7 Tage MS Lady Carol + 5 Tage Fort Arabesque

MS Lady Carol

Highlights

5-star cruise ship with 72 outside cabins spread over multiple decks. · Spacious sun deck equipped with a large pool and a bar. · All Inclusive including national beverages from 11:00 to 23:00. · Cabins of approx. 19 m² featuring air conditioning and minibar. · Fitness room with treadmills and exercise bikes on board.

Route

Embarkation: Thursday
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may vary.
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, hot air 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 to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Further journey from Esna.
Then it continues to Aswan, where the overnight stay also takes place.
Lunch and dinner, as well as overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit to the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca ride 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.
Day 6:
You have the opportunity to explore Abu Simbel (2,3). Journey to Kom Ombo with a visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Further journey to 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 itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package in which this excursion is included is always indicated behind the excursions in the itinerary:
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 ref: 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
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 per person.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Excursion Package are included 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 per person.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Excursion Package are included 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 per person.

Facilities

The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outward-facing cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant provides delicious meals. The offer is complemented by cozy lounge bars. A small bazaar invites you to stroll and browse. The spacious sun deck features a large pool and a bar. Beach towels are included on board.

Accommodation

Cabins

The tastefully furnished cabins (K2) are approximately 19 sqm 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 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 round window.

Single Cabin

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

Meals

Full Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks are at an additional charge.

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 am to 11 pm.
The minibar is stocked with soft drinks once a week.
A fruit basket in the cabin once a week.

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.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Hotelhinweis

Mooring of the Lady Carol: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (depending on availability)
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Smoking is only permitted on the open decks.
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Booking information: Please note that for an inbound or return flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for an inbound and/or return flight to/from Luxor.
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Booking information: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In such cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The itinerary will not be affected.
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The transfer duration 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 overloading or maintenance of the Esna locks, there may be a change in the itinerary. 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 offered ship is a motor ship, operational noise may occur.
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The ships dock one behind the other 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 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 from us.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Fort Arabesque Resort & Spa, Villas & The West Bay

Highlights

Three separate hotel areas including adults-only Westbay and villas with private pool access · Villas with private heated pool, direct sea view, and exclusive beach club service · Large Vareena Spa with six treatment rooms and diverse wellness offerings · Adults-only Westbay area with its own heated pool and Greek seafood restaurant · Deluxe family rooms with access to baby club and child-friendly amenities

Location

Built in Arabic style, the resort impresses with its proximity to the beautiful 900m long private sandy beach. Fort Arabesque is located on the enchanting shores of Makadi Bay, approx. 30 km south of Hurghada. The center of Hurghada with many restaurants, bars, and shops is approx. 30 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 30 km away.

Facilities

The stylish hotel complex Fort Arabesque is divided into three areas: the Fort Arabesque Resort, the Westbay (Adults-only), and Fort Arabesque The Villas (Adults-only).
The Fort Arabesque Resort has 330 comfortable rooms, a reception, an elevator, and various shops. The buffet restaurant offers culinary specialties. Various bars, such as the "Red Rocks" lobby bar, provide refreshment. In the well-maintained outdoor area, there are six pools (three heated in winter) and two children's pools.
The Westbay Adults Only (from 16 years) is equipped with 247 rooms and suites, an elevator, and a reception. A buffet restaurant and a Mexican corner, the "Sunset Bar", "Lobby Bar", and "Windbreaker Bar" cater to your culinary needs. An adult pool (heated in winter) is available in the outdoor area. The Westbay also has a Greek Seafood Restaurant (reservation required).
Fort Arabesque The Villas (bookable from 16 years) has 65 modern villas and an elevator to reach the sea view villas. The hotel's amenities include two à la carte restaurants, "The Pavilion" (breakfast and dinner) and "Club159" (lunch and dinner).
Sunbeds, umbrellas, and towels are included at all pool and beach areas.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior Sea View

The Double Rooms Superior Sea View (DMU) are comfortably equipped with bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, satellite TV, minibar (water included), coffee and tea maker, individually adjustable air conditioning, and a balcony with sea view.
Also bookable for single use (UME).
(Additionally bookable under HRGB21 with DMU/DME/KMY.)

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) are more spacious than the double rooms, with otherwise identical amenities, are located on the ground floor, and have garden views.
(Additionally bookable under HRGB21 with DF2/KD2 and with a minimum occupancy of 3 adults as DF3).

Deluxe Family Room

The renovated Deluxe Family Rooms (2DF) are equipped like the family rooms and feature a large room (approx. 42 sqm) with a king-size bed and a bunk bed for children. The rooms overlook the Jungle Pool.
The rooms have the following additional amenities:
- The rooms are in the immediate vicinity of the Baby Club for children under 3 years old
- Stroller
- Children's toys in the garden
- Smart TV
- Laundry service for children's clothing
- Basket with diapers and baby oil
- Iron and ironing board (on request)
- free High Speed Wi-Fi
- Baby food such as pureed potatoes, carrots, or vegetables (on request)
- Selection of cartoons for children (on request)
- a haircut for a man (once per stay)
- a nail treatment at the beauty center for the woman (once per stay)
When booking this room with three adults, no extra bed is provided. The 3rd person sleeps in the bunk bed (dimensions: 190 cm x 120 cm).
(Additionally bookable under HRGB21 with 2DF and sea side with KY6 and as Family Room Deluxe Type A (ADF)).

Double Comfort Adults Only

The Double Comfort Adults Only with garden view (DKO) are renovated and equipped with bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, satellite TV, minibar (water, soft drinks, and beer included - refilled daily), coffee and tea maker, individually adjustable air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace.
The rooms are located in the West Wing and are bookable for adults only (from 16 years).
Also bookable for single use (EOM).
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller Rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (date of birth must be entered when booking).
(Additionally bookable from winter under HRGB22 and HRGB21 as Double Room Comfort (2CD/1CD)).

Adults Only Junior Suite Sea View

The Junior Suites Adults Only (JAO) are more spacious than the double rooms and, with the same amenities as the West Wing double rooms, consist of a seating area, a bathroom, and a sleeping area with sea view.
The rooms are located in the West Wing and are bookable for adults only (from 16 years).
Breakfast and dinner in the exclusive restaurant "The Pavilion". Lunch and dinner at "Club159".
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller Rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (date of birth must be entered when booking).
(Additionally bookable from winter under HRGB22 with J2M.)

Double Room Premium Sea View Adults Only

The Double Rooms Premium Adults Only (PDZ) have the same amenities as the West Bay double rooms, but with sea view.
The rooms are located in the West Wing and are bookable for adults only (from 16 years).
(Additionally bookable from winter under HRGB22 with PDZ/PEZ and under HRGB21 as PDM/3PM).

Elite Suite

The Elite Suites (ES2) are equipped like the double rooms, but are more spacious and have a sleeping area with a king-size bed, a bathroom, and a living area. The rooms have a side sea view and are located in the West Wing.
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller Rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (date of birth must be entered when booking).

Deluxe Double Room (HRGB21)

The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2, approx. 43sqm) are similar in amenities to the double rooms, but have a king-size bed and a single bed, which are visually separated by a wooden partition.
Also bookable facing the sea side (X2M/X1M).

Villa

The villas (V12) are spacious (approx. 55sqm) and have a separate bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a separate living room. Furthermore, the villas have direct pool access (heated in winter) and a sun terrace with loungers, a sofa, and umbrellas, a luxurious bathroom with a rain shower, fine Egyptian cotton bedding, an LCD flat screen with international channels, a minibar (daily refill with water, soft drinks, and beer), tea and coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.
The minimum age for children in the villas is 16 years.
Additionally bookable under HRGB21 as Swim Up Villa Type A without sea view (VA2).
Also bookable with sea view for an additional charge (M12).
When booking the villas, the following amenities are included:
- Private check-in/check-out
- Dinner either at the exclusive "The Pavilion" or "Club159"
- Beach Service Plus
- free access to the gym
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- 15% discount on the Vareena Spa
- free laundry service (without drying)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar stocked with soft drinks, beer, 2 small bottles of wine, snacks)
- Espresso machine
- Selection of various international teas
- fresh fruit and small pastries daily
- Breakfast in the room (on request)
- from 1 PM to 5 PM, a selection of pizzas at "Club159"
- Beach club in Mexican boho style with beach cabanas

Villa 2 Bedrooms

The 2-bedroom villas (VB3) offer plenty of space (approx. 91sqm), are otherwise equipped like the villas (V12), and have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and direct pool access (heated in winter) via the terrace.
The minimum age for children in the 2-bedroom villas is 16 years.
(Additionally bookable under HRGB21 as 2 Bedroom Villa (Swim Up) (VB3).
When booking the villas, the following amenities are included:
- Private check-in/check-out
- Dinner either at the exclusive "The Pavilion" or "Club159"
- Beach Service Plus
- free access to the gym
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- 15% discount on the Vareena Spa
- free laundry service (without drying)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar stocked with soft drinks, beer, 2 small bottles of wine, snacks)

Grand Family Suite (HRGB21)

The Grand Family Suite is approx. 51 sqm and has two separate bedrooms. One bedroom is equipped with a double bed and the second bedroom with two single beds. The Grand Family Suite has one bathroom and a terrace or balcony (GR2).

West Bay Junior Suite Adults Only (HRGB21)

The "West Bay" junior suites are bookable for adults only and are approx. 61-75 sqm. Amenities include two double beds, a seating area, and a bathroom with a shower or bathtub (JS2/JS3).

Apartment (HRGB21)

The apartments are equipped with two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and the second with two single beds. In addition, the apartment has two bathrooms and a large terrace (AP).
Also bookable for 3 or more people (AA3) and for 4 or more people (AA4).

Villa Sea View Swim Up (HRGB21)

The villas (M12) are approx. 61 sqm and are equipped with a living area and a separate bedroom, as well as a bathroom with a shower and direct access to the pool (heated in winter). The villas have a terrace with sea view.
The minimum age for children in the villas is 16 years.
When booking the villas, the following amenities are included:
- Private check-in/check-out
- Dinner either at the exclusive "The Pavilion" or "Club159"
- Beach Service Plus
- free access to the gym
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- 15% discount on the Vareena Spa
- free laundry service (without drying)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar stocked with soft drinks, beer, 2 small bottles of wine, snacks)
- Espresso machine
- Selection of various international teas
- fresh fruit and small pastries daily
- Breakfast in the room (on request)
- from 1 PM to 5 PM, a selection of pizzas at "Club159"
- Beach club in Mexican boho style with beach cabanas

Meals

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and ice cream. Local premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 9 am to 12 am in some bars. Snacks from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Premium All Inclusive

The Premium All Inclusive board includes the following amenities:
- Free entry to the fitness studio
- Discount on the Vareena Spa
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- Access to all bars, including high-quality local alcohol and cocktails
- "The Pavilion" and "Club 159" are included for dinner
- Beach service plus with umbrella and ice box with desired drinks
Please note that Premium All Inclusive is already included in the price for the following room types: Junior Suite, Elite Suite, Villa, Sea View Villa, 2 Bedroom Villa.

not included in All Inclusive and Premium All Inclusive

Imported alcoholic beverages

Sports included

Fully equipped fitness room, aqua aerobics, beach volleyball, beach soccer, boccia, table tennis.

Sports for a fee

Tennis (floodlight, rackets, and balls as well as tennis lessons for a fee), paddle and billiards, as well as various water sports through local providers on the beach. (For a fee) Fitness studio (included when booking Premium AI).

Children's program

A mini-club for children (4-12 years) is available.

Wellness

The large Vareena Spa offers relaxing massages, body treatments, and pampering programs. Amenities include six treatment rooms for classic massages (two of which are equipped for couples), a room for Thai massages, and another room for peeling and wet treatments with a Vichy shower. Furthermore, there is a steam bath, two rain showers, massage loungers, a large jacuzzi with loungers, a sauna, and a relaxation room. The spa area is subject to a charge.

Hotel service

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

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard.

Entertainment

Varied entertainment and animation program (international) during the day and in the evening, partly with live music.

Hotelhinweis

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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances have to be covered and a long transfer should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Barrier-free hotel complex.
Four rooms suitable for disabled guests can be booked on request (Superior Double Room).

Seasonal information

From Winter 23-24, The Beach Resort is bookable under HRGB21, The West Bay is bookable under HRGB22.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

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The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outward-facing cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant provides delicious meals. The offer is complemented by cozy lounge bars. A small bazaar invites you to stroll and browse. The spacious sun deck features a large pool and a bar. Beach towels are included on board.

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

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.