Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Steigenberger Aqua Magic

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Travel information

Combination 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 in the most affordable available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Thursdays. The journey must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay prior to the cruise is mandatory. The next available embarkation will always be selected.

Notice

The travel offer 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 stay at the hotel before and after the cruise depends on your arrival day and the embarkation day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Lady Carol

Itinerary

Embarkation: Thursday
Depending on the embarkation day, the itinerary may change.
Itinerary:.
1. Day:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3) Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
2. Day:
Visit to the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 a.m., excursion by hot air balloon (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, the Karnak and Luxor Temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
3. Day:
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.
4. Day:
Continuing from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where the overnight stay also takes place.
Lunch and dinner, as well as 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 the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then opportunity to visit 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). Journey 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 Edfu Temple (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 board 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 trip
Philae Temple
->Summer season 2026: 305.- € per person, Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 316 € 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.
-> Summer season 2026: 429.- € per person, Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 443 € 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
-> Summer season 2026: 482.- per person, Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 489 € per person.

Ausstattung

The ship features a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins distributed across several decks. The main restaurant provides delicious meals. 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 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 feature a small round window.

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

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
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24-hour cabin service, doctor on call (for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA.

Hotelhinweis

Lady Carol docking point: 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 flying to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
If flying to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you onto another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be a superior 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 congestion or maintenance of 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 itinerary.
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As the offered vessel is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to another, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
It may occur that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To spare 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 *****

Steigenberger Aqua Magic

Location

Beach with lounge chairs and sun umbrellas along the calm sea.
Large hotel resort with multiple pools, water slides, and sunbathing areas.
Spend a fantastic family holiday at the "Steigenberger Aqua Magic". The 5-star hotel offers fun for the whole family and delights young and old with its extensive water park. The tastefully designed "ALDAU Art Promenade" separates the resort from the gently sloping sandy beach, approx. 400 meters away. Be fascinated by the magical underwater world of the Red Sea while snorkeling or diving. If required, the hotel offers shuttle services to the beach (subject to availability). Your holiday home is located in the newer part of Hurghada on the modern promenade with oriental cafés, bars, international pubs, and small shops. The city center of Hurghada with the famous "Sakalla" is approx. 6 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 5 km away.

Ausstattung

The extensive hotel complex is particularly child-friendly and family-oriented, featuring 718 spacious rooms and suites. The resort welcomes guests in a spacious lobby with reception and lobby bar as well as a cozy lounge with seating. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel. In the outdoor area, there are nine swimming pools, one with an integrated children's pool of over 2,600m², some of which are heated in winter. The hotel also has an aqua park with various water slides that can be used from a height of 1.20 meters. The highlight for all water lovers is the 400-meter-long "Lazy River" that flows through the entire complex. On the roof terrace, there is a relaxation pool only accessible to adults. Sun loungers, parasols, and bath towels are available for guests at the pools and on the beach free of charge. The "Magic Flavors" main restaurant takes care of your culinary needs, and there are also three different à-la-carte restaurants, a snack bar, and various pool and beach bars available. Guests can choose between Italian, international, and oriental cuisine. There is also a "Sky-Bar" on the roof terrace where guests can enjoy their drinks in the evening. In the shopping arcade located directly in the hotel, you can pick up small items like souvenirs.
View of a hotel pool with sun umbrellas and a table with chairs in the foreground.
Spacious, bright dining room with high ceilings, numerous tables, and elegant decor.
Modern restaurant area with wooden tables, blue benches, and white tiled floors.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, chairs, and balcony overlooking greenery.

Superior double room

The superior double rooms (DSU/DAS, approx. 34 m²) feature a shower/WC, tea and coffee maker, minibar, safe, LED TV, minibar restocked daily with soft drinks, hairdryer, air conditioning, and balcony. Wi-Fi access is free for 2 devices.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DEU).
(Additionally bookable under HRGA19 as Superior double room type A (DAS).)

Deluxe double room

The deluxe double rooms (DD2/DDA, approx. 45 m²) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, satellite LED TV, tea and coffee maker, air conditioning, minibar (daily restocking with soft drinks), workspace, seating area, and balcony. Wi-Fi access for 2 devices is free. Also bookable for single occupancy (DD1).

Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and seating area with table.
Modern hotel room with large bed, turquoise accents, and balcony overlooking city.
Two single beds in a hotel room with a small work area by the door.

Family suite

The family suites (2FS/ASF) have the same equipment as the deluxe double rooms but are more spacious (approx. 55 m²) and equipped with a master bedroom and a separate sleeping area with twin beds for children. The master bedroom is separated from the sleeping area and hallway by a door. Wi-Fi access for 3 devices is free. Also bookable as a suite (SA).

Family junior suites

The family junior suites (FJ2/FJA, approx. 68 m²) have the same equipment as the family suites, with a master bedroom and a separate living/sleeping area. The master bedroom has a door to the living and sleeping area with two sofa beds. Wi-Fi access for 3 devices is free. Also bookable as a junior suite (JSA).

Bright hotel room with sea view, sofa, table, and balcony access overlooking the pool.
A bright hotel room with a daybed, seating area, and adjacent dining space.

Aqua suite

The aqua suite (S2, approx. 70 m²) consists of a living/sleeping room and a separate bedroom. Otherwise, it features the same amenities as the deluxe double rooms.
Wi-Fi access for 3 devices is free.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA19 as suite (S2) and additional quota as suite type A (SA)).

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Brightly furnished hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking outdoors.

Standard double room

The double rooms (DA) have similar amenities to the superior double rooms, but are slightly smaller (approx. 24 m²), however, in a renovated, modern style. The rooms are without a balcony. Wi-Fi access for 2 devices is free.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA19 as double room without balcony (DO)).

Meals

All Inclusive

The main restaurant "Magic Flavors" offers breakfast (07-10:30 a.m.), lunch (1-3 p.m.), and dinner (6-9:30 p.m.) in buffet style with themed evenings and live cooking stations. Additionally, the following à-la-carte restaurants are available: The "Magic Orient Restaurant" offers oriental dinner. The "Magic Palappa Restaurant" offers Italian cuisine for breakfast (8-10:30 a.m.), late breakfast (10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.), lunch (1-4 p.m.), and dinner (6:30-9 p.m.). The "Magic Sky Restaurant" offers dinner (6:30-9 p.m.) on the hotel's roof terrace. All mentioned restaurants are included once per week (from a 5-night minimum stay) and must be reserved.
Furthermore, snacks, sandwiches, and ice cream are available daily at the beach restaurant "Magic Blue" from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. or at the "Magic Souk" from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock at the currently open bar: "Magic Splash Bar" with ice cream, "Magic Breeze Bar" with ice cream, "Magic Blue Bar", "Magic Sky Bar" with a sunset coffee break, as well as the "Magic Relax Bar – Adult Only".

Not All Inclusive

Fresh juices, imported/international alcoholic drinks. Shisha & tobacco products. Bathrobes, slippers, and spa area.

Sports included

Two people playing golf on a lush green golf course with palm trees in the background.
Modern gym with several cardio machines and large windows overlooking the city.
Two men play soccer on a sandy beach with palm trees and sun umbrellas in the background.
Woman in sportswear relaxing in gym next to a fitness ball.
Darts, table tennis, bocce, and volleyball. Table football, billiards. Fitness room (24 h, from 16 years).
Jogging and Nordic walking track on the grounds of the "Steigenberger ALDAU Beach" can also be used.
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Golf during the day on the 9-hole Par 3 golf course on the grounds of the adjacent "Steigenberger ALDAU Beach" hotel (for qualified golfers: clubs included; balls and floodlight for a fee), Mondays and Fridays introductory golf with golf pro 1x per person/stay (reservation required).
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From 9 a.m. to sunset, canoes and pedal boats can be rented (30 minutes per day/room, reservation at the Aquacenter required).
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Mondays and Saturdays at 11 a.m., introductory diving in the pool 1x per person/stay included (reservation at Ilios Dive Club & Aquacenter required).
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Tuesdays and Sundays at 12 p.m., introductory windsurfing 1x per person/stay included (reservation at Ilios Dive Club & Aquacenter required).

Sports for a fee

Diving center "Ilios Dive & Aquacenter".

Children's program

For young guests, the hotel features a special animation program, mini club for children aged 4-12 years, and a teen club. In the outdoor area, there is also a pirate ship with various water games, a playground, a children's disco, and a children's cinema. A babysitting service is offered upon request. (for a fee).
Modern hotel complex with pirate ship water slide in large blue pool under sunny sky.
Bright children’s playroom with colorful tables, chairs, and wall art in a hotel setting.
Modern playground in a sunny hotel complex with sand ground and climbing frames.

Wellness

Modern relaxation area with loungers and jacuzzi in a hotel.
Modern spa bathroom with sauna, freestanding bathtub, and two loungers with blankets.
Spa area with sauna, steam bath, hot tub. Various beauty treatments and massages (for a fee). Guests of the "Steigenberger Aqua Magic" receive a 10% discount at the "Planet Spa" for one treatment.

Entertainment

Daily and sports activities as well as evening animation provide entertainment. The offer is rounded off by shows and live music.
Admission to the "Elements" nightclub is free for guests of the "Steigenberger Aqua Magic", and guests receive a 25% discount on food and local drinks.

Hotel contact

Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel unlimited and free of charge.
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Hairdresser, laundry, and room service. (each for a fee).

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel complex is accessible without barriers. 5 accessible rooms can be booked on request (Deluxe double room/DD2).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hotel Hurghada" and vice-versa "Hurghada Airport-Hotel Marsa Alam", sometimes long distances must 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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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA19.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 11.08.2026 11:14