Sunrise Hot Air Balloon with Full Day Tour to the East and West Bank of Luxor

Overview

Take an awe-inspiring hot air balloon ride at sunrise for about 30-45 minutes and witness the highlights of both sides of Luxor. Marvel at the City of the Dead (Thebes Necropolis) on the West bank, with its ancient colors dating back to 1500 B.C, as well as Hatshepsut Temple – dedicated to Egypt's only female pharaoh – and take memorable photos in front of the Colossi of Memnon. Get a glimpse into history by visiting Karnak Temple, one of the most renowned sites of worship ever built, before taking in the beauty that is Luxor Temple made from glorious Nubian sandstone. This tour includes door-to-door transport in an air conditioned vehicle and lunch.

What’s included

• You will be picked up from your Hotel by an A/C. vehicle and returned after transfers are completed.
• A motorboat ride to the west bank.
• An exhilarating 30 to 45 minutes hot air balloon flight over Luxor's sky.
• Accompanying you for the duration of the tour will be a professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
• Lunch at a local restaurant and one bottle of water is included during the tour.

What’s Exclude

• Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing.
• Tipping to the guide and driver.
• Beverages during the lunchtime at the restaurant

What To Expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley

Beginning with an early morning pickup (around 4:30 am) from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor, you will be driven by air-conditioned car to the River Nile and cross over to the West Bank on a motorboat followed by another vehicle transfer to the hot air balloon launch site. Upon arrival, you will receive instructions and safety information about the flight before boarding the shared balloon basket and taking off for a unique experience of seeing the ruins of Luxor from above.

Take 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and marvel at aerial views of famous landmarks such as; Ramessum temple, Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon rising from nearby fields. Don't forget to capture beautiful images during sunrise over Theban Necropolis mountains.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt

After landing back on earth safely you will get a flight certificate and small gift. Then your guide will pick you up for a private tour around West bank's ancient Thebes. Visit the Valley of Kings where grandeur architecture was primarily used for pharaohs' burials. Your tour guide will explain everything outside as no guiding inside tombs then explore 3 selected open ones including King Tutankhamun's tomb if desired.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut, King Valley Road, Luxor Egypt<

Additional Information

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• The children under 6 years are not allowed to fly, they can be waiting for you in the ground support van and crew following your balloon.
• Passport copies are required before the travel date.
• Camera is not allowed in the balloon trip, you can use your cellphone to take pictures.
• Pregnant woman is not allowed for the Hot Air Balloon trip
• Child less than 6 years old is not allowed for the balloon trip.
• If the Hot Air Balloon trip has been cancelled due to bad weather you will be refunded with 30$ USD per adult and 15$ USD per child.
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• 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
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• 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

07:00 AM

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick all traveler from any hotel in Luxor.

Hotel Pickup

Yes

Return Details

Returns to original departure point