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Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Fort Arabesque

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Location

The resort, built in Arabic style, impresses with its proximity to the beautiful sandy beach. The Fort Arabesque is located on the enchanting shores of Makadi Bay, approx. 30 km south of Hurghada. It is approx. 30 km to the center of Hurghada with its numerous restaurants, bars, and shops. Hurghada Airport is approx. 30 km away.
Modern hotel with balconies, pink flowers, green plants, and a partly cloudy sky.
Modern hotel pool with blue water and white buildings under clear sky
Aerial view of a seaside resort with beach, sun loungers, and clear blue water.
Aerial view of a large beachfront resort with umbrellas and sunbeds along the sandy shore near clear blue water.
Aerial view of a tropical beach with sand, sun umbrellas, and clear turquoise water.
Resort with multiple buildings, curved pools, palm trees, and green landscaped gardens at sunset.

Facilities

Spacious modern hotel lobby with abundant natural light and comfortable seating.
Empty beach area with chairs, tables, and umbrellas next to colorful flowers at sunset.
Beach terrace with loungers, umbrellas, and a clear sky sea view.
Covered restaurant terrace with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and garden.
Sunny garden pathway lined with palm trees and vibrant plants under a clear blue sky.
Hotel building with well-maintained garden and palm trees under clear blue sky.
View of a well-kept hotel garden with palm trees and the sea in the background under a blue sky.
Modern restaurant with wooden tables, stools, and decorative wooden spoons on the wall.
Bright sunlit room with white armchairs, tables, and plants in front of large windows.
Woman relaxing in pool with a view of a vast landscape.
Elegant dining table with views of palm trees and beach at a hotel restaurant.
Brightly designed interior of a restaurant with tropical leaf patterns on walls and modern furniture.
Hotel outdoor area with covered terrace, chairs and tables next to palm trees.
Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs under a sunshade.
Beachside restaurant with tables and palm trees by the sea at sunset.
Swing bed with cushions under a canopy at the beach with sea view.
The stylish hotel complex Fort Arabesque is divided into three areas: the Fort Arabesque Resort, the Westbay (Adults-only), and Fort Arabesque The Villas (Adults-only).
The Fort Arabesque Resort has 330 comfortable rooms, a reception, an elevator, and various shops. The buffet restaurant offers culinary specialties. Various bars, such as the "Red Rocks" lobby bar, provide refreshment. In the well-maintained outdoor area, you will find seven pools (three heated in winter) and two children's pools.
The Westbay Adults Only (from 16 years old) is equipped with 247 rooms and suites, an elevator, and a reception. The buffet restaurant (from summer 2025 with a Mexican corner), the "Sunset Bar", "Lobby Bar", and "Windbreaker Bar" cater to your culinary needs. An adult pool (heated in winter) is available in the outdoor area. From summer 2025, Westbay will also have a Greek Seafood Restaurant (reservation required).
The Fort Arabesque The Villas (bookable from 16 years old) has 65 modern villas and an elevator that leads to the sea-view villas. Hotel amenities include two à la carte restaurants, "The Pavilion" (breakfast and dinner) and "Club159" (lunch and dinner).
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included in all areas by the pools and on the beach.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room Sea View

The Superior Double Rooms Sea View (DMU) are comfortably equipped with bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, satellite TV, minibar (water included), coffee and tea making facilities, individually adjustable air conditioning, and a balcony with sea view. Also available for single use (UME). (Also bookable under HRGB21 with DMU/DME/KMY.)

Spacious hotel room with two beds, balcony, desk, TV, and modern decor.
Hotel room with two beds, sofa, rug, and light wall decorations.
Bright hotel room with two double beds and access to a balcony.
Balcony with wicker chairs and table, overlooking palm trees and sky.
Bright hotel room with two beds, flat-screen TV, desk, and decorative wicker wall elements.
Bright hotel room with two beds, rugs, and balcony overlooking garden
Cozy hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, warm lighting, and a plant near the entrance.
Cozy hotel room with two beds, desk, plants, and access to a balcony.

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) are more spacious than the double rooms, located on the ground floor, and have a garden view. (Also bookable under HRGB21 with DF2.)

Deluxe Family Room

The renovated Deluxe Family Rooms (2DF) are equipped like the family rooms and have a large room (approx. 42 sqm) with a king-size bed and a bunk bed for children. The rooms overlook the jungle pool.
The rooms have the following additional amenities:
- The rooms are in close proximity to the Baby Club for children under 3 years old
- Stroller
- Children's toys in the garden
- Smart TV
- Laundry service for children's clothing
- Basket with diapers and baby oil
- Iron and ironing board (on request)
- free high-speed Wi-Fi
- Food for children such as pureed potatoes, carrots, or vegetables (on request)
- Selection of cartoons for children (on request)
- a haircut for a man (once per stay)
- a nail treatment at the beauty center for a woman (once per stay)
When booking this room with three adults, no extra bed is provided. The 3rd person sleeps on the bunk bed (dimensions: 190 cm x 120 cm)
(Also bookable under HRGB21 with 2DF and sea-facing with KY6 and as Deluxe Family Room Type A (ADF)).

Hotel room with bed, sofa, curtains, glass door, and outdoor view in warm lighting.
Modern bathroom with illuminated mirror, wall-mounted sink, towels, and plastic step stool.
Cozy hotel room with large bed, sofa, and bright baby crib by sunlit window.
Bright hotel room with two beds and access to a balcony with garden view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, blue blanket, and balcony overlooking palm trees.

Double Comfort Adults Only

The Double Comfort Adults Only rooms with garden view (DKO) have been renovated and are equipped with bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, satellite TV, minibar (water, soft drinks, and beer included - refilled daily), coffee and tea making facilities, individually adjustable air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace.
The rooms are located in the West Wing and are bookable for adults only (from 16 years old).
Also available for single use (EOM).
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (date of birth must be entered upon booking).
(Also bookable from winter under HRGB22 and HRGB21 as Double Comfort Room (2CD/1CD)).

Adults Only Junior Suite Sea View

The Adults Only Junior Suites (JAO) are more spacious than the double rooms and, with the same amenities as the West Wing double rooms, consist of a seating area, a bathroom, and a sleeping area with a sea view.
The rooms are located in the West Wing and are bookable for adults only (from 16 years old).
Breakfast and dinner in the exclusive "The Pavilion" restaurant. Lunch and dinner at "Club159".
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (date of birth must be entered upon booking).
(Also bookable from winter under HRGB22 with J2M).

Bright hotel room with two double beds, rugs, a TV, and a balcony with daylight.
Cozy hotel room with two beds, seating area, and wall decorations.
Modern hotel room with two double beds, desk, lamps, and balcony with a view.
Modern bathroom with large wall mirror, sink, and glass shower enclosure.
Hotel room with two large beds, desk, and balcony overlooking a palm-filled landscape.

Premium Double Room Sea View Adults Only

The Premium Adults Only double rooms (PDZ) have the same amenities as the West Bay double rooms, but with a sea view.
The rooms are located in the West Wing and are bookable for adults only (from 16 years old).
(Also bookable from winter under HRGB22 with PDZ/PEZ and under HRGB21 as PDM/3PM).

Elite Suite

The Elite Suites (ES2) are equipped like the double rooms, but are more spacious and have a sleeping area with a king-size bed, a bathroom, and a living area. The rooms have a side sea view and are located in the West Wing.
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (date of birth must be entered upon booking).

Modern hotel room with large bed, nightstand, and comfortable armchairs in warm lighting.
A walk-in closet with built-in safe and illuminated wooden shelves next to a bathroom.
Bright bathroom with double sinks, large mirrors, and glass shower enclosure.

Deluxe Double Room (HRGB21)

The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2, approx. 43m²) are similar in equipment to the double rooms, but have a king-size bed and a single bed, which are visually separated by a wooden partition.
Also bookable facing the sea (X2M/X1M).

Modern hotel complex with whitewashed buildings and a clear blue pool under a blue sky.
Modern bedroom with double bed, nightstand, floor lamp, and balcony door
Modern living room with gray sofa, colorful cushions and view of terrace and sea.
Pool area with loungers, plant decor, and sea view under clear sky.

Villa

The villas (V12) are spacious (approx. 55m²) and have a separate bedroom with its own bathroom and a separate living room. Furthermore, the villas have direct pool access (heated in winter) and a sun terrace with loungers, a sofa, and umbrellas, a luxurious bathroom with a rain shower, fine Egyptian cotton bed linen, an LCD flat-screen TV with international channels, a minibar (daily refilled with water, soft drinks, and beer), tea and coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.
The minimum age for children in the villas is 16 years.
Also bookable with sea view for an extra charge (M12).
(Also bookable under HRGB21 as Villa Sea View SwimUp, M12).
When booking the villas, the following amenities are included:
- Private check-in/check-out
- Dinner either at the exclusive "The Pavilion" or "Club159"
- Beach Service Plus
- free access to the gym
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- 15% discount on Vareena Spa
- free laundry service (without drying)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar stocked with soft drinks, beer, 2 small bottles of wine, snacks)
- Espresso machine
- Selection of various international teas
- Fresh fruit and small pastries daily
- Breakfast in the room (on request)
- from 1 PM to 5 PM a selection of pizzas at "Club159"
- Beach club in Mexican boho style with beach cabanas

Villa 2 Bedrooms

The 2-Bedroom Villas (VB3) offer plenty of space (approx. 91m²) and, with otherwise identical amenities to the V12 villas, have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and direct pool access (heated in winter) via the terrace.
The minimum age for children in the 2-bedroom villas is 16 years.
When booking the villas, the following amenities are included:
- Private check-in/check-out
- Dinner either at the exclusive "The Pavilion" or "Club159"
- Beach Service Plus
- free access to the gym
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- 15% discount on Vareena Spa
- free laundry service (without drying)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar stocked with soft drinks, beer, 2 small bottles of wine, snacks)
- Espresso machine
- Selection of various international teas
- Fresh fruit and small pastries daily
- Breakfast in the room (on request)
- from 1 PM to 5 PM a selection of pizzas at "Club159"
- Beach club in Mexican boho style with beach cabanas
(Also bookable under HRGB23 with VDU.)

White Mediterranean hotel buildings with a clear blue pool under a bright blue sky.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, patterned cushions, TV, lamp, and balcony door letting in natural light.
Modern bathroom with shower, sink, toilet, and bidet in a hotel room.
Bright hotel lounge with tall windows, seating, and rug in front of terrace with pool

Grand Family Suite (HRGB21)

The Grand Family Suite is approx. 51m² and has two separate bedrooms. One bedroom is equipped with a double bed and the second bedroom with two single beds. The Grand Family Suite has one bathroom and a terrace or balcony (GR2).

West Bay Junior Suite Adults Only (HRGB21)

The "West Bay" Junior Suites are bookable for adults only and are approx. 61-75 sqm. Amenities include two double beds, a seating area, and a bathroom with a shower or bathtub (JS2/JS3).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style. Afternoon coffee, tea, and ice cream. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 9 AM to 12 AM at some bars. All-inclusive snacks from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Premium All Inclusive

The Premium All Inclusive board includes the following amenities:
- Free entry to the fitness studio
- Discount on Vareena Spa
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- Access to all bars, including premium local alcohol and cocktails
- "The Pavillon" and "Club 159" are included for dinner
- Beach service plus with umbrella and ice box with desired drinks
Please note that Premium All Inclusive is already included in the price for the following room types: Junior Suite, Elite Suite, Villa, Sea View Villa, 2-Bedroom Villa.

not included in All Inclusive and Premium All Inclusive

imported alcoholic beverages

Sports Included

Aqua aerobics, beach volleyball, beach soccer, boccia, table tennis, fitness studio (included only with Premium AI booking), otherwise for a fee.

Sports for a Fee

Tennis (floodlight, rackets, and balls, as well as tennis lessons for a fee) and billiards, as well as various water sports through local providers on the beach.

Children's Program

A mini-club for children (4-12 years old) is available.

Wellness

Hotel lounge with modern chandelier, comfortable seating, and polished tiled floor under a coffered ceiling.
Modern indoor pool with waterfall and wooden paneling in a wellness area.
Modern bathroom with rain showers, wooden table, and decorative flowers against dark wall.
Hotel reception with illuminated onyx front desk and three pictures on the wall.
Hotel room with a wooden bed, shower cabin, stone wall and wooden ceiling beams.
Cozy wellness room with two massage tables and warm lighting.
Modern spa room with black stone wall, wooden beams, black massage table, and hanging lights.
The large Vareena Spa offers relaxing massages, body treatments, and pampering programs. Facilities include six treatment rooms for classic massages (two of which are equipped for couples), a room for Thai massages, and another room for peeling and wet treatments with a Vichy shower. Furthermore, there is a steam bath, two rain showers, massage beds, a large jacuzzi with hydromassage loungers, and a relaxation room. The spa area is subject to a charge.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi access is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Fitness
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Children's Playground
  • Children's Pool
  • Massages
  • Adults Only
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Close to Beach
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Luxury Travelers
  • Family Friendly
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

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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 time 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 arrange the visa themselves or purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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Barrier-free hotel complex.
Four rooms suitable for disabled persons can be booked upon request (Superior Double Room).

Season Note

From Winter 23-24 The Beach Resort bookable under HRGB21, The West Bay bookable under HRGB22.

Country category

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Product information

The travel offer you have selected has a duration of 14 nights and includes various individual services. Accommodation on the specified ship (or similar) will be for seven nights according to the program. The pre- and post-stay at the hotel will depend on your arrival day and embarkation day. Embarkation on the MS Lady Carol is on Friday.
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Classic Excursion Package
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Kom Ombo Temple
Habu Temple in Westbank
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca trip in Aswan to the Botanical Gardens.
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Classic Plus Excursion Package
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Kom Ombo Temple
Habu Temple in Westbank
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca trip in Aswan to the Botanical Gardens
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
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Premium Excursion Package
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
Kom Ombo Temple
Habu Temple in Westbank
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca trip in Aswan to the Botanical Gardens
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Philae Temple in Aswan
Nubian Village in Aswan

Cruise details

MS Lady Carol

Route/Ship location

Embarkation: Thursday. Depending on the embarkation day, the route may vary.
Route:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Visit to the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 AM, optional balloon excursion (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. In the morning after breakfast, excursion to Thebes West to Hatshepsut Temple (1,2,3) with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3). Visit the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board. Late in the evening, sail to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Continue sailing from Esna. Then, continue to Aswan, where the overnight stay will take place. Lunch and dinner, and overnight on board.
Day 5:
In the morning after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam and the Old Aswan Dam (1,2,3). Afterwards, visit Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board. In the afternoon, felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3). Then, opportunity for a visit to 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 Edfu Temple (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 excursions. The excursion package for each excursion is indicated in parentheses:
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 arrival: KW Service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 per person.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Excursion Package are in the Classic Plus Excursion Package: (bookable with arrival: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €429 per person.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Excursion Package are in the Premium Excursion Package: (bookable with arrival: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €482 per person.
The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant offers delicious dishes for your culinary enjoyment. 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 at a charge.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Cabins

Cabins

The tastefully furnished cabins (K2) are approx. 19 sqm 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.

Saver Cabins

The saver 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 sqm) 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 point: 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 return 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 overloading or maintenance of the Esna locks, changes to the itinerary may occur. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on a ship of equal value may be necessary to ensure the itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operational noises may occur.
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The ships sometimes dock one behind another or side by side, so it may be necessary to cross over 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, depending on the ship's category. This sum will be used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is considered a recommendation from us.