Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

5 Tage Steigenberger Alaya + 7 Tage MS Lady Carol

R0705C

Product information

Combined product of a Nile cruise on the MS Lady Carol and a beach holiday, including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be in the cheapest available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outward flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Cruise details

MS Lady Carol

Route/Ship location

Embarkation: Thursday
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may change.
Route:
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 AM, balloon excursion (optional, can be booked locally).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, Karnak Temple, 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 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 on board.
Day 4:
Departure from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where you will also spend the night.
Lunch and dinner and 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 Temple of Philae 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). Drive to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Departure for Esna and visit to the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3). Overnight on board.
Day 8:
Arrival Luxor. Departure.
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The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion packages are indicated next to the excursions in the route description:
Excursion Package Classic=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus=2
Excursion Package Premium=3
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic (bookable with arrival: 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
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Winter Season 2025/2026, Summer Season 2026: 305.- € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Excursion Package Classic are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus: (bookable with arrival: 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 Excursion Package Classic Plus are included in the Excursion Package Premium: (bookable with arrival: KW service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter Season 2025/2026, Summer Season 2026: 482.- p.P.
The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful exterior cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant serves delicious dishes for your culinary well-being. 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 desk with glowing light and floral wall mural in bright, clean lobby.
Modern hotel lobby with orange curved sofa, potted plant, and white marble floor.
Outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, cushioned sofa, and tables on a deck with lounge chairs nearby.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks at an extra charge.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Cabins

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 occupancy (K1 or KA1).

Hotel room with king bed, wooden floor, desk, and balcony with two chairs.
Bright twin bedroom with river view, two beds, chairs, and a wicker table.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wall-mounted toilet, and tiled walls.
Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, modern sink, and toilet in light beige tones.

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 Occupancy Cabin

With the same amenities as the cabins, but slightly smaller (approx. 13 m²) and with only one bed (K1B). The window cannot be opened.

Small hotel room with a neatly made bed, desk with mirror, chair, and window with curtains.
Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, modern sink, and toilet in light beige tones.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wall-mounted toilet, and tiled walls.

Hotel notice

Mooring of the Lady Carol: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (depending on availability)
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Smoking is only allowed on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have an outward or return flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary if you have an outward and/or return flight to/from Luxor.
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The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to overloading or maintenance of the Esna locks, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a comparable ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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Since the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side-by-side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It is possible that the ship may not always be accessible barrier-free.
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Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constantly giving tips on board, your local tour guide collects 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 from us.
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Location

The 5-star luxury hotel complex is located in the heart of the beautiful Madinat Coraya. Access to the sea is via a jetty. From here, the picturesque underwater world of Madinat Coraya can be explored. The resort also has its own sandy beach section and is only approx. 5 km from Marsa Alam Airport.

Facilities

The beautiful adults-only resort (bookable for ages 16 and up) has 290 elegantly furnished rooms and suites. The spacious reception area offers guests a reception and a lobby bar with seating. The hotel has a souvenir shop and a hairdresser. For the culinary well-being of the guests, there is a main restaurant and four à la carte restaurants ("Basilico"-Italian, "Rocca"-Asian, "Zaytoun"-Oriental, "Mashawi"-Seafood), which spoil you with delicious dishes. The various bars offer a wide selection of drinks.
In the outdoor area of the complex, there are five generously designed pools (some heated in winter) and inviting sun terraces.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are free of charge by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Royal Suite Sea View Private Pool

The Royal Suites (RSM) are luxuriously appointed and have the same amenities as the double rooms. The Royal Suite is approx. 160 m² and is additionally equipped with 2 bathrooms with bathtub, Jacuzzi, living area, sleeping area, and a terrace with a private pool.

Spacious hotel suite with canopy bed, sofa, and sliding doors to a pool and outdoor seating.
Modern hotel room with double bed, black patterned runner, desk, TV, and a balcony overlooking water.

Double Room Superior

The comfortably furnished Double Superior (DSU) rooms are 40 m² and have a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, LED TV, safe, telephone (for a fee), balcony, and garden view.
Available at an extra charge also with pool view (DSP), side sea view (D2S) or sea view (DMU) as well as for single occupancy (DEU/ESP/1SD/UME).

Double Room Superior Swim Up

The Double Superior Swim Up (DWP) rooms, with the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, are slightly more spacious (approx. 50 m²) and have direct pool access from the terrace.
Also available for single occupancy at an extra charge (EWP).

Double Room Deluxe Sea View

The Double Deluxe Sea View (DM2) rooms have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, are more spacious (approx. 70 m²), and additionally feature a dressing room and a balcony.

Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and balcony overlooking a resort pool and buildings.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, TV, and balcony overlooking palm trees and water.

Double Room Deluxe Swim-Up

The Double Deluxe Swim Up (DWU) rooms are available as original schauinsland rooms. The rooms have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, are more spacious (approx. 70 m²) and have direct access to the shared pool.
Also available with sea view (DWS) and for single occupancy (WU1/EWS).

Double Room Premium Deluxe Swim Up

The Double Premium Deluxe Swim Up rooms (PWS) have the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, are more spacious (approx. 75 m²), with an integrated Jacuzzi and direct access to the communal pool.
Also available with sea view at an extra charge (DUM).

Bright hotel room with a canopy bed, sofa, and a balcony overlooking water and palm trees.

RMFA39: Double Room Premium Deluxe Sea View

The Double Premium Deluxe Sea View rooms are similar in amenities to the Double Superior rooms, but are larger at approx. 75m² and have a sea view (P2M).

All Inclusive

Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs beside a pool at a resort with palm trees.

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7 AM to 11 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM buffet style. Optionally, dinner in each of the à la carte restaurants once per stay (reservations required).
Snacks from 12:30 PM to 4 PM, afternoon tea from 3 PM to 5 PM. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM to 12 AM.
Appropriate attire is requested in the restaurants. Gentlemen in long trousers and no beach shoes.

AI+ (RMFA39)

Corresponds to the advertised AI program, so imported alcoholic beverages are also not included here as advertised.

Not included in All Inclusive

imported alcoholic beverages.

Sports included

Fitness studio, aerobics, boccia, tennis (floodlight at an extra charge), darts, and beach volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Diving and snorkeling center.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (can be booked locally for a fee):
"Aqua Coraya" water park with over 27 slides for adults and children (18 slides for adults and 8 slides for children). Snacks, soft drinks, and hot beverages are included during the day. The water park is open from 10 AM to 5 PM (slides are closed from 12 PM to 1 PM).

Wellness

The beautiful Mividaspa offers special relaxation moments with a sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, and wellness treatments (for a fee).
Indoor pool and jacuzzi in a spacious, modern hotel wellness area with seating and tropical plants.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the resort (limited speed).
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Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Hotel features

  • Adults Only
  • Animation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Massages
  • Sand Beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Near the beach
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

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Adults only (bookable from 16 years).
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Accessible rooms available on request (DSP/DWP).
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As the reefs grow partly into the beach area, we recommend wearing swim shoes.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that, especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", significant distances 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 entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to organize the visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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Season Note

Additionally bookable under RMFA39.

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