Hot Air Balloon and Half Day West Bank Tour of Luxor

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Experience Luxor from two perspectives on this Hot Air Balloon and Half-Day West Bank tour. Fly before sunrise over the Nile, green fields, desert, and ancient monuments, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the world’s greatest open-air museum. After landing, continue with a guided West Bank tour visiting royal tombs and iconic temples. Your Egyptologist guide shares insights into ancient Egyptian history, architecture, and royal legends. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this seamless experience combines adventure, culture, and unforgettable scenery in one morning in Luxor for all types of travelers.

Highlights
Sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor
Panoramic views of Nile Valley and temples
Guided West Bank archaeological tour
Visit royal tombs and ancient monuments
Professional Egyptologist guide included

What's Included

Safety briefing before balloon ride
Hotel/Nile cruise pickup and drop-off
All taxes and service charges
Air-conditioned transportation
Hot air balloon flight (45–60 minutes)
Entrance fee if selected
Professional Egyptologist guide
Flight certificate after landing
West Bank guided tour
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup from all hotels and Nile cruises in Luxor included.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Luxor

    Early Morning Pickup: Your experience begins with an early pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor. You will be transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to the West Bank launch area, where the hot air balloon crew will welcome you and provide a full safety briefing.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    After preparation, you will board the balloon basket and begin your gentle ascent just before sunrise. As the sun rises over Luxor, you will enjoy a breathtaking 45–60 minute flight. From above, you will see the Nile River cutting through lush green fields, traditional villages, and the vast desert stretching toward the horizon. The ancient temples and tombs of the West Bank appear like a living museum from the sky. This peaceful and magical experience offers some of the most spectacular views in Egypt. Upon landing, you will receive a flight certificate as a memory of your adventure.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Valley of the Kings

    Start your historical exploration at the famous Valley of the Kings, the burial place of Egypt’s great pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Enter several beautifully decorated tombs filled with colorful wall paintings that illustrate ancient beliefs about the afterlife.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

    Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, one of the most impressive temples in Egypt, built for the powerful female pharaoh Hatshepsut. Its unique terraces rise dramatically against the limestone cliffs.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Colossi of Memnon

    Next, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have guarded the West Bank for over 3,400 years.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Luxor

    After the tour, begin the return journey to Hurghada, arriving at your hotel in the evening with unforgettable memories of Luxor.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Nile Prince Travel

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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