Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Cook's Club

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Travel information

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

Notice

The travel offer you have chosen 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 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 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
Depending on the embarkation day, the itinerary may change.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Tour of the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 a.m., hot air balloon trip (optional, can be booked locally).
Breakfast, tour of the East Bank, including Karnak and Luxor Temples (1, 2, 3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 3:
Tour of 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, sail to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Continue sailing from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where the overnight stay will take place.
Lunch and dinner, plus overnight on board.
Day 5:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam (1, 2, 3).
Then visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1, 2, 3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1, 2, 3).
Afterwards, opportunity for a visit to a Nubian village with the desert on one side and the Nile on the other (3).
Dinner and overnight 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 on board.
Day 7:
Continue sailing to Esna and visit the Edfu Temple (1, 2, 3). Overnight 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.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted which excursion package this excursion is included in:
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: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
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 welcoming reception and a total of 72 beautiful exterior cabins spread over several decks. The main restaurant provides delicious meals. The offering 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 feature a small round window.

Cabin for single occupancy

With the same amenities as the standard 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 buffet-style. Drinks for a fee.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

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

Hotelhinweis

Lady Carol pier: 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 for flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
If arriving and/or departing via Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you onto another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The travel sequence will not be affected.
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The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel location.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or maintenance at 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 motorized vessel, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or beside the other, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
It may occur that the ship is not always barrier-free accessible.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To spare you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local 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 on our part.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Cook's Club El Gouna

Highlights

  • Adults-only hotel located directly on a saltwater lagoon in El Gouna.
  • Complimentary access to the Zeytouna Beach sandy beach, 700 m away.
  • Dine-Around program for culinary use of participating partner restaurants.
  • Outdoor fitness area with wooden equipment.
  • Sustainability certification with the Reisen mit Zukunft label.

Location

The beautiful adults-only hotel is located in the heart of El Gouna, directly on a beautiful saltwater lagoon with a small private beach. It is only a few minutes' walk to the small "Downtown" center with its colorful arcades, restaurants, bars, cafés, and shops (also accessible by a hand-operated ferry). Various shopping options are also in the immediate vicinity. Guests have free access to the beautiful sandy "Zeytouna Beach" on "Zeytouna Island", which is 700 m away. At the beach, an approx. 400 m long jetty, the "Zeytouna Pier", leads over the reef into deeper water. From here, you can explore the breathtaking coral reef while snorkeling. The complex is located approx. 25 km north of Hurghada. Hurghada Airport is about 40 km away.

Facilities

The modern and charismatic lifestyle hotel (bookable for guests aged 16 and over) delights with a very special style and consists of a three-story main building and several annexes, which house the total of 144 elegantly furnished rooms. The hotel offers its guests a small lobby with a reception. The stylish "La Cantina" restaurant, including an outdoor terrace with lagoon views, features a live cooking station and provides you with delicious specialties. In the tastefully designed garden, there is an outdoor platform with wooden fitness equipment and a swimming pool (can be heated in winter) with a pool bar and sun terrace. Sun loungers, towels, and parasols are available free of charge at the pool and beach.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with large bed and window with curtains.
Modern shower with black showerhead and shower gel in a niche beside wooden door.

Double rooms

The cozy and stylish rooms with garden view or view of the golf course (D) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, minibar (for a fee), free safe, and a balcony, terrace, or French balcony.
Also bookable as a double room with terrace (DB) or for single use (DE/DEB) for an extra charge.

Double room lagoon view

The double rooms with lagoon view (L2Z) have the same amenities as the double rooms but feature a balcony, terrace, or French balcony and pool or lagoon view.
From winter, the room can be booked as a Superior Lagoon View (LD2).
Also bookable as a double room lagoon view with terrace (LD2) or for single use (L1Z/L1D).
From winter, the room is bookable as a Premium Lagoon View (with terrace/L2Z).

Bedroom with large bed and balcony overlooking palm trees in a hotel room.
View from a balcony overlooking a river with boats and a sunny hotel beach with loungers and umbrellas.
Bedroom with large bed and balcony overlooking palm trees in a hotel room.

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveller rooms (YTR) are equipped like the double rooms but are only bookable for young adults aged 18-29. Limited quota and special price.

Double room superior terrace

The cozy and stylish rooms with garden view or view of the golf course (DSU) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, minibar (for a fee), free safe, and terrace.
Also bookable for single use (DEU) for an extra charge.

Hotel room with open window, white pillows, and view of terrace with rattan furniture.
View from a balcony overlooking a garden with palm trees under a clear sky.

Meals

Breakfast

Breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. including filter coffee, tea, and juices.
Freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, and special dishes are available for an extra charge.

Bird's-eye view of a table set with breakfast, coffee, and various treats.
Chef in black attire preparing food, surrounded by oriental decor and geometric background.

Half board

Breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m.
For dinner, you can choose from two set menus daily.
Freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, and special dishes are available for an extra charge.

Dine Around El Gouna

The Dine-Around program allows guests with half board, full board, or All Inclusive to enjoy a special culinary experience. Guests can dine in participating restaurants of other hotels – with no additional costs for the meal (drinks excluded).
Depending on the length of stay, guests can use the Dine-Around offer multiple times: 1x from four nights, up to 3x for five to seven nights, and up to 4x for eight or more nights. Guests of 5-star hotels have access to all participating restaurants. Guests from 3 or 4-star hotels can dine in establishments of the same category – an upgrade to a 5-star restaurant is possible for a small fee.
A table reservation via the hotel (ideally by 12 p.m. the same day) is recommended.

Sports included

Modern gym area with wooden equipment overlooking outdoor pool and palm trees.
Outdoor fitness area with wooden equipment

Sports for a fee

Water sports facilities and a diving center are located at the beach (local providers).
Yoga classes

Wellness

Massage treatments outside the hotel and for a fee.

Entertainment

For entertainment, the hotel regularly offers live music.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi access is available to guests in public areas free of charge.
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Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit card

Mastercard, VISA, Diners Club, American Express.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel has one barrier-free room (Double room type A/DA/DEA).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and arrival airport that, especially for the combination "Marsa Alam airport-Hurghada hotel" and conversely "Hurghada airport-Marsa Alam hotel", there are sometimes long distances to travel and long transfers must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Zusatzhinweis

HURGHADA/EL GOUNA
EGYPT
TEL: 0020-653580078
FAX: 0020-653580079
E-Mail: info@cooksclub.elgouna.com

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

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Last updated: 14.07.2026 10:45