One Package | Hot Air Balloon & Best of Luxor Full-Day Tour – East and West Banks

  • Luxor
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  • Duration: 8 Hours
  • Language: English

Overview

See Luxor from above and explore its most important ancient monuments from the ground on this comprehensive Hot Air Balloon and Luxor Full Day Tour.

Your experience begins before sunrise with a comfortable hotel pickup and a short transfer to the Nile. Cross to Luxor’s West Bank by motorboat before continuing to the hot air balloon launch site. After a safety briefing, rise above the West Bank and enjoy breathtaking sunrise views over the Nile Valley, ancient temples, and surrounding landscapes.

After landing, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your full-day sightseeing tour. Explore the famous Valley of the Kings, visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon before crossing to the East Bank.

Continue to the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest ancient religious complexes in Egypt, followed by a visit to Luxor Temple.

With private transportation, a qualified Egyptologist guide, motorboat transfers, and a hot air balloon flight included, this tour is an excellent choice for travelers who want to experience the highlights of both sides of Luxor in a single day.


Highlights

  • Sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor
  • Enjoy spectacular aerial views of the Nile Valley
  • Explore the Valley of the Kings
  • Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • See the Colossi of Memnon
  • Discover the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex
  • Visit historic Luxor Temple
  • Explore both Luxor’s East and West Banks
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Motorboat transfer across the Nile
  • Professional Egyptologist tour guide
  • Flight certificate included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What’s Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation throughout the tour
  • Motorboat transfer across the Nile
  • Sunrise hot air balloon ride
  • Hot air balloon flight for approximately 35–60 minutes
  • Flight certificate
  • Qualified professional Egyptologist tour guide
  • Soft drinks during the balloon transfer
  • Bottled water
  • Luxor East and West Bank sightseeing
  • All taxes and service charges

What’s Excluded

  • Entrance tickets to the Valley of the Kings
  • Entrance ticket to Hatshepsut Temple
  • Entrance ticket to Karnak Temple
  • Entrance ticket to Luxor Temple
  • Additional ticket for Tutankhamun’s Tomb
  • Food and meals unless specifically mentioned
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Gratuities

Why Choose This Tour?

This experience combines two of the best ways to discover Luxor: a sunrise hot air balloon flight and a private guided sightseeing tour.

Instead of spending separate days exploring the East and West Banks, you can visit many of Luxor’s most important landmarks in one carefully organized itinerary. The early balloon flight provides a unique perspective of the ancient landscape, while your Egyptologist guide gives you a deeper understanding of the temples and tombs you visit afterward.


Trip Info

Duration: Full Day
Tour Type: Private Tour
Departure: Early Morning
Starting Point: Luxor hotel
Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicle
Boat Transfer: Motorboat across the Nile
Hot Air Balloon: Approximately 35–60 minutes
Guide: Qualified Egyptologist
Flight Certificate: Included
Entrance Tickets: Not included
Destination: Luxor East & West Banks


Important Information

  • The hot air balloon flight is subject to weather and aviation conditions.
  • The exact pickup time depends on the sunrise time and the balloon operator’s flight schedule.
  • The balloon flight generally lasts approximately 35–60 minutes.
  • Passengers must follow all safety instructions provided by the balloon crew.
  • The tour covers both Luxor’s East and West Banks and involves considerable walking.
  • Entrance tickets are not included in the standard tour price.
  • Tutankhamun’s Tomb requires a separate ticket.
  • Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended.
  • The order and timing of the itinerary may be adjusted according to operational and weather conditions.
  • Guests with certain mobility limitations should inform us before booking so suitable arrangements can be discussed.

What To Expect

Early Morning Hotel Pickup & Nile Crossing

Your day begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Luxor. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Nile, where you will cross to the West Bank by motorboat.

Enjoy a refreshing drink before continuing to the hot air balloon launch area.

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

After arriving at the launch site, receive a safety briefing before boarding the hot air balloon.

As the sun rises, ascend above Luxor’s West Bank and enjoy panoramic views of the Nile Valley, agricultural fields, ancient monuments, and surrounding desert landscapes. The flight lasts approximately 35–60 minutes, depending on weather and operational conditions.

After landing, receive your flight certificate before meeting your Egyptologist guide to begin the sightseeing portion of your day.

Colossi of Memnon

Your first sightseeing stop is the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues that once stood at the entrance of the monumental temple of Amenhotep III.

Take photographs and learn about the history of these famous statues before continuing to the Valley of the Kings.

Valley of the Kings

Continue to the famous Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis on Luxor’s West Bank.

Explore the valley and visit the royal tombs included with the standard entrance ticket. Admire the colorful wall paintings, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and funerary decorations that provide insight into ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

The tomb of Tutankhamun requires an additional entrance ticket if you wish to visit it.

Temple of Hatshepsut

Continue to Deir el-Bahari to visit the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Learn about the remarkable reign of one of ancient Egypt’s most prominent female pharaohs while exploring the temple’s terraces, columns, reliefs, and dramatic setting beneath the cliffs.

Karnak Temple Complex

After completing the West Bank tour, cross back to Luxor’s East Bank and continue to the vast Karnak Temple Complex.

Explore its monumental gateways, courtyards, columns, obelisks, and sacred areas while learning about the generations of pharaohs who expanded the complex over many centuries.

Luxor Temple

Continue to Luxor Temple, located in the heart of modern Luxor.

Admire its massive entrance, statues, columns, and ancient architectural details. Your guide will explain the temple’s connection to the religious traditions of ancient Thebes and its importance during major ceremonies.

Return to Your Hotel

After completing your Luxor sightseeing tour, relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle and return to your hotel, marking the end of your full-day experience.

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FAQs
  • Yes. The sunrise hot air balloon ride is included, with a flight of approximately 35–60 minutes depending on weather and operational conditions.

  • Yes. The sightseeing portion of the tour is private, with a private air-conditioned vehicle and a professional Egyptologist guide.

  • No. Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites are not included in the standard package.

  • Yes. Tutankhamun's Tomb can be visited, but it requires an additional entrance ticket.

  • The itinerary includes the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.

  • Yes. The tour covers major attractions on both the West Bank and East Bank of Luxor.

  • The hot air balloon flight usually lasts approximately 35–60 minutes, depending on weather and operational conditions.

  • Yes. Private air-conditioned transportation and the motorboat crossing between the East and West Banks are included.

  • Yes. A qualified Egyptologist guide accompanies you during the Luxor sightseeing portion of the tour.

  • No. Lunch is not included in the standard package. A lunch option can be arranged upon request.

  • Hot air balloon flights are dependent on suitable weather and aviation conditions. If the flight cannot operate safely, the operator will determine the appropriate alternative or arrangement according to its operating policy.

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