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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Lauren
Sep 6, 2025
DO NOT HESITATE - First of all, tickets were sent to me and details were explained about my trip very specifically. We were put into a LUXURIOUS hotel with amazing food, breakfast included. Pick up from the airport and hotel were very professional and timely. The hot air balloon ride is a MUST. We had time after to eat breakfast at the hotel and the staff was all very friendly. Then at 9:00 on the dot, Mina picked us up with our driver. He was SO well informed about the history of Luxor. He also takes AMAZING photos! He even led us to see how Alabaster and Papyrus is made. After the sights and lunch and felucca ride, he ended the trip with a sugar cane drink on him. Do not hesitate to book the trip and do not listen to the haters!
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Franciscojavier_g
Aug 31, 2025
A fantastic day. - It was an excellent trip! They were in communication with me the whole time. They picked me up on time and I had no problem. As I was traveling alone I was a little scared, but I had an excellent day. My guide Israa was fantastic, had a lot of knowledge and was super cute.
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William_h
Aug 22, 2025
Great time - We had Remon Nagy Shaker as our tour guide. He did an amazing job. Would highly recommend tour. Was informative. Food, drive and sites where great
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Ivan_b
Jul 23, 2025
Best Trip in Egypt! - A wonderful visit to Luxor! We were given a free hotel upgrade, and everything was perfectly tailored to our wishes. Special thanks to our amazing guide Mahmoud Issa — he made the experience even more memorable with his knowledge and kindness. Thank you for the outstanding hospitality!
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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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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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From $280
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).