Passage Through Egypt
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · Oberoi Philae · 10 days
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo, the ancient capital of Egypt, and check in to the five-star St. Regis hotel, your home for the next three nights. Day 2: Your journey begins with an exploration of Egypt's most iconic landmarks: the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Discover the incredible story behind the Pyramid of Cheops, constructed from more than two million stone blocks by tens of thousands of workers over the course of 20 years. Nearby, marvel at the legendary Sphinx, carved from a single massive block of stone and featuring the head of Pharaoh Chefren on the body of a lion. Enjoy privileged access beyond the barrier for a rare, up-close encounter with this iconic monument. Step inside the…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Oberoi Philae |
| Length | 10 days |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Departures | 16 listed · 2026-10-03 to 2027-12-10 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–3 | Cairo, Egypt |
| Day 3 | Mît Riheina, Egypt |
| Days 3–4 | Cairo, Egypt |
| Day 4 | Air travel |
| Days 4–5 | Luxor, Egypt |
| Day 5 | Dendera, Egypt |
| Day 5 | Luxor, Egypt |
| Day 6 | Cruise starts |
| Day 6 | Luxor, Egypt |
| Days 6–7 | Esna, Egypt |
| Day 7 | Edfu, Egypt |
| Day 8 | Kôm Ombo, Egypt |
| Days 8–10 | Aswan, Egypt |
| Day 10 | Air travel |
| Day 10 | Abu Simbel, Egypt |
| Days 10–11 | Cairo, Egypt |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-14 | 11 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-28 | 11 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2026-10-31 | 2026-11-11 | 11 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2026-11-14 | 2026-11-25 | 11 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2026-11-28 | 2026-12-09 | 11 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2027-01-24 | 2027-02-03 | 10 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2027-01-30 | 2027-02-09 | 10 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2027-02-09 | 2027-02-19 | 10 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2027-02-17 | 2027-02-27 | 10 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2027-03-05 | 2027-03-15 | 10 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2027-10-23 | 2027-11-02 | 10 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2027-11-14 | 2027-11-24 | 10 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2027-11-16 | 2027-11-26 | 10 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2027-11-24 | 2027-12-04 | 10 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2027-12-02 | 2027-12-12 | 10 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
| 2027-12-10 | 2027-12-20 | 10 | Oberoi Philae | Yes |
Current offers
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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