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Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Steigenberger Aqua Magic

Large cruise ship on calm river under clear sky.

Modern, elegant interior with white stairs and glass railings in a hotel.

Modern hotel waiting area with orange sofa, plants, and staircase to upper floor.

Elegant lounge area with wooden floor and comfortable seating in warm lighting.

Elegant, cozy lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and modern lighting.

Elegant restaurant with set tables, comfortable chairs, and wooden flooring.

Elegant restaurant with tables, orange chairs, and wooden flooring.

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.

Large covered terrace with multiple tables and chairs in a relaxed atmosphere.

Modern hot tub area with sun umbrellas and lounge chairs under clear daylight.

Rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and decorative potted plants under clear sky.

Small gym room with two treadmills, two exercise bikes, and a large mirror.

Relaxation room with massage table and sauna in bright, modern design.

Modern white-lit reception desk in elegant hotel interior with floral decoration.

Cozy seating area with cushions on a terrace overlooking water and lounge chairs.

Small hotel room with a single bed, desk, TV, and closed curtains.

View into a hotel room with two single beds and an adjacent living area with desk and TV.

Bright living room with terrace access and sea view.

Bright hotel room with seating area, bed, and dining area separated by a wall.

Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and seating area overlooking the pool.

Colorful neon nightclub with DJ booth and a dancing figure in a dark room.

Two people talking at a green illuminated bar in a stylish hotel or lounge area.

Water slide shaped like a pirate ship in a hotel pool area.

Children celebrating and dancing in colorful costumes against a city backdrop.

Play area with slides and climbing frames between hotel buildings under clear sky

Couple playing golf on a green course with palm trees and blue sky.

Gym with modern cardio equipment and large windows showing an outside view.

Ägypten ∙ Nilkreuzfahrten ∙ Luxor

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Steigenberger Aqua Magic

HFH196

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) 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 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 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 change.
Itinerary:.
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 and Luxor Temples (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 to 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 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 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). Drive 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 itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for excursions.
The excursions in the itinerary indicate which excursion package they are included in:
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 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 pp.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Excursion Package are included 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 pp.
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Additional excursions to the Classic Plus Excursion Package are included 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 pp.

The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant serves 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. Beach towels are included on board.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks at an extra charge.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

Cabins

The tastefully furnished cabins (K2) are approx. 19 m² 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).

Economy Cabins

The economy cabins (EK2) are equipped like the standard cabins but are located on lower decks and have a small round window.

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.

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 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 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 in 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 a ship of equal value may be required 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 dock sometimes one behind the other or next to each other, so crossing other ships may be necessary.
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 constantly 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 sum 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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Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Steigenberger Aqua Magic

Map

Location

Spend a fantastic family holiday at the "Steigenberger Aqua Magic". The 5-star hotel offers fun for the whole family and delights young and old with its extensive water park. The tastefully designed promenade „ALDAU Art Promenade“ separates the complex from the sandy beach, which is about 400 meters away and slopes gently into the sea. Here, you can be fascinated by the magical underwater world of the Red Sea while snorkeling or diving. If needed, the hotel offers shuttle services to the beach (subject to availability). Your holiday accommodation is located in the newer part of Hurghada on the modern promenade with oriental cafes, bars, and international pubs, as well as small shops. The center of Hurghada with the famous "Sakalla" is about 6 km away. Hurghada Airport is approximately 5 km away.

Rows of wooden loungers and umbrellas on a sandy beach overlooking the calm sea.

Facilities

The extensive hotel complex is designed to be particularly child-friendly and family-friendly and features 718 generously equipped rooms and suites. The complex welcomes guests in a spacious lobby with a reception and lobby bar, as well as a comfortable lounge area. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel. In the outdoor area, there are seven swimming pools, one with an integrated children's pool over 2,600m², some of which are heated in winter. The hotel also has a water park with various water slides, accessible for children over 1.20 meters tall. The highlight for all water lovers is the 400-meter-long "Lazy River" that runs through the entire complex. On the roof terrace, there is a relaxation pool exclusively for adults. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are available free of charge at the pools and on the beach. The "Magic Flavors" main restaurant caters to your culinary needs, and there are also three different à la carte restaurants, a snack bar, and various pool and beach bars. Guests can choose between Italian, international, and oriental cuisine. There is also a "Sky Bar" on the rooftop terrace where guests can enjoy their drinks in the evening. Small items such as souvenirs can be purchased in the shopping arcade located directly in the hotel.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, balcony, and blue-turquoise accents.

Double Room Superior

The Double Rooms Superior (DSU/DAS, approx. 34 m²) feature a shower/WC, coffee and tea maker, minibar, safe, LED TV, mini-bar, hairdryer, and air conditioning, plus a balcony. Wi-Fi access is free for 2 devices.
Also available for single use (DEU).
(Additionally bookable under HRGA19 as Double Room Superior Type A (DAS).)

Deluxe Double Room

The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2/DDA, approx. 45 m²) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, satellite LED TV, coffee and tea maker, air conditioning, minibar (daily refill with soft drinks), work area, seating area, and balcony. Free Wi-Fi access for 2 devices. Also available for single use (DD1).

Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, desk with chair, and television.

Modern hotel room with large bed, blue accents, and a desk with a TV.

Family Suite

The Family Suites (2FS/ASF) have the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms but are more spacious (approx. 55 m²) and feature a master bedroom and a separate sleeping area with twin beds for children. The master bedroom is separated from the sleeping area and hallway by a door. Free Wi-Fi access for 3 devices. Also bookable as a suite (SA).

Family Junior Suite

The Family Junior Suites (FJ2/FJA, approx. 68 m²) offer the same amenities as the Family Suites but have a master bedroom and a separate living/sleeping area. The master bedroom has a door to the living and sleeping area with two sofa beds. Free Wi-Fi access for 3 devices. Also bookable as a Junior Suite (JSA).

Aqua Suite

The Aqua Suite (S2, approx. 70 m²) consists of a living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom. Otherwise, it has the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms. Free Wi-Fi access for 3 devices.

Super Saver Room

The Super Saver Rooms (SSZ) are equipped like the Double Rooms Superior but have a smaller contingent and a special price. The rooms are distributed throughout the complex and are sometimes in less desirable locations. Free Wi-Fi access for 2 devices.
(Additionally bookable under HRGA19 as Super Saver Room Type B (SZB).)

Standard Double Room

The Double Rooms (DA) have similar amenities to the Double Rooms Superior, are slightly smaller (approx. 24 m²), but are renovated in a modern style. The rooms are distributed throughout the complex and do not have a balcony. Free Wi-Fi access for 2 devices.

Young Traveler Room

The Young Traveler Rooms (YTR) are equipped like the Standard Double Rooms and are available for young adults aged 18-29.