Balloon, west and east

Overview

Luxor is referred to as the City of the Hundred Days or the City of the Sun. Formerly known as Thebes, it was the capital of Egypt during the Pharaonic era and is situated on either side of the Nile River. It has been said that Luxor houses a third of all monuments in existence worldwide, with many noteworthy sites.

The ancient Pharaonic complex is divided into two main parts: eastern and western banks. The east consists of Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple and Rams road connecting these two temples, plus Luxor Museum.

What’s included

• Go back and forth
• Company rep
• Sparkling water
• Hot air balloon
• Income tax & all other taxes
• Guaranteed to bypass the queues

What’s Exclude

• the tickets
• A tour guide
• Tips (optional)

What To Expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product:

Stop At: Luxor Market, El-Souk, Luxor Egypt

Our delegate arrives early in the morning to take you to the renowned balloon ride in Luxor. The hot air balloon journey starts from the western shore and ascends to a height of 1500 feet allowing you to admire the beauty of the vast green fields and monuments below. After landing, your delegate will then drive you back to your hotel for some rest before our representative comes to pick you up again by car for an excursion around the western bank. First will be a visit to The Valley of Kings also known as “Valley of Kings” which is situated along the Nile facing Thebes (Luxor today). This valley was used as tombs during 8th dynasty until 20th dynasty in ancient Egypt divided into two valleys; eastern valley where most pharaohs' tombs are located and western valley. Next up is Hatshepsut Temple which was built by Queen Hatshepsut with ceremonies dedicated for her benefits in afterlife. It consists three terraces linked with ramped paths that allows ascending and descending. Then there's Ramsium Temple constructed by King Ramses II who had most temples built after him depicting his victory at Battle of Kadesh with reliefs decorated on temple's wall detailing it. Afterward head over to Colossi Of Memnon which are two colossus statues left from funerary temple built for Pharaoh Amenhotep III on west side of Nile near Thebes (Luxor). Then we move on towards Karnak Temple consisting group of temples, buildings and columns expanded during period between Middle Kingdom kings till Roman era located east side of Nile near Luxor dedicated divinity trio Amun (Amun Ra), Mut & Khonsu each having own temple within complex together with Luxor Temple devotedly constructed for Amon Ra, Mut & Khonsu who were referred as Tayyibi Trinity (The Triad Of Thebes) from 18th Dynasty followed by return back to your hotel.

Duration: 9 hours

Additional Information

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Face masks provided for travelers
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Voucher Requirements

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Departure Time

05:15 AM

Departure Point

Ahamdat train station east, 9HHC+6WH, Nagaa Hamadi - Aswan, Al Hamidat, Esna, 1322635, Egypt
Traveler pickup is offered
we will pick up from anywhere in luxor

Airports

• Luxor Airport, Luxor Egypt

• Egypt ports, Damietta El-Gadeeda City, New Damietta, Damietta Governorate 8022406, Egypt

Hotel Pickup

Yes

Return Details

Returns to original departure point