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Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Steigenberger Al Dau Beach

HFH072
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Travel information

The travel offer you have selected has a duration of 14 nights and includes various individual services.
Accommodation on the specified ship (or similar) is provided for seven nights according to the program. The preliminary and subsequent stay at the hotel depends on your day of arrival and the day of embarkation.
Embarkation on the MS Lady Carol takes place on Friday.
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Classic excursion package

Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Kom Ombo Temple
Medinet Habu Temple on the West Bank
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca trip in Aswan to the Botanical Gardens.
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Classic Plus excursion package

Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Kom Ombo Temple
Medinet Habu Temple on the West Bank
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca trip in Aswan to the Botanical Gardens
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
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Premium excursion package

Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Kom Ombo Temple
Medinet Habu Temple on the West Bank
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca trip in Aswan to the Botanical Gardens
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Philae Temple in Aswan
Nubian village in Aswan

Notice

Nile combinations are always linked to a beach stay. The cruise during the entire offer period is always one week and without interruption. The stays in the beach hotels can vary. This means that one or more overnight stays can also begin before the Nile cruise.

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
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:
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 temples (1, 2, 3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 3:
Tour of the West Bank. 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 trip to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Continued sailing from Esna.
Afterwards, proceed to Aswan, where the overnight stay also takes place.
Lunch and dinner as well as overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
Morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1, 2, 3).
Afterwards, 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.
Day 6:
You have the opportunity to explore Abu Simbel (2, 3). Trip to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1, 2, 3). Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Continued sailing to Esna and visit to 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 located:
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 ref: 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 to the Classic excursion package are in the Classic Plus excursion package: (bookable with ref: 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 ref: 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 outside cabins spread over several decks. The main restaurant provides delicious meals for your physical 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 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 equipped 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 occupancy (K1 or KA1).

Economy cabins

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

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 in buffet form. National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The minibar is filled once a week with soft drinks.
A fruit basket in the cabin once a 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

Docking station for Lady Carol: 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 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 is always 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 due to overload or maintenance of the Esna locks, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operating noise may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
It may happen that the ship is not always accessible barrier-free.
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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 *****

Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel

Highlights

  • 5-star resort located directly on a 400 m private sandy beach in Hurghada.
  • Expansive pool area with 5,000 m³ and a 400 m long lazy river.
  • Private 9-hole par-3 golf course with various water hazards.
  • Culinary variety with seven restaurants and five bars on the premises.
  • Free admission to the aquapark at the sister hotel Steigenberger Aqua Magic.

Location

Large green park with paths, palm trees, and buildings near the coast at sunset.
Couple relaxes on the bow of a boat in clear turquoise sea near a resort.
Large hotel building at sunset with illuminated plaza and palm trees.
Couple in swimwear walking along the beach by clear blue water.
The Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel, which is particularly popular with regular guests, is located in the first row of Hurghada's beach on one of the region's most popular coastal sections. The generously designed complex is located on a 400-meter-long private sandy beach with turquoise water. Together with the two Steigenberger sister hotels, the resort is located directly on the "ALDAU Art Promenade" with various shops, restaurants, and the Elements Club & Lounge. The lively town center of Hurghada, the well-known "Sakalla", is about 10 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 6 km away.

Facilities

The generously designed hotel is equipped with over 400 modern suites, the majority of which have a direct sea view. A luxurious and open-plan lobby awaits you with a reception, seating areas, and two lobby bars. In the outdoor area of the complex, there is an extensive pool landscape of over 5,000m³ with a "Lazy River" over 400 meters long that leads through the complex, as well as a saltwater pool (heatable) and a "Jacuzzi Island" (from 16 years). Sunbeds, towels, and umbrellas are available to guests free of charge at the pool and on the beach. A selection of five different bars and seven varied restaurants ensures culinary enjoyment. A 1000 m² Thalasso Spa and Wellness Center is available for necessary relaxation. The 9-hole par-3 golf course belonging to the property delights with an appealing landscape and various water hazards. For divers and water sports enthusiasts, the hotel's own Ilios Dive Club & Aqua Center is waiting. For young and old, the aqua park of the sister hotel "Steigenberger Aqua Magic" is included (snacks and local drinks included). Unlimited Wi-Fi can be used throughout the entire complex.
Bright hotel restaurant with modern furniture and large windows overlooking a balcony.
Large outdoor pool with swim-up bar and palm trees at a hotel resort in sunny weather.
Elegant couple walks through modern hotel lobby with decorative art and warm lighting.
Spacious hotel lobby with bright marble flooring and modern seating areas beneath a patterned ceiling.
Modern hotel restaurant with bar, wooden furniture, and large window overlooking outdoor area.
Elegant hotel bar with tall leather stools and soft lighting at night.
Spacious hotel dining area with modern wooden tables and black chairs.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the city.

Superior Suite Sea View

The superior suites (DM2/DAM approx. 50 m²) have a sea view. The rooms are equipped with a bathroom with separate shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, RFID door lock, minibar (with daily refill of water and soft drinks), limited Wi-Fi for max. 2 devices per room, espresso machine, coffee and tea station with daily refill (each free of charge), telephone, safe, satellite TV (large flatscreen), balcony with chaise lounge.
Also bookable as a double room for single occupancy (DM1).

Superior Suite Sea View 4th Floor

The schauinsland-reisen original rooms (DLM) are guaranteed to be on the 4th floor with the same equipment as the superior suite sea view and thus offer a breathtaking view of the sea.
Optionally also bookable on the 5th floor (DDM).

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the city.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking trees.

Family Suite Sea View

The family suites (F2M/FA2) have the same equipment as the superior suites but are larger (approx. 55 m²) with a sofa bed, limited Wi-Fi for max. 2 devices per room, and a sea view.

Junior Suite Sea View

The junior suites (J2M, approx. 74 m²), consisting of one large room, have a sea view and have the following services: a comfortable lounge area with a chaise lounge or rocking chairs, safe, marble floor, dressing area, and a balcony with sun loungers.
In addition, the following amenities are included when booking the junior suites:
- Personal check-in/out
- daily free refill of the minibar with local soft drinks
- free entry to the spa area (reservation required)
- unlimited Wi-Fi (3 devices per room)

Seating area with wicker furniture and view of terrace and sea through large glass windows.
Hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large balcony overlooking water.
Bright hotel room with large double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Elite Suite

The elite suites (EL2, ELA) have the same equipment as the superior suites, but also have the following services: personal check-in/out, as well as late check-out until 4 p.m. (subject to availability), daily free refill of the minibar with local soft drinks, free entry to the spa area (reservation required), limited Wi-Fi (2 devices per room). The rooms are located towards the golf course and have a sea view.

Elite Family Suite

The elite family suite (EFM) has the same equipment as the superior suite, but is larger and also has the following services: personal check-in/out, as well as late check-out until 4 p.m. (subject to availability), daily free refill of the minibar with local soft drinks, free entry to the spa area (reservation required), limited Wi-Fi (2 devices per room).

The View Suite

The View Suite (S2) is approx. 115 m² and equipped with an open bathroom with shower and whirlpool, separate WC, a separate guest WC, RFID door lock, an open living area, a bedroom, limited Wi-Fi for max. 3 devices per room, espresso machine, and a large balcony with loungers and seating. The suites have a sea view. The rooms are adults-only.

Bright hotel room with comfortable armchairs, large window, and adjacent bedroom.
Modern seating area with round table, four chairs, and colorful painting on the wall.
Bright hotel room with jacuzzi, large bed, and balcony with sea view.
Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony access overlooking the sea.

Executive Suite

The executive suites (2DS), consisting of one large room, are approx. 59m² and also feature a dining table, dressing area, limited Wi-Fi for max. 3 devices per room, espresso machine, and a balcony with sun loungers and a sea view.

Deluxe Suite

The deluxe suites (SDM) are approx. 142 m² and have a bedroom and a separate living area. In addition, the deluxe suites have a dressing area and two balconies, each with a table and two chairs, from which you have a wonderful view over the Red Sea.
In addition, the following amenities are included when booking the deluxe suites:
- Personal check-in/out
- daily free refill of the minibar with local soft drinks
- free entry to the spa area (reservation required)
- limited Wi-Fi (3 devices per room)

Bright hotel room with large bed, TV, armchair, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright living room with glass dining table, two armchairs, and large windows overlooking nature.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, balcony, and sea view.

Standard Suite

The standard suites (SSZ) offer the same equipment as the superior suites, but with limited availability and no sea view.

Superior Suite Pool or Garden View

The superior suites (POS) are 50 sqm² and have the same equipment as the superior suite sea view with a pool or garden view

Meals

All Inclusive

Enjoy your breakfast (07:00-10:30 a.m.), lunch (1:00-4:00 p.m.), as well as dinner (6:30-10:00 p.m. in summer and 6:00-10:00 p.m. in winter) in buffet form, in the evening with alternating themed buffets, in the main restaurant "Tamarind". Alternatively, the "Bwala Pool Restaurant and Bar" with a lunch menu from 1:00-5:00 p.m. or the "Tanga Beach Restaurant and Bar" with a lunch buffet from 12:00-3:00 p.m. and a lunch menu from 1:00-4:00 p.m. are available for lunch. For dinner, in addition to the main restaurant, the following seven à la carte restaurants are available with a certain selection of delicacies once per week (advance reservation required): "Bwala Pool Restaurant and Bar" with Mediterranean cuisine, "Tanga Beach Restaurant and Bar" with Oriental cuisine, "Alex Beach Club and Restaurant-Adult Only" with modern fusion cuisine, 3 restaurants in "S-Square" on the ALDAU Art Promenade with Asian cuisine. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served around the clock at the respective open bar. The five bars include, among others, "Karibu Lobby Lounge" with a selection of snacks, sandwiches, and cakes, "Ukumbi Lobby Bar", "Bwala Pool Bar", "Tanga Beach Restaurant and Bar", as well as "Dewan Café". A fruit plate awaits you in the room upon arrival as well as a daily refill of the minibar with local soft drinks. The aqua park of the sister hotel "Steigenberger Aqua Magic" may be used from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Food and drinks are included there.

Not included in All Inclusive

Fresh juices, imported alcoholic drinks, shisha.

Ultra All Inclusive

As part of the Ultra All Inclusive, personalized VIP check-in as well as personal butler service are available for your entire stay. In addition, you are offered a selection of first-class spirits and imported international drinks. Additionally, an extended gourmet option of delicious dishes in the à la carte restaurants is included for you for lunch and dinner with unlimited visits and individual reservation by the butler service. Your minibar is refilled daily with soft drinks and beer; additionally, you receive a 20-minute relaxation massage in the Pure Spa once per stay. Also included: 25% discount on room service, unlimited laundry service during your stay, luxurious bathroom articles, free entry to the Elements Club & Lounge with 25% discount on food and local drinks. At the bars, you are entitled to free soft drinks, freshly squeezed juices, canned juices, coffee and tea, beer, local wines and sparkling wine, as well as a selection of high-quality local and branded spirits.

Sports included

Fitness studio (24 hours, use from 16 years), approx. 1.5-kilometer-long jogging & Nordic walking track, table tennis, darts, foosball, as well as billiards (depending on opening hours). Unlimited bike rental on the hotel grounds (from 9:00 a.m. to sunset). Golf green fee/putting green (2x weekly with advance reservation/during the day including clubs), beach volleyball, beach tennis, circle workout, water/step/aerobics, Pilates, yoga, water polo, CrossFit, darts, bocce.
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Unlimited free entry (daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to the aqua park of the neighboring hotel "Steigenberger Aqua Magic":
The aqua park consists of 6 slides (minimum height 1.20m), including a free-fall slide.
Local drinks and food in the aqua park are also included.
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Trial surfing and diving, golf green fee/putting green (2x weekly with advance reservation/during the day including clubs), pedal boat and canoe (daily for 30 minutes), billiards, trial golf lesson with a golf pro.
For experienced golfers (unlimited handicap), the 9-hole par-3 golf course with clubs is included (subject to availability with advance reservation, balls and floodlights are for a fee).
Modern gym with weight bench, treadmills, and strength machines by large windows.
A hotel with a pool and pirate ship water slides under a clear blue sky.
Large pool with water slides and umbrellas beside a hotel.

Sports for a fee

Diving school on the beach with various water sports activities (external provider) as well as golf rounds.

Children's program

Hotel pool area with water feature and cabanas surrounded by palm trees.
Water park with pirate ship and water slides in front of hotel building under clear sky.
Large outdoor pool with water slides and loungers at a hotel resort.
Large pirate ship play structure in hotel pool under blue sky.
For the little guests, there is a kids' club (4-12 years) with a separate pool (heated in winter), a playground, mini disco, and baby cots (subject to availability). High chairs and children's menus (on request) are provided in the restaurant.

Wellness

Pure Spa on over 1,000m² with sauna, Turkish hammam, saltwater whirlpool. Additionally, massages and treatments. Treatments and facilities each for a fee.
Bright spa with hot tub, waterfall, and seating under a painted sky ceiling.
Bright, modern hotel lounge area with white sofas, wood accents, and sand tones.
Modern wellness room with massage table, wood paneling, and mirror with lighting.
Two massage tables covered with blue blankets in a calm spa room with a mirror and warm lighting.

Entertainment

Animation and entertainment program during the day and in the evening. Free entry to the Elements Club & Lounge on the ALDAU Art Promenade as well as a 25% discount on food and local drinks (open from 6:00 p.m.).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the entire complex as well as in the rooms.
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Laundry service: free cleaning of 5 pieces of laundry per person/stay.
Currency exchange machine, laundry service, shoe shine service, luggage service, business center.

Credit card

Mastercard, Visacard, American Express.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is particularly suitable for wheelchair users. There are also 4 barrier-free rooms available (Superior Suite Sea View/DM2/DM1/DMK).
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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", 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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Zusatzhinweis

YUSSIF AFIFI ROAD
8411 HURGHADA
EGYPT
0020-653465400
0020-653465410

Seasonal information

also bookable under HRGA18

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 03.07.2026 17:36