Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi Special Albatros Makadi + MS Lady Carol

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Travel information

Experience the legendary beauty of Egypt – on an unforgettable Nile cruise full of history, culture, and breathtaking views, followed by a getaway at the Red Sea. The Nile cruise aboard the MS Lady Carol always departs on Thursdays, with hotel accommodation provided in the most affordable available room category at the time. All transfers as well as the Classic excursion package are included in the price.

Notice

The travel offer you have selected 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 one-night pre-stay and the six-night post-stay take place in the booked hotel. 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 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:
Sightseeing on the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 AM, hot air balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on-site).
Breakfast, tour of the East Bank, the Karnak and Luxor temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 3:
Sightseeing on 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 stay on board.
Day 4:
Continue from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where the overnight stay will also take place.
Lunch, dinner, and 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 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 and visit the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Continue to Esna and visit the Edfu Temple (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 indicated behind the excursions in the itinerary which excursion package each one belongs to:
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
Colossus 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 across several decks. The main restaurant provides for your culinary needs with delicious dishes. 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 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 single occupancy

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 buffet-style. National 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

Lady Carol docking point: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (depending on availability)
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Smoking is only permitted on the exterior decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for flights arriving in/departing from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in the hotel is required.
For flights arriving in/departing 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 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 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 program.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operating noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock one behind or next to the other, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
It may occur that the ship is not always accessible in a barrier-free way.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To save 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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered our recommendation.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Albatros Makadi Resort

Highlights

  • Direct beach location on a 600-meter sandy beach with a private house reef.
  • Spacious hotel complex with 20 pools and an aquapark.
  • Diverse culinary offerings with six buffet and two snack restaurants.
  • Sports facilities including tennis, fitness center, beach volleyball, and bocce.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the entire hotel complex.

Location

Beach with rows of blue umbrellas and calm sea under clear sky.
Beach hotel with pool, sun umbrellas, and loungers by a calm sea under clear sky.
Wide sandy beach with clear water and a line of palm trees along the coast under a blue sky.
Hotel complex with multiple pools, blue sun loungers, and sea view at sunset.
Beach promenade with palm trees, sand, and sun umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
The Albatros Makadi Resort is located in the popular Makadi Bay. The Albatros Makadi Resort is only approx. 35 km away from Hurghada International Airport. The hotel, in a prime location, sits directly on a 600-meter-long white sandy beach and offers the perfect conditions for swimming. The house reef offshore offers ideal opportunities and conditions for snorkeling to get to know the beautiful and colorful underwater world of the Red Sea.

Facilities

The completely renovated resort features 869 spacious rooms distributed across several buildings. Furthermore, the hotel is equipped with a cozy lobby and various shops. Culinary needs are catered for by six buffet restaurants and two snack restaurants (Asian, Oriental, Italian, seafood, steakhouse, etc.) as well as five bars.
The generous and friendly outdoor area features 20 pools with 10 integrated children's pools and a separate children's pool (three of which can be heated in winter) as well as the Adults Aqua Park Tower with six slides. For children, a small aquapark with 10 slides (six for teens and four for smaller children) is available.
Modern hotel lounge area with gray chairs, round tables, and gold-colored ceiling lights.
Modern bright hotel building with fountain and well-kept landscaping under clear blue sky.
Modern hotel bar area with blue walls, red chairs, marble floor, and stylish lighting.
Bright, modern dining room with round tables and brown chairs, decorated with plants.
Empty outdoor seating area with tables and chairs near water slides and pool at hotel.
Indoor pool with blue illuminated water and decorative curtains in a hotel spa.
Bright hotel lobby with arches, chandelier, and central flower decoration.
Modern living area with white armchairs, round table, and decorative shelf in a bright room.
Beach promenade with palm trees, sand, and sun umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
Bright, modern hotel lounge with comfortable armchairs and large windows.
Large hotel lobby with striking glass dome ceiling and stylish seating areas.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking outdoor area.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking pool and surroundings.

Deluxe Double Room Pool View

The rooms with pool view are approx. 53 m² and are attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony. (PD) Also bookable for single occupancy (PDE) and as a double room Type I with limited availability and at specific prices (DI).

Deluxe Double Room Side Sea View

The rooms with side sea view are approx. 40-45 m² and are attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony. (DDS) Also bookable for single occupancy (EDD).

Modern hotel room with balcony and city view.
Modern hotel room with bed, balcony, and sea view under blue sky.
Hotel room with two single beds, balcony with sea view, and modern decor.
A cozy bed with a patterned pillow, white pillows, and bedside table with vase and book.

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

The rooms with sea view are approx. 40-45 m² and are attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony. (DM) Also bookable for single occupancy (DME).
(Additionally bookable under HRGB26 as MDA, but facing the beach side and bookable for single occupancy (D1Y)).

Deluxe Double Room (HRGB26)

The Deluxe double rooms are identical in size and equipment to the Deluxe double rooms with sea view, but do not have sea view (DD2/DD3/1DD). Additionally bookable facing the sea side (X2M/X1M) or with garden view (DDA).

Splash Room Aqua Park View

The rooms (HD2) are approx. 106 m² and consist of two rooms with a connecting door (one bedroom with a king-size bed and one with twin beds). The rooms feature two bathrooms with shower, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, dressing area, minibar (water free of charge daily), and a spacious balcony with a view of the Aqua Park.
Bookable under HRGB26 as DC with pool view.

Modern hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
View from a hotel terrace with chairs overlooking a pool and blue umbrellas.
Modern hotel room with two beds, terrace, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with flat-screen TV and bed with patterned cover.
Modern hotel room with wall-mounted TV, stylish furniture, and view into adjoining bedroom.
Modern hotel room with large bed, TV, and stylish decor in neutral tones.

Family Room with Connecting Door Pool View

These family rooms are 2 rooms of the Deluxe double room category separated by a connecting door and feature a pool view. They are approx. 40-45 m² each and attractively equipped with shower/bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar (water free of charge daily), and balcony (FVP).

Family Room Pool View

The family rooms (FPD) are approx. 53 m² and feature shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (water and soft drinks included), coffee/tea maker, TV, telephone (for a fee), safe, Wi-Fi, and terrace. The rooms consist of one room and have a pool view.
Bookable under HRGB26 as Large Family Room Pool View, approx. 53 m² (DF2).

Modern hotel room with two beds, seating area, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower and illuminated mirror.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden partition, and desk area with TV.

Deluxe Family Room (HRGB26)

The Deluxe family rooms are approx. 55 m² and feature a double bed and two twin beds, separated by a visual room divider. The rooms feature a garden view (2DF).
Additionally bookable towards the sea side (FY2) and with pool view (FP2).

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view from balcony.
Modern hotel room with large bed, terrace view, and beach umbrellas in the distance.

Deluxe Family Room Beachfront

The approx. 50 m² family rooms (FSB) feature a bathroom with shower, hairdryer, minibar, coffee machine, Wi-Fi, TV, and air conditioning.
The rooms also have a direct beach location.

Beach Front Room

The Beach Front rooms (BF2) have the same equipment as the Deluxe double rooms, but have a direct beach location. (1st floor)
Also bookable for single occupancy (BF1).

Modern hotel room with balcony offers sea view and elegant furnishings.

Family Room Superior (HRGB26)

These correspond to the Deluxe family rooms (F2U).

Superior Double Room (HRGB26)

These approx. 53 m² double rooms are equipped with a double bed or two single beds, air conditioning, coffee making facilities, minibar, safe, TV, shower/WC, and balcony (DSU).

Family Room (HRGB26)

The family rooms offer a total of 53 m² of space and are equipped with air conditioning, bathrobe, slippers, safe, telephone, TV, king-size bed, two single beds, hairdryer, shower/WC, and balcony (DF2).

Meals

All Inclusive

Large modern hotel dining area with many white tables and chairs under bright lighting.

All Inclusive

Breakfast from (7 AM to 10 AM), late-riser breakfast until 11 AM. Lunch (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) and dinner (6 PM to 9 PM) buffet-style. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock at the lobby bar (alcohol is to be paid for after midnight). Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge.

Sports included

Tennis, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, bocce, a multi-court, and a fitness center.
Bright gym with modern equipment and large windows overlooking the harbor.
Modern gym with various workout equipment and large windows letting in natural light.

Sports for a fee

2 paddle courts and a dive center.

Children's program

Water park with colorful slides and attractions in a pool under clear sky.
Colorful children's playroom with tables, chairs, and windows in a hotel.
Large pool area with water play features and colorful slides in front of a hotel building under clear sky.
A shaded playground with colorful play structures and climbing tower on hotel grounds.
Kids club for children aged 4-12, playground, and mini-disco.

Wellness

Spa with sauna, steam bath, hammam, and treatments as well as a beauty center for a fee.
Elegant indoor pool with columns and oriental design in a hotel.
Bright wellness lounge with modern lounge chairs and decorative arches on the walls.
Two massage beds with blue covers in a minimalist treatment room.
Modern wellness area with two massage tables and built-in whirlpool in a bright room.
A rustic spa room featuring a wooden tub, sauna, and warm wood tones.

Entertainment

daily entertainment program, evening shows, and live music.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is available to guests throughout the entire resort free of charge.

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard

Hotelhinweis

When choosing your hotel and your destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", sometimes large distances must 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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The Albatros Makadi Resort offers a total of 9 handicapped-accessible rooms upon request (Deluxe Family Room Pool View/FPD).
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Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts
Safaga Road, Makadi
Bayp. O. Box 642 Hurghada
Red Sea Egypt
T: +20 65 3464817
www.pickalbatros.com
sales@pickalbatros.com

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGB26.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 02.07.2026 09:04