Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Jaz Makadi Star

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Travel information

Combination package consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Lady Carol and a beach holiday, including all transfers between services. Accommodation in the hotel is always in the most reasonably priced available room category. Embarkation always takes place on Saturdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay prior to the cruise is mandatory. The next possible embarkation date will always be 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 for seven days according to the program. The pre-cruise or post-cruise hotel stay 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
The itinerary may shift depending on the embarkation day.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Sightseeing on the East Bank in Luxor. 5:00 AM optional hot air balloon excursion (can be booked locally).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 3:
Sightseeing on the West Bank. 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.
Day 4:
Continuing from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where the overnight stay will take place.
Lunch and dinner, and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
Morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit to the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Followed by the 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.
Day 6:
Opportunity to explore Abu Simbel (2,3). Journey to Kom Ombo with a visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Continue to Esna and visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3). Overnight stay on board.
Day 8:
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 which excursion package this excursion is part of:
Classic excursion package=1
Classic Plus excursion package=2
Premium excursion package=3
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entry fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Classic excursion package (bookable with code: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatschepsut 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 € 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 included in the Classic Plus package: (bookable with code: NILKLASSP)
Day trip 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 package are included in the Premium package: (bookable with code: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Summer season 2026: 482 € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 489 € p.p.

Facilities

The ship features a welcoming reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread 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 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.
The cabins can also be booked for single use (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

With the same amenities as the standard 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 buffet-style. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 AM to 11 PM.
The minibar is filled 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

Lady Carol docking point: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (subject to availability)
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Smoking is permitted exclusively on the outside decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have a flight to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
If your flight is to/from Luxor, no hotel stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook guests to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The itinerary will not be affected.
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Transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours, depending on the hotel location.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or congestion/maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be required to ensure the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
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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 via barrier-free entry.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To save 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's category. 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 *****

JAZ Makadi Star and Spa

Location

Sandy beach with sun loungers and straw parasols under a clear blue sky.
Hotel complex with multiple pools, palm trees, and sun umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
This luxurious hotel, built in Nubian style by the renowned JAZ hotel chain, offers holidaymakers an oasis of tranquility. Located in the popular Madinat Makadi, the resort is approx. 400 m from Makadi Bay. Experience the colorful underwater world of the Red Sea directly at the house reef, which extends almost to the beach. Here, you can combine a beach holiday with wellness relaxation. In the modern spa, you can unwind. In the nearby Makadi Center, you will find numerous opportunities for shopping, or you can choose one of the cozy bars and restaurants. Hurghada Airport is approx. 35 km away.

Facilities

The cozy adults-only hotel complex (bookable from 16 years) is nestled in a beautiful garden, ensuring a relaxing holiday. There are a total of 167 rooms in the resort. The inviting lobby with reception welcomes guests, ensuring you feel comfortable from the first moment. The main restaurant with a terrace and several bars ensure your physical well-being. Additionally, you will find other à-la-carte restaurants in Madinat Makadi that can be used for a fee.
In the spacious garden, there is a swimming pool that can be heated in winter with a pool/snack bar. There is a beach bar at the beach that can be used free of charge during the day. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are included at the pool and beach.
Elegant hotel lobby with high vaulted ceiling and marble floor.
Lit hotel terrace with guests dining in a garden setting at night.
Hotel complex with pools, sun loungers, and umbrellas under a clear blue sky.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, and access to a balcony overlooking greenery.
Bright hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and view of terrace and garden.
Modern bathroom with marble surfaces, large mirror, and double sinks.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and access to terrace with sea view.

Double Superior

The tastefully decorated Double Superior rooms (DSU) are approx. 32 m² and are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, and balcony or terrace.
Also available with pool view (DSP) for an extra charge.
Also bookable for single use (DEU/ESP).

Junior Suite pool view

The elegant Junior Suites (J2P) offer, with otherwise the same amenities as the Double Superior rooms, a bedroom, a living room with a connecting door, and 2 bathrooms/WC. The Junior Suites are approx. 64 m².

Bright hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and view of terrace and garden.

Deluxe garden view

The Deluxe rooms with garden view (D2G) are larger than the Double Superior rooms, with the same amenities, and are 45 m².

Elegant hotel room with a canopy bed and pool view through large windows.
Elegant bedroom with four-poster bed, cream walls, and warm lighting fixtures.
Cozy pool area with umbrella and loungers in a quiet garden setting.
Bright, elegant living room with sofa and view into a bedroom with canopy bed.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suite (RS) offers, in addition to the amenities of the Double Superior rooms, a king-size bed, a private pool (can be heated in winter), and a terrace. They are approx. 165 m² and can be occupied by 2 adults.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9:30 PM, buffet-style. Dinner optionally possible by prior reservation in an à-la-carte restaurant (1x per stay with reservation included).
Late-riser breakfast from 10:30-11:30 AM, coffee, tea, and pastries from 4-5 PM. The minibar is for an extra fee.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from 9 AM to midnight at the open bar. Imported alcohol is available for a fee.

Dine Around

Dinner can be taken in one of the à-la-carte restaurants in Madinat Makadi. Dinner is only possible with prior reservation and is included 1x per stay.
The following restaurants are available in Madinat Makadi:
- Indian restaurant "Amaya" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadi Star")
- Asian restaurant "Makai Tukai" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadi Saraya")
- Italian restaurant "Nino's" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadi Saraya")
- Oriental restaurant "Sofra" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadi Saraya")
- Grill restaurant "The Grill" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadi Saraya")
- Mediterranean restaurant "Aqua" (located in the hotel "Jaz Makadina")
- Mediterranean restaurant "Beach" (located in the hotel "Iberotel Makadi Beach")
The following restaurants are also located in Madinat Makadi, but are not included in the Dine Around and can only be used for a fee:
- Egyptian restaurant "Felfela" (located in the hotel "Jaz Aquaviva")
- Italian restaurant "Paprika" (located in the hotel "Jaz Aquaviva")

Sports included

Table tennis, beach volleyball, and water polo.
• Fitness room from 8 AM to 8 PM
• Billiards 9 AM to midnight
• Tennis court 8 AM to 8 PM (tennis court and rackets included)
• Table football 10 AM to 10 PM
• Table tennis 10 AM to 10 PM
• Snorkeling equipment 7 AM to 4 PM (2 hours daily free of charge, service at the towel house) at the beach

Sports for a fee

Various water sports options provided by local beach operators, including water skiing, diving school, surfing, and catamaran sailing.
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"Makadi Water World" Aqua Park: Entry for a fee (bookable locally) to the Aqua Park in Madinat Makadi, featuring 50 different slides for children and adults. Snacks and soft drinks are included. Shuttle buses are available in all Jaz hotels in Madinat Makadi (schedules at the reception).
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The 18-hole Par-72 Championship golf course, designed by John Sanford, is located in Madinat Makadi and offers an inviting environment for golf enthusiasts. Guests of Madinat Makadi have access to a golf school, where golf equipment can be rented on-site. A driving range and a clubhouse with a pro shop are also available, each for a fee.
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Green Fees as an additional service (HRGMAKGAD) bookable in the booking system (only valid for guests in selected Jaz Hotel Group properties):
1x9 holes
1x18 holes
3x18 holes
5x18 holes
(2nd round of golf on the same day is possible on request); transfer from the hotel to the golf courses is included.
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When booking a Green Fee package, please contact the following email address to reserve your desired tee times:
info.golfmakadi@jazhotels.com
Please note that it is mandatory to include the booking confirmation as an attachment in your email to finalize the reservation.
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Bringing your own golf equipment for both flights and local transfers
requires prior registration!!!
Golf equipment on the transfer (requires prior registration): For landings in Hurghada, 30 € per bag/way. Payable on-site to the transfer guide.
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Prerequisite for playing on the courses is the German "Platzreife" or equivalent with a max. handicap of 36.
Upon booking, you will be informed of an email address on-site where tee times must be reserved.
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Wellness

The large Mividaspa area (for a fee) offers a wide range of wellness services, such as a sauna and whirlpool (1x per stay included), as well as massages and other treatments (for a fee).
Modern spa area with marble walls, loungers, soft lighting, and relaxing ambiance.

Entertainment

Daily animation program and evening entertainment with live music and dancing.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge.
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• Room service 24 hours (for a fee)
• Laundry service (for a fee)
• Dine-Around (for a fee) offers a wide selection of different cuisines. For reservations, please contact the reception or your guest relations team.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, AMEX.
ATM available in the hotel.

Hotelhinweis

The corals grow in some areas up to the shoreline, so we recommend bringing swimming shoes.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and airport that, especially for the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", long distances must be covered and long transfers should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The hotel does not have barrier-free rooms.
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Zusatzhinweis

MADINAT MAKADI
HURGHADA/EGYPT
0020-653590580
0020-65390589
fo@makadistar@jazhotels.com

Seasonal information

also bookable under HRGA76

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 06.08.2026 18:36