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Ägypten ∙ Nilkreuzfahrten ∙ Luxor

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Albatros Citadel Resort

HFH150
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Travel information

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 14 nights and includes various individual services.
Accommodation on the specified ship (or similar) is provided for seven nights according to the program. The pre- and post-stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and the day of embarkation.
Embarkation on the MS Lady Carol takes place 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 on the West Bank
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride 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 on the West Bank
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride 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 on the West Bank
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride 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

Notice

The Nile combinations are always linked to a beach stay. The cruise during the entire offer period is always one week and without interruption. The stays in the beach hotels may vary. This means that one or more nights may also begin before the Nile cruise.

MS Lady Carol

Itinerary

Embarkation: Thursday
Depending on the day of embarkation, the itinerary may change.
Itinerary:.
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Sightseeing of the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 am, hot air balloon excursion (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 stay on board in Luxor.
Day 3:
Sightseeing of 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 departure to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Continued journey from Esna.
Afterwards, proceed to Aswan, where the overnight stay also takes place.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, opportunity to visit 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). Journey to Kom Ombo with a visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7:
Continued journey to Esna and visit to the Edfu Temple (1,2,3). Overnight stay 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.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted which excursion package this tour is in:
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)
Day trip 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. 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 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 porthole.

Cabin single occupancy

With the same amenities as the standard 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 as a buffet. Drinks for a fee.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included from 11 am to 11 pm.
The minibar is filled once per week with soft drinks.
Once per week a fruit basket in the cabin.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Hotel service

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

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA.

Note

Docking point of the Lady Carol: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (subject to availability)
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Smoking is only allowed on the outer decks.
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Booking note: Please note that for flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required.
For flights to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to rebook to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it is always a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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The transfer duration 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 due to congestion 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 travel itinerary.
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Since the ship offered is a motor vessel, operating 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 happen that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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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 vacation as pleasant as possible and is our recommendation.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Pickalbatros Citadel Resort

Location

Luxurious hotel with ornate facade, palm trees, and illuminated flags at dusk.
View of a harbor with sunset and palm trees along the coast.
Luxury hotel complex with multiple pools overlooking the blue sea in a sunny location.
Aerial view of a beach hotel with sun umbrellas, waves, and clear blue sea.
The luxury resort is located directly on its own private beach, with a unique house reef, in the exclusive resort area of Sahl Hasheesh. The reef invites you to dive and snorkel with its fascinating underwater world. Two beautifully artificially created lagoons as well as a natural lagoon provide relaxation and leisure. The airport of Hurghada is approx. 25 km away. The center of Hurghada with numerous restaurants, bars, shopping, and entertainment options is about 30 km (taxi for a fee) away.

Facilities

The resort, built from natural coral stones on a hillside, has 552 rooms spread over eight buildings. The hotel owns its own small marina and a private beach. Facilities include a spacious, cozy reception hall with a front desk, a beauty salon with a hairdresser, some souvenir shops, and a Starbucks (for a fee). Six different restaurants take care of culinary well-being ("Star Fish" for a fee). Cool refreshments are served in eight different bars. The Shisha bar with water pipes rounds off the diverse offer (for a fee).
In the well-kept and lovingly landscaped grounds, three swimming pools, a children's pool, and six open-air whirlpools (all heated in winter) invite you to relax and unwind. Sun loungers, parasols, and bath towels are available free of charge at the hotel's own beach and at the pools. If required, unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park can be booked additionally.
Bright hotel restaurant with large windows and sea view, wooden chairs and set tables.
Restaurant seating area with natural stone walls and sea view through large windows.
Dining area with elegantly set table and view of terrace with umbrellas and sea
Open terrace with sunshades and tables at a holiday resort under clear sky.
Bright recreational room with pool table and ping pong table overlooking a pool.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with large bed, flat-screen TV, and sea view through the balcony.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, shower, and toilet in a hotel room.

Double room sea view

The approx. 36-58 m² modernly furnished double rooms with sea view (DM,MBB) feature shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, Wi-Fi, safe, satellite TV, minibar (incl. water and soft drinks), coffee/tea maker, individually adjustable air conditioning, balcony or terrace. Double rooms can also be booked for single use (DEM). All double rooms have a sea view.
With the same equipment, also bookable as double room type I (DMI/EIM) (additional allotment).

Double room (HRGA29)

The double rooms are similar in equipment to the double rooms with sea view, but do not have a sea view (D). Also bookable for single occupancy (DE).

Double Deluxe sea view

The approx. 60 m² Double Deluxe sea view (DM2) offer the same equipment as the double rooms with sea view with a balcony or terrace. The double rooms Deluxe are located in buildings 6, 7, and 8 on the ground floor and also have a sea view. Also bookable for single occupancy (DM1).

Spacious hotel room with large bed, rustic decor, and sea view.
Terrace with seating, palm tree, and sea view under clear sunny sky.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, shower, and toilet in a hotel room.
Elegant hotel room with two beds, balcony, and tropical painting on the wall.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, shower, and toilet in a hotel room.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking the sea under clear sky.

Family room sea view

The family rooms with sea view (F2M) are approx. 60 m² and feature two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a dressing room. Equipped like the double rooms with sea view.
(additionally bookable under HRGA29 with F2M/FA2.)

Double room Superior Swim up sea view

The spacious swim-up rooms (2MW) are approx. 58 m², modernly furnished, and feature shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, Wi-Fi, safe, satellite TV, minibar (incl. water and soft drinks), coffee/tea maker, individually adjustable air conditioning, terrace, and access to the sharing pool (bookable from 16 years). Also bookable for single use (1MW).

Modern hotel complex with pool and palm trees under a clear sky.
A hotel pool with yellow sun canopies and a view of the blue sea under a clear sky.
Hotel with Mediterranean architecture, multiple swimming pools, and palm trees outside.
Two people relax at a hotel pool holding colorful cocktails.

Double room Executive (HRGA29)

These executive rooms are approx. 57 m² and have similar equipment to the double rooms with sea view, but offer a swim-up terrace (EXD).

Double room sea view Type A (HRGA29)

These rooms are only bookable for adults from 12 years and are approx. 35 m². Amenities include air conditioning, TV, telephone, safe, minibar (for a fee), and balcony with sea view (DMA).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 am, late riser breakfast from 10-11 am, lunch from 12:30-3 pm, dinner from 7-9:30 pm, each in buffet style. Dinner alternatively in the à-la-carte restaurant "Rocks Lounge" with reservation (included once per stay). Snacks during the day in the "Alfredo" from 3:30-5 pm as well as ice cream from 12-5 pm. Coffee/tea and pastries in Cafe Columbus from 11 am to 10 pm. The minibar is refilled daily with water and soft drinks. National alcoholic drinks from 10 am to 12 am. Selected cocktails are already included in the all-inclusive offer at no extra charge. Water, juices, soft drinks, and coffee/tea are available around the clock at the lobby bar.

Sports included

Gym with modern equipment and sea view through windows set in stone walls.
Fitness room with modern equipment and stone walls in a hotel.
Bright recreational room with pool table and ping pong table overlooking a pool.
Fitness room, tennis courts (floodlights for a fee), darts, aerobics, water gymnastics, table tennis, as well as billiards.

Sports for a fee

various water sports options on the beach for a fee (by local providers)
Diving center: Egypt International Diving Center
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable in the travel agency with requirement H and the service code HRG950):
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 small and large guests. 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 transfer from/to the overnight hotel.

Children's program

The hotel has a kids club for children from 4-12 years and a heated children's pool.
Colorful play area in hotel lobby with sea view.

Wellness

Luxurious hotel lobby with modern fire fountain and elegant decoration in warm tones.
Two blue massage beds with yellow towels in a bright, cozy room.
Wellness room with hot tub, massage bed, and relaxing lighting.
Indoor hotel pool with blue water, comfortable lounge chairs, and bright lighting.
A modern hotel lounge area with gray sofas, wooden tables, and rustic stone wall.
Modern hair salon with white mirrors, black chairs, and wooden flooring.
Wellness treatments, steam bath, sauna, massage, hairdresser (each for a fee).

Entertainment

Be inspired by a varied animation and entertainment program.
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1001 Nights Neverland Show: (included 1x per stay)
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, as well as 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 access is available to guests in the rooms and public areas free of charge.
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Shops and bazaars, limousine service, laundry service. (for a fee)
ATM in the lobby.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard.

Note

The hotel is unsuitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, especially with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" as well as vice versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel", large distances must sometimes be covered and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following a Nile cruise.
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGA29.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

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