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Large cruise ship on calm river under clear sky.
Modern, elegant interior with white stairs and glass railings in a hotel.
Modern hotel waiting area with orange sofa, plants, and staircase to upper floor.
Elegant lounge area with wooden floor and comfortable seating in warm lighting.
Elegant, cozy lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and modern lighting.
Elegant restaurant with set tables, comfortable chairs, and wooden flooring.
Elegant restaurant with tables, orange chairs, and wooden flooring.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony with outdoor view.
Hotel room with two single beds, armchairs, and river view through large windows
Modern shower with glass partition next to a toilet in a minimalist bathroom.
Modern small bathroom with oval sink, round mirror, and toilet paper holder.
Large covered terrace with multiple tables and chairs in a relaxed atmosphere.
Modern hot tub area with sun umbrellas and lounge chairs under clear daylight.
Rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and decorative potted plants under clear sky.
Small gym room with two treadmills, two exercise bikes, and a large mirror.
Relaxation room with massage table and sauna in bright, modern design.
Modern white-lit reception desk in elegant hotel interior with floral decoration.
Cozy seating area with cushions on a terrace overlooking water and lounge chairs.
Small hotel room with a single bed, desk, TV, and closed curtains.
View of a large swimming pool with blue umbrellas and palm trees by the sea.
Green garden with palm trees and a view of a beach under clear skies
Large hotel pool surrounded by palm trees and sun loungers under clear blue sky.
Luxury resort with large pool, sun umbrellas, and sea view at sunset.
Open lounge area with bar, blue seating, and sea view under sunny weather.
Modern hotel room with double bed, rug, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Long wooden pier extends into clear blue sea with clear sky in the background.
Balcony with lounge chairs and table, overlooking palm garden and sea under clear sky.
Colorful water slides lead into a pool in front of a large hotel building under a clear sky.
Coastal promenade with palm trees, blue bay, boat, and buildings in holiday resort under clear sky.
Bright, modern restaurant with blue chairs and elegant table settings.
Aerial view of a hotel with blue pool, umbrellas, and adjacent green lawn.
Hotel room with two beds and balcony overlooking a pool and adjacent buildings.
Large hotel complex with multiple pools, palm trees, and surrounding buildings in sunny weather.
Beach with many umbrellas and comfortable loungers in front of blue sea and clear sky.
Beach with umbrellas and sunbeds beside a hotel and clear blue water under a blue sky
Beach with many umbrellas next to a hotel complex by clear blue sea.
Restaurant terrace with orange tablecloths next to a pool and palm trees under a clear sky.
Elegant hotel dining room with high ceilings, chandelier, and decorated chairs
Open-air restaurant with blue and white chairs overlooking the pool and palm trees.
Empty sandy beach with volleyball net and hotel buildings in the background under clear sky.
Tennis court with red and green surface in front of a light building under a blue sky.
Blue paddle tennis court in front of a traditional light-colored building under clear sky.
Billiard table with green felt in a shaded courtyard area of a hotel.
Cozy wellness room with two massage tables and decorative ambiance.
Bright treatment room with two massage tables, candles, and a calm atmosphere in the spa area.
Cozy lounge with upholstered benches, wooden flooring, and indirect lighting.
A long hotel corridor with wooden beams, wooden walls, and decorative wall lamps.
Colorful building with blue and yellow facade next to a pool in a sunny setting.
Covered play area with colorful floor, benches, and play equipment in a leisure facility.
Children's play area with colorful tables and chairs in front of a wall with camel mural
Colorful play area with ball chairs, vibrant wall mural, and TVs mounted on the wall.
Colorful water slide and pool area with many swimmers under sunny weather.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Pickalbatros The Palace

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Travel Information

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

Notice

Your chosen travel package has a duration of 14 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship will always be for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-cruise stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the boarding day. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Lady Carol

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, an optional balloon excursion (can be booked on-site).
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. 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:
Departure from Esna.
Then, continue to Aswan, where you will spend the night.
Lunch and dinner, and overnight on board.
Day 5:
After breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Aswan Dam (1,2,3).
Then, visit to the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
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). Sail to Kom Ombo with a visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Continue sailing to Esna and visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3). Overnight on board.
Day 8:
Arrival in Luxor. Departure.
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The excursions listed in the route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the route, it is always indicated which excursion package it belongs to:
Excursion Package Classic=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus=2
Excursion Package Premium=3
The excursion packages can be booked as an option. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic (bookable with Anf: KW Performance: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
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 Excursion Package Classic are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus: (bookable with Anf: KW Performance: 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 Anf: KW Performance: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 482.- per person

Facilities

The ship features a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful exterior cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant offers delicious meals. The offering is complemented by a cozy lounge bar. A small bazaar invites you to stroll and browse. The spacious sun deck has a large pool and a bar. Beach towels are included on board.
Modern white-lit reception desk in elegant hotel interior with floral decoration.
Modern hotel waiting area with orange sofa, plants, and staircase to upper floor.
Cozy seating area with cushions on a terrace overlooking water and lounge chairs.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony with outdoor view.
Hotel room with two single beds, armchairs, and river view through large windows
Modern shower with glass partition next to a toilet in a minimalist bathroom.
Modern small bathroom with oval sink, round mirror, and toilet paper holder.

Cabins

The tastefully furnished cabins (K2) are approx. 19 m² and feature a bathroom with bath/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, video system, air conditioning, minibar, and safe.
Cabins are also available 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 porthole window.

Single Occupancy Cabin

With the same amenities as the cabins, but slightly smaller (approx. 13 m²) and with only one bed (K1B). The window cannot be opened.

Small hotel room with a single bed, desk, TV, and closed curtains.
Modern small bathroom with oval sink, round mirror, and toilet paper holder.
Modern shower with glass partition next to a toilet in a minimalist bathroom.

Meals

Full Board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet-style. Drinks are available for a fee.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included from 11 AM to 11 PM.
The minibar is replenished with soft drinks once a week.
A fruit basket is provided in the cabin once a week.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Hotel Service

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.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Hotelhinweis

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 inbound 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 inbound and/or return flights to/from Luxor.
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Booking Note: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In such cases, it will always be a ship of higher quality. The itinerary will not be affected.
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The transfer time 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 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 itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
It may not always be possible to access the ship 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 will collect 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 holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Palace Hotel

Location

Beach with many umbrellas and comfortable loungers in front of blue sea and clear sky.
Beach with umbrellas and sunbeds beside a hotel and clear blue water under a blue sky
Beach with many umbrellas next to a hotel complex by clear blue sea.
The luxurious hotel complex is located directly in the heart of Port Ghalib and is only approx. 200 meters from the beautiful sandy beach. A coral reef in front offers guests a great opportunity for snorkeling and diving. A long bathing jetty facilitates entry into the crystal-clear water of the Red Sea. The marina with its various restaurants and bars is just a few minutes' walk away. Marsa Alam International Airport is only approx. 5 km away.

Facilities

The luxurious hotel complex, built in an Arab style, has 426 modern rooms and is equipped with a spacious reception area. Six restaurants (two with international cuisine and one with Italian cuisine), six bars, and a food court cater to your culinary needs. The generously designed spa area invites you to relax and unwind. The beautifully landscaped and extensive outdoor area features a pool and a separate children's pool (partially heated in winter). Additionally, the complex offers a large saltwater lagoon that winds through the entire complex. Sunbeds, umbrellas, and bath towels are available to guests free of charge at the pool and on the beach.
The resort includes the largest and heated water park in Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam (in close proximity, included). The new aqua park offers 8 water slides for adults and 13 slides for children, providing fun for all age groups. Furthermore, there are two large, heated pools with comfortable sun loungers, allowing you to relax between the slides. The aqua park is exclusively for the hotels Pickalbatros Palace, Pickalbatros Sands, and Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib. The park is open from May to October from 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 7 PM, and from November to April from 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 4:30 PM, ensuring guests have ample time to make the most of their visit and create lasting memories.
Guests of "Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib" may use the adjacent facilities of "Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib" (RMF073) and "Pickalbatros Sands Port Ghalib" (RMF072). The reverse is not permitted.
Restaurant terrace with orange tablecloths next to a pool and palm trees under a clear sky.
Elegant hotel dining room with high ceilings, chandelier, and decorated chairs
Open-air restaurant with blue and white chairs overlooking the pool and palm trees.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms (D, approx. 35 m²), furnished in an oriental style, are equipped with a shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (daily refill with water), air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, TV, and a balcony, terrace, or French balcony.
Also available 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), with special pricing and limited availability.
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or marina view (2DH/1DH).)

Deluxe Double Room (RMFA41)

These correspond to the double rooms (DD2/DD3). Available for an additional charge with lagoon view (DDA), pool view (DPB), or sea view (DDM).

Family Room with connecting door

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

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast from 5 AM to 7 AM, breakfast from 7 AM to 10 AM, late breakfast from 10 AM to 11 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30 PM to 9 PM, all buffet style.
Dinner can be enjoyed in the Italian restaurant or one of the international restaurants. Alternatively, guests can also use the restaurants at Pickalbatros Sands and Pickalbatros Oasis.
Late dinner from 10 PM to 12 AM.
Snacks from 3 PM to 4:30 PM, tea time from 4 PM to 5 PM, and ice cream from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Local alcoholic drinks from 10 AM to 12 AM at the respective open bar. Selected cocktails are included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge. Local non-alcoholic drinks are available 24 hours.
Alcoholic beverages are subject to a charge after 12 AM.

Sports Included

Empty sandy beach with volleyball net and hotel buildings in the background under clear sky.
Tennis court with red and green surface in front of a light building under a blue sky.
Blue paddle tennis court in front of a traditional light-colored building under clear sky.
Billiard table with green felt in a shaded courtyard area of a hotel.
Fitness center (for ages 16 and over).

Sports for a Fee

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

Children's Program

For the little ones, there is a kids' club (for children aged 4-12) and a playground.
Colorful building with blue and yellow facade next to a pool in a sunny setting.
Covered play area with colorful floor, benches, and play equipment in a leisure facility.
Children's play area with colorful tables and chairs in front of a wall with camel mural
Colorful play area with ball chairs, vibrant wall mural, and TVs mounted on the wall.
Colorful water slide and pool area with many swimmers under sunny weather.

Wellness

Cozy wellness room with two massage tables and decorative ambiance.
Bright treatment room with two massage tables, candles, and a calm atmosphere in the spa area.
Cozy lounge with upholstered benches, wooden flooring, and indirect lighting.
A long hotel corridor with wooden beams, wooden walls, and decorative wall lamps.
Spa Center with sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, and treatments for a fee.

Entertainment

Guests can expect a daily animation program, evening shows, and live music.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel complex.
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Money exchange machine in the lobby.

Credit Card

Mastercard, Visa, Ammex, and Maestro Card.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sandy Beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Near the Beach
  • Diving
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Wi-Fi

Hotelhinweis

As the reefs sometimes extend to the beach area, we recommend wearing water shoes.
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When choosing your hotel and arrival airport, please note that especially for the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances must 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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The hotel has a total of 3 specially equipped handicap rooms (1x double room/D and 2x double rooms with 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: 26.05.2026 09:10