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Large white river cruise ship sailing on calm water near a green shoreline under clear sky.
Modern white hotel lobby with spiral staircase and seating area under bright ceiling lights.
Modern hotel lobby with orange curved sofa, potted plant, and white marble floor.
Spacious hotel lounge with wooden floor, chairs, sofas, and shelves under soft lighting.
Spacious hotel lounge with modern sofas, wooden floor, and panoramic windows at night.
Spacious hotel dining room with wooden floors, patterned chairs, and neatly set tables.
Spacious hotel dining room with wooden floors, round tables, and orange chairs under warm lighting.
Hotel room with king bed, wooden floor, desk, and balcony with two chairs.
Bright twin bedroom with river view, two beds, chairs, and a wicker table.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wall-mounted toilet, and tiled walls.
Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, modern sink, and toilet in light beige tones.
Spacious outdoor dining area with modern chairs and tables under a large canopy by the water.
Outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas by a calm riverside view.
Outdoor lounge area with white chairs, large plant pots, and waterfront view under clear sky.
Small hotel gym with treadmills and exercise bikes in a compact room with dark flooring.
Cozy spa room with wooden sauna and massage table covered in yellow striped towel.
Modern hotel reception desk with glowing light and floral wall mural in bright, clean lobby.
Outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, cushioned sofa, and tables on a deck with lounge chairs nearby.
Small hotel room with a neatly made bed, desk with mirror, chair, and window with curtains.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Arabella Azur Hotel

HCH207
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Location

Spend a wonderful holiday under the Egyptian sun at the Arabella Azur Resort. The architecturally charming resort is located in a small, protected bay in the heart of Hurghada. The private sandy beach cove boasts a dreamlike house reef, offering excellent conditions for exploring the colorful underwater world. Stairs make it easy to enter the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. Hurghada's lively city center with various shopping and entertainment options is only about 3 km away. Hurghada Airport is approximately 10 km away.

Facilities

The hotel, built in the typical Nubian style, has 295 rooms distributed between the main building and five annexes. Hotel amenities include a spacious lobby with a reception and comfortable seating areas. Various shops also invite you to browse within the complex. For culinary delights, there are two buffet restaurants (international and Italian) and two à la carte restaurants ("Bordiehn's Restaurant" - reservation required, drinks at a charge, and "Al Raouche" - Lebanese cuisine - at a charge), several bars, and a café. An outdoor music pub complements the offering.
In the extensive garden complex, there are two freshwater pools (one heated) and a separate, heated children's pool.
Sun loungers, cushions, umbrellas, and beach towels are provided free of charge at the beach and by the pool.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms (D) are equipped with bath/WC or bath, hairdryer, satellite TV, coffee and tea making facilities, safe, air conditioning, and a minibar, terrace or balcony.
Available at an extra charge also with sea view (DM) and for single use (DE/DEM).
(also bookable under HRGA28 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or garden/pool view (DPG/EPG).)

A cozy double bed with white linens and decorative towels in a hotel room.
Hotel room with two single beds, orange bedspreads, and a sea view.

Super Saver Room

The super saver rooms (SSZ) have the same amenities as the double rooms but have a limited quota and a special price.
Also available for single use (SSE).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 am, lunch from 12:30-3 pm, and dinner from 6:30-9:30 pm are served buffet-style (times may vary depending on the season).
Dinner can also be enjoyed at "Bordiehn's Restaurant" (one menu, included once a week, drinks at a charge).
Various snacks and ice cream are available during the day at the pool and beach bars.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from 10 am to midnight at the respective open bar.

Not included in All Inclusive

Dinner at the à la carte restaurant.
Drinks after midnight at the respective bar at an additional charge (until max. 4 am).

Sports included

Aerobics, beach volleyball, snorkeling, fitness studio, darts, bocce, billiards, gymnastics, water aerobics, table tennis.

Sports for a fee

Floodlights (tennis and squash), diving (via local providers).

Children's Program

For the little guests, there is a kids' club for children aged 4-12. There is also a children's pool and a children's area, as well as a mini-disco and a playground. The restaurant offers a special children's buffet.

Wellness

Spa and wellness center (for a fee): sauna, massages, Turkish bath/hammam, steam bath.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in all public areas.
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Laundry service, ATM for withdrawals (both for a fee)

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa.

Hotel features

  • Sports and active holidaymakers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Children's pool
  • Family friendly
  • Kids' club/mini club
  • Children's playground
  • Fitness
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball/Beach volleyball
  • Near the beach
  • Animation
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Diving
  • Direct beach location
  • Extended hygiene concept

Note

When choosing your hotel and departure airport, please note that especially with the combination of "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances must be covered and a long transfer time should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The entry visa for all travel services booked through schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to arrange the visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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Seasonal information

Also bookable under HRGA28.

Country category

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Product information

Combined package of a Nile cruise on the MS Lady Carol and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation in the hotel will always be in the cheapest available room category. Boarding is always on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible boarding will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Lady Carol

Route/Ship location

Boarding: Thursday
Depending on the boarding day, the route may vary.
Route:.
Day 1:
Arrival and boarding. 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 and Luxor Temples (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 sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Sailing from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where the overnight stay will also take place.
Lunch and dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then an 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). Sailing to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Sailing 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 route description are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package to which each excursion belongs is indicated after the excursions in the route description:
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 prefix: 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
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 per person.
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Additional excursions to the Excursion Package Classic are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus: (bookable with prefix: 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 Excursion Package Classic Plus are included in the Excursion Package Premium: (bookable with prefix: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €482 per person.
The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful exterior cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant offers delicious dishes. The range is complemented by cozy lounge bars. A small bazaar invites you to stroll and browse. The spacious sun deck has a large pool and a bar. Bath towels are included on board.
Modern hotel reception desk with glowing light and floral wall mural in bright, clean lobby.
Modern hotel lobby with orange curved sofa, potted plant, and white marble floor.
Outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, cushioned sofa, and tables on a deck with lounge chairs nearby.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks are available for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Cabins

Cabins

The tastefully furnished cabins (K2) are approx. 19 sqm and have a bathroom with bath/toilet, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, video system, air conditioning, minibar, and safe.
Cabins are also available for single occupancy (K1 or KA1).

Hotel room with king bed, wooden floor, desk, and balcony with two chairs.
Bright twin bedroom with river view, two beds, chairs, and a wicker table.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wall-mounted toilet, and tiled walls.
Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, modern sink, and toilet in light beige tones.

Economy Cabins

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

Single Occupancy 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.

Small hotel room with a neatly made bed, desk with mirror, chair, and window with curtains.
Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, modern sink, and toilet in light beige tones.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wall-mounted toilet, and tiled walls.

Hotel notice

MS Lady Carol docking location: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (depending on availability)
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for outward or return flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for outward and/or return flights to/from Luxor.
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The transfer duration from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the hotel's location.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to overload 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 itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It is possible 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 collects 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 a recommendation from us.