3-Hour Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Temple of Hatshepsut
Highlights
Luxor
ballooning, archaeological, Desert
Group Tour
3 Hours
Easy
Arabic, English, Italian, Russian
Languages
Arabic, English, Italian, Russian
Description
Embark on a captivating dawn adventure in Luxor, followed by a tranquil boat transfer across the Nile to the West Bank. Then, board with assistance, experience a seamless take-off and drift serenely over Luxor's landscapes for up to an hour, marvelling at ancient temples, tombs, and local life below. Next, capture panoramic views as the balloon rotates, soaring over iconic landmarks like the Ramesseum and the Valley of the Kings and Queens before a gentle landing in a designated area.
Itinerary
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Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Temple of Hatshepsut
- Begin this once-in-a-lifetime experience with an early-morning pickup from your hotel in Luxor at around 4:00 AM.
- Transfer by boat across the Nile River to the West Bank, where staff members will greet you with coffee, tea, and snacks.
- Be briefed by the pilot on safety measures for your hot air balloon flight and have your questions answered.
- Once the pilot reviews the pre-flight checklist, he will brief the ground crew.
- Witness the inflation process of the balloon, watching as it begins to stand up.
- Board the balloon with the assistance of the ground crew.
- Experience the gentle take-off, often unnoticed by guests due to its smoothness.
- Become one with the wind as you lose the sensation of motion and feel the tranquillity of ballooning, disturbed only by the noise of the balloon burners.
- Enjoy the flight, which can last up to one hour from takeoff to landing, and take in breathtaking views of Luxor and its ancient temples and tombs.
- Observe the lives of farmers and locals as you glide over fields, witnessing activities such as irrigation, crop gathering, and animal care.
- Capture amazing photos as the pilot rotates the balloon during the flight for 360-degree views.
- Soar over Ramesseum and the Valley of the Kings and Queens.
- Before landing, be reminded of the proper landing position, and then the pilot will look for a suitable spot to land, usually in an empty field or desert area.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 20 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 20 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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