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Colorful dragon-themed water slides in a water park under sunlight.
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Large outdoor pool in front of a multi-story hotel building under a blue sky.
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Green garden with swings and colorful lounge chairs beside palm trees and buildings.
Children's playground with slides and climbing frame on grassy hotel grounds in sunlight.
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Ägypten ∙ Nilkreuzfahrten ∙ Luxor

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Stella di Mare Gardens Resort & Spa

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Travel information

The travel package 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 pre- and post-stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day.
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 ride 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 ride in Aswan to the Botanical Gardens
Full-day excursion 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 ride in Aswan to the Botanical Gardens
Full-day excursion by bus to Abu Simbel
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Philae Temple in Aswan
Nubian Village in Aswan

Notice

Nile combinations are always tied to a beach stay. The cruise during the entire offer period is always one week and without interruption. The stays at the beach hotels may vary. This means that one or more nights 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 embarkation day, the itinerary may change.
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 a.m. balloon excursion (optional, can be booked locally).
Breakfast, tour of the East Bank, the 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 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 on board.
4th day:
Continued journey from Esna.
Afterwards, proceed to Aswan, where the overnight stay also takes place.
Lunch and dinner, plus overnight stay on board.
5th day:
Morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit to 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 on board.
6th 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.
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.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted in which excursion package this excursion is included:
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
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 included in the Classic Plus Excursion Package: (bookable with code: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Full-day excursion 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 included 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 outside cabins, which are distributed over several decks. The main restaurant provides delicious meals for your physical well-being. The offer is rounded off 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 in size 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 for single occupancy

With the 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 style. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The minibar is stocked once per week with soft drinks.
Once per week a fruit basket in the cabin.

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 mooring: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (depending on availability)
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Smoking is permitted exclusively on the outer decks.
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Booking information: Please note that for a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one night in a hotel is required.
With a flight to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking information: 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/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 travel itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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Ships often moor side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships to reach yours.
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 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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation on our part.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Stella Makadi Garden Resort & Spa Makadi Bay

Highlights

  • Water park with 55 slides and a heated wave pool within the resort
  • Family rooms with two separate bathrooms and a shared entrance
  • Sandy/pebble beach is approx. 1 km away with inclusive shuttle service
  • Offshore reef at Makadi Bay for snorkelers and divers
  • Six freshwater pools in the garden area including activity zone

Location

The beautiful hotel complex is located in the lovely Makadi Bay and is separated from the approx. 700 m long and wide sandy/pebble beach only by the sister hotel Stella Beach Resort & Spa Makadi Bay (HRG520). The shuttle bus to the beach is included (1 km). The offshore reef is a paradise for snorkelers and divers with its colorful underwater world. In some places, corals reach up to the shore, so wearing bathing shoes is recommended. Entry into the deeper water behind the reef is possible via a long jetty. Makadi Bay is located approx. 30 km south of Hurghada airport. The center of Hurghada with many entertainment options can be reached after approx. 40 km.

Facilities

Colorful dragon-themed water slides in a water park under sunlight.
Long light beige hotel sofa with multiple yellow cushions in front of a textured wall.
Modern hotel bar area with blue-lit counter and tall chairs in a warm ambiance.
Hotel terrace with wooden chairs and tables in front of a building with large windows.
Large outdoor pool in front of a multi-story hotel building under a blue sky.
The dreamlike resort features 721 tastefully furnished rooms distributed across several three-story buildings. The main building houses a welcoming lobby with seating areas, a friendly reception, elevators, and several shops. Dining options include the main restaurant with a beautiful breakfast terrace, two à la carte restaurants with Lebanese and Chinese cuisine, and a lounge bar with an outdoor terrace. The expansive outdoor area features a well-maintained garden landscape containing six freshwater pools (one of which is heated) with a pool bar and sun terrace, as well as two children's pools. The activity pool with a wave pool and water slides provides plenty of water fun. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are included at the pools and at the beach of the Stella Beach Resort. As the first nightly water park in Egypt, it presents an extraordinary world of adventure with a total of 55 slides. The park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and features a heated wave pool. Spectacular water towers with action-packed slides ensure maximum adrenaline, while family-friendly areas with kid-appropriate slides and varied activities allow for safe leisure fun. For relaxation, gentle slides and generous relaxation zones are available. A lazy river also invites you to drift along in a relaxed manner.

Accommodation

Double room

The double rooms (D) feature shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace. Each bathroom features a shower and bathtub; also bookable as Type I (DI).
Pool view (DP) bookable for an extra charge. Also bookable for single use (DE/DEP).

Brightly decorated hotel room with double bed, balcony, and desk with mirror.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, large mirror, shower, and bathtub with towels.
Bright hotel room with large double bed, desk, and balcony with curtains.
Hallway looking into a hotel room with bed, window, and furniture in warm tones.

Family room

The family rooms (DF2) consist of two rooms with one entrance and two bathrooms, otherwise having the same equipment as the double rooms. Each bathroom features a shower and bathtub; both rooms are equipped with their own satellite TV.

Super saver room (SSZ)

The super saver rooms (SSZ) feature the same equipment as the double rooms but may have a less preferred location, limited availability, and a special price.

Brightly decorated hotel room with double bed, balcony, and desk with mirror.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, large mirror, shower, and bathtub with towels.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form in the main restaurant "Aqua Marine".
Once per week dinner in one of the two à la carte restaurants ("Layali Beirut" and "Royal Wok" with a minimum stay of 7 days) included with reservation.
Late-riser breakfast from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Snacks at the Wave Pool Bar and Beach Bar during the day from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Coffee, tea, cake, and pastries in the afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Various snacks such as sandwiches in the lobby bar from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the respective open bar.
One small bottle of water per person per day in the minibar included. The beach, beach bar, and beach restaurant of the sister hotel Stella di Mare Beach Resort can be used.

Ultra All Inclusive

Additionally, one further visit to one of the à la carte restaurants. Late snacks from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the main restaurant. Ice cream from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the beach bar.
One glass of fresh orange juice per person per day at breakfast. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks around the clock at the lobby bar.
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One fruit basket per week.
Billiards (1 hour per stay), minigolf (30 minutes per week, reservation required), table tennis, and tennis (1 hour per week, during the day, reservation required).
1 day of internet per week (24 hours from the first login).
Laundry service for six items.
Late check-out until maximum 3 p.m. (subject to availability).
20% discount on spa facilities (excluding massages)

Sports included

A modern gym with exercise machines on wooden floor and green carpet.
Fitness room. The Aqua Park with 55 slides can be used free of charge.

Sports for a fee

Hard tennis court. Minigolf. Billiards. Wind and kitesurfing at the beach, glass-bottom boat, banana boat, pedal boat by local providers.

Children's program

For children aged 4-12, a daily activity program is offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. A minidisco takes place regularly in the evening. In the complex, there are also two separate children's pools and a playground available.
Green garden area with playground, slide, and climbing equipment in a hotel setting.
Green garden with swings and colorful lounge chairs beside palm trees and buildings.
Children's playground with slides and climbing frame on grassy hotel grounds in sunlight.
Playground with wooden houses and swings in front of hotel buildings on a clear day.

Wellness

Spa and wellness area (for a fee) with sauna, steam bath, and massages. In the spa

Entertainment

Daytime animation and light sports program with aqua gym and stretching. Evening live entertainment and a disco.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi access is available free of charge in the lobby and at the lobby bar. In all other public areas and in the rooms, Wi-Fi is available for a fee.

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, especially for the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", large distances must be covered and long transfers must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following a Nile cruise.
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Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

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Last updated: 02.07.2026 10:28