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Luxor Adventure: Sunrise Balloon & Historic Sights
5.0
12 Ratings
Hurghada
Discover Luxor’s wonders from Hurghada: small group tour, sunrise hot air balloon, ancient temples. Adventure, history, and stunning views await.
Discover Luxor’s wonders from Hurghada: small group tour, sunrise hot air balloon, ancient temples. Adventure, history, and stunning views await.
Duration:
16 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hurghada - Start your journey with a midnight pickup from your hotel in Hurghada in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Upon reaching Luxor, enjoy breakfast at a local eatery before the balloon company takes you to the launch site for your sunrise hot air balloon ride. After landing, your guide will be ready to take you to the Valley of the…
- Hurghada - Start your journey with a midnight pickup from your hotel in Hurghada in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Upon reaching Luxor, enjoy breakfast at a local eatery before the balloon company takes you to the launch site for your sunrise hot air balloon ride. After landing, your guide will be ready to take you to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple before lunch and the return trip to Hurghada.
- Sunrise Ballooning Luxor Hot Air Balloon - Experience a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor, where panoramic views showcase the Nile, temples, desert, and lush fields as the morning light transforms the scenery.
- Valley of the Kings - Discover the legendary Valley of the Kings, the resting place of ancient pharaohs, and enter selected royal tombs adorned with vivid hieroglyphics and ancient wall paintings.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Visit the magnificent mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most remarkable monuments, beautifully set against the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
- Colossi of Memnon - Pause for photos at the Colossi of Memnon, the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III that have stood guarding Luxor’s west bank for centuries.
- Luxor - Savor lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor before heading to the east bank to visit Karnak Temple.
- Temple of Karnak - Proceed to Karnak Temple, Egypt’s largest temple complex, renowned for its massive columns, sacred lake, and extraordinary ancient architecture.
- Hurghada - Unwind during the drive back to Hurghada after a full day of balloon adventure and Luxor sightseeing.
What's Included
- Sunrise hot air balloon ride
- Breakfast before balloon flight
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- All entrance tickets for mentioned sightseeing
- Air-conditioned transportation from Hurghada and return
- Lunch
- Sunrise hot air balloon ride
- Breakfast before balloon flight
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- All entrance tickets for mentioned sightseeing
- Air-conditioned transportation from Hurghada and return
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Beverages are served during breakfast, lunch, at the restaurant
- Tips
- Beverages are served during breakfast, lunch, at the restaurant
- Tips
Additional Information
Discover the enchantment of Luxor in a single, memorable day trip from Hurghada. Start your adventure with a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Nile and its ancient temples. Follow this with guided tours of the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple. Enjoy breakfast and lunch, along with expert…
Discover the enchantment of Luxor in a single, memorable day trip from Hurghada. Start your adventure with a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Nile and its ancient temples. Follow this with guided tours of the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple. Enjoy breakfast and lunch, along with expert guidance and flawless organization. This excursion blends adventure, history, and breathtaking views into one remarkable day.
Location
Hurghada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(12 Ratings)
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P7181sjkellyg
May 12, 2026
Great private tour of Luxor’s temples and boat trip. - This private tour was the best trip I have ever been on. Our tour guide Samira was not only very knowledgeable but very friendly and put us at ease. She was a great asset to the trip. The valley of the kings as you can imagine were unbelievable and the scenery was breathtaking. It was great getting all the little local stories from samira, it made it more personal. The boat trip on the Nile was a welcome break after all the walking around. Samira took us to a lovely little Egyptian restaurant for lunch which was very tasty. Our driver Mohammed was great too and his car very luxurious. If you can go on this tour book it. You will not regret it. Samia and Mohammed became like friends towards the end and we had a very special time.
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Z6141pznicolew
May 9, 2026
Amazing Luxor - We had an absolutely incredible full-day tour to Luxor from Hurghada. From the very early morning collection to the end of the trip, everything was organised brilliantly and we felt very well looked after throughout.
Professor Ahmed Elsisi was exceptionally knowledgeable, professional and passionate about Egyptian history, making every stop fascinating and engaging. Our driver, Mohammad Nassar, was also excellent — attentive, friendly and made the long journey very comfortable and smooth.
Lunch, snacks and drinks throughout the day were all very much appreciated and added to the experience. We also loved the extra additions to the tour, including learning about traditional papyrus paper making, visiting an authentic local artists’ house, and taking a beautiful boat trip on the Nile.
It was a very early start, but completely worth it. A truly unforgettable experience and one we would highly recommend to anyone visiting Egypt.
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Stevewats0n10
May 9, 2026
Great day out - Fantastic tour, collected on time, sensible driving and so much great information! Highly recommended tour - many thanks to Professeor Ahmed Elsisi & Mohammad Nassar
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313milesw
Apr 21, 2026
100% recommend - I couldn’t recommend this experience enough to anyone travelling to Egypt. Ahmed was a fantastic guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about every site we visited. As it was our last day in Egypt, he was more than happy to go at our pace, and because it was just me and my partner, the whole tour felt personal and relaxed. It really was a brilliant day.
The only small area for improvement lies with the organisation before meeting our guide. A clear, step‑by‑step itinerary from the tour company would make a huge difference. Something like:
- You will be picked up by a driver in a car
- You will be driven directly to Luxor on your own
- You will meet X person at X restaurant
- You will wait approximately X minutes
- You will then meet X person and join a minibus with a new group for the balloon site
- After the balloon trip, you will transfer to another minibus that will take you to your guide
Having this information upfront would give travellers peace of mind, especially when things feel hectic, you’re unsure who you’re meant to be with, and there may be a slight language barrier. It would simply make the morning run more smoothly.
That said, none of this takes away from how excellent Ahmed was. Once the balloon trip was finished and we met him, we could finally relax and enjoy the day fully. One thing we both loved was how he asked us questions throughout his explanations — it made us feel involved and engaged rather than just listening passively.
If you choose this tour, you genuinely won’t be disappointed.
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Kathryne358
Apr 16, 2026
Luxor trip - Amazing experience! Extremely knowledgeable and friendly, made the trip easy and fun. Lunch was amazing and the Nile boat ride to end the day!
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Fone66
Apr 15, 2026
Luxor from Hurghada day trip - Our first time in Egypt and wanted to see and learn more about the valley of the Kings and Egyptian History. Professor Ahmed Elsisi was very knowledgeable and has worked with the British and American teams exploring the Valley of the Kings. He gave us helpful insights on the Ancient Egyptian view of life and death and mummification. Ahmed used his experience to try and avoid the crowds as well as give us a great tour. Fascinating to learn how Egyptian craftsman work with alabaster. After a traditional lunch a boat ride on the Nile was a great experience.
Mr Abanob safely drove us to and from Luxor with great skill - Egyptian driving is not the same as driving in the UK!
Thanks to you both for a wonderful day.
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Jacqueline
Apr 14, 2026
Don’t miss this trip! - Excellent experience - the hot air balloon was fantastic (so well organised and much easier than I expected with my fear of heights!). Special mention to our fabulous and funny guide Professor Ahmed Elsisi who not only informed but also entertained us across the valley of the kings. Brilliant!
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Muhamad
Apr 13, 2026
Great trip, Well Organised - Our driver picked us up right on time, and the journey was calm, quiet, and very comfortable. One of our absolute favourite parts of the day was the hot air balloon ride, it was an unforgettable experience. Exploring Karnak Temple with our wonderful tour guide, Samira, was another highlight. Seeing the model first and then experiencing it in person with her insightful explanations really brought everything to life. This day would have been completely different without a guide, and we’re so grateful to have had such a knowledgeable and engaging one.
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Laurenmf96
Mar 30, 2026
Couples private trip to Luxor - Amazing day with professor Ahmed Elsisi as our private tour guide! He was extremely knowledgeable about everything, and him and our driver took us here there and everywhere all over Luxor. We ended the day with a short little boat ride on the river Nile which was lovely, and the day went super smooth and we learned a lot. This day would have been extremely different without a guide! Highly recommend anyone looking for a private group tour to book with Ahmed Elsisi! Thank you 🙏
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Daytrip49403531324
Mar 4, 2026
Very good private Luxor experience - Overall a very good experience. We were picked up on time by our driver at our hotel in Hurghada. He brought us to Luxor where we met professor Ahmed Elsisi, who has a lot of knowledge on Egyptology. The two of them brought us everywhere, from valley of the kings to the temples and bout tour, where they would arrange the tickets for us. I would highly recommend this private experience if you don’t want to visit these sites in a big group and want to hear from someone very knowledgeable on the subject.
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