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Balloons take to the sky at dawn above Pharaoh Ramesses II memorial temple in Theban Necropolis, Upper Egypt
A guest photographing the temple in Dendera, Egypt
The temple dedicated to Ramses II, Abu Simbel on Lake Nassar, Egypt.
Camels and The Great Pyramids of Giza, UNESCO World Heritage site
Camels at the Great Pyramids, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nile River Valley, Egypt.
Balloons take to the sky at dawn above Pharaoh Ramesses II memorial temple in Theban Necropolis, Upper Egypt
ExpeditionsPassage Through Egypt Aboard Oberoi Philae

Passage Through Egypt Aboard Oberoi Philae

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Travel to storied Egypt, delve into its legendary past, and connect with the spirit still illuminating today. With expert Egyptologists and a certified photo instructor by your side, spend six nights aboard the Nile's finest vessel beholding landscapes that have sustained life for millennia. From the Pyramids to Valley of the Kings, Sphinx, and Tomb of Nefertari to mesmerizing Luxor guarded by massive Ramses II, nothing compares to this scale of grandness.

Highlights

Ship Oberoi Philae
  • Sail the Nile, seamlessly connected to the landscape by floor-length windows and gracious open spaces, making the Oberoi Philae the elegant centerpiece of your trip

  • Travel effortlessly and in style with first-class hotels and private internal flights

  • Look to seasoned Egyptologists to balance the deluge of discovery with stories, daily recaps, and modern updates

  • Capture each moment in perpetuity with your National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Certified Photo Instructor's guidance and encouragement

  • Extend your expedition in Cairo or Jordan, including Petra and the Dead Sea

  • Enjoy special access to the Sphinx, an after-hours visit to the Antiquities Museum and tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum

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Ship Oberoi Philae

Oberoi Philae

GUESTS 44

CABINS 22

DECKS 5

Originally built for 100 guests, Oberoi Philae was remodeled and reconfigured to accommodate 44 in her peerless style.

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Expedition Extensions

Stunning view from a cave of the Ad Deir - Monastery in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan
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Post-Voyage

Jordan - Post-Voyage Extension

Duration6 Days

Starting from

$4,730

/ per person

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Ibn Tulun Mosque, built around an open square courtyard that allows natural light to travel through, is one of the oldest Mosque in Cairo, Egypt
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Pre-Voyage

Cairo Pre-Voyage Extension

Duration4 Days

Starting from

$1,389

/ per person

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Expedition Team

Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation. From expedition leaders to naturalists, most hold advanced degrees and are established authorities in their fields. Some join a few expeditions each year to explore the same sites, some of them spending some time in the field away from rigorous academic work. And others lead expeditions all around the world—with many guests saying, “Where you’re going, we’re going,” and returning time after time to travel with them. Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition staff.

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