Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Iberotel Costa Mares

HLR065

Cruise details

MS Lady Carol

The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant provides culinary delights. 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 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.

Meals

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

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Cabins

Cabins

The tastefully furnished cabins (K2) are approx. 19 sqm 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).

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.

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 Cabin

With the same amenities as the cabins, but slightly smaller (approx. 13 sqm) 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.

Hotel notice

Mooring of the Lady Carol: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (depending on availability)
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Smoking is only permitted on the open decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have a return flight 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 have a return flight 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 in the Nile or due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, there may be a change in the itinerary. 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 ship offered 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 constant tipping on board, your local 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 amount 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 + Iberotel Costa Mares

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 before arrival is mandatory. The next possible embarkation date will always be used.
Map

MS Lady Carol

Route

Embarkation: Thursday
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may vary.
Route:.
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Visit to the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 AM, balloon excursion (optional, 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 stay on board in Luxor.
Day 3:
Visit to 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 stay on board.
Day 4:
Further journey from Esna.
Then it continues to Aswan, where the overnight stay also takes place.
Lunch and dinner as well as overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Aswan Dam (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). Journey to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Journey 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 excursions in the route are always marked with the excursion package they belong to:
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 initial booking: KW code: 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 per person.
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Additional excursions to the Excursion package Classic are included in the Excursion package Classic Plus: (bookable with initial booking: KW code: 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 initial booking: KW code: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €482 per person.

Facilities

The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant provides culinary delights. 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 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 sqm 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).

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 Cabin

With the same amenities as the cabins, but slightly smaller (approx. 13 sqm) 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 available 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 refilled 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, on-call doctor (for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Hotelhinweis

Mooring of the Lady Carol: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (depending on availability)
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Smoking is only permitted on the open decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you have a return flight 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 have a return flight 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.
**************************************
Due to seasonal low water levels in the Nile or due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, there may be a change in the itinerary. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
**************************************
As the ship offered is a motor ship, operational noises may occur.
**************************************
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.
**************************************
Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local 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 amount 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 *****

JAZ Costa Mares

Location

Endless sandy beach with rows of lounge chairs and umbrellas by the clear blue sea
Located in the beautiful bay of Marsa Mubarak, the Iberotel Costa Mares is part of the renowned JAZ Hotel group. The coral reef in front of the hotel offers a fascinating underwater world for divers and snorkelers. It is one of the best-known spots for diving with dugongs and turtles.
The nearest town with a beautiful marina and various shopping and entertainment options is about 5 km away. The distance to Marsa Alam Airport is only about 8 km.

Facilities

The modern hotel complex (from Winter 2025/2026, Adults Only for ages 16 and up!) has a total of 208 rooms spread across the main building and annexes. The stylish hotel is equipped with a modern lobby with reception, a fitness studio, various shops, and a spa area. For culinary delights, there is a buffet restaurant with an outdoor terrace and two à la carte restaurants. The "Anchor" offers Italian specialties, and "Sands" is located on the beach and offers international cuisine (included once a week with a minimum stay of 7 nights - subject to availability - reservation required), as well as several bars.
The well-maintained outdoor area includes a swimming pool (heated in winter).
Sun loungers, mattresses, and umbrellas are available to guests free of charge at the pool and on the beach. Beach and bath towels are provided fresh in the room daily.
Open bar with cozy seating areas and rustic wooden roof in the evening.
Cozy beach lounge with white cushions, decorative pillows, and candles overlooking the sea.
Open-air restaurant with modern tables and chairs in front of palm trees and hotel building
Cozy dining area with wooden furniture and a view of the evening sky over the water.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large window with curtains.

Superior Double Room Bay View

The Superior Double Rooms Bay View (SVB) are 29 sqm and feature a walk-in shower, toilet, hairdryer, TV, air conditioning, coffee and tea maker, safe, telephone, minibar (for a fee), and a balcony.
Also available with sea view (DMU) or for single use (V1S/EMU).

Superior Family Room Garden View

The Superior Family Rooms Garden View (F2S) have the same amenities as the Superior Double rooms (29 sqm) but with an additional sofa bed. The rooms are located on the ground floor.

Junior Suite Sea View

The Junior Suites Sea View (J2M) are equipped like the Superior Doubles but are larger (120 sqm) and have a direct sea view.

Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View

The Deluxe Family Rooms Pool or Sea View (FMD) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Bay View rooms but are larger (approx. 45 sqm).
The rooms are located on the ground floor.

Deluxe Family Room Bay View

The Deluxe Family Rooms Bay View (BDV) are approx. 46 sqm and consist of 2 rooms with an connecting door, with garden or beach view, otherwise with the same amenities as the Superior Double rooms.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10:30 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9 PM (winter) and 7-9:30 PM (summer) in buffet style at the main restaurant. Late risers' breakfast is available from 10:30-11:30 AM at the beach bar. Various snacks from 1 PM to 4 PM with ice cream, coffee/tea and cake. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM to 12 AM. Imported alcoholic drinks are not included in the All Inclusive. Once per stay, the à la carte restaurant at the beach restaurant is included per person (with prior reservation and availability).
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Appropriate attire is requested during meals.
- Men: long trousers, appropriate footwear, no muscle shirts/undershirts or shorts
- Women: no hot pants or very short shorts, no midriff-baring tops

Sports included

Fitness room, aerobics, yoga, jogging path, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, bocce, and aqua aerobics.
Modern gym with treadmills and weight machines next to large windows with a view.
Cozy outdoor area with yoga mats under natural wooden pergola on the beach.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports can be booked on site for a fee and upon request.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (bookable on site for a fee):
"Aqua Coraya" water park with over 27 slides for all ages (18 slides for adults). Snacks, soft drinks, and hot beverages are included during the day. The water park is open from 10 AM to 5 PM (slides are closed from 12 PM to 1 PM).

Wellness

Massage treatments are available for a fee.

Entertainment

The Iberotel Costa Mares offers daily entertainment with animation, live music in the evenings, and musical shows.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (with limited speed) is available free of charge in all public areas of the hotel (except on the beach).
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Laundry service, car rental and limousine service, souvenir shop, room service, ATM, shuttle service to Port Ghalib (all for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and Visa

Hotel features

  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Air Conditioning
  • Near the beach
  • Sports and Active Holidays
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fitness
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

From Winter 25/26, the hotel will be an Adults Only hotel! '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Check-in: from 2 PM
Check-out: until 12 PM
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Barrier-free rooms are available upon request. (Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View/FMD)
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Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport 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 can be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 24.04.2026 10:29