15 Hot Air Balloon Flights in Luxor Worth Booking

1.Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,319 reviews · from $75Our pick

Start around 4:30 a.m. with pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, then cross to Luxor’s West Bank for a safety briefing and sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Abdo and Youssri help organize the morning, while pilots including Omar and Ali point out Karnak, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Nile below.

“Adobo did an amazing job of getting us organized and in the air in no time. It was our understanding that the previous 7 days had been canceled due to weather. To see the commitment to the guest experience, promptness, kindness, and orRead more”

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2.Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,681 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Start before dawn with pickup in central Luxor, cross the Nile, and rise above the West Bank for about 30 minutes, weather permitting. From the basket, you may see Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Habu Temple, Karnak, and the Ramesseum. English-speaking guides and pilots such as Omar, Bakr, Abdo, and Abdallah may lead the flight.

“Amazing experience, I highly recommend. Worth booking for the first day in Luxor to accommodate any weather disruption. Abdo provided all the information in advance via WhatsApp. We were picked up from our hotel on time and then got a boat across the Nile to the West Bank, before driving to the launch site. The boat trip was unexpected but added to the experience. We took off just after sunrise, in the 2nd or 3rd wave of balloons, but this gave us better photos with the other balloons in front of us. The launch site is busy but the ground team worked very efficiently, it felt well controlled and the…”

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3.2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,113 reviews · 2 days · from $270

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a private air-conditioned car, sleep one night at a four-star hotel, and rise early for a hot-air balloon flight over the West Bank. You’ll visit Luxor and Karnak temples, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, with felucca and camel rides included.

“Day 1, everything ran perfectly, driver picked us up on time, met the guide Hamdy who took us to Karnak and Luxor temples today, very friendly and very knowledgeable. can highly recommend. Hotel and food was great.”

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4.Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,104 reviews · from $60

Start around 4:30 a.m. with pickup from your hotel, boat, or port, then cross to Luxor’s West Bank for a sunrise balloon flight. You’ll see the Nile, desert, Valley of the Kings and ancient landmarks from above. The basket can hold up to 32 people. Coffee, tea, and a flight certificate are advertised, but may not always be provided.

“Wonderful balloon experience from a professional outfit. Thanks for a great memory. Stop asking me for more review llength”

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5.Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 736 reviews · from $55Best value

Start with a 5:30 am pickup from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship, then cross the Nile to the launch area. Your 25 to 60 minute flight reaches about 1,500 feet, with views of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Nile, and desert. An English-speaking pilot, transfers, tea, coffee, and a landing certificate are included.

“Great, you need to be patient because it could take longer than your think waiting for the balloon to be ready and take off”

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6.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 697 reviews · from $75

You’ll leave your Luxor hotel or cruise ship around 3:15 am, cross the Nile, and take a 30 to 45 minute balloon flight above ancient Thebes. From about 1,500 feet, you’ll see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Nile, and farmland. Guides such as Mohamed Awad, Moodi, and Marolla help with the day.

“I very rarely leave positive reviews, but this experience was so good I rent I had to. There was a cheaper experience (I think around £29pp) and a more expensive one (around £60pp), we went down the middle at £38pp. From the collection Read more”

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7.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · from $90

Leave your Luxor hotel around 4:30 am, cross the Nile by motorboat, and watch the West Bank wake from a hot-air balloon. The 45-minute flight passes above Hatshepsut’s Temple, Medinet Habu, fields, and the Nile. Pickup, return transport, tea, coffee, and a simple breakfast are included. Khaled is one guide named in the operating team.

“Really enjoyed the experience, we did have to wait a while to go on but that allowed us to see and take photos of all the other balloons going up”

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8.Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 640 reviews · from $58

You’ll leave your central Luxor hotel or cruise ship around 5:00 a.m., cross to the west bank, and take a 45 to 60 minute balloon flight over Luxor. Expect coffee or tea, a safety briefing, shared transport, several balloons in the sky, and views of Hatshepsut Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Abdo, Ramadan, and Captain Ali are among the crew members praised by name.

“Really pretty views of Luxor, guide was on time and efficient! Thanks so much for an unforgettable sunrise”

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9.Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 630 reviews · 9 hours · from $104

Start before dawn with a 30-minute balloon flight over Luxor’s west bank, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides may include Abdallah, Ahmed, Hamdi, or Bagdady. Expect an early start, extra entry fees, and lunch at your own cost.

“An absolutely exceptional tour! Everything was perfectly organized, and the guides spoke excellent English, were incredibly friendly, and took the time to explain everything in great detail. The hot air balloon ride was truly breathtaking and unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience to everyone!”

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10.West and East Banks All-Inclusive Tour & Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 415 reviews · 11 hours · from $188

Start before sunrise with a hot-air balloon flight above Luxor’s West Bank, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple with an English-speaking guide. Lunch, transfers, entry fees, and a felucca ride are included. Guides such as Salma, Manal, and Ahmed Anwer have earned praise for clear storytelling and helpful service.

“this was a great trip and everything was well organized. We were picked up at 4.40 for the hot air balloon ride which was amazing. Then we met our guide (Ezraa) and driver who were really nice people. We saw the full West and Easy bank sights and while it was a long day and very busy at the sights we massively enjoyed this tour. Definitely recommended and well worth the money!”

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11.3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 297 reviews · 4 days · from $1,100

Spend 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private guides, a felucca ride, sunrise balloon flight, and visits to Karnak, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Daily WhatsApp support helps with transfers and schedule changes. Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and English guides are available.

“The cruise was wonderful. Loved every day, excellent cabin, food and a lovely boat. Spent hours on the top deck, swimming, reading and writing, and watching the scenic Nile banks go by. The excursions to see the relics were well done with excellent guides. Arwa was really great in following up with us and making sure everything went well. Loved those buffet breakfasts in the morning, and also the evening dinners. I would recommend this cruise to anyone, regarding less of age. They even had a foam pool party one day!”

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12.Small-Group Luxor Day Tour & Sunrise Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · 18 hours · from $240

Leave Hurghada around 11 PM for a sunrise balloon flight over Luxor, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and the Nile. An English-speaking guide such as Aladdin, Hamdy, or Mohamed Alazeb leads the day. Expect an excellent range of sights, but also a long ride and little sleep.

“Muhammed alazeb it was ver nic tour gaude really thx for every think it was amazing day with mohmed”

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13.Deluxe Sunrise Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 283 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Start before dawn with hotel or cruise-ship pickup, cross the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank, and rise above the temples as the sun reaches the East Bank. Your 45-minute flight includes a safety briefing, pilot commentary, tea or coffee, return transport, and a flight certificate. Guides speak seven languages.

“Excellent! Perfect communication from Laila from the time of booking up to the point we were collected, pick from hotel was flawless and the balloon ride itself was amazing. We were giving a full safety briefing before getting into the balloon and the pilot was very good at making sure we were all safe whilst in the air along with great commentary!”

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14.Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Valley of the Kings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · 3 hours · from $144

Join HOD HOD SOLIMAN BALLOONS for a 50-minute flight above Luxor’s West Bank. You’ll cross from your hotel pickup to the launch area, enjoy coffee or tea, and rise over tombs, fields, temples, and village life. English-speaking guides such as Yousry, Omar, and Ragab help with the morning logistics, while the pilot rotates the basket for shared views.

“This is a must-do in Luxor! And especially with this company, as they’re just the best. Our guides Yousry and Hassan kept us super informed all the time, and made sure everything was seamless from our on time pickup, to safety briefings, to getting up in the air before most other companies. Our captain Roma was fantastic at explaining what he was doing, and also showing us the sights. Can’t recommend this experience enough – you won’t regret it!”

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15.Luxor Highlights All-Inclusive Tour & Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 241 reviews · 20 hours · from $300

Leave Hurghada at about 11 PM for a private overnight drive to Luxor. Watch sunrise from a 30 to 45-minute balloon flight, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and the Nile by felucca. Guides such as Hamdy, Aladdin, and Mohamed Alazeb have led the day.

“Aladdin was fantastic for us and very accommodating on the tour, very knowledgeable and patient with us.”

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