Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Sultan Bey - Kairo-Luxor-Assuan

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Location

The Sultan Bey is located directly on one of El Gouna's many lagoons on a peninsula. The downtown area as well as numerous restaurants, bars, and shops are about 300 m away. Surrounded by crystal-clear lagoons and beautiful sandy beaches, you will immediately feel on holiday. On the opposite island, Zeytouna, is the beautiful public sandy beach "Zeytouna Beach" (bathing shoes recommended), which can be reached by a free shuttle boat. A 400 m long bathing jetty, the "Zeytouna Pier", facilitates access to deeper water here. On "Zeytouna Island", the à la carte restaurant and sports facilities can be used for a fee. The complex is located about 25 km north of Hurghada. Hurghada Airport is about 40 km away.

Resort building with arches by a turquoise lake under clear blue sky.

Tropical garden with palm trees and vibrant purple flowers near a beach house.

Facilities

A tropical beach resort with thatched huts, palm trees, and clear blue water under a sunny sky.

The small and cozy hotel complex is built in a classic Egyptian style. The hotel impresses with beautiful courtyards and 115 elegantly furnished rooms spread across the main building and several outbuildings. The hotel has an inviting lobby with a reception, comfortable seating areas, and a lobby bar. The main restaurant with a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking the lagoon takes care of your culinary needs. In the well-kept outdoor area, there is a swimming pool (heated) with an integrated children's pool, as well as sun terraces and the pool/snack bar. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and mattresses are included at the pool and on "Zeytouna Beach".

Accommodation

Double Room

The tastefully furnished double rooms (D) are equipped with air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), shower/WC with hairdryer, balcony or terrace, and garden view.
Also available for single use (DE).
The rooms are only bookable for Summer 2025.

Cozy hotel room with arched window, bed, chairs, and soft natural light.

Cozy hotel room with arched windows, a double bed, armchairs, and warm lighting.

Cozy hotel room with rustic decor, sea view balcony, and wooden furniture.

Double Room with Pool or Lagoon View

The double rooms with pool or lagoon view (DA) have the same amenities as the double rooms, plus a pool or lagoon view.
Also available for single use (DEA).

Premium Double Room Garden View

The tastefully furnished premium double rooms (P2D) are equipped with air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), shower/WC with hairdryer, balcony or terrace, and garden view.
Also available for single use (P1D).
The rooms are bookable from Winter 2025/26.

Premium Double Room Lagoon View

The premium double rooms with lagoon view (L2Z) have the same amenities as the double rooms, plus a pool or lagoon view.
The rooms are bookable from Winter 2025/26.
Also available for single use (L1Z).

Deluxe Double Room (HRGA21)

Equivalent to double rooms with pool or lagoon view (DD2/DD1).

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 a.m., lunch from 12:30-2:30 p.m., dinner from 6:30-9 p.m.
"Teatime" with tea, coffee and cake from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the open bar from 10 a.m. to midnight (partly self-service).
Snacks from 12-4:30 p.m. at the pool bar.
Only soft drinks are included at the beach bar.
Lunch is served at the "Zeytouna Beach Bar" as a set menu (choice of burgers, pasta, pizza) with soft drinks.

Spacious hotel buffet area with bread, pastries, and elegant architectural details.

Dine Around El Gouna

The Dine-Around program offers guests with half board, full board, or all-inclusive a special culinary experience. Guests can dine in participating restaurants of other hotels – at no extra cost for the food (drinks excluded).
Depending on the length of stay, guests can use the Dine-Around offer several times: 1x for stays of four nights or more, up to 3x for five to seven nights, and up to 4x for eight nights or more. Guests from 5-star hotels have access to all participating restaurants. Guests from 3 or 4-star hotels can dine in hotels of the same category – an upgrade to a 5-star restaurant is possible for a small fee.
Table reservations through the hotel (ideally by 12 p.m. on the same day) are recommended.

Sports Included

Table tennis, darts.

Sports at a Fee

Various water sports on the beach (by local providers): Diving Center directly next to the hotel, snorkeling, sailing, kitesurfing.
An 18-hole golf course is located about 2 km away.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in the lobby and in the rooms.
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Laundry service for a fee.

Credit Card

Visa, Master, American Express.

Hotel features

Golf
Sports and active holidaymakers
Shopping opportunities
Diving
Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Hotel Safe
Chillout & Relaxation
Massages
Sauna
Spa
Tennis
Internet
Club
Close to the beach
Extended hygiene concept

Note

The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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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 organize the visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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When choosing your hotel and destination airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", long distances have to 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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Country category

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Product information

Combined product 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 Saturdays. 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

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 the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 a.m. balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on site).
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 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.
Day 4:
Departure from Esna.
Then it continues to Aswan, where the overnight stay also takes 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 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). Journey to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Departure 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.
Behind the excursions in the route description, it is always indicated which excursion package this excursion is part of:
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 Anf: 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
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.P.
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Additional excursions to the Excursion Package Classic are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus: (bookable with Anf: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.P.
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Additional excursions to the Excursion Package Classic Plus are included in the Excursion Package Premium: (bookable with Anf: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
->Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: 482.- p.P.

The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins distributed over several decks. The main restaurant offers delicious dishes. 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 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 for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Cabins

The tastefully furnished cabins (K2) are approx. 19 m² in size and have a bathroom with bath/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, video system, air conditioning, minibar, and safe.
Cabins are also available for single use (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 Cabin

With the same furnishings 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 neatly made bed, desk with mirror, chair, and window with curtains.

Hotel notice

Lady Carol docking point: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (subject to availability)
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Smoking is only permitted on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you fly to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary if you fly to/from Luxor.
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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 be subject to 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, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It is possible that the ship cannot always be accessed 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 holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.