Overview
Enjoy the highlights of the west bank in the open museum and experience a whole new side of Egypt. Sailing over Luxor in a hot air balloon lets you see the full scope of the archaeological site, a perspective that’s impossible to get from the ground. Join this amazing tour and discover the best part of Egypt by foot and air. Fly high over Luxor propelled by the breeze during a hot air balloon flight across the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Explore the ruins on foot with an English-speaking guide to help bring history to life. Visit the Highlights of Thebes on the West bank of Luxor to see the ancient tombs of the pharaohs from the New Kingdom at the Valley of the Kings and the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari and take memorial photos in front of the Colossi of Memnon. This tour departs every morning for an unforgettable ride over one of the world’s largest open-air museums.
Itinerary:
Following an early morning pick-up (around 4:00 to 4:30 am, depending upon the sunrise time) from your hotel, drive towards the River Nile to cross to the West Bank on a motorboat followed by another vehicle transfer to the hot air balloon launch site. After listening to the safety instructions, hop into the hot air balloon’s shared basket and get ready for lift off. Rise up into the sky and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Luxor at sunrise. See the city from an entirely different perspective.
Take 30 to 40 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country’s landscape and famous landmarks such as; the Ramessum temple, the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple and the view of the Colossi of Memnon rising from the nearby fields. Be sure to capture the best moments of the sunrise over the Theban Necropolis mountains.
Float back down to earth and you will receive a flight certificate and a small gift. Then, your guide will pick you up and take you on a private tour to the West bank to explore ancient Thebes on foot. Visit the Valley of the Kings, and admire the grandeur of the architecture, primarily used for the burial of pharaohs. Here you will also have the option to explore the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built by the daughter of Thutmose I. Queen Hatshepsut was the only pharaonic woman to reign in Ancient Egypt, and her rule lasted about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (1490-1469 BC).
Next, make your way to the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III and marvel at the gates Colossi of Memnon. Finally, enjoy a delicious lunch from a local restaurant before being transferred back to your accommodation.
Meals included: Not Included.
Accommodation: Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip, they can be waiting for you in the ground support van and crew following your balloon..
- Camera is not allowed for the balloon trip, you can use your cellphone to take pictures
- You will need to provide us with your hotel name and address in Luxor.
- Upon booking, it is very important to provide us with your passport copy for the government permission.
- 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.
- If the Hot Air Balloon trip has been cancelled due to bad weather you will be refunded with 70$ USD per person
- It is available to provide an Italian, Japanese, German or French tour guide with extra 70$ USD per person upon your request.
- It is available to drop off travelers at Luxor airport with extra 10$ USD per person.
What’s Included:
- All transfers, pickup and drop off A/C vehicle.
- 30-40 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor sky and a flight certificate.
- Professional English speaking Egyptologist tour guide.
What’s Excluded:
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Lunch is optional during the tour.
- It is available to drop off travelers at Luxor airport with extra 10$ USD per person.
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