Tours/Luxor/Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Valley of the Kings Private Tour
Viator · Private tour

Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Valley of the Kings Private Tour

4.8(23)Luxor1 hour
VIATOR2.5(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(21)

Description

Experience Luxor from two unforgettable perspectives—high above the Nile on a sunrise hot air balloon ride and on the ground with a private guided tour of Egypt's most famous ancient treasures. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple, enjoy a traditional felucca ride on the Nile, and savor lunch at a local restaurant. With private transportation, an expert guide, and all entrance fees included, this tour offers a seamless and memorable Luxor experience.

Tour Options

Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Valley of the Kings Private Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

60 min

Begin before sunrise with pickup from your hotel, Nile cruise, or accommodation in Luxor and transfer to the launch area. After landing, your guide will be waiting to begin your full-day exploration.

Admission included60 min

Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride above Luxor and admire panoramic views of the Nile, temples, and desert landscapes from the sky. A peaceful and unforgettable start to your day in Luxor.

Admission included120 min

Continue to the famous Valley of the Kings, where ancient pharaohs were buried in beautifully decorated tombs. Explore remarkable royal chambers and discover one of Luxor’s most important archaeological sites.

Admission included60 min

Visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, a unique mortuary temple built for Egypt’s famous female pharaoh. Admire its remarkable terraces, architecture, and detailed ancient carvings.

10 min

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that have stood on Luxor’s west bank for centuries. A short but iconic photo stop at one of Egypt’s most famous ancient landmarks.

120 min

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then relax on a traditional felucca boat ride along the Nile and admire Luxor from the water.

Admission included120 min

Visit Karnak Temple, one of Egypt’s largest temple complexes, famous for its giant columns, sacred lake, and impressive ancient architecture.

Pass by

At the end of your experience, transfer back to your hotel, Nile cruise, or accommodation in Luxor.

Highlights

Private transportation
Private expert guide
All entrance fees for mentioned sights
Felucca boat ride on the Nile
Sunrise hot air balloon ride
Lunch at local restaurant

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Private expert guide
All entrance fees for mentioned sights
Felucca boat ride on the Nile
Sunrise hot air balloon ride
Lunch at local restaurant
Not included
Tips
Beverages during meals

Pickup Locations & Times

Pickup starts from 04:30 AM from all hotels, Nile cruise ships, and accommodations in Luxor. Exact pickup time is confirmed the evening before your tour after final scheduling by the balloon operating company and may vary depending on your location and daily operations. After booking, please provide passport copies, hotel name, and exact location for smooth arrangements.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pickup begins from 04:30 AM. Exact pickup time is confirmed the evening before according to hotel location and balloon company scheduling. Flight timing is controlled by aviation authorities and may be affected by weather or air traffic conditions

Reviews(23)

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manong61
February 21, 2026
Egyptologist Ahmed Elsisi, guide in Luxor city

We loved our day with Ahmed around Luxor and Valley of the King. We learned a lot and enjoyed the knowledge and happiness of our guide. They were really accommodated to our little family and took so MUCH care of our 5yold daughter during the visits.

Operator response

Thank you for your gracious feedback. It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are always here to help in any way we can. We will be delighted to welcome you back again soon

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paul w
February 18, 2026
Luxor trip

Our guide Ahmed Elsisi and driver Mohammed were very professional and made the trip very enjoyable would recommend!!!

Operator response

Thank you for your gracious feedback. It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are always here to help in any way we can. We will be delighted to welcome you back again soon

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STINGER1971
February 13, 2026
Great day with excellent tour guide

Professor Ahmed Elsisi was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable, humorous and made the day very memorable. Early start but that meant we got to the attractions early and managed to fit everything in. The lunch was lovely and the day excellent value for money.

Operator response

Thank you for your gracious feedback. It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are always here to help in any way we can. We will be delighted to welcome you back again soon

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leilai887
February 13, 2026
Excellent tour of The Valley of the Kings

Had a day tour to Luxor visiting the Valley of the Kings together with a river cruise on the Nile. Our driver was prompt, on time and very courteous through our day. Our guide and Egyptologist, professor Ahmed Elsisi was extremely formative, knowledgeable, cheerful and answered any questions we had through our tour. We stopped for lunch at a lovely restaurant service fresh food and produce. Such an enjoyable day and great experience.

Operator response

Thank you for your gracious feedback. It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are always here to help in any way we can. We will be delighted to welcome you back again soon

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blkr0se
February 8, 2026
Amazing Luxor West Bank tour

This was the best tour we had during our travel in Egypt. The guide, Ahmad Elsisi, is actually a professor at the university of Cairo. As a result, he was so knowledgeable, and able to teach us so many different things. As a result, what we saw in pyramid, GEM, Aswan and finally Luxor are nicely together after his lecture. He and the driver are also both very kind and accommodating and took a lot of pictures of us. The balloon ride is crowded but very fun and the valley of the kings is so beautiful. Lunch is traditional Egyptian and pretty good. A long but very enjoyable day. Want to come again.

Operator response

Thank you for your gracious feedback. It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are always here to help in any way we can. We will be delighted to welcome you back again soon

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Babiche T
November 16, 2025
A relaxed and insightful trip with beautiful stories from Mousa

We had a great trip to Luxor with our guide, Mousq Elnady. In good English he shared beautiful stories about the ancient history of Egypt, full of fun details and "did-you-know" insights that made everything come alive. The whole day felt relaxed — never any rush - which made it even more enjoyable. If you want to learn a bit more about the temples in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and the fascinating history behind them, Mousa is definitely a guide I can recommend!

Operator response

Thank you for your gracious feedback. It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are always here to help in any way we can. We will be delighted to welcome you back again soon

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Cynthia_C
November 14, 2025
Viator and the operator charge you for a service they do not provide

The operator is a thief, Viator too, the bus that was taking us was delayed so we lost the balloon but we contacted the operator to get us attracted or to send us your location to arrive and continue with the rest of the trip, since it was an all day tour, just yelled at us and told us that we had lost the trip, Viator was contacted who we paid for a partial disbursement and we were not returned anything, $580 for a service that they did not provide. Besides, you pay it back, we did it on our own for less than half of it.

Operator response

Thank you for your feedback. However, this review does not reflect the truth of what happened. You received the full tour exactly as booked: the hot air balloon ride, transportation, guiding service, West Bank visits, lunch, and all scheduled activities. There was no delay, no cancellation, and no service missed. Our team delivered every part of the program professionally and on time, as confirmed by the guide and other guests who joined the same tour. Your claim that “nothing was provided” is incorrect. Viator and the operator cannot refund a tour that was fully completed. Unfortunately, we occasionally receive reviews like this after a tour is delivered perfectly, simply as an attempt to pressure the operator into issuing a refund. We have seen this pattern many times: great service during the day, no complaints, and then a negative review afterwards demanding money back without any valid reason. We respect all guests and always welcome honest feedback, but we must also protect our business and our staff from false accusations. The facts are clear: The service was provided in full, professionally, and without any issues. We remain available to clarify any details, but we stand firmly by the quality and completeness of the tour you received.

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Corr449
November 12, 2025
Spectacular experience.

The tour was excellent. You are collected on time from your hotel and given water and a cola. You head to Luxor with 2 toilet stops along the way and then meet your guide before The Valley of the Kings. Our guide was Professor Ahmed Elsisi whose knowledge of the sites we visited and English was excellent. He also volunteered to be our photographer for the day which he did with a big smile. We were given the choice of which tombs to visit with no pressure (there is additional costs for the extra tombs). The sites we were taken to were spectacular and Professor Ahmed gave us the history lesson at the right times. Lunch was also really good. I would highly recommend this trip. You get what you pay for.

Operator response

Thank you for your gracious feedback. It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are always here to help in any way we can. We will be delighted to welcome you back again soon

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111samanthai
November 12, 2025
Unforgettable experience!

This tour is absolutely worth it, Professor Ahmed Elsisi was very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. It was a fantastic experience living such rich history with an expert. An Unforgettable experience! The tour ran well and was flexible to our preferences, great food and the boat trip was a wonderful experience. professor Elsisi made every effort to ensure we got the best experiences..

Operator response

Thank you for your gracious feedback. It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are always here to help in any way we can. We will be delighted to welcome you back again soon

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Nicz87
November 11, 2025
A special day exploring ancient Egypt

We had a wonderful trip led by the knowledgable and friendly professor Ahmed Elsisi who is an Egyptologist. Throughout the day he kept us informed, telling us amazing stories about ancient Egypt, and making sure we were able to go at our own pace on what was a very hot day. We are so glad we booked a private tour with Professor Ahmed instead of a group tour as it made our trip more special!

Operator response

Thank you for your gracious feedback. It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are always here to help in any way we can. We will be delighted to welcome you back again soon

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