Egypt · Hot Air Ballooning

45-Minute Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor with West Bank Views

45 Minutes Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at sunrise views over Luxor's West Bank from a hot air balloon
02 See Karnak Temple from the east and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut from above
03 Spot the Colossi of Memnon guarding the royal tombs
04 Gain an aerial perspective on the scale of ancient Luxor

Enjoy a 45-minute hot air balloon ride above Luxor's West Bank for an aerial perspective of the old city at sunrise. Float high above the landscape to see vast temples, long-lit statues, and the colours spread across the sky. Take in views of Karnak Temple, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon while gaining a sense of the scale of ancient Luxor.

Get up into the sky and experience the sunrise over Luxor as you fly in a hot air balloon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 45 Minutes

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Luxor

Languages Arabic, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor

Get up into the sky and experience the sunrise over Luxor as you fly in a hot air balloon. Receive safety instructions before your ride, then float hundreds of feet above the ground. Observe the complex of temples and churches in Karnak from the east, then look west to view the temple of Hatshepsut in its dramatic setting at the foot of the vast slopes. The Colossi of Memnon rise below, guarding the royal tombs.
With your guide's historical and cultural narrative, gain a great perspective on the ancient sites and the scale of Luxor.