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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.
Colorful outdoor area with blue tower, pool, and modern architecture under clear sky.
Colorful covered children's splash pool area with benches and play equipment.
Children's room with tables, chairs, and a desert mural featuring camels.
Colorful lounge area with spherical chairs and vibrant pink wall featuring abstract art.
Two massage tables in a warmly decorated spa room with soft lighting.
A serene spa room with two massage tables, soft lighting, candles, and beige tiled flooring.
Cozy sitting area with striped cushions, wooden table, and soft lighting in a hotel lounge.
Long hotel corridor with wooden beams, wall lamps, and brown flooring leading to a distant seating area.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Pickalbatros The Palace

HLR071
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Location

The luxurious hotel complex is located directly in the heart of Port Ghalib, only approx. 200 meters from the beautiful sandy beach. An offshore coral reef 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.
Sandy beach with orange sunbeds and umbrellas by the blue sea under a clear sky.

Facilities

Outdoor dining area with orange tablecloths surrounding a swimming pool under a clear sky.
Elegant hotel dining area with chandeliers, patterned chairs, and large windows letting in natural light.
Outdoor hotel restaurant with blue chairs and view of pool and palm trees under orange canopy.
The luxurious hotel complex, built in Arab style, has 311 modern rooms and is equipped with a spacious reception area. For your culinary well-being, there are three buffet restaurants (two with international cuisine and one with Italian cuisine) and four bars. 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). Furthermore, the complex offers a large saltwater lagoon that runs through the entire complex. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available to guests free of charge by the pool and on the beach.
The resort includes the largest and heated water park in Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam (nearby, included). The new aqua park offers 8 slides for adults and 13 slides for children, ensuring fun for all age groups. In addition, there are 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and from November to April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., giving guests ample time to make the most of their visit and create lasting memories.
Guests of "Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib" may use the adjacent facilities of "Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib" (RMF073) and "Pickalbatros Sands Port Ghalib" (RMF072). The other way around is not permitted.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms (D), decorated in an 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 bookable with 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), special price and limited availability.
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with garden view (2GD/1GD).)
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with lagoon view (L2Z/L1Z).)

Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking tropical plants.
Balcony view with ornate railing, two chairs, table, palm trees, and ocean in the background.
Elegant bathroom with wooden vanity, arch mirror, wall sconces, and a bathtub with decorative window.
Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking tropical plants.
View through two doorways revealing a bright dining area with large windows and palm trees outside.

Family Room Connecting Door

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early breakfast from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., late breakfast from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., and dinner from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., all as a buffet.
Dinner can be taken either in the Italian restaurant or in one of the international restaurants. Alternatively, guests can also use the restaurants at Pickalbatros Sands and Pickalbatros Oasis.
Late dinner from 10 p.m. to midnight.
Lunch snacks from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., tea time from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and ice cream from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local alcoholic beverages from 10 a.m. to midnight at the respective open bar. Selected cocktails are included in the All-Inclusive offer free of charge. Local non-alcoholic beverages are available 24 hours a day.
Alcoholic beverages are subject to a charge after midnight.

Sports Included

Fitness center (16 years and over).

Sports for a Fee

Billiards, diving school, and various water sports at the beach (local providers).

Children's Programme

For the younger guests, there is a kids' club (for children aged 4-12) and a playground.
Colorful outdoor area with blue tower, pool, and modern architecture under clear sky.
Colorful covered children's splash pool area with benches and play equipment.
Children's room with tables, chairs, and a desert mural featuring camels.
Colorful lounge area with spherical chairs and vibrant pink wall featuring abstract art.

Wellness

Two massage tables in a warmly decorated spa room with soft lighting.
A serene spa room with two massage tables, soft lighting, candles, and beige tiled flooring.
Cozy sitting area with striped cushions, wooden table, and soft lighting in a hotel lounge.
Long hotel corridor with wooden beams, wall lamps, and brown flooring leading to a distant seating area.
Spa Center with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and treatments for a fee.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel complex free of charge.
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Currency exchange machine in the lobby.

Credit Card

Mastercard, Visa, Ammex, and Maestro Card.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sandy Beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Near the Beach
  • Diving
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Wi-Fi

Note

As the reefs partially extend to the beach area, we recommend wearing swimming shoes.
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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 may have to be covered and a long transfer 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 has a total of 3 specially equipped handicap rooms (1x double room/D and 2x double room lagoon view/L2Z, bookable on request).
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Season Note

Additionally bookable under RMFA41.

Country category

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Product information

Combined product of a Nile cruise on 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. Visit to the Luxor Museum in the afternoon (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Visit to the East Bank in Luxor. Excursion by balloon at 5 a.m. (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 on board in Luxor.
Day 3:
Visit to the West Bank. After breakfast, excursion to West Thebes 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 on board.
Day 4:
Continue sailing from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where you will stay overnight.
Lunch and dinner and overnight 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.
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). Travel 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 route are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursions in the route are 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 as an option. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic (bookable with initial booking: 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 Excursion Package Classic Plus: (bookable with initial booking: 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 Excursion Package Premium: (bookable with initial booking: 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 across several decks. The main restaurant with delicious dishes caters to your culinary needs. 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 at a charge.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Cabins

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 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 round window.

Single Cabin

With the same equipment 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 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 at the 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 congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a comparable ship may be necessary to ensure the trip proceeds as planned.
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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 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.