2-Hour Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor over the West Bank

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hot air balloon ride above Luxor's West Bank
• 02 Breathtaking aerial views of the world's largest open-air museum
• 03 See historical monuments, including the Valley of the Kings, from above
• 04 Motorboat crossing to the West Bank before take-off

Travel to the West Bank of Thebes for an enjoyable, once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Take in breathtaking views of the world's largest open-air museum and admire historical monuments, including the Valley of the Kings, from above. This short experience combines early-morning transfers, a motorboat crossing to the West Bank, and a 45-minute balloon flight over one of Egypt's most iconic landscapes.

Then transfer to the take-off area, where you will begin your balloon ride in the sky above Luxor, the world's largest open-air museum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor's West Bank

• Meet your Egyptian tour guide at your hotel in Luxor and proceed to the West Bank of Luxor to enjoy a hot air balloon ride.

• Transfer to the marine area and enjoy soft drinks before taking a motorboat to the West Bank of Luxor.

• Then transfer to the take-off area, where you will begin your balloon ride in the sky above Luxor, the world's largest open-air museum.

• After landing, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up service from the hotel and return

• Transfer by air-conditioned bus

• Motorboat transfer to the West Bank

• 45-minute hot air balloon ride in Luxor

• Flight certificate

• All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• Tipping

Know before you go

Notes:

• The balloon is scheduled to take off at 5:30 AM, and the ride takes about 45 minutes. Departure time may vary depending on sunrise time. Hotel pick-up takes place 45 minutes before the scheduled take-off time.

• The balloon ride departs every day; however, advance confirmation is highly recommended.

• Schedule: Every day

  Duration: Approx. 2 hours

  Pickup time: 5:00 AM - can be changed to suit your timings.

  Tour highlight: 45-minute hot air balloon ride

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt

Tour start

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.