Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Pickalbatros Villaggio Resort

HCR115
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Travel information

Combined package 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 reasonably priced available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day earlier, as an overnight stay beforehand is mandatory. The earliest possible embarkation is always selected.

Notice

The travel package you have selected 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- and post-cruise hotel stays are dependent 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
The itinerary may change depending on the day of embarkation.
Itinerary:.
1. Day:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3) Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
2. Day:
Tour of the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 a.m. hot air balloon trip (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, tour of the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
3. Day:
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 in the evening, cruise to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
4. Day:
Continue from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where the overnight stay also takes place.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight on board.
5. Day:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then 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.
6. Day:
You have the 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.
7. Day:
Continue to Esna and visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3). Overnight on board.
8. 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.
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: KW Service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Kom Ombo
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca trip
Philae Temple
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € 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.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € 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
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 482.- per person

Facilities

The ship features a welcoming reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread over several decks. The main restaurant provides delicious meals. The facilities are complemented by a cozy lounge bar. A small bazaar invites you to browse and shop. 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 porthole window.

Single occupancy cabin

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 as a buffet. Drinks for a fee.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Domestic alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The minibar is filled once a week with soft drinks.
Once a 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 landing pier: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (subject to availability)
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Smoking is only permitted on the outside decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
No overnight stay is necessary for flights to/from Luxor.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you to another ship for economic reasons. In such 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 hotel location.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or congestion/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 schedule.
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As the vessel offered is a motor ship, operating 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 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 category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from our side.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Villaggio Resort Portofino

Highlights

  • Aqua park with 32 water slides for adults and children.
  • Direct access to the Red Sea via a long jetty.
  • 12 swimming pools, three of which are heated in winter.
  • 4-star hotel located directly on the private sandy beach.
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel complex.

Location

Long pier extends from a beach hotel into calm blue sea with clear water.
Pier with sunshades on cliff edge at sunset over calm sea.
Aerial view of a coastal town with hotel resorts and clear turquoise water.
Sandy beach with sun loungers and sparse palm trees by rocky coastline under clear sky.
The sprawling resort is located directly on its own sand/shingle beach (bathing shoes recommended) and is only approx. 40 km from Marsa Alam airport.
Due to the gently sloping beach, you have the option for a relaxing beach holiday. On the other hand, the long jetty leads directly into deeper water, from where you can discover the beautiful and impressive underwater world of the Red Sea. The beach offers the best conditions for snorkeling and diving.

Facilities

The large, newly opened hotel complex consists of 514 rooms. The comfortably and charmingly furnished complex features a reception, several shops, an amphitheater, various bars, two buffet restaurants ("El Khan" oriental, "Soprano Restaurant" international cuisine), an à la carte restaurant ("Shell Fish" seafood, once per stay, with reservation), two snack restaurants, various bars, and a café, The Bakery.
In the spacious outdoor area, there are 12 swimming pools (three of which are heated in winter) and 3 children's pools (two can be heated in winter). The newly built Aqua Park with 32 water slides (11 for adults and 21 for children; partially heated in winter) offers fun for all ages.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, pads, and towels are free of charge at the pool and beach.
Guests of the "Pickalbatros Portofino Villaggio" can use all facilities of the sister hotel "Pickalbatros Portofino Vita" (RMF116).
Modernly furnished hotel lounge area with seating groups and large window.
Rows of colorful bicycles under a modern shelter by the beach.
Bright hotel lobby with modern furniture, white walls, and decorative lighting fixtures.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with white bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the sea.
View of a harbor from a covered veranda with rustic chairs and a table.

Double rooms

The modern rooms with garden view are spacious (D, approx. 35 m²) and equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (only water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Available for an extra charge with pool view (PD) or sea view (DM).
Also bookable under RMFA49 for single occupancy with garden view (1GD), for single occupancy with pool view (PDE), and for single occupancy with sea view (DEM).

Beachfront sea view

The Beachfront sea view rooms (BF2, approx. 42-45 m²) are large and the rooms feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and terrace or balcony. The Beachfront sea view rooms are located directly on the beach with a view of the sea.
Also bookable for single use. (BF1)

Hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Two rattan chairs with blue cushions on a terrace overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room featuring a stone arch, bed area, TV, and balcony view.
Modern hotel bathroom vanity with large mirror and walk-in shower.
View from a terrace with two chairs overlooking the beach and sea under a clear sky.

Superior double rooms

The modern Superior double rooms (DSU, approx. 42-45 m²) are equipped with a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Available for an extra charge with pool view (DSP) or sea view (DMU).
Also bookable under RMFA49 for single occupancy with garden view (DSE), for single occupancy with pool view (DST), and for single occupancy with sea view (DME).

Deluxe family rooms garden view

The modern rooms (2FS, approx. 70 m²) consist of one bedroom with a king-size bed and one bedroom with single beds and a sofa bed. They are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (water included), electric kettle, air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), TV, and balcony or terrace.
Available for an extra charge with pool view (XF2).
(Also bookable under RMFA49 as family room Type A (2FA) with garden view).

Bright hotel room with large bed, armchair, and balcony overlooking pool and buildings.
Bright hotel room with two large beds, blue couch, and modern design.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, white sink, and large mirror.
View through an archway to a water park with pool, slides, and seating area in the foreground.
Modern bedroom with large bed, wall art, and TV in a hotel room.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, wooden accents, and a mountain view.
Modern hotel lounge area with blue sofa, ottoman, and TV in front of large curtained windows.
Modern outdoor pool with blue loungers and circular platform in a hotel setting on a sunny day.

Royal Suite Swim Up pool view

The Royal Suites (SWP) are approx. 105 m² and feature bath/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (water included), safe, electric kettle, telephone (for a fee), TV, and terrace with direct access to the communal swim-up pool. The rooms have two bedrooms.
(Additional allotment bookable under RMFA49 as Royal Suite Type B (RZ3)).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies for children for bookings of these room types at schauinsland-reisen.

Deluxe double rooms (RMFA49)

The Deluxe double rooms are similar in size and facilities to the double rooms (DD2). Also bookable with pool view (DBP) and sea view (DDM).

Deluxe bungalow sea view (RMFA49)

The Deluxe bungalows have a size of approx. 35 m² and are equipped with air conditioning, bathroom with shower or bathtub/WC, flat-screen TV, balcony or terrace, and have a sea view (2BM).

Superior bungalow sea view (RMFA49)

The Superior bungalows are similar in their facilities to the Deluxe bungalows, but are larger at approx. 45 m² (2UB).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast (5-7 a.m.), breakfast (7-10 a.m.), late breakfast (10-11 a.m.), lunch (12:30-2:30 p.m.), and dinner (7-9:30 p.m.) in buffet form.
Late dinner in El Khan 8-11 p.m.
During the day, snacks from 12:30-5 p.m. and ice cream (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) in the snack bars.
Tea time in the afternoon from 3-7 p.m. at the Lobby Bar, The Bakery.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 a.m.-midnight. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge.

Buffet area with round wooden ceiling features and modern lights in a hotel restaurant.

Sports included

Large water park with colorful slides and clear pool under blue sky.
View of a hotel pool with water slides and yellow umbrellas around it.
Large green soccer field with blue sky and buildings in the background.
Empty soccer goal on green field with clear sky and red track
Fitness room (from 16 years), aerobics, Zumba, basketball, paddle tennis, tennis (floodlights for a fee), table tennis, water aerobics, bocce, football, beach volleyball, running track.
Aqua Park with seven swimming pools (three of which can be heated in winter) and 32 water slides (11 for adults, 21 for children) offers fun for all ages.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, water sports provided by local vendors on the beach.

Children's program

Kids club for ages 4-10, playground.
VR games in the Blue Lounge from 7-10 p.m.
Colorful playroom with vibrant tiles and child-sized furniture in a hotel.
Colorful water playground with slides and sail in hotel pool under blue sky.

Wellness

Modernly furnished hotel lounge with large windows and comfortable seating.
Modern spa area with whirlpool, sauna, and lounge chairs in a hotel.
A calm treatment room with a massage table, warm lighting, and shelves with skincare products.
Calm spa room with two massage tables and soft lighting in warm red tones.
Interior of a wooden sauna room with benches and dark walls.
Modern spa room with bathtub, lounge chairs, and starry ceiling in blue and brown tones.
Traditional hammam with marble table and decorative wall tiles.
Spa with whirlpool, hammam, sauna, and treatments for a fee.

Entertainment

Daily sports and animation program. Evening shows and live music.
VR games in the Blue Lounge from 7-10 p.m.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice-versa "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 following a Nile cruise.
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Please note that some of the images shown are model images.
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Accessible rooms are available on request (Superior double rooms/DSU/1DS/DEU).
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under: RMFA49

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 01.07.2026 11:59