Sunrise Hot Air Balloon with Full Day Tour to the East and West Bank of Luxor
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon with Full Day Tour to the East and West Bank of Luxor
Experience Luxor from the heights of a hot air balloon at sunrise. Hop on a marvelous hot air balloon trip for about 30-45 minutes and enjoy the highlights of both the west and east banks in the open museum. Visit the highlights of the City of the Dead (Thebes Necropolis) on the West bank of Luxor and see the amazing original colors dates back to 1500 B.C at the valley of the kings.
Explore the well preserved Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the only pharaonic woman who reigned in Ancient Egypt and take memorial photos in front of the Colossi of Memnon. Tour Karnak Temple, one of the finest examples of a site of worship in history. Admire Luxor Temple made from glorious Nubian sandstone.This tour departs every morning for an unforgettable ride over one of the world’s largest open-air museums.
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Luxor
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.
2 hoursValley 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. Your tour guide will explain everything from outside as no guiding inside the tombs, then explore the best 3 selected tombs from the open ones.Here you will also have the option to explore the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
1 hour 30 minutesTemple of Hatshepsut
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). End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon.
1 hour 30 minutesTemple of Karnak
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, and then continue to the Karnak Temple Complex, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. The complex comprises of a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, and other buildings, and is thought by some to be the finest site in all of Egypt. Listen carefully to the stories and legends to be told by your tour guide. Marvel at the sheer size of the Great Hypo-style Hall, take photos between the huge columns and obelisks.
1 hour 30 minutesLuxor Temple
End your tour at Luxor Temple, made from stunning Nubian Sandstone. Luxor Temple, which is among the most beautiful temples in Egypt, and was built by king Amonhotep III from the 18th. dynasty and completed by the great king Ramses II during the 19th dynasty, where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Learn about the temple’s significance and stroll among the statues, sphinxes, and granite obelisks, before your hotel drop-off and end of the tour.
1 hourIncluded
- All transfers, pickup service from your Hotel and return by an A/C. vehicle.
- Motorboat to transfer to the west bank.
- 30 to 45 minutes hot air balloon ride over Luxor sky.
- Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
- Lunch at a local restaurant and one bottle of water during the tour.
Not Included
- Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Beverages during the lunchtime at the restaurant
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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.
- Passport copies are required before the travel date.
- Camera is not allowed in the balloon trip, you can use your cellphone to take pictures.
- Pregnant woman is not allowed for the Hot Air Balloon trip
- Child less than 6 years old is not allowed for the balloon trip.
- If the Hot Air Balloon trip has been cancelled due to bad weather you will be refunded with 30$ USD per adult and 15$ USD per child.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.