Overview
- A hot-air balloon ride gives you a different perspective of Luxor
- Learn about ancient Egypt from your Egyptologist guide
- Travel in the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle
- A private tour ensures a flexible and personal experience
Note:
Children less than 6 years are not allowed for the balloon trip.
Itinerary:
Early morning our representative will pick you up to enjoy air balloon riding. Transfer to marine enjoy Soft drinks before you take the motorboat to the west bank, then you will be transferred to the take-off area of a balloon ride in the sky of the biggest open-air museum( Luxor ). The “Balloon Ride” trip departs every day, however, confirmation in advance is still highly recommended. The balloon ride takes 45 minutes, before your land again. Discover Luxor’s East Bank and West Bank on a full-day, private tour that gives you the flexibility to explore each destination at your own pace.
After the Balloon Ride our tour guide will meet you and picks you up at the location of Colossi of Memnon to start your Luxor Full Day Tour. The Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.
Then you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit three royal tombs, from the open ones.
After visiting the tombs, we will continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh.
Proceed to Karnak Temple, where you visit what is considered to be one of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scabrous of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.
Continue to Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amon-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers.
Later on, you will be transferred to your east bank hotel in Luxor.
Meals included: Not Included.
Accommodation: Not Included
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate.
- You will need to provide us with your hotel name and address in Cairo or Giza.
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card.
- You will need to carry cash for the tipping to the guide and driver.
- It is available to provide an Italian, Japanese, German or French tour guide with extra 80$ USD per person upon your request.
- It is available to pickup travelers from Luxor airport with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to drop off travelers at Luxor airport or Luxor west bank hotel with extra 10$ USD per person.
What’s Included:
- All Transfers, pick up and drop off by A.C vehicle
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
What’s Excluded:
- Hotel accommodation
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Water or beverages during the lunchtime
- It is available to pickup travelers from Luxor airport with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to drop off travelers at Luxor airport or Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
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