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Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Pickalbatros The Palace

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.

Colorful hotel with blue-yellow tower and pool area under sunny weather.

Indoor covered children's water play area with seating and colorful floor designs.

Colorful children's playroom with desert-themed wall art, tables, chairs, and toy shelves.

Colorful children's playroom with spherical seats and walls painted with Arabic script.

Cozy massage room with two tables, warm lighting, and decorative elements.

Modern wellness room with two beds, soft lighting, and stylish ambiance.

Cozy lounge area with upholstered seating and wooden table in a warmly lit room.

Hallway with wooden ceiling frames and modern wall lights in a hotel.

Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Hurghada

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Pickalbatros The Palace

HCR071

Product information

Combined product consisting of a Nile cruise on the MS Lady Carol and a beach holiday, including all intermediate transfers. Accommodation at the hotel will always be in the cheapest available room category. Boarding always takes place on Thursdays. The trip must be started at least one day in advance, as an overnight stay is mandatory. The next possible boarding date will always be taken.

Cruise details

MS Lady Carol

Route/Ship location

Embarkation: Thursday
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may vary.
Route description: .
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. In the 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 locally).
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 to the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Late evening sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Continuing journey from Esna.
Then continue to Aswan, where you will also spend the night.
Lunch and dinner, as well as overnight on board.
Day 5:
In the morning, after breakfast, visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Old Aswan Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit to 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). Sail to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Continuing journey 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 route description are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package to which the excursion belongs is always indicated behind the excursions in the route description:
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 prefix: KW Service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> 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 prefix: 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 prefix: 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 distributed over several decks. The main restaurant offers delicious dishes. The range 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.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet style. Drinks available for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

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).

Budget Cabins

The budget cabins (EK2) are equipped like the standard cabins, but are located on the lower decks and have a small porthole 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 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 information: Please note that if you have a return flight 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 a return 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 be changed. 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 ship, operational 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 not always be possible to access the ship 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 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.

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Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Pickalbatros The Palace

Map

Location

The luxurious hotel complex is located directly in the heart of Port Ghalib, only about 200m from the beautiful sandy beach. A coral reef in front offers guests a great opportunity for snorkeling and diving. Access to the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea is facilitated by a long bathing jetty. The marina with its various restaurants and bars is just a few minutes' walk away. Marsa Alam International Airport is only about 5 km away.

Beach with many umbrellas and comfortable loungers in front of blue sea and clear sky.

Facilities

An outdoor area with a pool, surrounded by tables with orange tablecloths and white chairs under a clear sky.

Elegant hotel dining room with high ceilings, chandelier, and ornate wall decorations.

Open-air restaurant with blue and white chairs overlooking the pool and palm trees.

The luxurious hotel complex, built in Arabian style, has 311 modern rooms and is equipped with a spacious reception area. For culinary delights, there are three buffet restaurants (two with international cuisine and one with Italian cuisine) and four bars. The generously designed spa area invites you to relax and unwind. In the beautifully landscaped and extensive outdoor area, there is a pool and a separate children's pool (partially heated in winter). Furthermore, the complex features a large saltwater lagoon that winds through the entire complex. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available free of charge for guests at the pool and on the beach.
The resort includes the largest and heated water park in Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam (nearby, included). The new aqua park offers 8 slides for adults and 13 slides for children, ensuring fun for all age groups. Additionally, there are two large, heated pools with comfortable sun loungers, allowing you to relax between the slides. The aqua park is exclusively available to the hotels Pickalbatros Palace, Pickalbatros Sands, and Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib. The park is open from May to October from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm, and from November to April from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4:30 pm, giving guests ample time to make the most of their visit and create lasting memories.
Guests of "Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib" are allowed to use the adjacent facilities of "Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib" (RMF073) and "Pickalbatros Sands Port Ghalib" (RMF072). The reverse is not allowed.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms (D), decorated in an oriental style, are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, minibar (daily refill with water), air conditioning, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi, TV, and a balcony, terrace, or French balcony.
Also available with sea view (DM), lagoon view (L2Z), and marina view (MV2), as well as for single occupancy (DE/DEM/L2Z/MV1).
Also bookable as type I (DI), special price and limited availability.
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with garden view (2GD/1GD).)
(Additionally bookable under RMFA41 with lagoon view (L2Z/L1Z).)

Bright hotel room with comfortable double bed, rug, and balcony overlooking the garden.

View from a terrace with chairs overlooking palm trees and the sea in the background.

Modern bathroom with wooden vanity, mirror, and bathtub beside decorative window

View through two open doors to terrace with pool and palm trees in a hotel.

Family Room with Connecting Door

The family rooms with connecting doors (FAV) consist of 2 double rooms with a connecting door and a common entrance door.
Also available with pool view (FVP), marina view (HFV), or sea view (MFV).