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Luxor Adventure: Sunrise Balloon & Temple Tour
4.7
80 Ratings
Hurghada
Experience Egypt’s ancient beauty from above with a private sunrise hot air balloon tour from Hurghada to Luxor. Book your unforgettable journey today.
Experience Egypt’s ancient beauty from above with a private sunrise hot air balloon tour from Hurghada to Luxor. Book your unforgettable journey today.
Duration:
17 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hurghada - Start with a late-night pickup from your hotel in Hurghada for the overnight trip to Luxor. Upon arrival, enjoy breakfast at a local eatery, where the balloon company will pick you up for your sunrise flight. After landing, your private guide will be ready to commence the comprehensive Luxor sightseeing tour.
- **Sunrise Ballooning Luxor…
- Hurghada - Start with a late-night pickup from your hotel in Hurghada for the overnight trip to Luxor. Upon arrival, enjoy breakfast at a local eatery, where the balloon company will pick you up for your sunrise flight. After landing, your private guide will be ready to commence the comprehensive Luxor sightseeing tour.
- Sunrise Ballooning Luxor Hot Air Balloon - Experience a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor, where the first light unveils ancient temples, the Nile, lush fields, and desert vistas. This one-hour flight provides one of the most memorable panoramic views in Egypt.
- Valley of the Kings - Discover the royal burial ground of ancient Egypt, where stunning tombs preserve vibrant colors, intricate carvings, and tales of powerful pharaohs through the ages.
- Temple of Hatshepsut - Explore the extraordinary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built into dramatic cliffs and renowned for its graceful terraces and distinctive ancient architecture.
- Colossi of Memnon - Visit the renowned giant statues of Amenhotep III, standing for centuries as one of Luxor’s most iconic photo spots.
- Luxor - Savor lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a brief felucca ride on the Nile for a serene view of Luxor from the water.
- Temple of Karnak - Explore Egypt’s largest temple complex, filled with towering columns, sacred pathways, and remarkable ancient inscriptions.
- Hurghada - Return comfortably to Hurghada after a day filled with history, culture, and breathtaking views in Luxor.
What's Included
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight
- Felucca ride on the Nile
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight
- Felucca ride on the Nile
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Breakfast
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Drinks during breakfast and lunch
- Tips
- Drinks during breakfast and lunch
- Tips
Additional Information
Embark on an exclusive private tour from Hurghada to Luxor, perfect for those eager to explore Luxor’s top attractions in a single day. Start with an early morning hot air balloon ride, followed by guided tours of historic sites such as the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Relish a…
Embark on an exclusive private tour from Hurghada to Luxor, perfect for those eager to explore Luxor’s top attractions in a single day. Start with an early morning hot air balloon ride, followed by guided tours of historic sites such as the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Relish a delightful lunch and a brief felucca sail on the Nile before comfortably heading back to Hurghada with your dedicated guide and driver.
- Please note that children under 6 years old are not permitted to ride the hot air balloon for safety reasons.
Location
Hurghada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(80 Ratings)
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Annlm2064fz
Mar 5, 2026
Fantastic unforgettable - The balloon was cancelled as it was too windy but the rest of the trip was excellent. A taxi and guide just for the two of us all day.
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Heidiso8206sp
Mar 2, 2026
Private tour review H seabert - This tour was amazing from start to finish. Samir is extremely knowledgeable and made the experience brilliant. Well worth the money and would highly recommend it. Thanks Samir for an unforgettable day.
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Michael
Feb 22, 2026
Perfectin from start to finish - What a day .. if you’re thinking about this trip don’t hesitate to book it, what a fantastic day … Mahmoud picked us up at 11.30 pm & we were well looked after during the overnight trip arriving in Luxor at 4am
We had Breakfast at Africa rooftop restaurant next to the Nile & were the only people there food was freshly cooked on our arrival & tea was delicious.
The balloon bus picked us up at 5 ‘ we were taken to the balloon site which seemed like organised chaos but you soon realise that it works extremely well & every is taken care of
The balloon trip was amazing, totally blew me away l, magical watching the sunrise over a beautifully stunning sunrise &’lasted around 45 mins
We then got dropped off to Samira our guide … Lovely Lady who didn’t just guide us but”immersed” us in local history throughput the day …& took us to another Temple because w didn’t want to do the alabaster & perfume thing.. Lunch was another rooftop restaurant & local food was tasty & service good….. we were the only ones on the Nile boat trip (called the Titanic but not an iceberg in site) & then we said goodbye to Samira & I’d personally recommend requesting her for your guide, very proud Egyptian Lady professional & friendly a real credit to her self & this beautiful Country, and were back in Hurghada for 4pm…. Absolutely amazing day & Legacy tours should be applauded for having such a fine team of people providing a quality of experience for us humble travelers to this beautiful Country
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J5511qkmarinak
Jan 9, 2026
Very impressive day trip – highly recommended - We booked the private day trip from Makadi Bay to Luxor and can highly recommend it overall. The organization worked well, the hotel pickup was on time.
The drive at night through the desert is quite long and a bit strenuous due to the early departure time, but it was definitely worth it. The hot air balloon ride was just fantastic. Despite the night drive we felt safe and well looked after all the time.
In Luxor we had a very competent German speaking guide named Mostafa who accompanied us all day. He was friendly, patient and could answer all questions very well. With him we visited all the major sights in Luxor. Especially the Valley of the Kings and the Karnak temples were extremely impressive and absolute highlights of the day. The explanations were easy to understand and made visiting the historical sites even more interesting.
Small improvement suggestion:
The driver could have informed us a little better in advance about the exact procedure and the individual stops. Above all, it would have been helpful to know that you should take all your things with you at breakfast (especially jackets), as afterwards we went straight on to the hot air balloon ride with another bus. Mornings in December are a bit fresh.
Even if the day is long and starts very early, this trip is absolutely worth it. You get a great insight into Egypt's history and see some of the country's most impressive sights in just one day.
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J7363jnbenb
Dec 11, 2025
Hot air balloon over Luxor with tours of Valley Of The Kings - The whole trip ran smoothly and exactly to plan.
Our driver Mr Mahmoud ELSaway was on time and the transfer was very comfortable.
The balloon ride was an amazing experience.
We then met our guide professor Ahmed ELsisi who was fun, informative and was a pleasure to be in the company of.
I would recommend this trip but bring very warm clothes for the early morning start!!
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Sarahrf6854ug
Dec 10, 2025
Sunrise hot airballoon trip over Luxor - Wow what a trip!! Yes the late night start was tiring but OMG it was so worth it!! Our driver, Mr Mahmoud ELSaway was friendly, on time and helpful, Talkative but also knew when we was tired and to let us snooze in the car!! Arriving at Luxor we had breakfast overlooking the Nile and then met our first guide who took us to the hot air balloons, it was all very well organised (skyline balloons) and even though we had a nervous passenger the whole experience was amazing. After landing we were taken to our private transfer and also met our private tour guide Professor Ahmed Elsisi who is an absolute expert in his field!!. Professor Ahmed was great at telling us the facts but in a way that we would understand and enjoy the tours which made it more enjoyable for us. We felt extremely safe throughout the whole trip and loved soaking up the Egyptian way of life. Lunch was amazing and the boat trip down the Nile was fun which ended our tour on the perfect note!! Even the nervous flyer has said he would definitely do it again!!
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Susan_b
Dec 8, 2025
Luxor is worth a visit! - We were very pleased with the trip. We were picked up at the hotel at 11:15 p.m. in El Gouna. The ride was very adventurous with several control stops and bumpy asphalt in the well-kept KIA. Our driver Mahmoud drove us very well Luxor. Once there we got a simple breakfast in a restaurant and unfortunately received the message that the hot air balloon ride was cancelled because there was no wind. Quickly they reacted and the tour process changed a bit. We did all the sightseeing together with the guide Mostafa on the west side and were then taken along with a excursion boat (but not on the Feluca) across the Nile to the east side. There we visited the Karnak Temple and then we went to the restaurant for lunch. The food was very good!
Afterwards we said goodbye to the guide Mostafa with driver and the other driver Mahmoud took us back to El Gouna safe and sound. The entire organization, the time management went smoothly (no waiting at pick-up locations, everything was organized in advance). And last but not least, we received a refund of the money for the non-occurring hot air balloon flight.
We can 100% recommend this experience even if it was really exhausting!
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V4326mgfrankg
Apr 1, 2026
Was good - The organization was great, we had a private driver and guide all day who spoke very good German and explained everything to us great.Unfortunately, the balloon ride the day before was cancelled due to the bad weather conditions.
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Timp2995
Jan 21, 2026
Very Good - Our driver and guide where very good and knowledgeable, however we where pickup at 11pm which was far to soon as the balloon event didn't start until sunrise which was 7am should of really been picked us up at 2am, the balloon ride and tour was excellent, but avoid the trip to the alabaster store, very high pressure sell tried to get us to but 3 vases for £480.00 which when I got back to the hotel checked on Amazon and they where selling at £5.00 each.
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Sarsati_r
Dec 17, 2025
Legacy Tour – Unprofessional and Unsafe Experience with Ahmed Hamed - Our experience with LEGACY TOUR in Luxor was very disappointing and uncomfortable. AHMED HAMED, the Founder & CEO, personally acted as our guide. From the beginning, he was loud, rude, and unprofessional. He took photographs of us without our consent and continued even after we clearly asked him to stop, which made us feel very uncomfortable. There were also instances of inappropriate physical contact, which added to our distress.
We repeatedly requested to be taken to the destinations listed in our booking, which should have been followed as agreed. Despite this, Ahmed Hamed left without taking us on the Felucca ride that was included in the tour. After reading other reviews, it appears this is not an isolated incident.
We also repeatedly requested that the money for the missed Felucca ride be given to the driver, who was polite and professional, but our requests were ignored. Additionally, during the hot air balloon experience, a photographer was sent to take our pictures. Despite declining multiple times, we were repeatedly pressured to pose.
While we tried communicating our concerns and refund requests to both the company and Viator, these messages were not addressed, and we continued receiving prompts to leave a review instead.
We regret booking this tour and are sharing this experience so other travelers can make an informed decision. Due to how this situation was handled, this will be our last time booking through Viator.
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