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Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Steigenberger Alaya

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.

Ägypten ∙ Kairo-Luxor-Assuan ∙ Marsa Alam

Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Steigenberger Alaya

HCR070

Product information

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

Cruise details

MS Lady Carol

Route/Ship location

Embarkation: Thursday
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may change.
Route:
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 hot air balloon trip (can be booked locally).
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 the Temple of Hatshepsut (1,2,3) with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3). Visit the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Late evening sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Continue sailing 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 the Aswan High Dam and the Old Aswan Dam (1,2,3).
Then visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, a felucca ride on the Nile (1,2,3).
Then the 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). Sailing 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 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 in which each excursion is included is always indicated behind 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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Classic Excursion Package (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 per person
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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 per person
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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 per person

The ship has a friendly reception and a total of 72 beautiful outside cabins spread across several decks. The main restaurant offers delicious dishes for your culinary enjoyment. This is complemented by a cozy lounge bar. A small bazaar invites you to stroll and browse. The spacious sun deck features a large pool and a bar. Bath towels are included on board.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served as a buffet. Drinks are available 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 amenities as the cabins, but slightly smaller (approx. 13 sqm) and with only one bed (K1B). The window cannot be opened.

Hotel notice

MS 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 for a flight to or from Hurghada or Marsa Alam, at least one overnight stay in a hotel is required before or after the Nile cruise.
No overnight stay is necessary for flights to or 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 offered ship is a motor vessel, operating noises may occur.
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The ships dock partially 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 giving tips 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 recommended by us.

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Nilkombi MS Lady Carol + Steigenberger Alaya

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Location

The 5-star luxury hotel complex is located in the heart of the beautiful Madinat Coraya. Access to the sea is via a jetty. From here, the picturesque underwater world of Madinat Coraya can be explored. The resort also has its own sandy beach section and is only approx. 5 km from Marsa Alam Airport.

Facilities

The beautiful adults-only resort (bookable for ages 16 and up) features 290 elegantly furnished rooms and suites. The spacious reception area offers guests a reception desk and a lobby bar with seating. The hotel has a souvenir shop and a hairdresser. For guests' culinary well-being, there is a main restaurant and four à la carte restaurants ("Basilico"-Italian, "Rocca"-Asian, "Zaytoun"-Oriental, "Mashawi"-Seafood), which spoil you with delicious dishes. A wide selection of drinks is available at the various bars.
In the outdoor area of the complex, there are five generously sized pools (some heated in winter) and inviting sun terraces.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are available free of charge by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Royal Suite Sea View Private Pool

The Royal Suites (RSM) are luxuriously appointed and feature the same amenities as the double rooms. The Royal Suite is approximately 160 sqm and is additionally equipped with 2 bathrooms with bathtub, jacuzzi, living area, sleeping area, and a terrace with a private pool.

Bright, modern hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, and view of pool and garden

Modern, bright hotel room with double bed and view of water and city

Superior Double Room

The comfortably furnished Superior Double Rooms (DSU) are 40 sqm and have a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, LED TV, safe, telephone (for a fee), balcony, and garden view.
Available at a surcharge also with pool view (DSP), side sea view (D2S) or sea view (DMU) as well as for single use (DEU/ESP/1SD/UME).

Superior Double Room Swim Up

The Superior Double Swim Up rooms (DWP) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, are slightly more spacious (approx. 50 sqm) and offer direct access to the pool from the terrace.
Also available for single use at a surcharge (EWP).

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

The Deluxe Double Sea View rooms (DM2) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, are more spacious (approx. 70 sqm), and additionally feature a dressing room and a balcony.

Bright hotel room with balcony, city view, double bed, and sofa.

Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, and terrace overlooking the sea.

Deluxe Double Room Swim-Up

The Deluxe Double Swim Up rooms (DWU) are bookable as Schauinsland-original rooms. The rooms have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, are more spacious (approx. 70 sqm) and have direct access to a shared pool.
Also available with sea view (DWS) and for single use (WU1/EWS).

Premium Deluxe Double Room Swim Up

The Premium Deluxe Double Swim Up rooms (PWS) have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, are more spacious (approx. 75 sqm), with an in-room Jacuzzi and access to the shared pool.
Also available with sea view at a surcharge (DUM).

Bright hotel room with canopy bed, sofa, and terrace overlooking water and palm trees.

RMFA39: Premium Deluxe Double Room Sea View

The Premium Deluxe Double Sea View rooms are similar in amenities to the Superior Double Rooms, but are larger at approx. 75m² and offer sea views (P2M).