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Luxor Adventure: Sunrise Balloon & Ancient Sites
4.9
70 Ratings
Hurghada
Experience Luxor’s wonders: sunrise hot air balloon, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and a serene Nile felucca ride. Unforgettable memories await!
Experience Luxor’s wonders: sunrise hot air balloon, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and a serene Nile felucca ride. Unforgettable memories await!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Hurghada - Start your journey from Hurghada with a 4:20 PM hotel pick-up in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a picturesque drive to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your welcoming guide, savor a delightful dinner, and enjoy a brief evening tour of the city. Then, settle into your cozy 4-star hotel for the night.
The following morning, the hot air…
- Hurghada - Start your journey from Hurghada with a 4:20 PM hotel pick-up in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a picturesque drive to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your welcoming guide, savor a delightful dinner, and enjoy a brief evening tour of the city. Then, settle into your cozy 4-star hotel for the night.
The following morning, the hot air balloon company will collect you from your hotel at 4:30 AM. After an unforgettable sunrise flight over Luxor’s ancient marvels, your guide will be ready to lead you on a full day of exploration.
- Sunrise Ballooning Luxor Hot Air Balloon - Experience a magical hot air balloon ride over Luxor and witness the city from a new perspective. As the sun rises, watch the temples, the Nile River, and the stunning landscapes illuminate below. It’s a serene and unforgettable way to appreciate the beauty of this ancient location — a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will remain with you forever.
- Valley of the Kings - Following your incredible hot air balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise, continue your adventure with a visit to the renowned Valley of the Kings. Stroll through the ancient tombs of the pharaohs and admire the exquisite carvings and colors that have endured for millennia. It’s a remarkable place steeped in history where the magic of ancient Egypt surrounds you.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - After exploring the Valley of the Kings, proceed to the magnificent Hatshepsut Temple and the towering Colossi of Memnon. Discover the extraordinary temple built for Queen Hatshepsut, featuring its distinctive design and walls that narrate her story as one of Egypt’s most influential queens.
- Colossi of Memnon - Next, visit the Colossi of Memnon — two colossal statues that once stood guard over a grand temple. As you explore, you’ll sense the spirit of ancient Egypt and gain insights into its remarkable history.
- Temple of Medinat Habu - The Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu is one of Luxor’s most well-preserved sites. It’s adorned with vibrant carvings, massive statues, and intricate details that showcase the might of ancient Egypt. Visiting this temple offers a genuine feel for the history, religion, and art of the era.
- Luxor - After exploring the incredible Habu Temple, enjoy a pleasant lunch before returning to Hurghada. Relax during the drive and reflect on your unforgettable morning in Luxor, from the sunrise balloon ride to the wonders of the West Bank. Thank you for joining this special adventure!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- 4-star hotel accommodation
- Bottled water
- Sunrise hot air balloon ride
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- All tickets for mentioned sightseeing
- Expert guide
- Private transportation
- 4-star hotel accommodation
- Bottled water
- Sunrise hot air balloon ride
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- All tickets for mentioned sightseeing
- Expert guide
What's Not Included
- Beverages are served during breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the restaurant
- Beverages are served during breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the restaurant
Additional Information
Embark on an exciting journey from Hurghada to experience the wonders of Luxor. Begin with a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon ride over ancient temples, followed by visits to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and Medinet Habu. This tour offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with an overnight stay in a cozy 4-star…
Embark on an exciting journey from Hurghada to experience the wonders of Luxor. Begin with a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon ride over ancient temples, followed by visits to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and Medinet Habu. This tour offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with an overnight stay in a cozy 4-star hotel. For an enhanced experience, consider upgrading to include a visit to Karnak Temple and a serene felucca ride on the Nile. Enjoy a private tour with an expert guide, creating unforgettable memories—all in one remarkable trip.
- Please note that children under 6 years old are not permitted to ride the hot air balloon for safety reasons.
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
4.9
(70 Ratings)
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Q3703jflaurens
May 21, 2025
A truly unforgettable trip! - A truly unforgettable trip. We were collected from our hotel at 11PM by our driver Mohamed who drove us the 4 hours to Luxor. Here we stopped for breakfast in a restaurant, which although was lovely, we were sadly on multiple occasions made to feel extremely uncomfortable by two male workers which made us eager to leave. Although not part of the company we feel is it important to highlight.
After breakfast we were collected by mini bus and taken to the hot air balloons, here we met our lovely photographer Islam who took some incredible photos for us which we will forever treasure! The Hot air balloon was a magical experience, offering exceptional views of the sunrise and an insight into life for those living below in Luxor. Everyone involved worked hard to keep us safe and any worry of being high off the ground disappeared quickly.
We then met our guide Ahmed and headed to the valley of the kings, where we explored the three tombs with him by our side. Ahmed was an exceptional storyteller, showing his passion and knowledge for all things Egypt.. also showing off his photography skills by taking many photos for us. Once finished here we headed to an artists workshop, where we discovered how the artists craft different sculptures, having a go ourselves and even leaving with our own which was a highlight.
Due to illness we cut our trip short, which was extremely disappointing but Ahmed was exceptionally kind and more than understanding.
As two young females we were apprehensive about taking such a long trip alone, but our driver Mohamed quickly eliminated those fears with his charming personality. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, chatting and laughing with us which made a long car ride a little bit more bearable. So extra thank you to him!
This trip was truly unforgettable and I would not hesitate to book with them again if I am lucky to return to Egypt. If you are thinking about it- just book.. you will not be disappointed!
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Julian
May 16, 2025
A Wonderful Full-Day Experience in Luxor - This tour was an unforgettable and comprehensive way to experience the beauty of Luxor. From the breathtaking morning hot air balloon ride—offering stunning views of Luxor from above—to visiting the ancient monuments and majestic temples, the day was packed with history and awe-inspiring sights.
I was lucky to be guided by the amazing Samira, who was incredibly knowledgeable, answered every question, and made sure I felt guided and informed throughout the tour. Her insights added so much value to the experience.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Egypt. Just be sure to plan ahead—especially for the 4-hour round trip drive, which can be tiring. But once you’re there, every moment is worth it!
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Ivelinkirchev
May 14, 2025
Great experience, would definitely recommend - It was an amazing experience visiting ancient sites and enjoying the baloon ride over Luxor.
Special thanks to Samira and Sameh who made the experience really memorable, smooth and exciting!
I would definitely recommend the tour and the agency as everything was well organized, on time and professional.
Best,
Ivelin
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Passenger66664810027
Apr 20, 2025
Amazing experience - Amazing ballon ride, full private AC car, throughout the trip and private guide Ahmed, who was very knowledgeable and explained everything in simple story form. He accompanied us throughout our visit at all 3 tombs in the valley of death and the Habu temple. He also took a lot of photos while providing the tour which was a bonus. Gave us a lot of info on the life of the artists and took us to one of their house where you could buy hand made items from them directly.
Then we had our visit to Hatshepsut temple and Karnak temple, where he gave us an overview of the place at the entrance to then explore the place at our leisure.
Overall a lot to cover but it was worth it. My learning is to do Karnak temple on a separate trip as it’s too much to do in 1 trip.
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Harrietannex
Mar 28, 2025
Absolutely unforgettable! Stunning sunrise balloon ride - The best experience of my life! I’ve traveled a lot, but this tour was truly something special. Watching the sunrise over Luxor from a hot air balloon was absolutely breathtaking—one of those rare moments that takes your breath away. The photographer, Islam, was incredible, capturing the most stunning photos that I’ll treasure forever.
After the balloon ride, we had breakfast before heading to the Valley of the Kings with our guide, Ahmed Elsisi. He was amazing—so knowledgeable and passionate, bringing the history to life in a way that made the experience even more unforgettable. We also had lunch at a local restaurant, and it was hands down the best food I had in Egypt!
Everything about this tour was perfect, from start to finish. Our driver, who picked us up and took us back to our hotel, was so kind and professional, making the journey smooth and comfortable. If you’re thinking about booking this, don’t even hesitate—it’s an experience you’ll never forget!
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Michelle_t
Mar 27, 2025
Excellent highly recommend - Was a great trip today what amazing people!! The balloon ride was incredible thank you to Osman…. Great pilot knowledgeable and very reassuring for us nervous ones. The breakfast and lunch was authentic and very tasty, great bunch of people very friendly and welcoming.
Our guide was fantastic!! Very knowledgeable, nothing was rushed and very informative.
Driver was good too… only criticism would be that on the driving stops the toilets were not good at all, one area to work on or change stop destinations with better flushing toilets. We have all had a great day and are still talking about it. Thank you
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Idianal2025
Mar 12, 2025
Our driver Bombo recommend it 💯💯💯 is very nice, we felt accompanied and safe throughout the trip, - The photos were incredible and the joy and security accompanied us throughout our trip, so professional the punctuality and concern were at all times.
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Vacation10387030516
Mar 11, 2025
Highlight of every Egypt trip - I made the trip to Luxor a second time.
Just because of the driver Bomba, with whom you feel safe throughout the journey, you have to give 5 stars.
The hot air balloon ride is simply sensational. An absolute highlight and must.
But it is best to rest well the day before and get some sleep during the day to get through the day physically.
The goals are also super interesting.
My guide last time, two years ago, was better than this time. He was good but back then we got a lot of exciting extra knowledge that will stay in your memory forever. This time it was the default program. The German language of the guide was excellent.
I strongly advise against going to the stonemason "museum." This is a pure sales show and unlike promised, the objects are not one-off products, handmade on site, but mass products that you can get at any stand in Hurghada or Luxor for half.
If you keep your eyes peeled, you see the same products on every corner and exclusivity is gone. Also promised alabaster stones, turn out to be plastic. It's best to tell the guide to skip this stop and go to the workers' village instead (it's even nicer than the Valley of the Kings! Insider tip from my first tour!)
I can recommend this tour to anyone who is physically fit!
The food was also very delicious and authentic. Both breakfast and lunch!
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O5537pdalexandram
Mar 20, 2025
great. - Great excursion we had our private driver we were able to rest on the road and we then had Ismail our super guide who spoke French who told us the story of each place we visited, we were also able to be taken by a professional photographer when we made the balloons included in the price the photos are superb I recommend x1000.
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Matthew_b
Apr 15, 2025
Avoid - Don’t believe the other reviews!!! This company are con artists and Viator are no help either. We we collected at 23:00, driven for 30mins then the drivers stopped for 1.5 hours without any explanation. I contacted the tour guide directly asking what was going on and was rudely told to “be quiet” he then lied claiming a car crash caused them to stop, but no other vehicle on the road stopped. It later transpired they had not filled in the correct paper work. The drivers spoke broken English at best and just drove us around for 4 hours, as they were attempting to get through the checkpoints without being checked. We had a young child with us, and instead of trying to comfort or explain the situation the tour operator decided to blame us for asking questions. Ultimately after 4 hours we had to beg them to take us back to the hotel instead of trying to blag there way through checkpoints. This is not a safe tour, do not be fooled by the other reviews BEWARE.
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