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Hot Air Balloon Rides in Luxor: 15 Sorted by Price

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Every trip has a free day it has not decided about yet. These 15 hot air balloon rides in Luxor are laid out with price and duration so the decision takes two minutes.

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included - The 4:30 am pickup and crossing to the West Bank
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Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

1.Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,319 reviews · from $75Our pick

You’ll leave around 4:30 am, ride by air-conditioned vehicle to the West Bank, attend a safety briefing, and float above Luxor as the sun rises. An English-speaking guide points out Karnak, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Nile. Abdo, Youssri, Omar, and Ali have guided flights, though staff may vary.

“Amazing to watch all the balloons being inflated at the same time - and realising there were at least 40! It all seemed chaotic but it was clearly well organised, given how many people were there. A great experience overall and worth getting up for at such an early time”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics - The pre-dawn pickup and Nile crossing
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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics

2.Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,681 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Start before dawn with pickup in central Luxor, cross to the West Bank, and rise above the Nile Valley for about 30 minutes. You may spot Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, Habu Temple, and the Ramesseum. Guides such as Khaled, Yousry, Abdo, and Captain Omar have earned praise for clear briefings and careful landings.

“Great guide and very well organised. We were picked up on time and after picking up some more guests from nearby hotels we went straight to the ferry and then to a waiting car and then straight to the balloon site. The flying was fantastic and very friendly pilot. A great experience!”

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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride - The four-hour road from Hurghada to Luxor
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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

3.2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,113 reviews · 2 days · from $270

Leave Hurghada at 5:00 am for a two-day Luxor trip with a private air-conditioned car, hotel, meals, and an Egyptologist. You’ll visit Luxor and Karnak temples, sail by felucca at sunset, fly over the West Bank at sunrise, and explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Memnon Colossi. Guides such as Aladdin, Hassan, Hamdy, and Manal have earned strong praise for clear explanations and personal care.

“Mohamed alazeb was really helpful with is. He knows all the history of Egypt.”

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Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup - What you see during the 30-minute flight
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Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

4.Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,104 reviews · from $60

Leave your Luxor hotel or boat around 4:30 a.m. for the West Bank launch site. After coffee or tea, you board a large basket for a sunrise flight over the Nile, Valley of the Kings, desert, and ancient landmarks. Pilot Ramadan has earned praise for smooth, calm flights. The outing lasts about three hours, with pickup, drop-off, and fees included.

“You may have to be man handled into/out of the basket...however don't let that put you off. Fabulous experience.”

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Luxor: Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride - The 5:30 am pickup and Nile crossing
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Luxor: Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride

5.Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 736 reviews · from $55Best value

Start with a 5:30 am pickup, then cross the Nile by boat and ride to the launch area. From the basket, you’ll see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Nile, and Luxor from about 1,500 feet. Nice Tours includes transfers, tea, coffee, and a landing certificate. Sunrise flights cost an extra $30.

“Wow, what can I say from the very beginning everything went well. We were picked up at 5:30 at reception but a very nice welcoming guide unfortunately cannot remember his name. We took a coach to the marina and a boat across the Nile which was beautiful watching the balloons from a distance was truly magical when we arrived we chose to have our Experience filmed by Mohammed and his crew. They made us feel very comfortable everybody is really friendly. I’m very helpful. Balloon experience itself was truly amazing with breathtaking views of Egypt. I would highly recommend this trip. Not only is it great value for money it’s…”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor - The 3:15 a.m. start and the trip across the Nile
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

6.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 697 reviews · from $75

Start around 3:15 a.m. with pickup from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship, cross the Nile, and reach the launch site for a 30 to 45-minute balloon flight. At up to 1,500 feet, you’ll see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, fields, mountains, and the Nile. Staff members such as Marolla, Hassan, and Ahmed help with the arrangements.

“Absolutely loved the entire experience! We moved fast from the hotels to a boat crossing the Nile to the other bank then into a minivan. In my case, we didn't have to wait too long for the convoy to move, please note this is beyond their control Read more”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor - From your hotel to the Nile before dawn
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor

7.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · from $90

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, a Nile boat crossing, tea, coffee, and a simple breakfast before a roughly 45-minute balloon flight. From above Luxor’s West Bank, you can see the Temple of Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, the Nile, and other ancient sites. Sindbad Balloons operates the experience, with Khaled named as one balloon operator.

“Really enjoyed the experience, we did have to wait a while to go on but that allowed us to see and take photos of all the other balloons going up”

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Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included - The 5:00 am pickup and Nile crossing
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Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

8.Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 640 reviews · from $58

Rise before dawn for a 45 to 60-minute balloon flight over Luxor’s west bank. Your transfer includes hotel or cruise pickup, refreshments, a safety briefing, the Nile crossing when needed, and return transport. From the basket, you may see Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Nile as the sun comes up.

“1st time on a hot air ballon and the landing was so smooth. The crew excellent 10/10. I will do this again and recommend it 100%.”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour - The west bank: tombs, terraces, and giant stone figures
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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour

9.Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 630 reviews · 9 hours · from $104

Start with a roughly 30-minute hot air balloon flight over Luxor, often with pilots such as Ramadan, Ali, or Abdallah. Then follow an English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide across the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“An absolutely exceptional tour! Everything was perfectly organized, and the guides spoke excellent English, were incredibly friendly, and took the time to explain everything in great detail. The hot air balloon ride was truly breathtaking and unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience to everyone!”

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Luxor: West and East Banks All-Inclusive Tour & Balloon Ride - Valley of the Kings, where the day turns underground
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Luxor: West and East Banks All-Inclusive Tour & Balloon Ride

10.West and East Banks All-Inclusive Tour & Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 415 reviews · 11 hours · from $188

Start before dawn with a hot air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. An English-speaking guide such as Salma, Manal, Ahmed Anwer, or Ayman leads the sightseeing, with lunch, transport, and a felucca ride included.

“this was a great trip and everything was well organized. We were picked up at 4.40 for the hot air balloon ride which was amazing. Then we met our guide (Ezraa) and driver who were really nice people. We saw the full West and Easy bank sights and while it was a long day and very busy at the sights we massively enjoyed this tour. Definitely recommended and well worth the money!”

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Hurghada: Over Day Tour to Luxor & Balloon Ride & Felucca - Karnak Temple and Luxor’s first evening
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Hurghada: Over Day Tour to Luxor & Balloon Ride & Felucca

11.Over Day Tour to Luxor & Balloon Ride & Felucca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · from $200

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor by private air-conditioned car, stay one night in a 4-star hotel, and visit Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. You’ll also take a sunrise balloon ride, sail by felucca, ride a camel, and tour with an English-speaking guide such as Ahmed Bahaa or Marwa.

“Full day tour to Luxor March 2024 Tour was amazing from pick up by a very professional driver Abanoub getting us swiftly to Luxor, we where then met to be picked up for Ballon ride by Salem Hot Air this was amazing ( first ever experience in a ballon and certainly not the lRead more”

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Hurghada: Small-Group Luxor Day Tour & Sunrise Balloon Ride - The overnight road from Hurghada to Luxor
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Hurghada: Small-Group Luxor Day Tour & Sunrise Balloon Ride

12.Small-Group Luxor Day Tour & Sunrise Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · 18 hours · from $240

Leave Hurghada around 11 PM for Luxor, then watch sunrise from a hot-air balloon before touring the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and the Nile by felucca. Groups are limited to eight, with guides such as Aladdin, Hamdy, Adam, and Mohamed Alazeb leading the day.

“He trip was long. The best was the balloon ride. Top tip try to get on an end away from the burners and more visibility. The balloon basket caters for 32 people. photo package on offer for £20 was well worth the money.Alladin was our Egyptologist guide and was brilliant. The food was excellent too. The mini bus was very uncomfortable. Overallso glad we did it !”

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Luxor: Deluxe Sunrise Hot Air Balloon - From a Luxor hotel to the Nile crossing
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Luxor: Deluxe Sunrise Hot Air Balloon

13.Deluxe Sunrise Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 283 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Leave Luxor before dawn, cross the Nile to the West Bank, and rise above the Valley of the Kings area as the sun lights Hatshepsut’s Temple, Karnak, the Nile, and the monuments of Thebes. Sindbad’s team provides hotel or cruise-ship pickup, safety instructions, multilingual guides, a 45-minute flight, and a flight certificate.

“I don’t really have any criticisms, I think some people had 4 people crammed into he little sections in the balloon basket and if I was one of those people that would have been my only complaint, however my little section only had three people including myself which I found perfect.”

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Hurghada: Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride and Day Tour With Meals - Sunrise above the West Bank
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Hurghada: Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride and Day Tour With Meals

14.Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride and Day Tour With Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 255 reviews · 20 hours · from $270

Travel overnight from Hurghada to Luxor for a sunrise balloon flight, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, lunch, and a felucca ride. Guides vary, with Adam, Hamdy, Ahmed Bahaa, and Mohamed Alazeb praised for clear history and care. Expect a long 18 to 20-hour day, and remember that wind can cancel the balloon.

“We had a full trip in one day. You should come and see. Marwa was our guide and she was so funny while we are walk around.”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Valley of the Kings - From hotel pickup to the launch site
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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Valley of the Kings

15.Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Valley of the Kings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · 3 hours · from $144

Rise before dawn for a 50-minute balloon flight above Luxor’s West Bank. Hotel pickup, a hot drink, ground support, and an English-speaking guide are included. Pilots such as Omar, Ali, Bakr, and Abdo have been praised for smooth landings and clear commentary, while the basket rotates so each passenger gets a view.

“Great service from them. They communicated with me the day before to check all was okay. We had Mohamed Refaie as our guide, he was welcoming, approachable and friendly with all of us.”

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