Egypt · Hot Air Ballooning

3-Hour Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor's Valley of the Kings

3 Hours Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Glide over the Valley of the Kings at sunrise on a gentle balloon ride
  • 02 Take in breathtaking views of Luxor's ancient temples and tombs from above
  • 03 Watch local life unfold in the fields below, from irrigation to animal care
  • 04 Capture amazing photos as the pilot rotates the balloon during the flight

Embark on a hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings as sunrise illuminates one of the world's most important archaeological sites. Glide effortlessly above Luxor's ancient temples and tombs while taking in views of local life unfolding in the fields below. This tranquil flight offers memorable photo opportunities throughout the journey before concluding with a smooth landing in the desert or an empty field.

Get lost in the tranquillity of ballooning, disturbed only by the noise of the burners.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Luxor
Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Valley of the Kings

  • Enjoy a 50-minute hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings, the world's most important archaeological site, lit up by the changing colours of the sunrise.
  • Watch as the balloon begins to stand up and board with the assistance of the ground crew.
  • Experience a gentle takeoff, becoming one with the wind and losing the sensation of motion.
  • Get lost in the tranquillity of ballooning, disturbed only by the noise of the burners.
  • Take breathtaking views of Luxor and all its ancient temples and tombs.
  • Observe the lives of farmers and other locals as you glide over fields, witnessing activities such as irrigation, crop gathering, and animal care.
  • Ensure all passengers have an equal opportunity to see and snap amazing photos as the pilot rotates the balloon during the flight.
  • Finally, your guide will teach you the proper landing position, and the pilot will expertly land in an empty field or desert.
Valley of the Kings, Luxor's ancient temples and tombs, the fields below

Where this trip takes you

Valley of the Kings, Luxor's ancient temples and tombs, the fields below

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Luxor 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Know before you go

  • The flight is contingent on the day's weather conditions.
  • The pilot will always have the safety of all passengers as his top priority.
  • Your pilot is under the control of Luxor Airport and must follow their directions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Tour start
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Luxor.

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