Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Lady Carol + 5 Tage Dana Beach Resort

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Travel information

Combination package consisting of an MS Lady Carol Nile cruise and a beach holiday including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation at the hotel is always provided in the most reasonably priced available room category. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the arrival flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and the Nile cruise second, the return flight must be from Luxor.

Notice

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 12 days and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the ship is always provided for seven days according to the program. The pre- and post-cruise stay at the hotel depends on your day of arrival and the day of embarkation. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and port are included.

MS Lady Carol

Itinerary

Embarkation: Thursday
The itinerary may change depending on the day of embarkation.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Sightseeing on the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 a.m., hot air balloon trip (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, tour of the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 3:
Sightseeing on the West Bank. Morning after breakfast, excursion to Thebes-West to the Hatshepsut Temple (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, sail to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Continue sailing from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where the overnight stay takes place.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight on board.
Day 5:
Morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterward, 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 Edfu Temple (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.
There is a German-speaking guide on the ship for the excursions.
Next to the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted which excursion package contains this excursion:
Classic Excursion Package=1
Classic Plus Excursion Package=2
Premium Excursion Package=3
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Classic Excursion Package (bookable with code: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatschepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
->Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 316 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Excursion Package are in the Classic Plus Excursion Package: (bookable with code: NILKLASSP)
Full-day excursion by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 443 € p.p.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Excursion Package are in the Premium Excursion Package: (bookable with code: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Summer season 2026: 482.- p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 489 € p.p.

Facilities

The ship features a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread over several decks. The main restaurant provides delicious meals for your well-being. 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 with illuminated desk and artistic wall design.
Modern hotel lobby with orange seating bench, potted plant, and light marble floor.
Outdoor seating area with cushioned chairs and tables on a hotel balcony overlooking nature.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with large bed, two armchairs, and balcony view.
Hotel room with two single beds, large window, and view of water.
Modern hotel shower area with glass partition, rain shower, and toilet in neutral tones.
Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, sink, and toilet in neutral tones.

Cabins

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

Economy cabins

Economy cabins (EK2) are equipped like standard cabins but are located on the lower decks and have a small porthole.

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.

Compact hotel room with single bed, desk, TV, and curtains on the window.
Compact hotel bathroom with round mirror, sink, and toilet in neutral tones.
Modern hotel shower area with glass partition, rain shower, and toilet in neutral tones.

Meals

Full board

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The minibar is filled once a week with soft drinks.
One fruit basket per cabin, per week.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
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24-hour cabin service, doctor on call (for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA.

Hotelhinweis

Lady Carol pier: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (subject to availability)
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Smoking is only permitted on the outdoor decks.
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Booking note: Please note that if you fly to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
If you fly to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook you on another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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The transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours depending on the location of the hotel.
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Due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or congestion/maintenance at the Esna locks, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel itinerary.
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As the ship is a motor vessel, operational noise may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock behind or next to each other, so it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may occur 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 constant tipping 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 category of the ship. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is a recommendation from us.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Dana Beach Resort

Location

View of a long sandy beach with many blue umbrellas and calm sea at sunset.
Beach with rows of white and blue umbrellas by the sea at a vacation spot.
The spacious hotel complex of the popular Dana Beach Resort is located directly on its own lagoon sandy beach in the southern hotel zone of Hurghada. Spend a great family holiday and enjoy Egyptian hospitality. It is approx. 18 km to the center (limousine service for a fee). Hurghada Airport is approx. 10 km away.

Facilities

The hotel complex consists of a main building and three-story residential buildings with a total of 866 rooms. A saltwater lagoon leads from the beach through the spacious and beautifully landscaped gardens to the reception building and is accessible by shuttle boats. Facilities include a stylish lobby with reception, six buffet restaurants (international, Asian, Italian, oriental, and German), various bars, shops, and a hairdresser.
In the outdoor area, there are three swimming pools with integrated children's area (two can be heated in winter, one with water slides for children), sun terrace, and pool bar. A special highlight for families is the Aqua Park, which opened in summer 2026. With a total of 14 water slides, it offers varied bathing fun for young and old. Various fast slides are available for teenagers and adults, while younger guests can enjoy a separate Aqua Park with age-appropriate water attractions. Sun loungers, parasols, and bath towels are included at the pool and beach. If required, unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park can be booked additionally.
Elegant hotel reception with black front desk and illuminated wooden backdrop.
Bright hotel lobby area with leather seating groups and tables on shiny floor.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, and view of the pool.
View from a covered terrace with chairs overlooking a garden with palm trees and hotel buildings.

Double room

The friendly furnished rooms (D, DB) feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, minibar (soft drinks and water included), kettle, safe, and balcony or terrace and are approx. 25-30 m².
Also bookable as double room pool view (PD) or for single use (DE/PDE). Also bookable as type I (DI/DEI). Limited contingent and special price.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA07 with garden view (2GD/1GD) or pool view (PD/PDE))

Double Superior Lagoon view "Chillout"

The rooms (SL2) are equipped like double rooms but larger (approx. 45 m²) and have a lagoon view. On the lawn in front of the residential building, there are Bali beds, which offer an exclusive chillout option for guests of these rooms. Also bookable for single use (SL1).

Bright hotel room with bedroom, living area, balcony, and view of pool and palm trees.
View from balcony with chairs overlooking green hotel garden and pool with bridge.
Modern hotel room with two beds, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with white bed, patterned pillow, and small nightstand with vase.

Double Superior Sea view

The Double Superior sea view rooms (DMU) have the same facilities as the Double Superior pool view rooms, but with a sea view.
Also bookable for single use (UME).
(Additionally bookable under HRGA07)

Double Superior Pool view

The Double Superior pool view rooms (DSP) offer the same equipment as double rooms but are larger (approx. 40-45 m²) and have a pool view.
Also bookable for single use (ESP) for an extra charge.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA07)

Bright hotel room with bedroom, living area, balcony, and view of pool and palm trees.
Light wood closet with open storage, drawers, hangers, and a safe.
View from balcony with chairs overlooking green hotel garden and pool with bridge.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, balcony, and pool view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
View from balcony with chairs over palm trees, pool, and hotel grounds under clear sky.

Family room Pool view

The family rooms (DF2) with the same equipment as double rooms are approx. 60 m² and feature 2 bedrooms, air conditioning, as well as a balcony or terrace.
Limited contingent and special price.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA07 as family room pool view (FP2) and additional contingent with garden/pool view under code "2FA").

Double room Deluxe (HRGA07)

The Double rooms Deluxe correspond to the double rooms and are bookable with garden view (DD2/DD3), pool view (DPB), and sea view (DDM).

Suite Sea view (HRGA07)

The suites have a size of approx. 65 m² and feature a living area and a separate bedroom. The general equipment of the suites includes Wi-Fi, telephone, air conditioning, bathroom with shower/WC, as well as balcony or terrace (S2M).

Meals

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 a.m., lunch from 12:30-2:30 p.m., and dinner from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in buffet form. Late dinner from 10-11 p.m. Lunch snacks from 12-5 p.m. Coffee, pastries, and cakes from 10 a.m. to midnight. Ice cream for children from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 10 a.m. to midnight. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer without extra charge. Soft drinks and hot drinks are included around the clock at the Piano Bar.

Sports included

Gym, mini-golf, table tennis, tennis, and padel tennis (rackets and floodlights for a fee), multi-purpose court, volleyball, boccia, darts.
Modern hotel complex featuring a large soccer field and adjacent water park with slides and pools.
Tennis court with green artificial grass, surrounded by palm trees and buildings under clear sky.
View of a blue padel court with fences and buildings in the background under clear sky.
An outdoor area with bocce courts, palm trees, and seating in a hotel garden.
Modern gym with workout machines and view of pool and palm trees.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, surf center.
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable in the travel agency with request H and service code HRG912):
Unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in Water Valley) can be booked in many hotels for a fee. The park contains over 100 different water attractions for guests of all ages. The price of 75 € for adults and 38 € for children up to 11 years includes daily free admission including snacks and soft drinks, as well as the transfer from/to the overnight hotel.

Children's program

Colorful kids' playroom with tables, chairs, and large mural in a hotel.
Indoor pool with water play features and colorful walls in a hotel overlooking the city.
Hotel with playground and green lawn under blue sky with palm trees.
A colorful children's playground with slides in a hotel area under sunny weather.
For young guests, there is a mini-club (4-12 years), a separate children's pool (pool with slides), a playground, soft drinks, ice cream, and a children's corner at dinner. Newly built Aqua Park with 11 different slides.

Wellness

Steam bath, swimming pool (heatable), sauna, whirlpool, and massages for a fee.
Elegant hotel lobby with green ceiling, marble reception, and blue seating.
Modern hotel corridor with colorful wall panels and glass walls, decorated with hanging lights.
Cozy spa room with two beds, decorative towels, and warm lighting.
Hotel hallway with warm lighting and a person in a bathrobe.

Entertainment

An animation team provides entertainment throughout the day.
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Neverland Show: (1x per stay included)
Life in Hurghada is illuminated with an evening program that combines music, dance, light, and theater. Experience it all in one evening: international cabaret, pop music, dance show, and traditional oriental music.
All this in the impressive setting of the famous theater in the palace of Alf Leila Wa Leila-1001 Nights. An evening where the past merges with the present!
As part of the program, a delicious dinner and a varied selection of drinks await you.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the complex and in the rooms.
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24-hour room service for a fee.
ATM in the lobby.
Crib upon availability free of charge.
Laundry service for a fee.
The nearest hospital is 1 km away.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

Accessible rooms can be booked on request (Double Superior pool view/DSP).
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The Neverland Aqua Park (consisting of the former Jungle Aqua Park and a newly built slide park in Water Valley) can be booked for a fee.
Unlimited free admission including snacks and soft drinks for the entire stay for 70 € per adult and 35 € per child (up to 11 years).
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When choosing your hotel and arrival airport, please note that especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel," large distances must be covered and long transfer times should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Zusatzhinweis

SAHL HASHISH ROAD
HURGHADA/EGYPT
danabeach_res@pickalbatros.com
TEL: 0020-653460401/409
FAX: 0020-653460400

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA07.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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Last updated: 11.08.2026 15:12