Experience the best of Luxor in one day with a hot air balloon ride and a private guided tour. See stunning aerial views, visit top attractions, and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Experience the best of Luxor in one day with a hot air balloon ride and a private guided tour. See stunning aerial views, visit top attractions, and enjoy a delicious lunch.
- Hot Air Balloon Luxor Take Off Site - This morning, the balloon representative will collect guests from the lobby of their hotel or Nile Cruise at 5 am (timing can be adjusted). Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the River Nile, cross to the West Bank via motorboat, and then transfer to the hot air balloon launch site. After a…
- Hot Air Balloon Luxor Take Off Site - This morning, the balloon representative will collect guests from the lobby of their hotel or Nile Cruise at 5 am (timing can be adjusted). Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the River Nile, cross to the West Bank via motorboat, and then transfer to the hot air balloon launch site. After a safety briefing, step into the shared basket of the hot air balloon and prepare for takeoff. Experience the city from a unique vantage point.
Enjoy a 30 to 45-minute hot air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank, taking in breathtaking aerial views of the landscape and iconic landmarks such as the Ramessum Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon rising from the fields. Capture the stunning sunrise over the Theban Necropolis mountains.
Upon landing, receive a flight certificate and a small gift.
- Valley of the Kings - Next, a guide will escort guests on a private tour of the West Bank to explore ancient Thebes on foot. Visit the Valley of the Kings and admire the impressive architecture, primarily used for pharaohs’ burials. The tour guide will provide explanations from outside, as guiding inside the tombs is not permitted. Explore the top three selected open tombs, with an option to visit King Tutankhamun’s tomb.
- Temple of Hatshepsut - Proceed to the Temple of Hatshepsut, renowned for its beauty and preservation. Hear fascinating stories from an Egyptology guide about how she ruled Egypt as a sole Pharaoh for 22 years.
- Colossi of Memnon - Conclude the West Bank tour with a photo stop at the colossal 17-meter statues of Memnon, which once depicted King Amenhotep III. Marvel at these impressive sculptures and listen to captivating tales about the rulers and the eras they have endured.
- Temple of Karnak - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to the Karnak Temple Complex, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. This complex, a vast array of decayed temples, chapels, and other structures, is considered by some to be Egypt’s finest site. Listen to the stories and legends shared by the tour guide. Be amazed by the grandeur of the Great Hypostyle Hall, and take photos among the massive columns and obelisks.
- Luxor Temple - Conclude the tour at Luxor Temple, crafted from exquisite Nubian Sandstone. Luxor Temple, one of Egypt’s most beautiful temples, was initiated by King Amenhotep III of the 18th dynasty and completed by the great King Ramses II during the 19th dynasty. It showcases ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features. Learn about the temple’s significance and wander among the statues, sphinxes, and granite obelisks before returning to the hotel, marking the end of the tour.

- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- 30 to 45 minutes hot air balloon ride over Luxor sky.
- All transfers, pickup and drop off by a private A/C vehicle.
- Motorboat to transfer to the west bank.
- Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- 30 to 45 minutes hot air balloon ride over Luxor sky.
- All transfers, pickup and drop off by a private A/C vehicle.
- Motorboat to transfer to the west bank.
- Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
- Entrance fees to Vally of the Kings 750 eg.pound per person
- Entrance fees to Hatshepsut Temple 460 eg.pound per person
- Entrance fees to Karnak Temple 600 eg.pound per person
- Entrance fees to Luxor Temple 500 eg.pound per person
- Tipping to The guide and driver
- Water or Drinks during the lunch time
- Entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to Vally of the Kings 750 eg.pound per person
- Entrance fees to Hatshepsut Temple 460 eg.pound per person
- Entrance fees to Karnak Temple 600 eg.pound per person
- Entrance fees to Luxor Temple 500 eg.pound per person
- Tipping to The guide and driver
- Water or Drinks during the lunch time
- Entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
Experience Luxor’s breathtaking landmarks from both the sky and the ground with this comprehensive full-day private guided tour. Begin your adventure with an early morning hot air balloon ride, offering spectacular aerial views of Luxor. Following this, join an Egyptologist guide to explore major attractions such as the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley…
Experience Luxor’s breathtaking landmarks from both the sky and the ground with this comprehensive full-day private guided tour. Begin your adventure with an early morning hot air balloon ride, offering spectacular aerial views of Luxor. Following this, join an Egyptologist guide to explore major attractions such as the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, and the Temple of Karnak. Enjoy the comfort of traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle, with lunch provided at a local restaurant. Please note that entrance fees and beverages are not included.
- The Balloon Ride trip departs every day, however, confirmation in advance is highly recommended.
- The hotel picks up takes place 45 minutes before the take-off scheduled time.
- children less than 6 years are not allowed to fly, they can be waiting for you in the ground support van and crew following your balloon.
- Camera is not allowed in the balloon trip, you can use your cellphone to take pictures.
- If the Hot Air Balloon trip has been cancelled due to bad weather you will be refunded with 70$ USD per adult and 60$ per child.
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.