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7 Tage MS Lady Carol + 7 Tage Fort Arabesque

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.

Aerial view of a beach with umbrellas and resorts by the sea.

Aerial view of a beach with many sun umbrellas and clear water next to a resort

Aerial view of a resort with multiple pools, palm trees, and vacation homes at sunset.

Bright, spacious hotel lounge with large windows, seating areas, and a chandelier.

Empty tables and chairs under umbrellas on a beach with sea view and flowers in the foreground.

Seating area on terrace overlooking sandy beach, sun umbrellas, and calm sea under clear blue sky.

Covered outdoor restaurant terrace with tables, chairs, and a view of palm trees and lawn.

Hotel building with green lawn and palm trees under clear blue sky

View of a manicured garden with palm trees and the sea in the background under clear sky.

Cozy dining area with high tables, stools, and wooden spoon wall decorations.

Bright lounge with white armchairs and green plants in front of large windows overlooking nature.

Woman relaxing in pool with blurred horizon view at sunset.

Outdoor dining area with set table and sea view under clear sky

Modern restaurant with large tropical leaf mural and stylish white tables and chairs.

Terrace area of a café with white tables, gray chairs, and a view of palm trees.

Elegant restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and large wall mirror in hotel.

Beach bar with tables, palm trees, and a sea view at sunset.

Cozy hammock with cushions under a sunshade by the beach.

Bright hotel room with two beds, large window, desk, and chair.

Bright hotel room with two beds, sofa, and minimalist decor.

Brightly furnished hotel room with two double beds and balcony access.

Balcony with rattan chairs and table overlooking palm trees under a blue sky.

Bright hotel room with two beds, TV, wooden furniture, and cozy lighting.

Hotel room with two double beds, rugs on the floor, and balcony view with trees.

Bright hotel room with two beds, seating area, and decorative wall lighting.

Modern hotel room with two beds and a view of a balcony.

Cozy hotel room with double bed, sofa, table, and large curtains on the window.

Modern bathroom mirror with illuminated frame above a sink and white stool.

Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, desk, and colorful baby crib.

Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, dining table, and balcony access.

Modern hotel room with double bed, blue blanket, armchairs, and balcony view with palm trees.

Bright hotel room with two large beds, rugs, and balcony access

Modern hotel room with two beds, sofas, lamps, and a coffee table with a fruit bowl.

Bright hotel room with two double beds, nightstands, lamps, and balcony with view.

Modern bathroom with sink, large mirror, and illuminated shower area.

Hotel room with two large beds, desk, and balcony overlooking palm trees.

Modern hotel room with large bed, nightstand, armchair, and soft lighting.

Modern illuminated closet with safe and shelves in a hotel room

Modern bathroom with double sinks and large glass shower in neutral tones.

White hotel with clear blue pool and well-kept garden under clear sky.

An infinity pool with sun loungers, tropical plants, and sea view under clear sky.

Modern hotel with white architecture and large outdoor pool under blue sky.

Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, TV, and balcony.

Modern bathroom with shower, sink, bidet, and toilet in a hotel room.

Bright living room with tall windows, cozy seating area, and rug in front of the patio door.

Modern hotel lounge area with stylish seating and central coffee table under a coffered ceiling with lights.

Indoor area with hot tub, wooden floor, waterfall feature, surrounded by plants.

Shower area with multiple rain shower heads and wooden beams on the ceiling in a luxurious bathroom.

Hotel reception with illuminated marble or onyx desk and three framed pictures on the wall.

Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, two single beds, and glass door shower.

A bright massage room with two massage tables and large windows overlooking outside.

Modern bathroom with dark stone wall, wooden ceiling, and large mirror

Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Luxor

7 Tage MS Lady Carol + 7 Tage Fort Arabesque

H147C7

Product information

Combined package 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. If the Nile cruise is booked first, the flight must be to Luxor. If the hotel is booked first and then the Nile cruise, the return flight must be from Luxor.

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 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 the Temple of Hatshepsut (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:
Departure from Esna.
Then proceed to Aswan, where you will also 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 the Temple of Philae 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). Drive to Kom Ombo with a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo (1,2,3). Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7:
Departure to Esna and visit to the Temple of Edfu (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 the excursions.
The excursion package for each excursion is indicated next to the excursions in the itinerary:
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 arrival: KW, service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Kom Ombo
Aswan High Dam
Felucca ride
Temple of Philae
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 pp
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Additional excursions to the Excursion Package Classic are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus: (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 Excursion Package Classic Plus are included in the Excursion Package Premium: (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 offers delicious meals. 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.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet. Drinks for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore.

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.
Cabins are also available 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 furnishings as the cabins, but slightly smaller (approx. 13 sqm) and with only one bed (K1B). The window cannot be opened.

Hotel notice

Lady Carol berth: Marsa Habiba or Blue Sky in El-Boghdady, Luxor (depending on availability)
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Smoking is only permitted on the open 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 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 on the Nile or due to overloading 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 offered ship 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 crossing other ships may be necessary.
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 constantly giving tips 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 considered a recommendation from us.

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7 Days MS Lady Carol + 7 Days Fort Arabesque

Map

Location

Built in an Arabic style, the resort impresses with its proximity to the beautiful 900m long private sandy beach. The Fort Arabesque is located on the enchanting shores of Makadi Bay, approx. 30 km south of Hurghada. The center of Hurghada with many restaurants, bars, and shopping opportunities is approx. 30 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 30 km away.

Modern hotel complex with balconies, surrounded by green plants and pink flowers under a cloudy sky.

Modern hotel complex with blue pool and white architecture under clear sky.

Aerial view of a beach resort with clear blue water and sun umbrellas.

Facilities

A sunny garden path with palm trees and flowers leading to a hotel building.

The stylish hotel complex Fort Arabesque is divided into three areas: the Fort Arabesque Resort, the Westbay (Adults-only) and the 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 refreshments. In the well-kept outdoor area, there are six pools (three heated in winter) and two children's pools.
The Westbay Adults Only (from 16 years) is equipped with 247 rooms and suites, an elevator, and a reception. A buffet restaurant (from summer 25 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 25, the Westbay will also have a Greek Seafood Restaurant (reservations required).
The Fort Arabesque The Villas (bookable from 16 years) has 65 modern villas and an elevator providing access to the sea-view villas. The house amenities include the two à la carte restaurants "The Pavilion" (breakfast and dinner) and "Club159" (lunch and dinner).
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are included in all areas at the pools and on the beach.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room Sea View

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

Family Room

The Family Rooms (DF2) are more spacious than the double rooms with otherwise the same amenities, located on the ground floor and have a garden view.
(Also bookable under HRGB21 with DF2/KD2.)

Deluxe Family Room

The renovated Deluxe Family Rooms (2DF) are equipped like the family rooms, featuring 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:
- rooms are in the immediate vicinity of the Baby Club for children under 3 years old
- strollers
- children's toys in the garden
- Smart TV
- laundry service for children's clothing
- basket with diapers and baby oil
- ironing board and iron (on request)
- free high-speed Wi-Fi
- food for children such as mashed potatoes, carrots, or vegetables (on request)
- selection of cartoons for children (on request)
- a haircut for a man (once per stay)
- a nail treatment in 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 in the bunk bed (dimensions: 190 cm x 120 cm).
(Also bookable under HRGB21 with 2DF and facing the sea with KY6 and as Family Room Deluxe Type A (ADF)).

Double Comfort Adults Only

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

Adults Only Junior Suite Sea View

The Junior Suites Adults Only (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 only bookable for adults (from 16 years).
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 when booking).
(From winter, also bookable under HRGB22 with J2M.)

Premium Double Room Sea View Adults Only

The Premium Double Rooms Adults Only (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 only bookable for adults (from 16 years).
(From winter, also bookable 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 when booking).

Deluxe Double Room (HRGB21)

The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2, approx. 43sqm) are similar in furnishings 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).

Simple hotel room with double bed, nightstand, floor lamp, and access to balcony or terrace.

Modern living room with gray sofa, colorful cushions, and view of terrace and sea.

Villa

The Villas (V12) are spacious (approx. 55sqm) and have a separate bedroom with an en-suite 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 sun umbrellas, a luxurious bathroom with a rain shower, bedding made of fine Egyptian cotton, LCD flat screen with international channels, minibar (daily refill 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).
The following amenities are included when booking the villas:
- 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 at Vareena Spa
- free laundry service (without drying clothes)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar filled 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

2 Bedroom Villa

The 2 Bedroom Villas (VB3) offer plenty of space (approx. 91sqm), are equipped with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and direct pool access (heated in winter) via the terrace, otherwise with the same amenities as the Villas (V12).
The minimum age for children in the 2 Bedroom Villas is 16 years.
The following amenities are included when booking the villas:
- 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 at Vareena Spa
- free laundry service (without drying clothes)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar filled 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.)

Grand Family Suite (HRGB21)

The Grand Family Suite is approx. 51sqm 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. The amenities include two double beds, a seating area, and a bathroom with a shower or bathtub (JS2/JS3).

Apartment (HRGB21)

The apartments are equipped with two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and the second with two single beds. Additionally, the apartment has two bathrooms and a large terrace (AP).
Also bookable for occupancy with at least 3 people (AA3) and with at least 4 people (AA4).