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Luxor Sunrise Balloon, Kings & Temples Day Trip
Short description
This Luxor sunrise balloon day trip from Hurghada shows you the Nile Valley from above and then from the ground. Pickup is very early, at about 01:00 at night, so that you arrive in Luxor in time to watch the sun come up from a shared hot air balloon. The excursion runs daily with a minimum of two participants, and the whole day takes about 16 hours, so be ready for a long but memorable schedule that ends back in Hurghada.
The balloon ride drifts over the Nile Valley, the temples and the mountains. Shared flights in Luxor usually last about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the weather and operating conditions. After landing, your Egyptologist guide takes you to the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut on the West Bank. Following lunch, the afternoon is spent at the huge Karnak Temple Complex, where you walk among its columns and courtyards.
Tickets for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Karnak are included, along with lunch, water, cola and snacks. Balloon flights depend on weather and safety conditions, and the order of the visits can change with the balloon schedule.
Highlights
- Shared sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Karnak Temple Complex
- Egyptologist guide and entrance tickets
- Lunch, water, cola and snacks
Itinerary
Hour by hour, so you know exactly how the day runs.
You are collected from your hotel at about 01:00, with the exact time confirmed the day before.
Travel in air-conditioned transport to arrive in time for sunrise.
Rise over the Nile Valley, the temples and the mountains in a shared balloon for roughly 30 to 45 minutes.
After landing, your Egyptologist guide leads you into the royal valley on the West Bank.
Continue to the temple built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Break for lunch before the afternoon visit.
Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, then drive back to Hurghada.
Included / not included
Included in the price
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hurghada
- Air-conditioned transport
- Shared sunrise balloon flight
- Entrance tickets: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Karnak
- Egyptologist guide
- Lunch, bottled water, cola and snacks
- Taxes and service charges
Not included in the price
- Additional drinks
- Optional tombs with separate tickets
- Photos and videos
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Pick-up
Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, Soma Bay, Marsa Alam
Important information
What to bring
Passport with your Egyptian visa · Warm layer for the early morning · Comfortable walking shoes · Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat · A small bag, as large bags may not be allowed in the balloon
Frequently asked questions
What time is the pickup?
Hotel pickup in Hurghada is at about 01:00 at night so you reach Luxor for sunrise. The exact time is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram.
Is the balloon flight private?
No, the sunrise balloon is shared with other guests. Shared flights in Luxor usually last about 30 to 45 minutes.
What happens if the balloon cannot fly?
If bad weather stops the flight, the balloon amount is refunded and the Luxor tour continues.
Are the entrance tickets included?
Yes, tickets for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Karnak Temple are included, along with lunch, water, cola and snacks.
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