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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.

Aerial view of a beach with umbrellas and resorts by the sea.

Aerial view of a beach with many sun umbrellas and clear water next to a resort

Aerial view of a resort with multiple pools, palm trees, and vacation homes at sunset.

Bright, spacious hotel lounge with large windows, seating areas, and a chandelier.

Empty tables and chairs under umbrellas on a beach with sea view and flowers in the foreground.

Seating area on terrace overlooking sandy beach, sun umbrellas, and calm sea under clear blue sky.

Covered outdoor restaurant terrace with tables, chairs, and a view of palm trees and lawn.

Hotel building with green lawn and palm trees under clear blue sky

View of a manicured garden with palm trees and the sea in the background under clear sky.

Cozy dining area with high tables, stools, and wooden spoon wall decorations.

Bright lounge with white armchairs and green plants in front of large windows overlooking nature.

Woman relaxing in pool with blurred horizon view at sunset.

Outdoor dining area with set table and sea view under clear sky

Modern restaurant with large tropical leaf mural and stylish white tables and chairs.

Terrace area of a café with white tables, gray chairs, and a view of palm trees.

Elegant restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and large wall mirror in hotel.

Beach bar with tables, palm trees, and a sea view at sunset.

Cozy hammock with cushions under a sunshade by the beach.

Bright hotel room with two beds, large window, desk, and chair.

Bright hotel room with two beds, sofa, and minimalist decor.

Brightly furnished hotel room with two double beds and balcony access.

Balcony with rattan chairs and table overlooking palm trees under a blue sky.

Bright hotel room with two beds, TV, wooden furniture, and cozy lighting.

Hotel room with two double beds, rugs on the floor, and balcony view with trees.

Bright hotel room with two beds, seating area, and decorative wall lighting.

Modern hotel room with two beds and a view of a balcony.

Cozy hotel room with double bed, sofa, table, and large curtains on the window.

Modern bathroom mirror with illuminated frame above a sink and white stool.

Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, desk, and colorful baby crib.

Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, dining table, and balcony access.

Modern hotel room with double bed, blue blanket, armchairs, and balcony view with palm trees.

Bright hotel room with two large beds, rugs, and balcony access

Modern hotel room with two beds, sofas, lamps, and a coffee table with a fruit bowl.

Bright hotel room with two double beds, nightstands, lamps, and balcony with view.

Modern bathroom with sink, large mirror, and illuminated shower area.

Hotel room with two large beds, desk, and balcony overlooking palm trees.

Modern hotel room with large bed, nightstand, armchair, and soft lighting.

Modern illuminated closet with safe and shelves in a hotel room

Modern bathroom with double sinks and large glass shower in neutral tones.

White hotel with clear blue pool and well-kept garden under clear sky.

An infinity pool with sun loungers, tropical plants, and sea view under clear sky.

Modern hotel with white architecture and large outdoor pool under blue sky.

Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, TV, and balcony.

Modern bathroom with shower, sink, bidet, and toilet in a hotel room.

Bright living room with tall windows, cozy seating area, and rug in front of the patio door.

Modern hotel lounge area with stylish seating and central coffee table under a coffered ceiling with lights.

Indoor area with hot tub, wooden floor, waterfall feature, surrounded by plants.

Shower area with multiple rain shower heads and wooden beams on the ceiling in a luxurious bathroom.

Hotel reception with illuminated marble or onyx desk and three framed pictures on the wall.

Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, two single beds, and glass door shower.

A bright massage room with two massage tables and large windows overlooking outside.

Modern bathroom with dark stone wall, wooden ceiling, and large mirror

Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Fort Arabesque

HLH147

Product information

Combined product consisting 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. Embarkation is always on Saturdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible embarkation will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Lady Carol

Route/Ship location

Embarkation: Thursday
Depending on the day of embarkation, the route may vary.
Route:.
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Visit the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 AM, 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 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 the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Late evening sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Continue sailing from Esna.
Then, proceed to Aswan, where you will spend the night.
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 to visit 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 itinerary are not included.
A German-speaking guide is available on board for the excursions.
The excursion package to which an excursion belongs is always indicated behind the excursions in the itinerary:
Excursion Package Classic=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus=2
Excursion Package Premium=3
The excursion packages can be booked as optional extras. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic (bookable with arrival: 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.- € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Excursion Package are included in the Classic Plus Excursion Package: (bookable with arrival: 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 Classic Plus Excursion Package are included in the Premium Excursion Package: (bookable with arrival: 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 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 features a large pool and a bar. Bath towels are included on board.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served as a buffet. Drinks are available 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.
The cabins can also be booked for single occupancy (K1 or KA1).

Saver Cabins

The saver 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 m²) and with only one bed (K1B). The window cannot be opened.

Hotel notice

MS Lady Carol docking station: 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 flights 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 for flights 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 overloading or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may be subject to change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a ship of equal value may be required to ensure the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noise may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or next to each other, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
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 constantly giving tips 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.

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Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Fort Arabesque

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Location

The resort, built in Arabic style, impresses with its proximity to the beautiful 900m long private sandy beach. The Fort Arabesque is located on the enchanting shores of Makadi Bay, approx. 30 km south of Hurghada. The center of Hurghada, with its many restaurants, bars, and shopping opportunities, is approx. 30 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 30 km away.

Modern hotel complex with balconies, surrounded by green plants and pink flowers under a cloudy sky.

Modern hotel complex with blue pool and white architecture under clear sky.

Aerial view of a beach resort with clear blue water and sun umbrellas.

Facilities

A sunny garden path with palm trees and flowers leading to a hotel building.

The stylish hotel complex Fort Arabesque is divided into three areas: the Fort Arabesque Resort, the Westbay (Adults-only), and the Fort Arabesque The Villas (Adults-only).
The Fort Arabesque Resort has 330 comfortable rooms, a reception, an elevator, and various shops. Culinary specialties are offered at the buffet restaurant. Various bars, such as the "Red Rocks" lobby bar, provide refreshments. In the well-maintained outdoor area, six pools (three heated in winter) and two children's pools await you.
The Westbay Adults Only (ages 16 and over) is equipped with 247 rooms and suites, an elevator, and a reception. A buffet restaurant (with a Mexican corner from summer 2025), the "Sunset Bar," "Lobby Bar," and "Windbreaker Bar" cater to your culinary needs. An adults-only pool (heated in winter) is available in the outdoor area. From summer 2025, the Westbay will also have a Greek Seafood Restaurant (reservations required).
The Fort Arabesque The Villas (bookable from age 16) has 65 modern villas and an elevator providing access to sea-view villas. The hotel's amenities include two à la carte restaurants, "The Pavilion" (breakfast and dinner) and "Club159" (lunch and dinner).
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included in all areas by the pools and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior Sea View

The Double Rooms Superior Sea View (DMU) are comfortably furnished with bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, satellite TV, minibar (water included), coffee and tea maker, individually adjustable air conditioning, and a balcony with sea view.
Also available for single occupancy (UME).
(Also bookable under HRGB21 with DMU/DME/KMY.)

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) are, with otherwise the same amenities as the double rooms, more spacious, located on the ground floor, and have a garden view.
(Also bookable under HRGB21 with DF2/KD2).

Deluxe Family Room

The renovated Deluxe Family Rooms (2DF) are equipped like the family rooms, but have a large room (approx. 42 m²) with a king-size bed and a bunk bed for children. The rooms overlook the Jungle Pool.
The rooms have the following additional amenities:
- the rooms are in the immediate vicinity of the Baby Club for children under 3 years old
- strollers
- children's toys in the garden
- Smart TV
- laundry service for children's clothing
- basket with diapers and baby oil
- iron and ironing board (on request)
- free high-speed Wi-Fi
- food for children such as pureed potatoes, carrots, or vegetables (on request)
- selection of cartoons for children (on request)
- a haircut for a man (once per stay)
- a nail treatment in the beauty center for a woman (once per stay)
When booking this room with three adults, no extra bed is provided. The 3rd person sleeps in the bunk bed (dimensions: 190 cm x 120 cm).
(Also bookable under HRGB21 as Deluxe Family Room Type A (ADF) and with sea view with KY6).

Double Comfort Adults Only

The Double Comfort Adults Only rooms with garden view (DKO) have been renovated and are equipped with bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, satellite TV, minibar (water, soft drinks, and beer included - refilled daily), coffee and tea maker, individually adjustable air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace.
The rooms are located in the West Wing and are bookable for adults only (16 years and over).
Also available for single occupancy (EOM).
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (birth date must be entered upon booking).
(Also bookable from winter under HRGB22 and HRGB21 as Double Room Comfort (2CD/1CD)).

Adults Only Junior Suite Sea View

The Junior Suites Adults Only (JAO) are more spacious than the double rooms and, with the same amenities as the West Wing double rooms, consist of a seating area, a bathroom, and a sleeping area with a sea view.
The rooms are located in the West Wing and are bookable for adults only (16 years and over).
Breakfast and dinner are served in the exclusive restaurant "The Pavilion." Lunch and dinner are served in "Club159."
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (birth date must be entered upon booking).
(Also bookable from winter under HRGB22 with J2M.)

Double Room Premium Sea View Adults Only

The Double Rooms Premium Adults Only (PDZ) have the same amenities as the West Bay double rooms, but with a sea view.
The rooms are located in the West Wing and are bookable for adults only (16 years and over).
(Also bookable from winter under HRGB22 with PDZ/PEZ and under HRGB21 as PDM/3PM).

Elite Suite

The Elite Suites (ES2) are equipped like the double rooms but are more spacious and feature a sleeping area with a king-size bed, a bathroom, and a living area. The rooms have a side sea view and are located in the West Wing.
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (birth date must be entered upon booking).

Deluxe Double Room (HRGB21)

The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2, approx. 43m²) are similar in amenities to the double rooms, but have a king-size bed and a single bed, visually separated by a wooden partition.
Also bookable facing the sea (X2M/X1M).

Simple hotel room with double bed, nightstand, floor lamp, and access to balcony or terrace.

Modern living room with gray sofa, colorful cushions, and view of terrace and sea.

Villa

The villas (V12) are spacious (approx. 55m²) and have a separate bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a separate living room. Furthermore, the villas have direct pool access (heated in winter) and a sun terrace with loungers, a sofa, and umbrellas, a luxurious bathroom with a rain shower, fine Egyptian cotton bed linen, LCD flat screen with international channels, minibar (daily refill with water, soft drinks, and beer), tea and coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.
The minimum age for children in the villas is 16 years.
Also bookable at an additional cost with sea view (M12).
(Also bookable under HRGB21 as Villa Sea View SwimUp, M12).
The following amenities are included when booking villas:
- Private check-in/check-out
- Dinner at either the exclusive "The Pavilion" or "Club159"
- Beach Service Plus
- Free access to the gym
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- 15% discount at Vareena Spa
- Free laundry service (without drying)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar stocked with soft drinks, beer, 2 mini bottles of wine, snacks)
- Espresso machine
- Selection of various international teas
- fresh fruit and small pastries daily
- In-room breakfast (on request)
- from 1 PM to 5 PM a selection of pizzas at "Club159"
- Beach club in Mexican boho style with beach cabanas

Villa 2 Bedrooms

The Villas 2 Bedrooms (VB3) offer ample space (approx. 91m²) and, with otherwise the same amenities as the Villas (V12), are equipped with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and direct pool access (heated in winter) via the terrace.
The minimum age for children in the 2-bedroom villas is 16 years.
The following amenities are included when booking villas:
- Private check-in/check-out
- Dinner at either the exclusive "The Pavilion" or "Club159"
- Beach Service Plus
- Free access to the gym
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- 15% discount at Vareena Spa
- Free laundry service (without drying)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar stocked with soft drinks, beer, 2 mini bottles of wine, snacks)
- Espresso machine
- Selection of various international teas
- fresh fruit and small pastries daily
- In-room breakfast (on request)
- from 1 PM to 5 PM a selection of pizzas at "Club159"
- Beach club in Mexican boho style with beach cabanas
(Also bookable under HRGB23 with VDU.)

Grand Family Suite (HRGB21)

The Grand Family Suite is approx. 51m² and has two separate bedrooms. One bedroom is equipped with a double bed and the second bedroom with two single beds. The Grand Family Suite has one bathroom and a terrace or balcony (GR2).

West Bay Junior Suite Adults Only (HRGB21)

The "West Bay" Junior Suites are bookable for adults only and are approx. 61-75 m² in size. The amenities include two double beds, a seating area, and a bathroom with a shower or bathtub (JS2/JS3).

Apartment (HRGB21)

The apartments are equipped with two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and the second with two single beds. Additionally, the apartment has two bathrooms and a large terrace (AP).
Also bookable for a minimum of 3 people (AA3) and a minimum of 4 people (AA4).