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Large white river cruise ship with multiple decks sailing on a river under clear sky.
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Modern hotel lobby with orange seating bench, potted plant, and light marble floor.
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Long pier extends into calm sea under blue sky.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Pickalbatros The Palace

HLR071
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Travel information

Combination 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 in the most reasonably priced available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Saturdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay beforehand is mandatory. The next possible embarkation is always selected.

Notice

The travel offer you have selected has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship always takes place for seven days according to the program. The preliminary and subsequent stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the day of embarkation. 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
Depending on the day of embarkation, the itinerary may change.
Itinerary:.
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3) Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Visit to the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 a.m. excursion by balloon (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 3:
Visit to the West Bank. In the morning after breakfast, excursion to Thebes-West to the Hatshepsut Temple (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 on board.
Day 4:
Continue from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where the overnight stay will also take place.
Lunch and dinner as well as overnight 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 Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride 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 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 on board.
Day 7:
Continue 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 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
Hatschepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
->Summer season 2026: 305.- € per person, Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 316 € per person.
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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.
-> Summer season 2026: 429.- € per person, Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 443 € per person.
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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
-> Summer season 2026: 482.- per person, Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 489 € per person.

Facilities

The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread over several decks. The main restaurant serves 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 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).

Saver cabins

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

Cabin single occupancy

With the same facilities 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 form. 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.
One fruit basket per cabin once a week.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Hotel contact

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 (depending on availability)
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Smoking is permitted exclusively on the outside 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 at a hotel is required.
If you fly 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 ship of higher quality. 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 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, changes to the travel itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be required to ensure the travel itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may occur that the ship is not always accessible in a barrier-free manner.
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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 considered a recommendation on our part.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Palace Hotel

Highlights

  • Largest heated water park in Port Ghalib with 21 water slides.
  • Direct beachfront location only 200 m from the sandy beach.
  • 5-star hotel with six restaurants and an expansive saltwater lagoon.
  • Long jetty for direct access to the Red Sea.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel complex.

Location

Beach with many umbrellas, loungers, and a pier over calm blue sea.
Long sandy beach with sun umbrellas beside clear water and hotel buildings in the background.
Beach with umbrellas and hotels near the coast under a clear sky.
The luxurious hotel complex is located directly in the heart of Port Ghalib and is only approx. 200 m from the beautiful sandy beach. An offshore coral reef offers guests a great opportunity for snorkeling and diving. Entry into the crystal-clear water of the Red Sea is facilitated by a long bathing jetty. The marina with various restaurants and bars is only a few minutes' walk away. Marsa Alam International Airport is only approx. 5 km away.

Facilities

The luxurious hotel complex, built in Arabian style, has 426 modern rooms and is equipped with a spacious lobby with reception. Six restaurants (two with international cuisine and one with Italian cuisine) as well as six bars and a food court cater to your well-being. The spacious spa area invites you to rest and relax. In the beautifully landscaped and extensive grounds, there is a pool and a separate children's pool (partially heatable in winter). The complex also offers a large saltwater lagoon that runs through the entire property. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available to guests at the pool and beach free of charge.
The resort includes the largest and heated water park in Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam (in the immediate vicinity, incl.). The new Aqua-Park offers 8 water slides for adults and 13 slides for children, ensuring fun for all age groups. In addition, there are two large heated pools with comfortable sun loungers so you can relax between slides. The Aqua Park is available exclusively to guests of the Pickalbatros Palace, Pickalbatros Sands, and Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib hotels.
Guests of the "Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib" are permitted to use the adjoining facilities of the "Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib" (RMF073) and the "Pickalbatros Sands Port Ghalib" (RMF072). Not vice versa.
Outdoor poolside restaurant with white chairs and orange tablecloths under a clear blue sky.
Elegant hotel dining room with high ceilings, chandelier, and stylish furniture.
Covered outdoor area of a hotel restaurant with blue chairs and palm tree views.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, armchairs, and terrace garden view.
Bright hotel room with bed, seating area, desk, and garden view.
Two chairs and a small table on a terrace overlooking a well-kept garden and palm trees.
Hotel room with view of terrace and garden featuring chairs and table.

Double room

The double rooms (D, approx. 35 m²), decorated in oriental style, are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (daily refill with water), air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, TV, and balcony, terrace, or French balcony.
Also bookable with sea view (DM), lagoon view (L2Z), and marina view (MV2) as well as for single use (DE/DEM/L2Z/MV1).
Also bookable as Type I (DI), special price and limited allotment.
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or marina view (2DH/1DH).)

Double room Deluxe (RMFA41)

These correspond to the double rooms (DD2/DD3). Bookable with lagoon view (DDA), pool view (DPB), or sea view (DDM) for an extra charge.

Family room connecting door

The family rooms with connecting door (FAV) consist of 2 double rooms with a connecting door and a shared entrance door.
Also bookable with pool view (FVP), marina view (HFV), or sea view (MFV).

Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of palm trees and sea.
Elegant hotel room with king-size bed, balcony, and sea view by day.
Open wooden doors lead to a bright room with furniture and a terrace view with palm trees.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast from 4-6 a.m., breakfast from 7-10 a.m., late breakfast from 10-11 a.m., lunch from 12:30-2:30 p.m., and dinner from 6:30-9:30 p.m., each in buffet form.
Dinner can be taken either in the Italian or one of the international restaurants. Alternatively, guests can also use the restaurants of Pickalbatros Sands and Pickalbatros Oasis.
Late dinner from 10:30 p.m. to midnight.
Lunch snacks from 12-5:30 p.m., tea time from 4-5 p.m., and ice cream from 8-10 p.m.
Local alcoholic drinks from 10 a.m. to midnight at the respective open bar. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge. Local non-alcoholic drinks are available 24 hours a day.
Alcoholic drinks are available for a fee after midnight.

Sports included

Wide sandy beach with volleyball net and hotel buildings in the background under clear blue sky.
Empty tennis court with green and red surface in front of beige building under clear blue sky.
Blue tennis court with fence in front of a large light-colored hotel building under clear sky.
Billiard table with cues under a covered area in a hotel courtyard.
Fitness center (from 16 years).

Sports for a fee

Billiards, diving school, and various water sports options on the beach (local providers).

Children's program

For smaller guests, there is a kids' club (for children aged 4-12 years) and a playground.
Colorful resort with blue tower, pool, and modern buildings under clear sky.
Covered children's play area with colorful floor pattern and seating in a hotel.
Children's area with small tables and chairs in front of a desert mural with camels.
Colorful play area with chairs, mirrors, and bright wall design in a hotel.
Water park with colorful waterslides and swimming pools under a clear sky.

Wellness

Two massage tables in a cozy, warmly lit spa room with wooden beam ceiling.
Bright spa room with two massage tables, candles, and warm lighting accents.
Cozy hotel lounge area with red sofa accents and wooden flooring.
Hotel corridor with wooden beams, white walls, and decorative wall sconces.
Spa center with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and treatments for a fee.

Entertainment

Guests can expect a daily animation program, evening shows, and live music.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
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Currency exchange machine in the lobby.

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa, Ammex, and Maestro Card.

Hotelhinweis

Since the reefs grow partly into the beach area, we recommend wearing bathing shoes.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel," large 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 has a total of 3 specially equipped handicap rooms (1x Double room/D and 2x Double room with lagoon view/L2Z, bookable on request)
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under RMFA41.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 09.09.2026 16:34