15 Hot Air Balloon Flights in Aswan Worth Booking

1.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,142 reviews · from $349Our pick

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile ship, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Early mornings are part of the deal. English-speaking guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Saber add clear explanations and careful organization, while the hot-air balloon ride gives you a sunrise view over Luxor’s west bank.

“Trip of a lifetime. If you want to see Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor temples and have a balloon ride in a short time. This trip is for you. Early starts, cruising the Nile and the best Egyptologist as a guide - Mohamed GonRead more”

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2.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · from $340

Spend three nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with stops at Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. An Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, or Mido Mosa leads the sightseeing. The trip also includes full-board meals and a Luxor balloon flight, though you should confirm whether sunrise is included.

“This trip was awesome. The boat was excellent. Staff, food, service all perfect. Our guide for tours was fabulous!! Many was very knowledgeable and saw to our every need”

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3.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · from $329

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for three nights, with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. You also get a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, meals, transfers, and an Egyptology guide. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali have received especially strong praise. Entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Firstly our tour guide Mohamed was great, he was both informative and accommodating. The rooms were basic but clean & the food was good. The experience over all was great and we loved getting to see all the amazing temples and cruise down the Nile. I would have preferred the experience to be a little more relaxed as there was abit to much crammed into only a few days. I think the spices, perfume and stone making tours could have been avoided along with the visit to the high dam. With the early mornings 4/5 am starts each day it would have been nicer to replace these experiences with more…”

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4.3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 598 reviews · 3 days · from $1,000

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile boat with a private cabin, meals, temple visits, and an English-speaking Egyptologist. The trip includes Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu by horse carriage, and a long final day in Luxor with a hot air balloon flight, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides such as Mina, Mahmoud Issa, Manal, and Ahmed have earned especially warm praise.

“Our Nile cruise was truly an unforgettable experience. Each day brought unique emotions: we visited numerous spectacular temples, each with its own fascinating history and magical atmosphere that made us feel part of ancient Egypt. One of the most exciting moments was definitely the hot air balloon ride at sunrise: flying over the Valley of the Kings as the sun came up is something we will always carry in our hearts. A special thank you goes to our guide, Andro, who made the trip even more special. His knowledge, passion for Egyptian history, and attentiveness truly made a difference. With him, every site came to life, and he always guided…”

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5.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 509 reviews · from $320

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a full-board Nile ship, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel by road, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. The final morning brings a hot-air balloon ride over Luxor. Guides may include Mahmoud, Mohamed Gobran, or Ahmed Shawky Ali.

“What a brilliant experience! I highly recommend! Mohammed Gobran was an exceptional guide! So graceful and patient! He organised the trip very well - all arrangements ran smoothly and without any issue! He is very informative and provided good historical detail for all the attractions. He communicated the plans in such a helpful manner and was so accommodating of any personal requests. The boat is great too, the staff and service were very good! Friendly and welcoming! The food is great, with such variety and flavour, and the rooms are comfortable for a short stay. We did all items on the itinerary and had ample time at each site to…”

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6.4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 356 reviews · from $329

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star cruise boat with meals, temple visits, Abu Simbel, an Edfu horse-drawn carriage ride, and a sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Khaled, Mina, Talaat Abdo, and Aida have earned strong praise, though ships and sailing time can vary.

“The cruise was fantastic and the food was amazing the tour guide mr Mina was speaking English very clearly and he gave us a lot of information. Everything was very organized”

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7.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $311

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with Egyptologist-led visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings. The package includes Abu Simbel, a 35 to 45-minute hot-air balloon flight, meals, transfers, and three nights onboard. Guides such as Ahmed Shawky Ali and Mohamed Gobran are known for clear explanations and careful organization.

“I have been to many cruises worldwide...but this was by far the best. The crue was very professional and feoendly. Especially the guide, Mohammed Gobran, he's a great guide and a very nice person...5 stars.. Recommended.”

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8.4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $524

This four-day private group journey links Aswan and Luxor by Nile cruise, with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. You also get a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Guides such as Zakaria, Mohamed Wafa, and Tarek have earned strong praise, but confirm your exact ship before booking.

“The trip was simply amazing. The staff on the boat are very friendly and courteous. Food was good and different variety everyday. It was the best way to experience Egypt and see many temples possible short amount of time. Only downside- be prepare to wake up at 4 am daily but it was worth it. Our tour guide Zakaria was awesome and very knowledgeable. Zakaria answered all of our questions and was willing to do extra things to make sure we were enjoying our trip. Few of us on the boat wanted to go to a local Hookah Bar on our own, but Zakaria volunteered to take us so we…”

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9.4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 310 reviews · 4 days · from $450

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with an Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, or Ahmed Shawky Ali. You will visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, then float over Luxor by hot air balloon. Expect early starts, a packed schedule, and extra local fees for entrance tickets and tips.

“It was a very nice experience, loved the itnerary was made 1) the tour guide Mahmood was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful , highly recommended 2) the rooms on the cruise were great and very comfortable 3) itenrary was well made Cons: 1) food on cruise could have been better 2) wifi on cruise was chargeable and still did not work”

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10.4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · from $306

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. English-speaking Egyptology guides such as Khaled, Michael, and Talaat Abdo lead the sightseeing. An optional Luxor hot-air balloon ride costs extra.

“We had a wonderful time with Michael our guide and the rest of the tour group. Michael was always happy and available for any questions or queries. He is very authentic and experienced, and covered every little detail of the tour with clarity and enthusiasm. Myself Read more”

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11.4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · from $715

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night Nile cruise with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. You’ll also take a sunrise hot-air balloon ride above Luxor’s west bank. Pickup, air-conditioned transfers, meals, entrance fees, and an Egyptologist guide are included.

“Excellent! Du debut a la fin. Des la veille on m a contacte pour connaitre les details de la prise en charge. Quand nous sommes arrives a Aswan notre tres charmant guide Ahmed nous attendait. Tres ponctuel et accueillant. Il nous a accompagne tout au long de cette belle aRead more”

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12.4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · from $630

You’ll cruise three nights from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile vessel, with guides such as Wafa, Owf, Ahmed, or Zakarya leading temple visits. The trip includes Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and a 30 to 40-minute sunrise balloon flight. Expect early starts, shared excursions, and entrance fees paid separately.

“Our tour guide, Ahmed, is so knowledgable and helpful. The ancient monuments became alive under his explanation. He made this tour reach another level.”

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13.Amazing 3-Nights Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel&Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $290Best value

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for three nights, stopping at Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and Karnak. You also get a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, meals, transfers, and Egyptologist guides. Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud Amin, and Ahmed Shawky Ali are among the guides praised for clear explanations and friendly care.

“Fabulous cruise.. Cabin and excellent. If you have the time, cruise up and back. Itinerary can be a little hectic.”

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14.Amazing 3-Nights Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel&Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $492

You’ll sail three nights from Aswan to Luxor with meals, an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples. The sunrise hot-air balloon ride is the star extra. Guides may include Tarek Ibrahim, Ahmed, Hamdy, or Sabry, and the group is limited to 15 people.

“What an amazing experience it was. From the moment we did our booking, our tour coordinator Monalisa was in touch with us. She made everything so smooth and hassle free for us. Her communication was amazing and she kept us informRead more”

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15.Private 3-Days Nile Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $350

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a Nile cruise with a private cabin, meals, an English-speaking Egyptologist, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s west bank. The highlight is a 45 to 80-minute hot-air balloon flight. Coordinators and guides named in guest feedback include Arwa, Elarya, Jacqueline, and Khaled Fouad.

“The Luxor tour by Jacqueline was good. Visited valley of kings and Karnak temple and she explained things well.”

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