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Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Pickalbatros The Palace

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.

Open-air restaurant with blue and white chairs overlooking the pool and palm trees.

Colorful building with blue and yellow facade next to a pool in a sunny setting.

Covered play area with colorful floor, benches, and play equipment in a leisure facility.

Children's play area with colorful tables and chairs in front of a wall with camel mural

Colorful play area with ball chairs, vibrant wall mural, and TVs mounted on the wall.

Colorful water slide and pool area with many swimmers under sunny weather.

Empty sandy beach with volleyball net and hotel buildings in the background under clear sky.

Tennis court with red and green surface in front of a light building under a blue sky.

Blue paddle tennis court in front of a traditional light-colored building under clear sky.

Billiard table with green felt in a shaded courtyard area of a hotel.

Cozy wellness room with two massage tables and decorative ambiance.

Bright treatment room with two massage tables, candles, and a calm atmosphere in the spa area.

Cozy lounge with upholstered benches, wooden flooring, and indirect lighting.

A long hotel corridor with wooden beams, wooden walls, and decorative wall lamps.

Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Pickalbatros The Palace

HLR071

Product information

Combination package 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 change.
Route: .
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Visit to the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 AM, optional hot air balloon trip (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 in the evening, sail to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Continue sailing from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where you will spend the night.
Lunch and dinner and overnight stay 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 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). Sail to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Continue sailing to Esna and visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3). Overnight stay on board.
Day 8:
Arrival in 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 are marked in the route to indicate which 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 incoming agency 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
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 incoming agency 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 incoming agency 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 exterior cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant serves delicious dishes. The offer is complemented by 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.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner as a buffet. Drinks at a charge.

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).

Economy Cabins

The economy cabins (EK2) are equipped like the standard cabins, but are located on the lower decks and have a small round window.

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 information: Please note that for a return or departure 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 for a departure and/or 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 of the Nile or due to overloading or maintenance of the Esna locks, there may be a change in the itinerary. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a comparable ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the offered ship is a motor ship, operating noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind the other 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 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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.

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Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Pickalbatros The Palace

Map

Location

The luxurious hotel complex is located directly in the heart of Port Ghalib and is only approx. 200 m from the beautiful sandy beach. A coral reef in front of the hotel offers guests a great opportunity for snorkeling and diving. A long bathing jetty makes it easy to enter the crystal-clear water of the Red Sea. The marina with various restaurants and bars is just a few minutes' walk away. Marsa Alam International Airport is only approx. 5 km away.

Beach with many umbrellas and comfortable loungers in front of blue sea and clear sky.

Beach with umbrellas and sunbeds beside a hotel and clear blue water under a blue sky

Beach with many umbrellas next to a hotel complex by clear blue sea.

Facilities

Restaurant terrace with orange tablecloths next to a pool and palm trees under a clear sky.

Elegant hotel dining room with high ceilings, chandelier, and decorated chairs

The luxurious hotel complex, built in Arabic style, has 426 modern rooms and is equipped with a spacious reception area. Six restaurants (two with international cuisine and one with Italian cuisine) as well as six bars and a food court cater to your culinary needs. The generously designed spa area invites you to relax and unwind. In the beautifully landscaped and extensive outdoor area, there is a pool and a separate children's pool (partially heated in winter). The complex also offers a large saltwater lagoon that runs through the entire complex. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are available to guests at the pool and on the beach free of charge.
The resort includes the largest and heated water park in Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam (nearby, included). The new aqua park offers 8 water slides for adults and 13 slides for children, providing fun for all age groups. There are also two large, heated pools with comfortable sun loungers, so you can also relax between the slides. The aqua park is exclusively available to the hotels Pickalbatros Palace, Pickalbatros Sands, and Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib. The park is open from May to October from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm, and from November to April from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4:30 pm, giving guests ample time to make the most of their visit and create lasting memories.
Guests of the "Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib" can use the adjacent facilities of the "Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib" (RMF073) and "Pickalbatros Sands Port Ghalib" (RMF072). The other way around is not possible.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms (D, approx. 35 m²), decorated in Oriental style, are equipped with a shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (daily refilled with water), air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, TV, and a balcony, terrace, or French balcony.
Also available as sea view (DM), lagoon view (L2Z), and marina view (MV2), as well as for single use (DE/DEM/L2Z/MV1).
Also bookable as type I (DI) with special pricing and limited availability.
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with garden view (2GD/1GD).)
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with lagoon view (L2Z/L1Z).)

Family Room with connecting door

The family rooms with connecting door (FAV) consist of 2 double rooms with a connecting door and a shared entrance.
Also available with pool view (FVP), marina view (HFV), or sea view (MFV).