--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 7eb62b2e-0cfb-4561-a058-fc19290a5bea slug: 2244368 voyage_code: OP92610 cruise_line: Lindblad Expeditions ship: Oberoi Philae departure_date: return_date: nights: 11 embarkation_port: Cairo, Egypt disembarkation_port: Cairo, Egypt starting_price_usd: 26307.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T02:23:23Z --- # Passage Through Egypt > Lindblad Expeditions · Oberoi Philae · Oct 17 – 28   (11 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Lindblad Expeditions | | **Ship** | Oberoi Philae | | **Duration** | 11 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Cairo, Egypt | | **Disembarkation Port** | Cairo, Egypt | | **Starting Price** | 26,307 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | OP92610 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Cairo, Egypt **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views. ### Day 2: Cairo, Egypt **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views. ### Day 3: Cairo, Egypt **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views. ### Day 4: Cairo, Egypt **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views. ### Day 5: Luxor, Egypt **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. Today's city surrounds 2 huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the river’s west bank. ### Day 6: Dendera **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dendera, also spelled Denderah, ancient Iunet ???????????????? “ı͗wn.t”, Tentyris or Tentyra is a small town and former bishopric in Egypt situated on the west bank of the Nile, about 5 kilometres south of Qena, on the opposite side of the river. ### Day 7: West Bank/Quina **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Esna **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Esther Nara Yoon, better known by her stage name Esna, is a Korean-American singer-songwriter active in South Korea. Her first extended play, eSNa The Singer, was released in October 2015. She has also written songs for other artists, including the 2014 hit single "Some". ### Day 9: Kom Ombo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Kom Ombo or Ombos or Latin: Ambo and Ombi – is an agricultural town in Egypt famous for the Temple of Kom Ombo. It was originally an Egyptian city called Nubt, meaning City of Gold. Nubt is also known as Nubet or Nubyt. It became a Greek settlement during the Greco-Roman Period. ### Day 10: Aswan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty ### Day 11: Abu Simbel **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Abu Simbel is two massive rock-cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan. ### Day 12: Cairo, Egypt **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $26,307 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Outside Cabin** (Code: 02) These spacious cabins have a mix of queen beds or two single beds, a large window and a shower. **Outside Cabin** (Code: 01) These spacious cabins have a mix of queen beds or two single beds, a large window and a shower. **Outside Cabin** (Code: 03) These spacious cabins have two single beds (which can be pushed together), a large window and a shower. **Outside Cabin** (Code: 05) These very large suites have a queen-size bed, side and stern-facing windows that open, a shower and a bathtub. Each has a large private outdoor terrace with private spa tub. **Outside Cabin** (Code: 04) These very large suites have an adjoining seating area, a queen-size bed, large windows that open, a shower and a bathtub. ## Ship Information ### Oberoi Philae The Oberoi Philae originally began service in 1996, configured at the time with 50 cabins and maximum capacity of 100 guests. A multiyear renovation completed in 2015 converted her into an extraordinarily beautiful and private ship, with just 22 cabins and accommodations for 42 guests, modern amenities, and a relaxed, elegant ambiance. Her 22 cabins, including 4 suites, are large and comfortable, with ample space for storage. Bathrooms are large too. Windows are nearly floor to ceiling and slide open, offering idyllic views of the Nile and the passing scenery. The topmost deck has a swimming pool that is among the largest of any Nile ship, and an al fresco restaurant where lunch is served, weather permitting. Downstairs, there’s a stylish enclosed restaurant as well. A spa and a professional wellness specialist add an extra level of amenity and comfort. The lounge is the venue for talks and recaps, and there are a number of other public spaces for you to discover—to relax, read, and enjoy the views. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 42 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Cairo, Egypt *Coordinates: 30.0571, 31.2272* Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views. ### Luxor, Egypt *Coordinates: 25.6872, 32.6396* Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. Today's city surrounds 2 huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the rive... ### Dendera *Coordinates: 26.168, 32.6601* Dendera, also spelled Denderah, ancient Iunet ???????????????? “ı͗wn.t”, Tentyris or Tentyra is a small town and former bishopric in Egypt situated on the west bank of the Nile, about 5 kilometres south of Qena, on the opposite side of the river. ### West Bank/Quina *Coordinates: 25.7231, 32.6046* ### Esna *Coordinates: 25.28, 32.55* Esther Nara Yoon, better known by her stage name Esna, is a Korean-American singer-songwriter active in South Korea. Her first extended play, eSNa The Singer, was released in October 2015. She has also written songs for other artists, including the 2014 hit single "Some". ### Kom Ombo *Coordinates: 24.478, 32.9483* Kom Ombo or Ombos or Latin: Ambo and Ombi – is an agricultural town in Egypt famous for the Temple of Kom Ombo. It was originally an Egyptian city called Nubt, meaning City of Gold. Nubt is also known as Nubet or Nubyt. It became a Greek settlement during the Greco-Roman Period. ### Aswan *Coordinates: 24.0818, 32.9108* Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty ### Abu Simbel *Coordinates: 22.3372, 31.6258* Abu Simbel is two massive rock-cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2244368 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2244368 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2244368.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2244368/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/lindblad-expeditions/oberoi-philae/other/143091.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 02:23:23 UTC