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National Geographic Expeditions

National Geographic Expeditions

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Egypt Private Expedition
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Cairo, Luxor Temple, Memphis, Pyramid of Giza, Temple of Karnak

Highlights

  • Explore the legendary Pyramids at Gîza and ponder the riddle of the Sphinx, carved out of the limestone bedrock of the Gîza plateau.
  • Discover stunning temples and elaborate burial chambers in Luxor, the capital of the ancient Egyptian empire at its peak; and embark on a four-day cruise down the fabled Nile.
  • Venture to the magnificent rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, built by the pharaoh Ramses II, and hear from your private guide about the dramatic relocation of this sacred site.
  • Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of bustling Cairo, and encounter world-renowned treasures at the Egyptian Museum.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

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Archaeological Wonders of Southern Italy and Sicily
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amalfi Coast, Sorrento

Highlights

  • Gain special access to the excavations of Pompeii with a local expert and peer into the crater of Mount Vesuvius alongside a volcanologist.
  • Gaze at the spectacular mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale and descend into fascinating catacombs in Palermo.
  • Visit eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, from the dramatic Amalfi Coast and ancient Syracuse to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.
  • Hike through a landscape transformed by lava on Mount Etna and enjoy breathtaking views of Taormina and the coast.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning

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The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples & Sacred Places
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Addis Ababa, Bagan, Etosha National Park, Gobi Desert, Jerusalem, Lake Inle, Lalibela, London, Rangoon, Shwedagon Pagoda, Tbilisi, Tel Aviv, Ulaanbaatar, Yangon

Highlights

  • See the world withNational Geographic Explorer-in-ResidenceDr. Spencer Wells
  • Travel in a privateBoeing 757 jet
  • Go off the beaten path to discover some of the most incrediblelegacies of legendary civilizations
  • Enjoy a private tour of theGeorgian National Museum
  • Explore thevibrant bazaars ofSamarqand inUzbekistan
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Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Holy Land

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Private Expedition: Mongolia
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Altai Mountains, Gandan Monastery, Gobi Desert, Ulaanbaatar

Highlights

  • Help local palaeontologists examine newly excavated dinosaur fossils at a lab in Ulaanbaatar.
  • Track this, the world’s last remaining species of wild horse, on an excursion through the grassy steppe of Hustai National Park.
  • Get a first-hand look at the nomadic lifestyle on a visit to a camel-herding camp in the Gobi.
  • Stay in a ger—a traditional round Mongolian tent—at the award-winning Three Camel Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World located amid the vast desert landscapes of the Gobi.

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50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning

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Namibia Culture and Wildlife Adventure
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Etosha National Park, Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings, Windhoek

Highlights

  • Encounter leopards and cheetahs up close with a Naankuse researcher as founded by National Geographic, and track cheetahs on foot in the Okonjima Game Reserve.
  • Search for rare desert-adapted black rhinos and elephants.
  • Spend two days getting acquainted with the ancient hunter-gatherer culture of the San (or “Bushmen”) people.

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Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

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Egypt: Ancient Wonders of the Legendary Nile
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Cairo, Luxor Temple, Pyramid of Giza, Temple of Karnak

Highlights

  • Enjoy an exclusive, after-hours visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to spectacular relics recovered from King Tutankhamun’s tomb, including his throne and golden burial mask.
  • Venture away from the crowds to lesser visited sites, including the pyramids at Dahshūr, the Valley of the Queens, and the stunningly painted tomb of King Seti I.
  • Visit the ancient stone quarry at Jabal as Silsilah, and learn about ongoing National Geographic–supported excavations at the site.
  • Experience the rhythms of daily life along the Nile River as we cruise from Luxor to Aswān, past ancient temples and farming villages.

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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

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Croatia Island Adventure
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Dubrovnik, Split

Highlights

  • Kayak and explore the wooded islands, white pebble beaches, and lush inlets of Croatia’s stunning coast.
  • Climb Vidova Gora, the highest peak of the Adriatic islands, and take in sweeping views of the spectacular Dalmatian coast.
  • Swim and snorkel in Korčula’s quiet coves, then visit the island’s walled town, a World Heritage site.
  • Walk atop Dubrovnik’s magnificent ramparts and explore Split’s white-stoned Diocletian’s Palace.

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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

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Human Origins: Southwest France and Northern Spain
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Basque Country, Santillana del Mar, Vézère Valley

Highlights

  • Examine the Paleolithic art of two UNESCO World Heritage–listed cave regions: France’s Vézère Valley and the northern coast of Spain.
  • Meet leading archaeologists and anthropologists for talks and private tours of cave sites.
  • Visit Castel-Merle with Isabelle Castanet, whose family has excavated the site for generations.
  • Explore Sarlat, France, and Santillana del Mar, Spain, two of Europe's best-preserved medieval villages.

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50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning

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National Geographic Expeditions Reviews & Ratings

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Engedu

Oct 2023

Inconsistent information, No Refund

We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marke...

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CaliforniaSlug

Jul 2023

How to Ruin a Trip to Norway

My husband and I took the Norway "Trains and Fjords" tour because neither of wanted to drive the twisty roads to see the majestic areas and wanted to avoid a cruise ...

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WORLDWEARY

Nov 2022

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TOO MUCH TOO FAST

Firstly, it was my understanding, and confirmed in a phone conversation with the company’s representative prior to our departure, that the schedule of events would g...

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Beware of False Published Itinerary

Feb 2022

Best Part of Trip was Cancelled

signed up to travel the Columbia-Snake River to visit Hell's Canyon. That part of the trip was cancelled by Nat Geo without notifying the passengers. Instead we vi...

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Well traveled

Feb 2022

Cancel my trip but no refund

This company canceled my trip due to COVID but failed to refund all money so I am out $1500 for Lindblad portion, and will never travel with NatGeo again. They have ...

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