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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.
Sandy beach with palm trees and blue sea on a sunny day.
Calm sea meets golden sandy beach under clear blue sky.
Outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas overlooking a sandy beach and ocean.
Outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs by a sandy beach under a clear blue sky.
Person kite surfing on turquoise sea under clear sky near sandy beach.
Modern hotel with warmly lit windows at sunset and palm trees in the foreground.
Hotel buildings warmly lit at night with clear dark blue sky
Outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and lawn at a hotel during sunset.
Hotel lobby with tall windows, light-colored marble floor, modern seating, and large pottery decor.
Elegant hotel lounge with comfortable chairs and sofas in neutral tones.
Modern hotel bar with wooden stools and illuminated counter, bartenders serving drinks.
Outdoor hotel bar area with modern tables and chairs under decorative ceiling at night.
Beach with wooden cabanas, white curtains, and a view of the blue sea.
Sunny beach with palm trees, straw umbrellas, and lounge chairs by clear blue sea.
Cozy beachside restaurant at dusk with warm lights and seating under umbrellas.
Large outdoor pool with clear blue water and sunny sky at a resort.
Man enjoying a floating breakfast tray with diverse food items in a pool.
Empty outdoor café seating with white tables and chairs on stone patio by sandy beach and blue sky.
Bright dining area with wooden tables, blue cushioned chairs, hanging lights, and green plants.
Cozy outdoor lounge chair with cushions on a wooden deck at sunset on a sandy beach.
Beach with palm trees, sunshades, and private lounging areas under a sunny sky.
Hotel room with large bed, seating area, and sliding doors leading to a pool and sun loungers.
Modern bathroom with marble countertop, wall-mounted sink, large mirror, and dark glossy cabinets.
Sunlit pool area with seating, viewed through sliding glass doors.
Comfortable hotel room with a double bed, beige decor, and a TV on the wall.
Bright hotel room with twin beds, cozy chairs, and a view of a pool and beach umbrella.
Modern hotel bathroom with double sinks, round mirrors, and glass shower stalls.
Balcony seating overlooking a large outdoor pool and distant sea under clear blue sky.
Cozy hotel room with large bed and ocean view through wide windows.
Bright hotel room with large window showing ocean view, double bed, sofa chairs, and TV.
Outdoor jacuzzi on a terrace with ocean view under a clear blue sky
Bright bedroom with a large bed, wooden furniture, glass railing, and a view of a pool outside.
Modern dining area with round wooden table and chairs, adjoining a spacious living room with sea view.
Cozy seating area with fresh fruit and snacks, overlooking a sunny poolside with umbrellas and loungers.
Modern living room with beige sofas, wall-mounted TV, and stone staircase with glass railing.
Bright hotel room with bed, chairs, and large windows overlooking a pool and outdoor seating.
Modern hotel room with bed, wooden furniture, and ocean view balcony.
Bright hotel room with large bed, neutral tones, and sliding doors to outdoor seating area.
Modern living area with large sliding doors opening to a terrace and ocean view.
Bright restaurant with wooden furniture and large windows overlooking the sea.
Modern gym with various workout equipment and a view through large windows.
Gym room with various workout machines and large window with outside view.
Bright gym with large windows overlooking the city.
Modern fitness room with cardio and strength equipment and large windows showing city views.
Bright gym with treadmills, weights, and a wall mirror.
A dive shop with colorful mural and diving gear displayed under a clear sky.
Indoor space with water sports gear including wetsuits and snorkeling equipment.
Person holding red and blue swim fins above a table with diving gear.
A person fills a black snorkel mask with water from a blue container on a boat.
Pool area with white arches and lounge chairs under a clear blue sky.
Outdoor pool with water fountain next to arches and lounge chairs under sunny sky.
Blue pool with water jets and lounge chairs against beige walls under a blue sky.
Bright outdoor area with a bar, three wooden stools, and modern decor.
Bright lounge with wooden armchairs, plants, and large arched window with view.
Luxurious spa room with warm light stone walls and built-in water feature.
Bright wooden sauna with bench seating and a heater in the corner.
Modern hair salon with black chairs and large mirrors.
Outdoor pool area with wooden lounge chairs and arched beige walls under a clear sky.
Sunny poolside with striped lounge chairs and beige walls featuring arches.
Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + True Beach Village

HCR444
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Location

The True Beach Resort, consisting of the sub-areas "True Beach Resort" (bookable under RMF333, completely renovated) and True Beach Village (bookable under RMF444, newly built), opened its doors for the first time in December 2023. The complex, designed in an Arabic boho style, is located south of Marsa Alam on a dreamlike stretch of coastline with a bay in front with crystal-clear water in the first beach line. Coral reefs in front invite snorkeling. Marsa Alam airport is about 90 kilometers from the hotel.
Illuminated hotel entrance with 'Luxe Beach Resort' sign at night.
Aerial view of a resort with pools, lounge chairs, and umbrellas near water.
Small coastal village surrounded by desert and clear blue sea waters.
Sandy beach with palm trees and blue sea on a sunny day.
Calm sea meets golden sandy beach under clear blue sky.
Outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas overlooking a sandy beach and ocean.
Outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs by a sandy beach under a clear blue sky.
Person kite surfing on turquoise sea under clear sky near sandy beach.

Facilities

Modern hotel with warmly lit windows at sunset and palm trees in the foreground.
Hotel buildings warmly lit at night with clear dark blue sky
Outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and lawn at a hotel during sunset.
Hotel lobby with tall windows, light-colored marble floor, modern seating, and large pottery decor.
Elegant hotel lounge with comfortable chairs and sofas in neutral tones.
Modern hotel bar with wooden stools and illuminated counter, bartenders serving drinks.
Outdoor hotel bar area with modern tables and chairs under decorative ceiling at night.
Beach with wooden cabanas, white curtains, and a view of the blue sea.
Sunny beach with palm trees, straw umbrellas, and lounge chairs by clear blue sea.
Cozy beachside restaurant at dusk with warm lights and seating under umbrellas.
Large outdoor pool with clear blue water and sunny sky at a resort.
Man enjoying a floating breakfast tray with diverse food items in a pool.
Empty outdoor café seating with white tables and chairs on stone patio by sandy beach and blue sky.
Bright dining area with wooden tables, blue cushioned chairs, hanging lights, and green plants.
Cozy outdoor lounge chair with cushions on a wooden deck at sunset on a sandy beach.
Beach with palm trees, sunshades, and private lounging areas under a sunny sky.
The schauinsland-reisen original hotel was built in an elegant Bohemian style combined with modern Arabic accents, offering a unique design in Egypt. The 5-star complex consists of two sub-areas, the "True Beach Resort," which is particularly suitable for families, and the "True Beach Village" as an adults-only area, bookable from 16 years of age. The complex has a total of 158 rooms spread across both sub-areas and offers a spacious reception area with a reception desk and a lobby bar "True Lobby Bar" with seating indoors and outdoors (located in the resort). On the first floor of the lobby is a rooftop bar "Sama Bar." The Village area of the resort (adults-only) is surrounded by a spacious water landscape and offers a total of 4 different main pools that run through the entire complex and are also the pools for the swim-up rooms, as well as an infinity pool offering views of the crystal-clear bay (all pools are heated). In the middle of the pool landscape, you will find the pool bar "Scarab Bar," the oriental restaurant "El Tawla," and a chaise lounge. Guests of the Village area also have access to a Greek restaurant "ILIOS" and an Asian restaurant "NORI," both located on the beach. Bars "ILIOS Bar" and "Salt Bar" also await guests on the beach. Furthermore, guests of the Village area can use the main restaurant "El Manzil" and the seafood restaurant "Ritsa" (both located in the resort area). The resort area has two spacious pools and a whirlpool integrated into the main pool (main pool heated in winter). An island in the main pool, accessible via a wooden bridge, offers chill-out areas with loungers and beanbags for young and old. The complex also has the pool bar "Maya," a theater offering various entertainment programs in the evening, as well as various shops, a hairdresser, and a spa area. Guests of the Village area may use both sub-areas, but not vice versa. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included at the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Swim Up Suite (Adult Only)

The Swim Up Suites (2SU) are approx. 47 m² in size and have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water is refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included) and safe, seating area and terrace. The rooms have direct access to the communal pool (heated).
Also bookable for single occupancy (1SU).

Hotel room with large bed, seating area, and sliding doors leading to a pool and sun loungers.
Bright hotel room with double bed, beige walls, wooden furniture, and decorative wall niches.
Modern bathroom with marble countertop, wall-mounted sink, large mirror, and dark glossy cabinets.
Sunlit pool area with seating, viewed through sliding glass doors.
Comfortable hotel room with a double bed, beige decor, and a TV on the wall.
Bright hotel room with twin beds, cozy chairs, and a view of a pool and beach umbrella.
Outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas overlooking a sandy beach and ocean.
Modern hotel bathroom with double sinks, round mirrors, and glass shower stalls.

Swim Up Seafront Suite (Adult Only)

With the same amenities as the 2SU, these (W2Q) are located on the beach and have access to the swim-up pool (heated) and direct sea view.
Also bookable for single occupancy (W1Q).

Junior Suite Sea View (Adult Only)

The Junior Suites Sea View (J2M) are approx. 47 m² in size, located on the first floor, and have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water is refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included) and safe, seating area and balcony. Also available with pool view (J2P) or as Seafront (JF2).
Also bookable for single occupancy (J1M).

Bright hotel room with double bed, beige walls, wooden furniture, and decorative wall niches.
Balcony seating overlooking a large outdoor pool and distant sea under clear blue sky.
Modern hotel bathroom with double sinks, round mirrors, and glass shower stalls.
Cozy hotel room with large bed and ocean view through wide windows.
Bright hotel room with large window showing ocean view, double bed, sofa chairs, and TV.
Outdoor jacuzzi on a terrace with ocean view under a clear blue sky
Modern hotel bathroom with double sinks, round mirrors, and glass shower stalls.

Jacuzzi Suite (Adult Only)

The Jacuzzi Suites (S2J) are approx. 47 m² in size, located on the first floor in the first beach line with direct sea view, and have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water is refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included) and safe, seating area and terrace. The jacuzzi (heated) is located outside on the terrace.
Also bookable for single occupancy (S1J).

Loft (Adult Only)

The Lofts (L2G) are approx. 86 m² in size, located on the beach with direct sea view, and offer on two floors two bathrooms with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water is refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included) and safe, dressing room and seating area with dining table as well as terrace. The lofts offer direct access to the swim-up pool (heated).

Bright bedroom with a large bed, wooden furniture, glass railing, and a view of a pool outside.
Modern dining area with round wooden table and chairs, adjoining a spacious living room with sea view.
Cozy seating area with fresh fruit and snacks, overlooking a sunny poolside with umbrellas and loungers.
Modern living room with beige sofas, wall-mounted TV, and stone staircase with glass railing.
Bright hotel room with bed, chairs, and large windows overlooking a pool and outdoor seating.
Modern hotel room with bed, wooden furniture, and ocean view balcony.
Bright hotel room with large bed, neutral tones, and sliding doors to outdoor seating area.
Modern living area with large sliding doors opening to a terrace and ocean view.

Jacuzzi Rooftop (Adult Only)

The Jacuzzi Rooftop rooms (SRT, approx. 87 m²) are each on the first floor and offer a terrace with an outdoor jacuzzi (heated) and side sea view. Furthermore, the rooms have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water, water is refilled daily), kettle, espresso machine (4 capsules included) and safe, as well as a living area with seating.
Also bookable for single occupancy (ERT).

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveler Rooms (YTR) are equipped like the Junior Suites with Pool View and are bookable for young adults aged 18-29. Limited quota and special price.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Main restaurant "El Manzil" buffet style in the resort area for breakfast (7-10 am, times may vary depending on season), late riser breakfast (10-11 am, times may vary depending on season), lunch (12:30-2:30 pm, times may vary depending on season) and dinner (6:30-9:30 pm winter season, 7-10 pm summer season).
Alternatively, an à la carte breakfast is available daily for guests in the Village area (adults only) at the Greek restaurant.
Snacks are offered outdoors from 10:30 am to 5 pm. Tea time from 3-4 pm with cakes and pastries in the lobby bar. In addition, the following à la carte restaurants are included daily: Seafood Restaurant "Ritsa" (located in the resort area, included only once per stay, reservation required, depending on occupancy, the restaurant may not be open daily), Greek Restaurant "ILIOS," Oriental Restaurant "El Tawla," and Asian Fusion Restaurant "NORI" (reservation required, depending on the day of the week, two of the restaurants are open, from 7-10 pm, opening hours may vary depending on the season). The following bars are available: Lobby Bar "True Lobby Bar," Pool Bar in the resort area "Maya Pool Bar," Roof Top Bar "Sama Bar" in the resort area, Pool Bar in the Village area "Scarab Bar," Salt Bar (Beach Bar) on the beach, and "ILIOS" Bar directly on the beach (the last three mentioned bars are located in the Village area). Opening hours vary by bar. Local alcoholic drinks are included from 10 am to midnight, and non-alcoholic drinks from 6 am to midnight. A midnight snack is offered after midnight.
The minibar is filled on arrival with 4 soft drinks and 2 small bottles of water. Water is refilled daily.

Bright restaurant with wooden furniture and large windows overlooking the sea.

Not included in All Inclusive

Freshly squeezed orange juice with breakfast for a fee. From summer 25, the floating breakfast will no longer be included in the All Inclusive.

Sports included

Fitness room with a range of fitness equipment (cardio and strength training equipment, from 16 years of age, open from 8 am to 8 pm). Also, a volleyball court on the beach and daily animation/sports program (e.g., yoga classes on the beach).

Sports for a fee

Dive center at the hotel (Padi certified, local provider, for a fee).

Wellness

Outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and beige walls under clear sky.
Pool area with white arches and lounge chairs under a clear blue sky.
Outdoor pool with water fountain next to arches and lounge chairs under sunny sky.
Blue pool with water jets and lounge chairs against beige walls under a blue sky.
Bright outdoor area with a bar, three wooden stools, and modern decor.
Bright lounge with wooden armchairs, plants, and large arched window with view.
Luxurious spa room with warm light stone walls and built-in water feature.
Bright wooden sauna with bench seating and a heater in the corner.
Modern hair salon with black chairs and large mirrors.
Outdoor pool area with wooden lounge chairs and arched beige walls under a clear sky.
Sunny poolside with striped lounge chairs and beige walls featuring arches.
Spacious spa area with sauna, steam bath, swimming pool, and a range of massages (for a fee). Also, beauty salon in the spa area (for a fee, reservation required).

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex and on the beach.
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Laundry service for a fee. Baby cot available free of charge upon request.
Pillow menu available. Please contact reception for this.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Direct Beach Location
  • Adults Only
  • Air Conditioning
  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Luxury Travelers
  • Sandy Beach
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • schauinsland-reisen original
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Diving

Note

The resort area can be booked under RMF333.
Swimming shoes are recommended for entering the sea.
There can be ebb and flow in Egypt.
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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," you may have to travel long distances and expect a long transfer. 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 to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for 30 € per person.
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Hotel code: RMF444
"True Beach Resort" (RMF333) and "True Beach Village" (RMF444)

Country category

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Product information

Combination product 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 Thursdays. 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 day of embarkation, the route may vary.
Route:.
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3) Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Visit of the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 a.m. balloon excursion (optional, can be booked on site).
Breakfast, visit of the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 3:
Visit of 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 sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Departure 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 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 there is 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). Sailing to Kom Ombo with a visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Sailing 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 excursion package in which this excursion is located is always indicated behind the excursions in the route:
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 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 the 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 the 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 exterior cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant with delicious dishes caters to your culinary needs. This 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. Beach 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 for a fee.

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 occupancy (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 porthole.

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.

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

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 a 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 a 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 overload or maintenance of the Esna locks, the itinerary may change. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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Since 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 it may be necessary to cross other ships.
It may happen that the ship is not always accessible.
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Egypt is the land of Baksheesh: To save you the stress of constant 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 recommended by us.