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Large white river cruise ship with multiple decks sailing on a river under clear sky.
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Long pier extends into calm sea under blue sky.
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Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Pickalbatros The Palace

HCR071
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Travel information

Combination product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Lady Carol and a beach holiday, including all connecting transfers. Accommodation in the hotel is always provided in the most affordable available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay beforehand is mandatory. The earliest possible embarkation is always selected.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 14 Days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always provided for seven Days according to the program. The pre- and post-cruise stay at the hotel 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 day of embarkation, the itinerary may change.
Itinerary:.
1. Day:
Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
2. Day:
Sightseeing on the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 o'clock, excursion by balloon (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, sightseeing of the East Bank, the Karnak and Luxor Temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
3. Day:
Sightseeing on 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 stay on board.
4. Day:
Continue journey from Esna.
Afterwards, proceed to Aswan, where the overnight stay also takes place.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board.
5. Day:
In the 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.
In the 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 stay on board.
6. Day:
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 stay on board.
7. Day:
Continue to Esna and visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3). Overnight stay 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 the ship for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted in which excursion package this excursion is included:
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 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
->Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 316 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic excursion package are in the Classic Plus excursion package: (bookable with code: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Full-day excursion by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 443 € p.p.
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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.- p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 489 € p.p.

Amenities

The ship features a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful exterior cabins, spread over 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 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 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 porthole.

Cabin single occupancy

With the same amenities 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 buffet-style. Drinks are for a fee.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 am – 11 pm.
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

Docking point for the Lady Carol: 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 note: Please note that for flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required.
If arriving/departing via 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 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 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 travel itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
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 and 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 on our part.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Palace Hotel

Location

Beach with many umbrellas, loungers, and a pier over calm blue sea.
Long sandy beach with sun umbrellas beside clear water and hotel buildings in the background.
Beach with umbrellas and hotels near the coast under a clear sky.
The luxurious hotel complex is located directly in the heart of Port Ghalib and is just approx. 200 m from the beautiful sandy beach. An offshore coral reef offers guests a great opportunity for snorkeling and diving. Entry into the crystal-clear water of the Red Sea is facilitated by a long jetty. The marina with various restaurants and bars is just a few minutes' walk away. Marsa Alam International Airport is only approx. 5 km away.

Amenities

The luxurious hotel complex, built in Arabic style, has 426 modern rooms and is equipped with a spacious lobby with reception. Six restaurants (two with international cuisine and one with Italian cuisine) as well as six bars and a food court cater to your culinary needs. The generously designed spa area invites you to rest and relax. In the beautifully landscaped and extensive grounds, there is a pool and a separate children's pool (partially heatable in winter). In addition, the complex offers a large saltwater lagoon that runs through the entire property. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available to guests at the pool and beach free of charge.
The resort includes the largest heated water park in Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam (in the immediate vicinity, incl.). The new Aqua-Park offers 8 water slides for adults and 13 slides for children, providing fun for all age groups. In addition, there are two large heated pools with comfortable sun loungers, so you can also relax between slide rides. The Aqua Park is available exclusively for guests of Pickalbatros Palace, Pickalbatros Sands, and Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib. The park is open from May to October from 10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 7 pm, and from November to April from 10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 4:30 pm, so that guests have plenty of time to make the most of their visit and create lasting memories.
Guests of the "Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib" are allowed to use the adjacent facilities of the "Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib" (RMF073) and the "Pickalbatros Sands Port Ghalib" (RMF072). Not vice-versa.
Outdoor poolside restaurant with white chairs and orange tablecloths under a clear blue sky.
Elegant hotel dining room with high ceilings, chandelier, and stylish furniture.
Covered outdoor area of a hotel restaurant with blue chairs and palm tree views.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, armchairs, and terrace garden view.
Bright hotel room with bed, seating area, desk, and garden view.
Two chairs and a small table on a terrace overlooking a well-kept garden and palm trees.
Hotel room with view of terrace and garden featuring chairs and table.

Double room

The double rooms (D, approx. 35 m²), furnished in oriental style, are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (daily refill with water), air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, TV, and balcony, terrace, or French balcony.
Also bookable with sea view (DM), lagoon view (L2Z), and marina view (MV2) as well as for single occupancy (DE/DEM/L2Z/MV1).
Also bookable as Type I (DI), special price and limited contingent.
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or marina view (2DH/1DH).)

Double room Deluxe (RMFA41)

These correspond to the double rooms (DD2/DD3). Bookable with a surcharge with lagoon view (DDA), pool view (DPB), or sea view (DDM).

Family room connecting door

The family rooms with connecting door (FAV) consist of 2 double rooms with a connecting door and a shared entrance door.
Also bookable with pool view (FVP), marina view (HFV), or sea view (MFV).

Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of palm trees and sea.
Elegant hotel room with king-size bed, balcony, and sea view by day.
Open wooden doors lead to a bright room with furniture and a terrace view with palm trees.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast from 5 am – 7 am, breakfast from 7 am – 10 am, late breakfast from 10 am – 11 am, lunch from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm, and dinner from 6:30 pm – 9 pm, each buffet-style.
Dinner can be taken either in the Italian or in one of the international restaurants. Alternatively, guests can also use the restaurants of Pickalbatros Sands and Pickalbatros Oasis.
Late dinner from 10 pm – midnight.
Lunch snacks from 3 pm – 4:30 pm, tea time from 4 pm – 5 pm, and ice cream from 10 am – 5 pm.
Local alcoholic drinks from 10 am – midnight at the currently open bar. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer without surcharge. Local non-alcoholic drinks are available 24 hours a day.
Alcoholic drinks are for a fee after midnight.

Sports included

Wide sandy beach with volleyball net and hotel buildings in the background under clear blue sky.
Empty tennis court with green and red surface in front of beige building under clear blue sky.
Blue tennis court with fence in front of a large light-colored hotel building under clear sky.
Billiard table with cues under a covered area in a hotel courtyard.
Fitness center (from age 16).

Sports for a fee

Billiards, diving school, and various water sports options on the beach (local providers).

Children's program

For smaller guests, there is a Kids Club (for children aged 4-12) and a playground.
Colorful resort with blue tower, pool, and modern buildings under clear sky.
Covered children's play area with colorful floor pattern and seating in a hotel.
Children's area with small tables and chairs in front of a desert mural with camels.
Colorful play area with chairs, mirrors, and bright wall design in a hotel.
Water park with colorful waterslides and swimming pools under a clear sky.

Wellness

Two massage tables in a cozy, warmly lit spa room with wooden beam ceiling.
Bright spa room with two massage tables, candles, and warm lighting accents.
Cozy hotel lounge area with red sofa accents and wooden flooring.
Hotel corridor with wooden beams, white walls, and decorative wall sconces.
Spa center with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and treatments for a fee.

Entertainment

A daily animation program, evening shows, and live music await guests.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
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Currency exchange machine in the lobby.

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa, Ammex, and Maestro Card.

Hotelhinweis

Since the reefs grow partly into the beach area, we recommend wearing bathing shoes.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", 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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The hotel has a total of 3 specially equipped handicap rooms (1x double room/D and 2x double room lagoon view/L2Z, bookable on request)
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under RMFA41.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 06.08.2026 18:48