Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Luxor: Aerial View of Archaeological Wonders
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Luxor
Experience the wonders of Luxor from above on a captivating hot air balloon flight. Explore archaeological sites on foot and enjoy breathtaking views of the Valley of the Kings and Queens. Book now!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Luxor - Following an early morning pick-up (around 4:30 am) from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor, drive-by an air-conditioned car towards the River Nile to cross to the West Bank on a motorboat followed by another vehicle transfer to the hot air balloon launch site. First off, you’ll receive instructions and safety information regarding the flight, and then board the shared balloon basket to begin this unique experience and see the ruins of Luxor from a great height.
Take 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country’s landscape and famous landmarks such as; the Ramessum temple, the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple and the view of the Colossi of Memnon rising from the nearby fields. Be sure to capture the best moments of the sunrise over the Theban Necropolis mountains. - Valley of the Kings - Float back down to earth and you will receive a flight certificate and a small gift. Then, your guide will pick you up and take you on a private tour to the West bank to explore ancient Thebes on foot. Visit the Valley of the Kings, and admire the grandeur of the architecture, primarily used for the burial of pharaohs. Here you will also have the option to explore the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built by the daughter of Thutmose I. Queen Hatshepsut was the only pharaonic woman to reign in Ancient Egypt, and her rule lasted about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (1490-1469 BC).
- Colossi of Memnon - Next, make your way to the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III and marvel at the gates Colossi of Memnon. Finally, enjoy a delicious lunch from a local restaurant before being transferred back to your accommodation.
What's Included
- Bottle of water included
- 35-45 minute hot air balloon ride over Luxor
- Flight certificate awarded post-tour
- English-speaking guide and pilot
- Pickup and drop-off by A/C vehicle from hotel or Nile cruise
- Motorboat transfer to west bank
- Snacks provided before flight
- Private tour of Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon
What's Not Included
- Any other options if required.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
Additional Information
Embark on an extraordinary journey with a hot air balloon ride, unveiling the gems of the west bank in this expansive open-air museum, and delight in an alternate perspective of Egypt. Soaring over Luxor in a hot air balloon offers a holistic view of the archaeological marvels, a vista that’s unachievable from the ground level. Be a part of this fantastic tour and explore the epitome of Egypt by land and sky. Glide across the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, high above Luxor, carried by the wind in a hot air balloon journey. Wander the remnants on foot aided by an English-speaking guide illuminating the historical tales. Experience the categorically significant sites of Thebes on Luxor’s western bank to witness the centuries-old crypts of the New Kingdom’s pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings and the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, and seize unforgettable moments in front of the Colossi of Memnon. Depart every morning on this ride for an enduring memory over one of the globe’s most expansive open-air exhibits.
- Camera is not allowed while in the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
- Departure time may vary depending on sunrise time.
- The Balloon Ride trip departs every day, however, confirmation in advance is highly recommended.
- The children under 6 years are not allowed to fly, they can be waiting for you in the ground support van and crew following your balloon.
- The hotel picks up takes place 45 minutes before the take-off scheduled time.
- If the Hot Air Balloon cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 60$ per adult and 45$ USD per child. .
- Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card
- Upon booking, it is very important to provide us with your passport copy.
Location
Luxor
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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100taylerd
Jun 3, 2021
Unforgettable Experience - This was one of the highlights of our trip. We loved seeing Valley of the Kings at sunrise and then experiencing it on the ground right after. The valley and the temples were all amazing and a must see. Hatem was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and made the experience perfect.
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Speedbird2263
May 3, 2021
An Amazing Tour in the Amazing City of Luxor - Without a doubt one the best experiences my Wife and I have ever had. Our tour company was in contact with us via WhatsApp from the very beginning to confirm our details and our pick up time in the morning. We were picked up at 4am promptly as detailed and made our way to our boat on the Nile where we were offered Coffee to start our early journey over to the West Bank then on our tour bus to the Ballon park where we met our fellow Tourists.
We met our Pilot and was given a thorough safety briefing and after a short while we were airborne with a gorgeous Sunrise and a beautiful view of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. Beautiful and serene is an understatement. Our Pilot made sure to point out all the various highlights along the way. Afterwards after our soft landing we met our absolutely wonderful guide Hatem. I cannot stress enough how comfortable and welcomed he made us feel and even more importantly how knowledgeable he was when it came to our tour of the Valley of the King's, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. We felt like we had our own personal guide that would answer any and all questions and knew everything there was to know about the History in the area. This tour hit all of the highlights in Luxor, Hatem our guide along with our driver Islam certainly made it memorable and we definitely book this tour again ourselves and highly recommend it for those considering it.
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