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Luxor: Full or Half-Day East and West Bank Tours

1. Luxor: Full or Half-Day East and West Bank Tours

Meet your Egyptologist tour guide at your accommodation and start your journey in an air-conditioned vehicle. Relax in comfort as you travel to explore the most important historical monuments in Luxor. Choose between a tour of both the East and West banks, or visit only one side of the Nile according to your preferences. On the West bank, discover the Valley of Kings where you will visit the remarkable tombs and last resting place of the Kings Ramsses III, Ramsses VI, and Mrenptah. If you've booked an entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun (available as an add-on), you'll then see the most iconic Egyptian tomb known world-wide. Then, proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to a female ruler who reigned over Egypt for 20 years, bringing the country wealth and peace. See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon, then stop for lunch at a local restaurant. On the East bank, witness the Complex of Karnak, which might be the largest temple in the world. You have one more stop before you leave the place: the magnificent Luxor Temple, a large ancient Egyptian temple which you will have time to explore.

Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Valley of the Kings

2. Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Valley of the Kings

Enjoy a 50-minute hot air balloon over the Valley of the Kings, the world’s most important archaeological site, lit up by the changing colors of the sunrise. Watch as the balloon begins to stand up and board with the assistance of the ground crew.  After a gentle takeoff, you’ll become one with the wind and lose the sensation of motion. Get lost in the tranquility of ballooning, disturbed only by the noise of the burners. Take in breathtaking views of Luxor and all its ancient temples and tombs. See the lives of farmers and other locals as you glide over fields where people irrigate their land, gather crops, and care for their animals.  To ensure all passengers have an equal opportunity to see and snap some amazing photos, the pilot will be sure to rotate the balloon during the flight. Finally, your guide will teach you the proper landing position and land expertly in an empty field or desert.

Hurghada: Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride and Day Tour With Meals

3. Hurghada: Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride and Day Tour With Meals

Our delegate will pick up you from your hotel in Hurghada at about 11:00 pm. After pick-up from your hotel, drive to Luxor and start your journey in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Relax in comfort as you travel to explore the most important historical monuments in Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor in the early morning, a representative will greet you and take you to enjoy a hot air balloon ride for 45- 60 minutes to watch the sun come up over the archaeological sites of Luxor. Next, head to the west bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. Here you will explore the 3 most important tombs and see the walls full of hieroglyphs. Your guide will then take you to the most important temple of the complex, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. The temple consists of three floors with open balconies built of limestone, with statues of the god Osiris and Queen Hatshepsut. Then, you will visit the Valley of the Workers (Deir el-Medina). This is the place where the workmen of the royal tombs used to live. Here you will see the Temple of Deir el-Medina, which was dedicated to the goddess Hathor. This is the only temple in all of Egypt where you can admire the carvings of the Final Judgement. At every site, you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself. Next, See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon, then stop for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, enjoy a felucca ride. Enjoy a refreshing cup of traditional Egyptian tea (for free). You’ll then head to the east bank to visit the biggest temple in Luxor, It's the Karnak Temple. dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. Next, move on to Luxor temple. Built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the modern kingdom, the beautiful temple was completed by Ramses II. Finally, you’ll then be transferred to your hotel again in Hurghada.

From Cairo: Private All-Inclusive Tour of Luxor by Plane

4. From Cairo: Private All-Inclusive Tour of Luxor by Plane

Explore the many treasures of the ancient world on this all-inclusive day tour to Luxor from Cairo, traveling by plane and bus. After being collected from your hotel in Cairo, take an air-conditioned vehicle to the airport, ready to fly to Luxor. Your expert guide will meet you at the airport and your tour will begin. Make an excursion to the Necropolis of Thebes on the Western Bank. Crossing the Nile, visit the Valley of the Kings, and see the grand tombs of some of the most powerful nobles and pharos of Ancient Egypt. On the return journey, stop off at the Colossi of Memnon, 2 gigantic statues representing Amenophis III facing the Nile. You will also have the chance to visit the famous Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Explore the Luxor Temple and marvel at the granite statues of Ramses the Great in the courtyard. Proceed by carriage or bus to Karnak–a series of temples spanning from different reigns and eras. Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes, visit the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, see the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmosis III, and witness the temple of Amon, adorned with exquisite lotus and papyrus designs. After a whirlwind exploration into the treasures of the ancient world, transfer back to the airport for your return flight to Cairo, and to your hotel.

Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride

5. Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride

Your stay in Luxor would not quite be the same without a bird’s eye view of the city from a hot air balloons. After convenient, pre-dawn pickup from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship, cross the River Nile to the West Bank – where your hot air balloon awaits. After a safety briefing and introduction to your ground crew and pilot, you will climb into the balloon's basket and get ready for lift off.  Then it’s time for takeoff. Away from the daytime crowds, you will drift peacefully over the west Bank of Luxor and sights such as the monuments of Thebes. As the early morning sun rises over the East Bank, the city and the surrounding mountains will be illuminated in stunning golden hues. Your expert guide will also regale you with insights on history as you take in landmarks such as Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and Karnak, among other important structures. After landing, you will be transported back to your hotel, enriched with the beauty of Egypt from the most enchanting perspective.

Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride before Sunrise

6. Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride before Sunrise

Experience magnificent bird's-eye views over Luxor at sunrise on a hot air balloon ride. Admire the changing colors as the sun rises over the horizon, and get a glimpse into local agricultural life early in the morning. Start your balloon tour by waking up early in the morning before sunrise and getting picked up at your hotel. Then, cross the Nile River to the West Bank while enjoying your refreshment breakfast (tea, coffee, and cake) on board if you are staying on the East Bank. Upon arrival on the other side of the Nile, transfer to the hot air balloon take-off area. Follow the activity provider's team to the balloon, then listen carefully to the safety instructions of your balloon pilot before climbing into the basket with the help of the ground crew team for take-off. Enjoy the feeling of leaving the ground and being lifted up into the sky in a calm moment where you can't feel anything except the early morning breeze. Explore the changing colors of the sky while the sun is rising from the East bank of Luxor and take your outstanding shots of the day. Your pilot will navigate your hot air balloon with the wind above Luxor's ancient sites: the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. You'll also see local agricultural life in action as you pass farmers working in their fields by the Nile with their animals. If weather permits, your pilot will try to approach really close (up to 20 meters) from the ground so you can see everything closely or even touch the harvest with the bottom of the hot air balloon basket. The ground crew team will follow you the whole trip to make sure you have a smooth landing and safely escort you out of the basket. Don't miss the final shot of the hot air balloon deflating and falling to the ground before returning to your accommodation.

Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Hatshepsut

7. Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Hatshepsut

Enjoy a new adventure of hot air balloon ride where you have everything arranged for you from starting with your pick-up until drop off back at your accommodation Start your day by waking up early and meeting our representative at the agreed pick-up time sent to you the day before the ride to have your transportation to Hot Air Balloons Take-off area Enjoy a refreshment breakfast (tea, coffee, cake) while crossing the Nile river if your stay is in East Bank of Luxor then have your last vehicle transportation to the balloon airport where your Hot Air Balloon is ready for your with our Team. Explore the idea of hot air balloons and how they are inflated from the ground with hot air and meet our pilot after climbing to your basket with the help of ground crew team. Listen carefully tour pilot while briefing you with the safety instructions to follow through your balloon ride. Experience the feeling of leaving the ground and climbing up high in the sky with no noise except the flame of the burner. Once you are up, you get the spectacular view of the ancient places of Luxor near Hot Air Balloon airport like: Valley of the kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon) and our pilot will help you to notice all of them. Discover the whole city while leaving the flight plan to our experienced pilot who will rotate your hot air balloon to get 360 degrees view and try to approach some areas for you depending on weather. Then our pilot will go for the last approach after you finish your flight to land with you safely with the help of ground crew team who will escort you out of the basket. Don't forget to look up while deflating the balloon to see it while dropping again to the ground. Finally you will find your representative waiting for you to transport you back to your hotel or drop you off on their way to explore more the West Bank as you wish

From Cairo: Luxor Guided Tour with Overnight 1st Class Bus

8. From Cairo: Luxor Guided Tour with Overnight 1st Class Bus

Day 1: Start your adventure with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. After a short meet and greet with your driver, climb into your booked mode of transport (depending on option selected). Day 2: When you arrive in Luxor, start your tour by meeting your friendly and professional licensed tour guide. Hop into your private air-conditioned vehicle and explore some of the most important historical monuments in Egypt. Get out at the West Bank and discover the valley of kings on the west bank of Luxor.  Discover the remarkable tombs and see the last resting place of the kings Ramssess III, Ramssess VI, Mrenptah & Tut-Ankh-Amon (tombs are open and closed based on the restoration schedule, however the best 3 open tombs will be visited). Continue on to see the Queen Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the only female ruler who ruled Egypt for 20-years with wealth and peace. See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense). Travel to the East Bank to admire the Complex of Karnak which is considered to be one of the largest temples in the world. Make a final stop before you leave this magical place at the magnificent Luxor Temple, a large ancient Egyptian temple.

From Sharm El Sheikh: Guided Day Trip to Luxor by Plane

9. From Sharm El Sheikh: Guided Day Trip to Luxor by Plane

Experience Luxor in all of its splendor on this full-day guided trip from Sharm El Sheikh. Enjoy the convenience of private van transportation and a round trip flight. Savor local flavors with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.  After pickup from your hotel in a private and air-conditioned vehicle, transfer to the airport to board your plane to Luxor. Once you arrive, head to the Karnak Temple complex. See the street of the Sphinxes, the hypostyle hallway with 134 gigantic pillars, and the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I. Continue to the Theban Necropolis on the west bank of the Nile to see where the pharaohs were laid to rest.  Stroll through the Valley of the Kings where you can visit tombs from 3 different dynasties. Admire a masterpiece of ancient architecture at the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Finally, visit the Memnon Colossi, which are two of the largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. At the end of the day, fly back to Sharm El Sheikh and your private driver will take you back to your hotel.

Luxor: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

10. Luxor: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Begin this once-in-a-lifetime experience with an early-morning pickup from your hotel in Luxor at around 4:00 AM. Transfer by boat across the Nile River to West Bank, where you will be greeted by members of the staff with coffee, tea, and snacks. Be briefed the boat by the pilot on safety measures for your hot air balloon flight have your questions answered. Once the pilot goes over the pre-flight checklist, he'll also brief the ground crew. After getting the balloon set up, the inflation process begins. Watch as the balloon begins to stand up and then begin to board with the assistance of the ground crew. The take-off is so gentle that most guests don't even realize they've left the ground. As you become one with the wind, you'll lose the sensation of motion. Feel tranquility of ballooning, disturbed only by the noise of balloon burners. The flight lasts up to 1 hour from take-off to landing. Take in breathtaking views of Luxor and all its ancient temples and tombs. See the lives of farmers and other locals as your glide over fields, where people irrigate their land, gather crops, and care for their animals. Snap some amazing photos, as the pilot rotates the balloon during the flight for 360 degree views. Soar over Ramesseun and the Valley of the Kings and Queen. Before landing, you be reminded of the proper landing position and then the pilot will look for a spot to land, usually in an empty field or desert area.

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4.8 / 5

based on 78 reviews

Everything went perfect from the picking up in the morning until the drop off in the afternoon. Our guide Mahmud Nafee was very good, helpfull, very well informed with answers to all our questions and helped us to easily " navigate" throughout the crowd and enjoy the moments. He had answers to our questions, he had stories and really helped us to enjoy with no stress of "what" or "how" or "where". We managed to cover all we planned and to see and understand all. i openly recommend the guide and the company. Thanks for a perfect day!

BREATHTAKING Experience!! Thank you so much to Arwa who arranged our whole tour was so good! Everything was organised and on point! Mohammed was an amazing chauffeur such a lovely guy and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Ahmed he was also amazing very good at story telling could listen to him all day haha!

Vert Nice tour! Our guide Ayman was really good, answered all our questions and gave us very important information for the ancient Egyptian and modern Egyptian culture! We surely recommend the tour!

Really wonderful experience! So peaceful and beautiful! very safe and organized experience! The Captian made the experience fantastic.

Pilot Ali and guide Abdo were amazing. A magical ride from start to finish.