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Large white river cruise ship sailing on calm water near a green shoreline under clear sky.
Modern white hotel lobby with spiral staircase and seating area under bright ceiling lights.
Modern hotel lobby with orange curved sofa, potted plant, and white marble floor.
Spacious hotel lounge with wooden floor, chairs, sofas, and shelves under soft lighting.
Spacious hotel lounge with modern sofas, wooden floor, and panoramic windows at night.
Spacious hotel dining room with wooden floors, patterned chairs, and neatly set tables.
Spacious hotel dining room with wooden floors, round tables, and orange chairs under warm lighting.
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.
Spacious outdoor dining area with modern chairs and tables under a large canopy by the water.
Outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas by a calm riverside view.
Outdoor lounge area with white chairs, large plant pots, and waterfront view under clear sky.
Small hotel gym with treadmills and exercise bikes in a compact room with dark flooring.
Cozy spa room with wooden sauna and massage table covered in yellow striped towel.
Modern hotel reception desk with glowing light and floral wall mural in bright, clean lobby.
Outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, cushioned sofa, and tables on a deck with lounge chairs nearby.
Small hotel room with a neatly made bed, desk with mirror, chair, and window with curtains.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Arabella Azur Hotel

HLH207
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Location

Spend a wonderful holiday under the Egyptian sun at the Arabella Azur Resort. The architecturally charming resort is located in a small, protected bay in the heart of Hurghada. The private sandy beach bay boasts a wonderfully beautiful house reef, offering excellent conditions for exploring the colorful underwater world. Steps facilitate entry into the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. The lively city center of Hurghada, with its various shopping and entertainment options, is only about 3 km away. Hurghada Airport is approximately 10 km away.

Facilities

The hotel, designed in a typical Nubian style, features 295 rooms spread across the main building and five annexes. Hotel amenities include a spacious lobby with a reception and comfortable seating areas. Various shops also invite you to browse. Culinary delights are offered by two buffet restaurants (international and Italian) and two à la carte restaurants ("Bordiehn's Restaurant" - reservation required, drinks extra and "Al Raouche" - Lebanese cuisine - extra charge), several bars, and a café. An outdoor music pub complements the offerings.
In the extensive garden area, there are two freshwater pools (one heated) and a separate, heated children's pool.
Sun loungers, cushions, umbrellas, and beach towels are available free of charge at the beach and by the pool.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms (D) are equipped with bath/WC or bath, hairdryer, satellite TV, coffee and tea maker, safe, air conditioning, and a minibar, terrace or balcony.
Available at an extra charge with sea view (DM) and for single occupancy (DE/DEM).
(also bookable under HRGA28 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or garden/pool view (DPG/EPG).)

A cozy double bed with white linens and decorative towels in a hotel room.
Hotel room with two single beds, orange bedspreads, and a sea view.

Super Saver Room

The super saver rooms (SSZ) have the same amenities as the double rooms, but have a limited quota and a special price.
Also available for single occupancy (SSE).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7 AM to 10 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 3 PM, and dinner from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM are served buffet-style (times may vary depending on the season).
Dinner can also be enjoyed at "Bordiehn's Restaurant" (one menu included once a week, drinks extra).
Various snacks and ice cream are available throughout the day at the pool and beach bars.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from 10 AM to midnight at the respective open bar.

Not included in All Inclusive

Dinner at the à la carte restaurant.
Drinks after midnight at the respective bar are extra (until 4 AM at the latest).

Sports included

Aerobics, beach volleyball, snorkeling, gym, darts, bocce, billiards, gymnastics, water aerobics, table tennis.

Sports for a fee

Floodlights (tennis and squash), diving (through local providers).

Children's program

For the little guests, there is a kids' club for children aged 4-12. Additionally, a children's pool and play area, as well as a mini-disco and a playground, are available. The restaurant offers a separate children's buffet.

Wellness

Spa and wellness center (extra charge): sauna, massages, Turkish bath/hammam, steam bath.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in all public areas.
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Laundry service, ATM for withdrawals (both for a fee)

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa.

Hotel features

  • Sports and active vacationers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Children's pool
  • Family friendly
  • Kids club/mini club
  • Children's playground
  • Fitness
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball/Beach volleyball
  • Close to the beach
  • Animation
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Diving
  • Direct beach location
  • Extended hygiene concept

Notice

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", considerable distances have to be covered and a long transfer time should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to organize the visa themselves or purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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Seasonal information

Also bookable under HRGA28.

Country category

0 nicht klassifiziert

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 embarkation day, the route may vary.
Route:.
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3) Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Visit to the East Bank in Luxor. Excursion by balloon at 5 AM (optional, can be booked locally).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay 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 stay on board.
Day 4:
Sailing from Esna.
Then proceed to Aswan, where you will also spend the night.
Lunch and dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
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 stay on board.
Day 6:
You have the opportunity to explore Abu Simbel (2,3). Sailing to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Sailing to Esna and visit to the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3). Overnight stay on board.
Day 8:
Arrival 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.
The excursion package in which each excursion is included is noted behind the excursions in the route:
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 booking code: 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 Classic Excursion Package are included in the Classic Plus Excursion Package: (bookable with booking code: 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 booking code: 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 serves delicious dishes. The offer is complemented by cozy lounge bars. 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 served buffet-style. Drinks are available for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Cabins

Cabins

The tastefully furnished cabins (K2) are approx. 19 m² and have 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).

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 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 neatly made bed, desk with mirror, chair, and window with curtains.
Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, modern sink, and toilet in light beige tones.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wall-mounted toilet, and tiled walls.

Hotel notice

MS 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 information: Please note that if you have a return flight 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 if you have a return flight to/from Luxor.
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The transfer duration 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 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 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 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 amount is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.