• Your exhilarating day in Luxor commences with an early morning escapade - a breathtaking hot air balloon adventure. Our representative will collect you and transport you to the take-off location on the western shore of the Nile. Before your balloon ride, you’ll savour some cool refreshing drinks. Then, get aboard the motorboat to traverse the river to Luxor’s West Bank, where you’ll ascend to the heavens in a hot air balloon. As you fly over Luxor, you’ll marvel at the magnitude of the largest open-air museum in the world.

Balloon Ride (Duration: 45 minutes):
The balloon trip offers an astonishing 45-minute voyage, gifting you with awe-striking views of Luxor’s historical wonders from a bird’s eye perspective. It’s an experience you’ll remember forever.

• Following your balloon ride, rendezvous with your tour guide at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic ancient statues that previously protected the entrance to King Amenhotep III’s commemorative temple.

• Your subsequent stop is the famed Valley of the Kings, the age-old burial grounds on Luxor’s West Bank. Here, you’ll tour four royal crypts, including the Crypt of Ramses, the Crypt of Horemheb, and the Crypt of Merenptah. Each crypt is a distinctive and ornately adorned burial place, displaying a view into the beliefs about life after death of ancient Egyptians.

• Explore the Crypt of King Ramses IX, known for its remarkable colour schemes and intricate artwork, including the depiction of the goddess Nut extended across the ceiling above the burial coffins.

• Visit the Crypt of Pharaoh Merenptah, where the god Ptah is represented, accompanying and safeguarding the deceased on their voyage to the afterlife. This crypt exhibits alterations in crypt design during the New Kingdom era.

• Embark on your journey with a trip to the Crypt of Ramses III, also called KV 11, an elaborate burial location within the Valley of the Kings. Admire the striking sunken reliefs ornamented with vibrant painted representations of traditional ritual scriptures and depictions of Ramses III in the presence of the gods. Atypical secular scenes can also be discovered in the entrance corridor, featuring offerings from foreign lands and detailed Aegean pottery, among other fascinating sights.

• Following, you’ll be taken to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a formidable female monarch from Egypt’s past. The temple, also known as Deir el Bahari, displays spectacular architecture and provides insights into the rule of this extraordinary queen.

• Conclude your day with a trip to Karnak Temple, one of the world’s grandest architectural wonders. Discover the Avenue of Sphinxes, the striking Hypostyle Hall with its towering columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, and the detailed embellishments of the Temple of Amun. Don’t miss the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak Temple stands as a reflection of ancient Egyptian majesty and innovation.

• Next, you’ll stroll along the Avenue of Sphinxes, a magnificent path between Luxor and Karnak Temples. Despite its current smaller size, it once covered a distance of 3 kilometers, serving as a splendid ceremonial passage linking the two temples.

• Appreciate the lofty Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, standing erect as an homage to the ancient rulers who installed them. The nearby Temple of Amun features exquisite lotus and papyrus designs.

• Proceed to Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. Here, you’ll come across the grand granite statues of Ramses the Great. Luxor Temple blends history, art, and spirituality into a fascinating sightseeing spot for any traveller visiting Luxor.

• Nile River Sunset Felucca Sail:
  As the day ebbs away, your tour guide will accompany you to the banks of the Nile River. A traditional Egyptian Felucca awaits you, festooned with soft pillows for your ease. Board the vessel and enjoy a calm sail down the Nile, observing the timeless tableau of Egyptian life that has existed unchanged for thousands of years. Watch children frolicking in the water, as well as camels and donkeys, farmers at work, buffalo, and abundant birdlife. While you relish the serene sail, watch the sun gently disappear over Luxor’s West Bank, bathing the Nile’s still waters in a warm hue. This peaceful experience offers you the chance to truly soak up the magic of the Nile and the distinctive lifestyle of its residents.

This mix of historical voyage and a soothing Nile River sail guarantees a perfect day in Luxor, plunging you into the past and present of this mesmerising region.

• Luxor Full Day tour East bank & west bank
• Qualified Egyptologist tour guide
• Private tour
• 45 minutes ride in Hot Air Balloon, in the sky of Luxor
• Taxes and charges.
• Sunset Felucca Sailing boat Nile River tour for an hour
• Entrance fees
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Bottled water
• Pick up Service from your hotel & return
• Flight certificate

• Tipping