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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Experience the ultimate adventure in Luxor with a breathtaking hot air balloon ride followed by a full-day guided tour of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Begin your day with the unforgettable sight of the sunrise over the world’s largest open-air museum as you float above temples, tombs, and the Nile Valley. After landing, continue your journey with a private tour across both the East and West Banks of Luxor, exploring ancient monuments, majestic temples, and royal tombs at your own pace. This carefully designed package combines the magic of soaring above Luxor with the depth of exploring its timeless history on the ground, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
What's included
Motorboat transfer across the Nile
Bottled water during the tour
All service charges and taxes
Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
Private Egyptologist guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor
Personal expenses and gratuities
Hot Air Balloon Ride: This premium sunrise experience is not included in the tour price. Due to high demand and seasonal variability and payable by credit card.
Valley of the Kings Description: General admission includes access to three standard rotating tombs; tickets are not included in the tour price and are payable by card at the visitor center.
Temple of Hatshepsut Description: Admission to the temple grounds is not included and is payable by card at the site entrance.
Karnak Temple Description: Entry to the temple complex is not included and is payable by card at the site.
Luxor Temple Description: Entry is not included and is payable by card at the site entrance.
Please note that lunch is not included in the tour itinerary. However, our driver will gladly stop at a local spot along the way where you can purchase food and refreshments at your convenience.
Children and infants are not permitted due to hot air balloon safety regulations
What to expect
Luxor
30m
Your adventure begins early in the morning when our representative picks you up from your hotel. After a transfer to the marina, board a motorboat to the West Bank.
45m · Admission ticket included
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the take-off site, where your hot air balloon ride will begin. Glide gently over Luxor for around 45 minutes as the rising sun illuminates the temples, valleys, and farmlands below.
Colossi of Memnon
15m
After landing, your guide will meet you at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that have guarded the Theban necropolis for millennia.
Valley of the Kings
2h · Admission ticket not included
Continue to the Valley of the Kings, where you will explore four royal tombs, including those of Ramses III, Merenptah, and Ramses IX. You will also have the option to visit the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun with an extra ticket.
Temple of Hatshepsut
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Next, visit the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, built by Egypt’s most powerful female ruler. Admire the terraces and chapels carved into the cliffs before heading to Luxor’s East Bank.
The Karnak Temple
2h · Admission ticket not included
In the afternoon, explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex, home to the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive columns, sacred lakes, and towering obelisks of ancient pharaohs.
Luxor Temple
2h · Admission ticket not included
Continue along the Avenue of Sphinxes to the stunning Luxor Temple, where colossal statues of Ramses the Great stand guard. This temple, beautifully lit at sunset, offers a perfect ending to your tour.
Luxor
30m
After a full day exploring Luxor from both the sky and the ground, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will warmly greet you with a sign bearing your name from your hotel or location.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
