment you enter. The buffet restaurant treats you to international delicacies. Culinary variety is provided by the "Dine Around" with four à la carte restaurants, where you can enjoy Asian, oriental, and Italian specialties as well as Mediterranean cuisine (reservation required). Furthermore, there are several bars available in the resort.
In the beautiful grounds, there is a spacious pool landscape (heatable in winter) with two swimming pools and a separate children's pool. Sun loungers, cushions, parasols, and towels are available to guests free of charge at the pool and on the beach.
Elegant hotel lobby with high ceilings, modern lighting, and comfortable seating in warm tones.
Modern hotel outdoor area with fireplace, round tables, and lounge chairs at night.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, balcony, and city and sea view.

Superior double room pool view advantage room

The schauinsland-original rooms are modernly furnished (DSP, approx. 50 m²) and have a king-size bed or two single beds, a large bathroom with rainfall shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone (for a fee), cosmetic mirror, bathrobe and slippers, air conditioning, coffee/tea maker (free daily refill), minibar (water is refilled daily. Everything else for a fee), safe (included), balcony.
When booking this room, customers receive the following additional amenities:
- 10% discount on one spa treatment once per room and stay
- 10% discount on beach cabanas once per stay
- Laundry service: 5 pieces of clothing per stay per room free of charge.
The Superior double rooms are located on the first or second floor. The room can also be booked with an occupancy of 2+1.

Superior double room side sea view

The Superior double rooms side sea view (DSS) have queen or twin-size beds, air conditioning, a bathroom with WC and shower, hairdryer, TV, and a safe. In addition, the rooms have a side sea view.
Available for an extra charge with a frontal sea view (FUM) or with side sea and pool view. (DMU)
Also available for single use (DE1/EUM/UME).

Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, balcony, and city and sea view.
Bright modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony view.

Superior double room front sea view top floor

The newly bookable schauinsland-reisen original rooms (MSA) are equipped like the Superior double rooms and have a sea view. The rooms offer a frontal sea view and are guaranteed to be located on the top floor of the hotel.
Also available for single use (MSE).

Modern hotel room with double bed, terrace, and sunny marina view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and balcony with a view.

Superior double room Grand side sea view

The Superior rooms type B (DSB) are approx. 50 m² in size and feature a queen-size bed and a seating area that can be converted into a bed. The rooms are equipped with a bathroom, air conditioning, safe, minibar (water is refilled daily. Everything else for a fee), and a hairdryer. This room type accommodates 2 adults and 1 child. The rooms are located on the first and second floors and have a side sea view.
Also available for single use (E1S) or with pool and sea view. (GD2/G1D).

Deluxe family room pool and sea view

The Deluxe family rooms (F2D) are approx. 60 m² in size and feature either a king-size bed or two single beds. These rooms are larger and have two rooms, a master bedroom, and a seating area that can be converted into beds, with bathrooms with a rainfall shower as well as a separate WC and hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, bathrobes, and slippers. In addition, there is a large separate dressing room with large mirrors. A smart TV with cable/satellite TV channels, two direct-dial telephones, and a safe are also available in the room. Free tea and coffee-making facilities as well as a high-speed internet connection. Minibar (water, daily refill included, others for a fee). Balcony or terrace.

Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern living area with grey corner sofa, wooden tables, and turquoise accents in a hotel room.
Modern multi-story holiday apartments with private pools and terraces in a sunny location.
Modern living room with large windows, cozy sofas, and a view of pool and garden.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden elements, and desk by balcony windows.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, bathtub, and large mirror.

Executive Suite private Swim Up Pool

The Executive suites (X2S) have the same equipment as the Superior rooms side sea view, but are larger (approx. 57 m²), have a bathtub and shower in the bathroom, and feature a private swim-up pool. The minibar is refilled daily with water free of charge (soft drinks for a fee).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk potential for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies to children for bookings of these room types at schauinsland-reisen.

Royal Suite private Pool

The spacious Royal suites (R2S) are approx. 215 m² in size and feature particularly luxurious furnishings and a private pool.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk potential for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies to children for bookings of these room types at schauinsland-reisen.

Bright hotel room with sofa, wooden furniture, and access to a terrace with plants.
Bright hotel room with large bed, patio door, and view of garden and pool.
Modern living room with sofa, armchairs, rug, and access to the terrace.
Modern hotel pool with sun terrace and pergola under clear sky.

Villa 2 bedrooms

The villas (V22) with two bedrooms have a size of approx. 350 m² and are equipped with a queen-size bed as well as two single beds. They offer air conditioning, an open bathroom with Jacuzzi as well as an enclosed garden with outdoor shower (rainfall shower), hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers as well as beach and pool towels.
In addition, the villas have a separate living and seating area, a dressing room with full-body mirrors, a fully equipped kitchen (incl. ice maker, refrigerator, stove, and espresso machine), smart TV with cable and satellite reception, minibar, safe, and telephone.
A private garden and direct pool access (swim-up) are also part of the facilities.
Butler service is available on request.
Also available with three bedrooms and a size of 450 m² (V32).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk potential for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies to children for bookings of these room types at schauinsland-reisen.

Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern living area with grey corner sofa, wooden tables, and turquoise accents in a hotel room.

Deluxe double room pool and sea view

The rooms have the same facilities as the Deluxe family rooms (DDB).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10:30 a.m., late breakfast from 10:30-11:30 a.m., lunch from 12-4:30 p.m., and dinner from 7-10 p.m. in buffet style or à la carte (by reservation).
Afternoon tea from 4-5 p.m.
Minibar is filled with water once a day.

All Inclusive drink selection:
-> Local premium brand spirits, Heineken draft beer, and local bottled beers.
-> Two varieties to choose from for red wine, white wine, and rosé wine from the first-class
selection of local wines.
-> Unlimited access to fresh juices, soft drinks, mixers, and water.
-> Unlimited access to our premium cocktails with local premium alcohol.
-> Unlimited access to our selection of mocktails and smoothies.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks 24 hours.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner (men in long trousers).

Four people enjoy breakfast together in a bright, cozy dining room.

Sports included

Four treadmills in front of large windows overlooking a green landscape and blue sky.
State-of-the-art fitness center, yoga, Pilates, beach volleyball, water aerobics, bocce, soccer, Zumba, aerobics.

Sports for a fee

Paddle tennis, kite center (within walking distance). Various water sports facilities through local providers (for a fee). Diving center. The trips and diving courses are carried out from/to Hurghada.

Children's program

Miniclub from 4-12 years, minidisco, playroom, playground, children's meals in the main restaurant.
Colorful hotel kids' playroom with tables, chairs, and wall decorations on a striped carpet.
Indoor playground with wooden play structures and swings on a sandy floor in a bright room.
Kids pool with colorful water features in front of modern hotel under clear sky.

Wellness

Spa center for a fee.

Entertainment

During the day, sports and entertainment programs, carried out by the hotel animation team, ensure your entertainment.
The varied evening program offers shows and live music.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the entire hotel.
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Laundry service (for a fee)
Currency exchange machine available.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, American Express.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel has 3 barrier-free rooms (Deluxe family room pool and sea view, F2D).
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When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam airport-Hurghada hotel" as well as conversely "Hurghada airport-Marsa Alam hotel", long distances must sometimes be covered and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following a Nile cruise.
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Seasonal information

additionally bookable under HRGB03

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 06.08.2026 18:39