Private Day Trip to Luxor: Exploring Ancient Thebes, Hot Air Balloon Ride and Visits to Temple Banks

Embark on a private day trip to Luxor and immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of Thebes. Discover the grandeur of Luxor’s temples, take a breathtaking hot air balloon ride, and experience the rich pharaonic culture. Book now!

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cairo International Airport Road - Our delegate will Pick-up you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at about 4:00 P.M by air-conditioned car to head to Cairo International Airport to take the one-hour flight to Luxor. (Flight Tickets included)
  • Luxor International Airport - Upon your arrival, our delegate will be waiting for you with our…
What's Included
  • VIP sunrise hot air balloon ride
  • Guidance by a professional private Egyptologist
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor
  • Door-to-door hotel transfers
  • Meals including lunch in Luxor
  • Felucca sail on the Nile
  • Stay at a 3-star hotel with breakfast
  • All handling fees, service charges, and taxes
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to all historical sites
Additional Information

Experience a cosy journey by air from Cairo to Luxor, the world’s most outstanding outdoor museum which cannot be satisfactorily defined in mere words. Nothing on earth can measure up to the vastness and majesty of the relics that stand as testament of the ancient city of Thebes. In this expedition, you’ll have an authentic encounter with the…

Location
Cairo International Airport Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lisa_s
Jul 2, 2025
A Perfect, Unforgettable Experience from Cairo to Luxor - This was hands down one of the best travel experiences we’ve ever had. From start to finish, everything was flawlessly organized, and that’s all thanks to the incredible team behind this tour, especially Marena and Mina. Marena was an absolute superstar. From the moment we booked, she stayed in touch and answered all of our questions promptly, and handled every detail with care and professionalism. She even upgraded our hotel in Luxor to the Temple Hotel, which was beautiful and offered a large, delicious breakfast after returning from our hot air balloon ride. Her thoughtful touches truly made this experience unforgettable. Marena ensured the logistics were seamless. A driver picked us up directly from our hotel in Giza and drove us to Cairo International Airport for early evening flight. When we arrived in Luxor, a guide and the local driver were already waiting outside the terminal with a sign that said “Nice Tours.” They even greeted us with thoughtful welcome gifts, which was such a kind and unexpected gesture. Our local guide in Luxor, Mina, was the heart of this experience. He was warm, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. His passion for Egyptian history brought every site to life, and he took the time to answer all of our questions in detail. With him, we explored the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. His storytelling made it feel like we were walking through history. We also enjoyed a magical sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor, a peaceful sail on the Nile, and a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Every part of the day felt thoughtfully curated and unhurried, giving us time to truly soak in the experience. After the full day, Mina and our driver returned us to Luxor Airport. When we landed back in Cairo, another driver and guide from Nice Tours were waiting for us again with a welcome sign and even more welcome-back gifts. We were then driven back to our hotel in Giza, ending the day with the same smooth care and professionalism we had experienced throughout. If you’re considering this trip, don’t hesitate. It was an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and thanks to Marena, Mina, and the entire Nice Tours team, it was absolutely perfect. We left Luxor with memories we will cherish forever.
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4mkam
Jun 27, 2025
A day trip from Cairo to Luxor - Nice Tours did a great job organizing the whole trip from start to finish. We were truly impressed by the coordination and organization of the entire trip and the tour guides who accomapnied us. Tour guides were very knowledgable and quite happy to answer all our questions enthusiastically.
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Jainendra_m
Jun 8, 2025
Cairo to Luxor and back - Wonderful experience with Basem Naem. He was full of culture and history. Really very knowledgeable. Also very friendly. Made the day extra special. Will happily recommend him to friends and family.
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Earnest_p
Jun 4, 2025
Great Day - Ahmed was amazing. Very knowledgeable and patient regarding questions. Book the trip and wear comfortable shoes.
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Laura_a
May 29, 2025
My satisfactory... - My satisfactory experience, abanob is a very friendly guide and knowledgeable of the history of this wonderful city Luxur
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682nellyl
May 20, 2025
Great experience - We had a great time and great experience, Gabriel has so much knowledge on history and shared many stories in detail to help us understand the context of every place we went to. Thank you very much.
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Road656484
May 16, 2025
Amazing guided tour! - Our guide Basry was absolutely amazing. He was so knowledgeable and made the tours fun! he was kind and patient while I wanted to take 1000 pictures. Our driver fakhoury was a great driver and very safe. I would recommend booking with both these two gentleman anytime!
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Imhotep_w
May 24, 2025
Underwhelming and Disorganized Tour Experience - While the hotel stay in Luxor and transportation logistics were excellent, the tour itself was a letdown. Due to weather, we missed both the hot air balloon and felucca ride—unfortunate, but understandable. The real issue was the lack of engagement from our guide, who spent most of the time talking to the driver instead of us. The driver, in turn, was often on his phone or speeding through sites without giving us a chance to take photos or ask questions. There was no real structure to the tour. At major stops like the Valley of the Kings, we were simply dropped off and told to explore on our own. I can’t recall one meaningful takeaway from the guide, which made this feel like a missed opportunity—especially for the most expensive tour we booked during our trip. This tour has potential but needs serious improvements in guide interaction and itinerary flow.
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Fabianpn6896ws
Mar 28, 2025
Irresponsible and not very serious company - Contraté el servicio para el 28 de marzo y al final la empresa me avisa el mismo día que no compro los boletos de avión y que no podré tomar el tour. Como cuando uno pide reembolso el mismo día no te retornan todo el dinero sino una parte, la empresa se asegura igual una ganancia por no prestar el servicio es por eso que avisan los inconvenientes el mismo día. Mala experiencia con la empresa y muy mala experiencia con el país en general / I hired the service for March 28 and in the end the company tells me on the same day that I do not buy the plane tickets and that I will not be able to take the tour. As when you ask for a refund on the same day, they do not return all the money but a part, the company also ensures a profit for not providing the service, that's why they warn of the inconveniences the same day. Bad experience with the company and very bad experience with the country in general
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Anuchit
Mar 22, 2025
DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR - Avoid this tour at all costs! I booked it over a month in advance, but contacting them was nearly impossible—they rarely responded on social media. The worst part? They canceled just one day before, leaving us unable to find a flight on such short notice. It was completely unprofessional and disorganized. If they had canceled at least a week earlier, it would have been more manageable. Worst experience ever!
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From $280
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).