Fly up into the Egyptian morning sky and take in the monumental sights from a hot air balloon. Lose yourself in a tour across the West Banks of the River Nile with access into some of the most colossal sites in the area.
About this activity
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Mobile ticketing
Duration 3 - 7 hours
Starting time 4:30 AM
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
English, Arabic
Pickup included
Complimentary pick-up is available from hotels in Luxor, West Bank hotels or Luxor International airport
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Experience
Highlights
Experience Luxor from the heights of a hot air balloon at sunrise
Explore the splendid tombs at the Valley of the Kings with an Egyptologist tour guide
Marvel at the pristine Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Enjoy a delicious lunch from a local restaurant
Full description
Travel via air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel to the West Bank of Luxor where your trip begins. After listening to the safety instructions, hop into the hot air balloon’s basket and get ready for lift off.
Rise up into the sky and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Luxor at sunrise. See the city from an entirely different perspective. If you have selected the option for just the hot air balloon and transfer, once your ride is finished, you will be dropped back off in Luxor. If you selected the option with the semi-private West Bank visit, you'll begin your lovely half-day tour in Luxor, covering Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings.
Listen to the history behind some of the hotspots from your Egyptologist tour guide after floating back down to earth. Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to some of Egypt’s most enchanting pharaonic temples and royal tombs. Behold the spectacular tombs of Kings Ramesses III, Ramesses VI, and Merneptah. Here you will also have the option to explore the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only known Egyptian female ruler who reigned for 20 years. 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. Extra attraction tickets are necessary and are not included in the price; you can add them from the add-on list at booking.
Includes
Pick-up and drop off in an air-conditioned van
Hot air balloon ride
An Egyptologist tour guide (if option selected)
Visit to Valley of the Kings (if option selected)
Visit to Hatshepsut Temple (if option selected)
Lunch at a local restaurant (if option selected)
What’s Not Included
Entrance fee to the Tutankhamun tomb
Entrance fees not mentioned as per the itinerary
Drinks during lunch including the water from the restaurant
Not suitable for
Children under 12 years
Pregnant women
People with heart problems
Wheelchair users
Prepare for the activity
Important information
What to bring
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Not allowed
Luggage or large bags
Smoking indoors
Know before you go
• Optional extras for this tour include lunch at Banana Island; a photo pass at the tombs; Sound and Light Show in Karnak; Tutankhamun's tomb; or a 1-hour Felucca ride; ·you can select these add-ons after the add to cart option for the main tour
• The pickup time will be at 4:30 AM; please notify your hotel to prepare a breakfast box on or before the time of the pickup