Overview
Tour Description
The best of Luxor in one day, starting in the sky. You watch the sunrise from a hot air balloon over the West Bank, then go straight into a full private tour of both banks with your own Egyptologist, finishing with lunch.
Highlights
- A sunrise hot air balloon flight of about 45 minutes
- The Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut
- Karnak, with its Hypostyle Hall, obelisks and sacred lake
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Itinerary
Sunrise balloon flight
A driver collects you before dawn and takes you to the Nile for a hot drink and a motorboat crossing to the West Bank. After a safety briefing you float over the temples and fields for about 45 minutes as the sun rises, and receive a flight certificate when you land.
Luxor West Bank
Your Egyptologist meets you after landing, right by the Colossi of Memnon, the twin statues of Amenhotep III. You then explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom, and the Temple of Hatshepsut, built for one of the few women to rule as pharaoh.
Karnak and lunch
You cross to the East Bank for Karnak: the Avenue of Sphinxes, the 134 columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall, the obelisks of Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, the giant granite scarab and the sacred lake. After lunch at a local restaurant we drive you back to your hotel.
Duration: about 10 hours. Meals: Lunch.
Included and Excluded
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Hot air balloon flight and certificate
- Qualified English-speaking Egyptologist
- Entrance fees to the sites listed
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Tips
- Personal expenses
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FAQs
How much is the balloon ride and Luxor day tour?
It depends on group size: $350 (1 person), $325 (2 people), $300 (3 to 4 people), $285 (5 to 8 people), $250 (9 to 35 people) per person.
Is the day too long?
It starts before dawn and ends in the mid-afternoon. Most guests find the balloon flight gives them energy for the day, but you can split it over two days if you prefer.
What if the balloon is cancelled?
If wind cancels the flight, we try to rebook it the next morning or refund the balloon part.
Is the tour private?
The Luxor sightseeing is private with your own guide and car. The balloon basket is shared with other passengers.
How many days do I need in Luxor?
Two full days covers the highlights.
