Package deal Hot Air Balloon Ride & Full Day Luxor Tour w/Guide Lunch





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Hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings, followed by a full day tour to see the highlights of the ancient West Bank and East Bank monuments in Luxor. These highlights include Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak and Luxor Temples. You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by air-conditioned vehicle. Please note that entrance fees are not included (additional costs are 750 EGP, payable in cash)
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Hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings, followed by a full day tour to see the highlights of the ancient West Bank and East Bank monuments in Luxor. These highlights include Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak and Luxor Temples. You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by air-conditioned vehicle.
The Valley of the Kings we will show you the best 3 tombs . After the Balloon on board, you will check out at 7:00 AM to start your day tour of the West Bank of Luxor. First 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. It consists of tombs embedded in the mountain Thebes. Here, you visit 3 tombs of various dynasties. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be on hand to recommend and advise you as to which tombs to visit. After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Hatshipsut
Sun rise Hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings, followed by a full day tour to see the highlights of the ancient West Bank and East Bank monuments in Luxor. These highlights include Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak and Luxor Temples. You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by air-conditioned vehicle.
(Admission is free if you have Valley of the Kings tektites ) The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity,the wonderful decorations include colourful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers’
(Admission is free if you have Valley of the Kings tektites ) Tomb of King Ramesses lX was the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. His name prior to assuming the crown was Amonhirkhopshef. He was the fifth son of Ramesses III and was appointed to the position of crown prince by the twenty-second year of his father's reign when all four of his elder brothers predeceased his promotion to crown prince . The tomb has so much colour and detail even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with its goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, even though some of the paintings have deteriorated this is one of the most decorated.
(Admission is free if you have Valley of the Kings tektites ) In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor .Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of coursethere is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms, and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Horemheb and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs .
Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun 300.00 EGP) (optional) King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings
(Entrance fees to theTemple of Queen Hatshepsut 140.00 EGP) After visiting the tombs you will be transported 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
Colossi of Memnon, Thebes the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.
(Entrance fees to theTemple of Karnak 200.00 EGP) The courtyard of Amun-Ra is one of the four aisles that make up the Temple of Karnak in Luxor in Egypt, which was dedicated to the worship of the good god Amun. The area of the courtyard is about 250,000 square meters, and some parts of it are in front of the public for restorations
(Entrance fees to theTemple of Karnak 200.00 EGP) The courtyard of Amun-Ra is one of the four aisles that make up the Temple of Karnak in Luxor in Egypt, which was dedicated to the worship of the good god Amun. The area of the courtyard is about 250,000 square meters, and some parts of it are in front of the public for restorations
Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut
An avenue of human headed sphinxes of over one and a half miles (3 km) once connected the temples of Karnak and Luxor. This road was used once a year during the Opet festival when the Egyptians paraded along it carrying the statues of Amun and Mut in a symbolic re-enactment of their marriage. At Luxor temple Amun was magically transformed into Min the god of fertility. Around 1,350 sphinx statues are thought to have lined this road together with barque chapels stocked with offerings. Queen Hatshepsut (1479-1425 BC) built six of these chapels. Each of which had a precise function such as to cool the oar of Amun or to receive the beauty of Amun.
Obelisk of Thutmose I- The smallest of the two remaining obelisks. Each face has three lines of inscriptions Tuthmosis I was one of the great warrior-kings of ancient Egypt, extending his domains south into Nubia and north into Syria. In thanksgiving, he contributed many monuments in the capital town Thebes (now called Luxor). Among them, he raised a pair of obelisks here, though only one remains standing today. This obelisk id the one.
Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-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.
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Departure Point: Central and harbor located hotels (East and West Bank) Airbnb , Nile cruise Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point,
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- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(84)
1 had a great day in Luxor. Hassan was a fantastic guide who adapted perfectly to my plans. He is extremely knowledgeable and clearly very proud of his city. He was punctual and organized our day exceptionally well. I would highly recommend him.
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful review about your day in Luxor 🌞 We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience and that Hassan made your day special. He is indeed a fantastic guide—very knowledgeable, flexible, and truly passionate about Luxor and its history. We’re glad his punctuality, organization, and ability to adapt to your plans helped make your tour smooth and memorable, including the hot air balloon experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back to Luxor again in the future for more unforgettable moments. Warm regards, Team Luxor Travels 📱 WhatsApp: +201224689271
Everything went according to schedule and it was a wonderful experience. I contacted the company in advance and they helped me with all possible information and questions I had. Khalid, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and was an amazing guide. He could answer all possible questions we had and knew exactly where to take pictures that were worth while. The lunch was amazing to say the least and we could not finish our food. The restaurant where we had lunch had clean bathrooms and was overall a clean restaurant. Our driver was cautious and a good driver. Thank you Khalid for making our trip wonderful and insightful!
Dear valued guest Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback! We truly glad to hear that everything went according to schedule and that you had such a great experience. It’s fantastic to know that our team was able to help you with all your questions in advance and that Khalid made such a positive impact on your trip with his knowledge and guidance. I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Khalid and the driver — they’ll be so happy to hear your appreciation. And it’s great to know you enjoyed the delicious lunch and that the restaurant and facilities met your expectations too. Thank you once again for choosing us — we’d love to welcome you back anytime for another memorable adventure! 🌟✨ Team Luxor Travels WhatsApp number +201224689271
The best! You can’t miss it when in Luxor. Amazing view and experience, would totally recommend it. Crew very friendly as well
Dear valued guest , Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience and that our crew made it even more special. It means a lot to us that you’d recommend it to others. We hope to welcome you back to Luxor again soon! Warm regards, Team Luxor Travels WhatsApp +201224689272
Loved everything about this trip. Our guide was fantastic. It's all of luxor in one epic day. Just leaving the museum and boat todo
Dear valued guest Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the trip and that your guide made it even more special. Luxor is truly an incredible place, and we’re glad you got to experience so much in one day. Hopefully, you’ll have the chance to return and explore the museum and enjoy a boat ride next time! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future. Best regards, Team Luxor Travels WhatsApp number +201224689271
Had an absolutely amazing time with this tour. Started off bright and early where they picked us up from our hotel and took us to the balloon launch site. This alone made the tour worth while, watching probably 30-40 balloons all launch at once and to see the sun rise over Luxor. This was our first time in a balloon and naturally have a fear of heights, but I can assure you it was one of the most comfortable peaceful things we've experienced and very glad to have done it. Upon landing, we were met with our tour guide, Ali. He was absolutely fantastic, spoke well and was quite knowledgable. We headed off to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. Ali didn't rush us at all, explaining everything of interest before being respectful and giving us however much time we wanted for ourselves for photos and private exploration. It was great to have a private driver and private guide amidst all the chaos with other large tour groups. Allowed us to move quick and easily around the city. As with any tour, we stopped at a souvenir shop. Really had no complaints as we found it interesting and a tangent to the history learned at the sites. Overall, we had a great time and highly recommend this tour to anyone planning on visiting Luxor. We were only here for 3 days, but this tour alone really had us feeling satisfied with our time here. Thank you Ali and thank you Luxor Travels for an amazing experience.
If I can describe with one single word my experience with Mansour, I will describe it as EXCELLENT he is extremely knowledgeable in Egyptian History and Language. He has a complete understanding and knowledge of every historical site that we visited. He took the time to explain to us everything so we had a clear understanding of what we were looking at. He is truly an Egyptian historian. Thank you so much for a very informative tour. The Driver Ramadan was very professional and courteous. Thank you very much. And finally the Ballon Ride .. it was AWESOME. The ballon captain Osama was great !! This is a must do ride, it was incredible experience overlooking the Valley of the Kings. Thank you. Highly recommended Tour Operator
Great day in Luxor. Hassan was fantastic as a guide and adapted to our plans. Very knowledgeable and proud of his city. He was on time and planned our day really well. We would very highly recommend.
The balloon portion of this trip was disappointing- we took off after sunset as they were monitoring the winds. We also drifted East so did not go over any historical sites, just farmland. The second portion of the trip with our guide Khalid totally made up for it though! With advanced degrees in Egyptology and hieroglyphics he explained so much from the many essential Luxor sites and was so helpful and accommodating. He took some great photos for us (knows all the fun angles). I would definitely recommend him as a tour guide any time!!
We are returning from Hurghada, making contact before leaving with Yohana to book our excursions to the pyramids, Luxor, Sindbad, Paradise Island, Everything went very, very well, very friendly and reassuring, Yohana contacted the drivers or guides during excursions like in Cairo upon arrival at the airport to ensure that we were with the right driver! Top. So happy that we asked him to take a hot air balloon ride, he managed to organize it for us the next day, we highly recommend it. Speaks French very well and is a good listener because we wanted to do Orange Bey which he advised us against because the same thing as Paradise Island so super correct! The prices seem consistent to us given what we find elsewhere. Thanks to Yohana and her entire team (drivers, guides etc...) we had an excellent stay in Egypt a little greasy to you!!! Philippe and Nathalie
Had a fantastic day with Ragab which included a wonderful balloon flight at sunrise then a tour of the important sites of Luxor . He gently introduced us to the various topics without giving us a lecture. We were entertained for the whole day absorbing information without realising it. He has a great understanding of the ancient Egyptians, instantly answering any question we threw at him but keeping things on a light note. It was one of the best tours we’ve been on.



