Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Lady Carol + 3 Tage JAZ Costa Mares

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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 with its delicious dishes caters to your culinary needs. This 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 are available at an extra charge.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Cabins

Cabins

The tastefully furnished cabins (K2) are approx. 19 sqm and have a bathroom with bath/toilet, 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.

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 furnishings 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

Lady Carol docking location: 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 an inward or outward 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 for an inward and/or outward 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, changes to the itinerary may occur. 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 vessel, operational noise 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 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 amount is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is a recommendation from us.

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7 Days MS Lady Carol + 3 Days JAZ 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. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the outward flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.
Map

MS Lady Carol

Itinerary

Embarkation: Thursday
Depending on the embarkation day, the itinerary may change.
Itinerary:.
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Visit the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 AM, an optional balloon excursion (can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit to the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 3:
Visit the West Bank. In the 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 sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Continue sailing from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where you will spend the night.
Lunch and dinner, and overnight on board.
Day 5:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to 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 sailing 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). Sailing 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 itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion packages for each excursion are indicated next to the excursions in the itinerary:
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
Hatshepsut Temple
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 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.- € p.p.
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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.- p.p.

Facilities

The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant with its delicious dishes caters to your culinary needs. This 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/toilet, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, video system, air conditioning, minibar, and safe.
Cabins are also available 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 furnishings 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 are available at an extra charge.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet-style. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included from 11 AM to 11 PM.
The minibar is stocked 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, doctor on call (for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA.

Hotel features

  • Cruises

Hotelhinweis

Lady Carol docking location: 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 an inward or outward 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 for an inward and/or outward flight to/from Luxor.
**************************************
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, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
**************************************
As the offered ship is a motor vessel, operational noise 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 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 amount 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 *****

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 hotel belongs to 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 most famous spots for diving with dugongs and turtles.
The nearest town with a beautiful marina and various shopping and entertainment facilities 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 from 16 years!) 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 for a minimum stay of 7 nights - subject to availability and reservation) as well as several bars.
In the well-maintained outdoor area, there is a swimming pool (heated in winter).
Sun loungers, cushions, and umbrellas are available to guests free of charge by 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 Bay View Double Rooms (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 occupancy (V1S/EMU).

Superior Family Room Garden View

The Superior Garden View Family Rooms (F2S) have the same amenities as the Double Superior 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 Double Superior rooms, 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 Rooms Bay View, 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 inter-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) buffet-style in the main restaurant. A late riser breakfast is served from 10:30-11:30 AM at the beach bar. Various snacks are available from 1 PM to 4 PM with ice cream, coffee/tea, and cake. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from 10 AM to midnight. Imported alcoholic beverages are not included in the All Inclusive. Once per stay, the à la carte restaurant at the Beach Restaurant is included per person (subject to 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 crop tops

Sports included

Fitness room, aerobics, yoga, jogging path, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, boccia, 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 activities can be booked on site for a fee and upon request.
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Aqua Coraya Water Park (can be booked locally 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 by the animation team, 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 (each 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 is an adults-only hotel! '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Check-in: from 2 PM
Check-out: until 12 PM
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Accessible rooms are bookable upon request. (Deluxe Family Room Pool or Sea View/FMD)
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When choosing your hotel and departure 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 should 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 10:39