Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Lady Carol + 3 Tage JAZ Costa Mares

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Travel information

Combination package consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Lady Carol and a beach holiday, including all transfers between the two. Accommodation in the hotel is always provided in the most affordable available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outbound flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first followed by the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 10 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-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 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:
1st Day:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
2nd Day:
Sightseeing on the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 AM optional hot air balloon excursion (can be booked locally).
Breakfast, tour of the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
3rd Day:
Sightseeing on the West Bank. In the morning after breakfast, excursion to West Thebes 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.
4th Day:
Departure from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where the overnight stay takes place.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight on board.
5th Day:
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 trip 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 on board.
6th Day:
Opportunity to explore Abu Simbel (2,3). Cruise to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight on board.
7th Day:
Continue to Esna and visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3). Overnight on board.
8th Day:
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.
Next to the excursions in the itinerary, it is noted which excursion package contains this tour:
Excursion package Classic=1
Excursion package Classic Plus=2
Excursion package Premium=3
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entry fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion package Classic (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 trip
Philae Temple
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p.
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Additional excursions for the Classic package are in the Classic Plus 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 for the Classic Plus package are in the Premium 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 welcoming reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread over several decks. The main restaurant serves delicious meals. The facilities are 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.

Single cabin

Equipped the same 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. National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 am to 11 pm.
The minibar is stocked with soft drinks once per week.
A fruit basket is provided in the cabin once 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

Lady Carol landing 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 if your flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is before or after the Nile cruise, at least one night in a hotel is required.
If your flight is to/from Luxor, no overnight hotel 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 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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Changes to the itinerary may occur due to low Nile water levels caused by the season, or due to lock maintenance or congestion at Esna. 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 vessel offered is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock behind or alongside one another, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
It may occur 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 category of the ship. 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 *****

JAZ Costa Mares

Highlights

  • Adults-only hotel from winter season 2025/2026 for guests aged 16 and over.
  • Location in the Marsa Mubarak bay with a private coral reef.
  • Diving spot with dugongs and turtles located directly at the hotel.
  • All inclusive with buffet and once-weekly à-la-carte dining.
  • 5-star hotel with gym and heated swimming pool.

Location

Beach with sand and sun umbrellas along clear blue sea under a clear sky.
Located in the beautiful bay of Marsa Mubarak is the Iberotel Costa Mares hotel from the renowned JAZ Hotel Group. The offshore coral reef offers a fascinating underwater world for divers and snorkelers. It is one of the most famous spots for diving with dugongs and turtles.
The nearest town with a beautiful marina and various shopping and entertainment options is located approx. 5 km away. The distance to Marsa Alam Airport is only about 8 km.

Facilities

The modern hotel complex (adults-only; bookable from 16 years of age) has a total of 208 rooms distributed in the main building and annexes. The stylish hotel is equipped with a modern lobby with reception, a gym, various shops, and a spa area. For your physical well-being, there is a buffet restaurant with an outdoor terrace and two à-la-carte restaurants. "Anchor" offers you Italian specialties, and "Sands" is located on the beach and offers international cuisine (for a minimum stay of 7 nights, both restaurants are included once a week - subject to availability, reservation required) as well as several bars.
In the well-kept outdoor area, there is a swimming pool (heatable in winter).
Sun loungers, cushions, and parasols are available to guests free of charge by the pool and on the beach. Beach towels are provided fresh daily in the room.
Cozy hotel outdoor bar with wooden pergola, seating areas, and ambient lighting.
Modern white lounge set with colorful cushions and candles on tables, overlooking palm trees and sea.
Modern hotel outdoor area with white chairs, wooden tables, and palm trees under a wooden pergola.
Modern hotel dining area with wooden furniture and view of a lit terrace at night.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, gray walls, and large windows with curtains.

Double Room Superior Bay View

The Double Superior Bay View (SVB) rooms are 29 m² and feature a walk-in shower, WC, hairdryer, TV, air conditioning, coffee and tea maker, safe, telephone, minibar (for a fee), and a balcony.
Also bookable with sea view (DMU) or for single use (V1S/EMU).

Superior Family Room Garden View

The Family Rooms Superior Garden View (F2S) feature the same amenities as the Superior doubles (29 m²) but with an additional sofa bed. The rooms are located on the ground floor.

Junior Suite Sea View

The Junior Suites Sea View (J2M) are equipped like the Superior doubles, but are larger (120 m²) and have a direct sea view.

Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View

The Deluxe Family Rooms Pool or Sea View (FMD) have the same amenities as the Double Superior Bay View but are larger (approx. 45 m²).
The rooms are located on the ground floor.

Deluxe Family Room Bay View

The Deluxe Family Rooms Bay View (BDV) are approx. 46 m² and consist of 2 rooms with an interconnecting door, with garden or beach view, otherwise featuring the same amenities as the Superior doubles.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10:30 am, lunch from 12:30-2:30 pm, and dinner from 6:30-9 pm (winter) and 7-9:30 pm (summer) in buffet style in the main restaurant. Late-riser breakfast is available from 10:30-11:30 am at the beach bar. Snacks at lunch from 1-4 pm with ice cream, coffee/tea, and cake. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 am to 12 am. Imported alcoholic drinks are not included in the All Inclusive package. One à-la-carte meal per person per stay in the Beach Restaurant is included (subject to prior reservation and availability).
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Appropriate clothing is requested during meals.
- Men: long trousers, appropriate footwear, no muscle shirts/undershirts or shorts
- Women: no hot pants or very short shorts, no midriff-baring tops

Sports included

Fitness room, aerobics, yoga, jogging track, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, bocce, and aqua gymnastics.
A modern hotel gym with treadmills and strength machines in front of large windows.
Shaded area with yoga mats under wooden canopy on the beach overlooking sea and sky.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports opportunities can be booked on-site for a fee and on request.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (bookable on-site for a fee):
"Aqua Coraya" aqua park with over 27 slides for all ages (18 slides for adults). Snacks, soft drinks, and warm drinks are included during the day. The aqua park is open from 10 am to 5 pm (slides are closed from 12 pm to 1 pm).

Wellness

Massage treatments can be booked for a fee.

Entertainment

The Iberotel Costa Mares offers daily entertainment through animation, evening live music, and musical shows.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (limited speed) is available free of charge in all public areas of the hotel (except on the beach).
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Laundry service, car rental, limousine service, souvenir shop, room service, ATM, shuttle service to Port Ghalib (all for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and Visa

Hotelhinweis

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Check-out: until 12 pm
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Barrier-free rooms are available on request. (Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View/FMD)
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When choosing your hotel and arrival airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hotel Hurghada" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport-Hotel Marsa Alam," long distances must sometimes be covered, and long transfer times should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Seasonal information

also bookable under RMFA38

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 06.07.2026 10:07