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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.
Sunlit outdoor seating area with chairs and tables under a shaded structure on a clear day.
Billiard table and ping pong table in a bright, open game room overlooking the sea.
Spacious hotel room with king bed, ocean view, and balcony seating.
Modern bathroom with large mirror, sink countertop, toilet, and walk-in shower with glass door.
Luxurious hotel room with large bed, marble flooring, and sea view terrace.
Outdoor seating area with chairs and tables overlooking a beach and clear blue sky.
Bright hotel room with two twin beds, wooden flooring, and a balcony view of the sea.
Balcony with two chairs and a table overlooking palm trees and the sea on a sunny day.
Hotel with stone arches and palm trees by a clear blue swimming pool under a sunny sky.
Bright pool with yellow canopies and palm trees by the turquoise sea on a sunny day.
Hotel with stone arches, pool, and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
Couple with colorful cocktails relaxing in a hotel pool with stone walls and palm trees.
Colorful children's playroom with sea view, small tables, chairs, and games under stone ceiling.
Gym with treadmills, exercise machines, and windows showing ocean views.
Spacious gym with modern equipment against a stone wall and arched doorways.
Elegant lobby with central fountain and spacious, bright seating areas bathed in warm light.
Two blue massage beds with yellow logo text in a wellness room.
Relaxation room with whirlpool bathtub, lounge bed, soothing lighting, and wall decor.
Modern indoor pool with lounge chairs, yellow columns, and ceiling lights in a hotel.
Modern waiting area with black seating and rustic stone wall.
Modern hair salon with large mirrors, two chairs, and wooden flooring.
Ägypten ∙ Nilkreuzfahrten ∙ Luxor

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Albatros Citadel Resort

HFH150
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Location

The luxury resort is located directly on the hotel's own 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 landscaped lagoons and a natural lagoon offer relaxation and recreation. Hurghada Airport is approx. 25 km away. The center of Hurghada with numerous restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment facilities is approx. 30 km away (taxi at a fee).
Illuminated luxury hotel with palm trees and many flags at night.
Sunset over a harbor with yellow umbrellas and marina facilities.
Luxury resort with pools by the coast, surrounded by palm trees and sea views.
Beach resort with sandy shore, palm trees, and calm sea at sunset.

Facilities

Open restaurant with sea view and modern wooden furniture in daylight.
Cozy seating areas with stone columns and sea view in a hotel restaurant.
Elegant dining table with set plates and chairs, overlooking a terrace and sea through a large arch window.
Sunlit outdoor seating area with chairs and tables under a shaded structure on a clear day.
Billiard table and ping pong table in a bright, open game room overlooking the sea.
The resort, built from natural coral stone on a hillside, has 552 rooms spread across eight buildings. The hotel has its own small marina and a private beach. Facilities include a spacious, comfortable lobby with a reception, a beauty salon with a hairdresser, several souvenir shops, and a Starbucks. Seven different restaurants (surcharges apply for "Golden Buddha" and "Star Fish"), as well as an à la carte restaurant (included once per stay) cater to your culinary needs. Ten different bars offer refreshing drinks. The shisha bar with water pipes completes the diverse offer.
The well-maintained and lovingly landscaped outdoor area features three swimming pools (two heated in winter), a children's pool, and six open-air whirlpools for relaxation and recreation. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are available free of charge at the hotel's own beach and by the pools. If needed, unlimited access to the Neverland Aqua Park can be booked additionally.

Accommodation

Double room sea view

The approx. 36-58 sqm and modernly furnished double rooms with sea view (DM,MBB) have a 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 are also available for single occupancy (DEM). All double rooms have a sea view.
Also available as double room type I (DMI/EIM) with the same amenities (additional contingent).

Spacious hotel room with king bed, ocean view, and balcony seating.
Modern bathroom with large mirror, sink countertop, toilet, and walk-in shower with glass door.

Double room (HRGA29)

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

Luxurious hotel room with large bed, marble flooring, and sea view terrace.
Outdoor seating area with chairs and tables overlooking a beach and clear blue sky.
Modern bathroom with large mirror, sink countertop, toilet, and walk-in shower with glass door.

Double Deluxe Sea View SKTV

The rooms (2B) have the same amenities as the Double Deluxe Sea View.
Additionally, the following amenities are included:
- VIP check-in
- Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)
- Set menu in the restaurant once per stay
- Daily minibar refill with selected drinks
- Fruit basket upon arrival
The room is only available for stays in Winter 2025/26 and during the booking period 05.12.-15.12.2025.
Also bookable for single use (1B).

Double Deluxe Sea View

The approx. 60-70 sqm Double Deluxe Sea View (DM2) offer the same amenities as the Double Rooms Sea View with balcony or terrace. The Double Deluxe rooms are located in buildings 6, 7 and 8 on the ground floor and also have a sea view. Also bookable for single use (DM1).

Luxurious hotel room with large bed, marble flooring, and sea view terrace.
Outdoor seating area with chairs and tables overlooking a beach and clear blue sky.
Modern bathroom with large mirror, sink countertop, toilet, and walk-in shower with glass door.
Bright hotel room with two twin beds, wooden flooring, and a balcony view of the sea.
Modern bathroom with large mirror, sink countertop, toilet, and walk-in shower with glass door.
Balcony with two chairs and a table overlooking palm trees and the sea on a sunny day.

Family room sea view

The family rooms with sea view (F2M) are approx. 60 sqm and have two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a dressing room. Equipped like the double rooms with sea view.

Double room Superior Swim up sea view

The spacious Swim Up rooms (2MW) are approx. 58 sqm, modernly furnished and have a 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 old)

Hotel with stone arches and palm trees by a clear blue swimming pool under a sunny sky.
Bright pool with yellow canopies and palm trees by the turquoise sea on a sunny day.
Hotel with stone arches, pool, and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
Couple with colorful cocktails relaxing in a hotel pool with stone walls and palm trees.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-10 am, late riser breakfast from 10-11 am, lunch from 12:30-3 pm, dinner from 6:30-9 pm, all as buffet. Dinner alternatively in the à la carte restaurant "Rocks Lounge" with reservation (included once per stay) and late dinner from 10 pm-12 am. Snacks during the day at "Alfredo" from 3:30-5 pm and ice cream from 2-5 pm. Coffee/tea and pastries at Cafe Columbus. The minibar is refilled daily with water and soft drinks. National alcoholic drinks from 10 am to midnight. Selected cocktails are included in the All-Inclusive offer free of charge. Water, juices, soft drinks, and coffee/tea are available around the clock at the lobby bar.

Sports included

Fitness room, tennis courts (floodlights at a fee), darts, aerobics, water aerobics, table tennis, and billiards.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports on the beach for a fee (by local providers)
Diving center: Egypt International Diving Center
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Neverland Aqua Park (bookable at the travel agency with request H and 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 for a fee at many hotels. The park includes over 100 different water attractions for young and old. The price of €70 for adults and €35 for children up to 11 years includes daily free admission with snacks and soft drinks, as well as transfer to and from the hotel.

Children's Program

Colorful children's playroom with sea view, small tables, chairs, and games under stone ceiling.
The hotel has a kids' club for children aged 4-12 and a heated children's pool.

Wellness

Wellness treatments, steam bath, sauna, massage, hairdresser (each for a fee).
Elegant lobby with central fountain and spacious, bright seating areas bathed in warm light.
Two blue massage beds with yellow logo text in a wellness room.
Relaxation room with whirlpool bathtub, lounge bed, soothing lighting, and wall decor.
Modern indoor pool with lounge chairs, yellow columns, and ceiling lights in a hotel.
Modern waiting area with black seating and rustic stone wall.
Modern hair salon with large mirrors, two chairs, and wooden flooring.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi access is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
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Shops and bazaars, limousine service, laundry service. (for a fee)
ATM in the lobby.

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Shopping
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Family Friendly
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Young Traveller
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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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", significant distances have to be covered and a long transfer must 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 organize the visa themselves or purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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Seasonal Note

Also bookable under HRGA29.

Country category

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Product information

The selected travel offer has a duration of 14 nights and includes various individual services.
Accommodation on the specified ship (or similar) is for seven nights according to the program. The pre- and post-cruise stay at the hotel depends on your arrival day and embarkation day.
Embarkation for 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 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 in 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 in 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

Cruise details

MS Lady Carol

Route/Ship location

Embarkation: Thursday
Depending on the embarkation day, the itinerary may vary.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3) Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Sightseeing of the East Bank in Luxor. At 5 AM, optional balloon excursion (can be booked locally).
Breakfast, sightseeing of the East Bank, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 3:
Sightseeing of 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 to the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Late evening departure to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
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 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.
In the afternoon, felucca ride 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). Trip to Kom Ombo with a visit to the Double Temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Sailing to Esna and visit to 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 board for excursions.
The excursions in the itinerary are marked with the excursion package they belong to:
Classic Excursion Package=1
Classic Plus Excursion Package=2
Premium Excursion Package=3
Excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Classic Excursion Package (bookable with initial booking: 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.- € p.P.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Excursion Package are included in the Classic Plus Excursion Package: (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 Classic Plus Excursion Package are included in the Premium Excursion Package: (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 outside cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant serves delicious dishes for your culinary needs. This is complemented by a cozy lounge bar. A small bazaar invites you to browse and shop. On the spacious sun deck, there is a large pool and a bar. Bath 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 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/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.

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

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 outdoor decks.
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Booking information: Please note that for return flights to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay at the hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for return flights 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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As the ship offered is a motor ship, 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 is possible 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 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 considered a recommendation from us.