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Oberoi Philae October 17-28 2026 Cruise & Offers

Passage Through Egypt Aboard Oberoi Philae

VoyageOPEGYP-261017 DatesOctober 17-28 2026 Duration11 nights ShipOberoi Philae

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Oberoi Philae October 17-28 2026 schematic itinerary route map based on the official National Geographic-Lindblad coordinates
Published route map · Luxor, Egypt to Aswan, Egypt · October 17-28 2026 · locally rendered from official itinerary coordinates

Published route, combined without duplicate stops

Destinations & expedition experiences

The official source publishes the ordered day-by-day route but no arrival or departure times. No unpublished times or activities have been added.

October 17, 2026 Cairo, Egypt Scheduled destination · Egypt, River Cruises
Published date(s)
October 17, 2026
Destination or area
Cairo, Egypt
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Egypt, River Cruises

About Cairo, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt is a published National Geographic-Lindblad destination in the Egypt program. Verified official day descriptions highlight the destination's geographic setting and role within the published route. This provides geographic, natural, cultural, or historical context before the visit. Exact landing sites, access, activities, and timing remain subject to local conditions, permits, wildlife, and the expedition leader's decisions.

October 18, 2026 Cairo / Pyramids / Sphinx / Grand Egyptian Museum Scheduled destination · Egypt, River Cruises
Published date(s)
October 18, 2026
Destination or area
Cairo / Pyramids / Sphinx / Grand Egyptian Museum
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Egypt, River Cruises

About Cairo / Pyramids / Sphinx / Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo / Pyramids / Sphinx / Grand Egyptian Museum is a published National Geographic-Lindblad destination in the Egypt program. Verified official day descriptions highlight historic places, architecture, and layers of regional heritage. This provides geographic, natural, cultural, or historical context before the visit. Exact landing sites, access, activities, and timing remain subject to local conditions, permits, wildlife, and the expedition leader's decisions.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
  • Photography: Photography opportunities are referenced in the published program and depend on light, access, and conditions.
October 19, 2026 Saqqara / National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Scheduled destination · Egypt, River Cruises
Published date(s)
October 19, 2026
Destination or area
Saqqara / National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Egypt, River Cruises

About Saqqara / National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Saqqara / National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a published National Geographic-Lindblad destination in the Egypt program. Verified official day descriptions highlight historic places, architecture, and layers of regional heritage. This provides geographic, natural, cultural, or historical context before the visit. Exact landing sites, access, activities, and timing remain subject to local conditions, permits, wildlife, and the expedition leader's decisions.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
October 20, 2026 Islamic Cairo Scheduled destination · Egypt, River Cruises
Published date(s)
October 20, 2026
Destination or area
Islamic Cairo
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Egypt, River Cruises

About Islamic Cairo

Islamic Cairo is a published National Geographic-Lindblad destination in the Egypt program. Verified official day descriptions highlight historic places, architecture, and layers of regional heritage. This provides geographic, natural, cultural, or historical context before the visit. Exact landing sites, access, activities, and timing remain subject to local conditions, permits, wildlife, and the expedition leader's decisions.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
October 21, 2026 Luxor / Embark Ship Transfer and embarkation stage · Egypt, River Cruises
Published date(s)
October 21, 2026
Destination or area
Luxor / Embark Ship
Itinerary type
Transfer and embarkation stage
Published region(s)
Egypt, River Cruises

About Luxor / Embark Ship

Luxor / Embark Ship is a published transfer, embarkation, or disembarkation stage in the Egypt program. The official itinerary uses it to connect the expedition's operating points and highlights historic places, architecture, and layers of regional heritage. Exact flights, transfers, access, activities, and timing remain subject to the final operating plan, local conditions, permits, and the expedition leader's decisions.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
October 22, 2026 Dendera / Luxor Temple Scheduled destination · Egypt, River Cruises
Published date(s)
October 22, 2026
Destination or area
Dendera / Luxor Temple
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Egypt, River Cruises

About Dendera / Luxor Temple

Dendera / Luxor Temple is a published National Geographic-Lindblad destination in the Egypt program. Verified official day descriptions highlight historic places, architecture, and layers of regional heritage. This provides geographic, natural, cultural, or historical context before the visit. Exact landing sites, access, activities, and timing remain subject to local conditions, permits, wildlife, and the expedition leader's decisions.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
October 23, 2026 West Bank Scheduled destination · Egypt, River Cruises
Published date(s)
October 23, 2026
Destination or area
West Bank
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Egypt, River Cruises

About West Bank

West Bank is a published National Geographic-Lindblad destination in the Egypt program. Verified official day descriptions highlight historic places, architecture, and layers of regional heritage. This provides geographic, natural, cultural, or historical context before the visit. Exact landing sites, access, activities, and timing remain subject to local conditions, permits, wildlife, and the expedition leader's decisions.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
  • Photography: Photography opportunities are referenced in the published program and depend on light, access, and conditions.
October 24, 2026 Esna Scheduled destination · Egypt, River Cruises
Published date(s)
October 24, 2026
Destination or area
Esna
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Egypt, River Cruises

About Esna

Esna is a published National Geographic-Lindblad destination in the Egypt program. Verified official day descriptions highlight historic places, architecture, and layers of regional heritage. This provides geographic, natural, cultural, or historical context before the visit. Exact landing sites, access, activities, and timing remain subject to local conditions, permits, wildlife, and the expedition leader's decisions.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
October 25, 2026 Kom Ombo / Aswan Scheduled destination · Egypt, River Cruises
Published date(s)
October 25, 2026
Destination or area
Kom Ombo / Aswan
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Egypt, River Cruises

About Kom Ombo / Aswan

Kom Ombo / Aswan is a published National Geographic-Lindblad destination in the Egypt program. Verified official day descriptions highlight historic places, architecture, and layers of regional heritage. This provides geographic, natural, cultural, or historical context before the visit. Exact landing sites, access, activities, and timing remain subject to local conditions, permits, wildlife, and the expedition leader's decisions.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
October 26, 2026 Aswan Scheduled destination · Egypt, River Cruises
Published date(s)
October 26, 2026
Destination or area
Aswan
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Egypt, River Cruises

About Aswan

Aswan is a published National Geographic-Lindblad destination in the Egypt program. Verified official day descriptions highlight historic places, architecture, and layers of regional heritage. This provides geographic, natural, cultural, or historical context before the visit. Exact landing sites, access, activities, and timing remain subject to local conditions, permits, wildlife, and the expedition leader's decisions.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
October 27, 2026 Disembark Ship / Abu Simbel / Cairo Transfer and embarkation stage · Egypt, River Cruises
Published date(s)
October 27, 2026
Destination or area
Disembark Ship / Abu Simbel / Cairo
Itinerary type
Transfer and embarkation stage
Published region(s)
Egypt, River Cruises

About Disembark Ship / Abu Simbel / Cairo

Disembark Ship / Abu Simbel / Cairo is a published transfer, embarkation, or disembarkation stage in the Egypt program. The official itinerary uses it to connect the expedition's operating points and highlights historic places, architecture, and layers of regional heritage. Exact flights, transfers, access, activities, and timing remain subject to the final operating plan, local conditions, permits, and the expedition leader's decisions.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
October 28, 2026 Cairo Scheduled destination · Egypt, River Cruises
Published date(s)
October 28, 2026
Destination or area
Cairo
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Egypt, River Cruises

About Cairo

Cairo is a published National Geographic-Lindblad destination in the Egypt program. Verified official day descriptions highlight the destination's geographic setting and role within the published route. This provides geographic, natural, cultural, or historical context before the visit. Exact landing sites, access, activities, and timing remain subject to local conditions, permits, wildlife, and the expedition leader's decisions.

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Oberoi Philae October 17-28 2026: is Voyage OPEGYP-261017 right for you?

This 12-night voyage aboard Oberoi Philae sails Passage Through Egypt Aboard Oberoi Philae, with calls including Cairo, Cairo / Pyramids / Sphinx / Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara / National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and Islamic Cairo. Voyage OPEGYP-261017 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure. Oberoi Philae is described as active partner vessel; published specifications, facilities, and delivery timing remain planned and subject to change.

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What is included and not included on Oberoi Philae Voyage OPEGYP-261017?

For the October 17-28, 2026 Passage Through Egypt Aboard Oberoi Philae sailing aboard Oberoi Philae: This is a mixed fleet of owned and partner expedition vessels, so included dining, equipment, activities, transfers and personal services are specific to the selected ship and voyage. The current verified ship mapping does not establish one complete inclusion and exclusion schedule for this vessel, and another vessel's benefits are not applied here. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Oberoi Philae Voyage OPEGYP-261017?

For the October 17-28, 2026 Passage Through Egypt Aboard Oberoi Philae sailing aboard Oberoi Philae: Cabin layouts, primary beds, occupancy and connecting options are specific to this vessel and category. The current verified mapping does not name a child or third-guest sleeping surface for this ship, so no sofa bed, rollaway, Pullman or berth is assumed without the exact deck plan and booking confirmation. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Oberoi Philae Voyage OPEGYP-261017, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the October 17-28, 2026 Passage Through Egypt Aboard Oberoi Philae sailing aboard Oberoi Philae: Landings and expedition activities depend on this vessel, destination, weather, operating conditions and participant requirements. The current verified record does not establish that every named activity is fare-included, so the exact expedition program controls. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Oberoi Philae for Voyage OPEGYP-261017?

For the October 17-28, 2026 Passage Through Egypt Aboard Oberoi Philae sailing aboard Oberoi Philae: Wi-Fi equipment, allowance, device rules and availability vary across the owned and partner fleet. A ship-specific entitlement is not safely verified for this vessel, so Deluxe Cruises will confirm it for the exact departure. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Oberoi Philae's verified headline statistics?
44Guests
22Cabins
5Decks
What clothes should I bring for this October itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this October river or warm-region itinerary

  • Pack lightweight, breathable, modest clothing, sun protection, and a light layer for air-conditioned interiors or cooler mornings.
  • Bring comfortable closed walking shoes for touring, plus a compact rain layer and any destination-specific health supplies recommended by your clinician.
  • Respect local dress requirements at religious and cultural sites; the final voyage documents and destination advisories should guide the last check.

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions dress guidance

  • Expedition dress is casual and comfortable; no formal outfit is required.
  • Published guidance recommends casual trousers, fleeces or sweaters, sturdy rubber-soled shoes for the ship and destination-appropriate layers and outerwear.
  • Packing requirements differ substantially by climate and activity, so use the exact expedition's pre-departure materials.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Oberoi Philae?
  • The fleet includes owned expedition ships and diverse partner sailing, yacht and river vessels, so dining, lounges, libraries, observation areas, wellness facilities and included services are ship-specific.
  • General expedition material describes exploration tools such as kayaks, paddleboards and underwater imaging, with warm-region vessels sometimes carrying wetsuits, snorkelling or diving equipment.
  • Never promise a particular exploration tool, marina, spa, gym or dining venue without checking the selected ship and voyage.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Oberoi Philae have?
  • Fitness, exercise and wellness facilities vary by ship; there is no verified line-wide gym or spa specification for this mixed fleet.
  • Expedition activity can include guided walks, hikes, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling and Zodiac or small-boat operations when the selected ship, destination, weather and guest ability permit.
  • The expedition team and captain determine whether an activity or landing can operate safely.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Oberoi Philae guests expect?
  • Cabin categories, layouts, windows, balconies, occupancy, connecting options, accessible features and suite benefits are highly ship-specific.
  • Use the current official ship guide and deck information for the exact vessel; do not transfer cabin features between owned and partner vessels.
  • The verified ship mapping provides published cabin totals only, not a promise that every cabin has the same amenities.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage OPEGYP-261017 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Oberoi Philae?
  • The minimum age is 6 months on most itineraries.
  • A minimum age of 4 years applies to published Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia, Patagonia, Northwest Passage and Canadian Arctic, Greenland and Iceland combination, Svalbard and Norway-Svalbard, and Baffin Island itineraries.
  • Ship-specific minimums override the general rule: Connect, Evolve and Sea Cloud II require age 1; The Jahan requires age 5; Delfin II, Delfin III and Oberoi Philae require age 7; Charaidew II requires age 18.
  • Every child must travel with a parent or legal guardian. Exact family programming and activity participation vary by voyage and ship.
  • A guest who will enter the 24th week of pregnancy on embarkation or at any point during the expedition cannot sail.
  • A doctor's waiver does not override the published pregnancy threshold.

For Voyage OPEGYP-261017: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Oberoi Philae handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Guests must provide their own wheelchair or mobility aids and declare all mobility and medical equipment at least 30 days before departure.
  • Motorised wheelchairs and other motorised assistive devices are not permitted; a manual wheelchair may be no wider than 24 inches.
  • Crew are not obligated to lift or push mobility devices or provide personal care, so a guest who needs help with daily activities must travel with a capable companion.
  • Access to rigid inflatable boats, small boats, remote landings, gangways and individual ports cannot be guaranteed.
  • The captain and expedition team retain the final operational and safety decision.
  • All fleet vessels publish defibrillators and emergency equipment, but complex care requires shoreside facilities and the presence of an onboard health provider varies by ship.
  • Owned vessels published with a health provider are National Geographic Endurance, Resolution, Explorer, Orion, Venture, Quest, Sea Bird, Sea Lion, Endeavour II, Islander II and Gemini; National Geographic Delfina is published without one.
  • Partner vessels published with a health provider are Sea Cloud II, Delfin II and Delfin III. Charaidew II, Aqua Blu, Connect, Evolve, Lord of the Glens, Oberoi Philae, Sun Goddess and The Jahan are published without one.
  • The current official health FAQ does not state Greg Mortimer's provider status, so it must be confirmed for the voyage.
  • Guests requiring hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis are not accepted. Personal oxygen concentrators may be permitted, but liquid oxygen and cylinders are not; guests may bring their own CPAP equipment.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Oberoi Philae?
  • Smoking and vaping are permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
  • Follow the selected vessel's posted locations and crew directions because this is a mixed owned and partner fleet.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

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