Private Day Trip to Luxor: Exploring Ancient Thebes, Hot Air Balloon Ride and Visits to Temple Banks
4.7
179 Ratings
El Nozha

Embark on a private day trip to Luxor and immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of Thebes. Discover the grandeur of Luxor’s temples, take a breathtaking hot air balloon ride, and experience the rich pharaonic culture. Book now!

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

  • Cairo International Airport Road - Our delegate will Pick-up you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at about 4:00 P.M by air-conditioned car to head to Cairo International Airport to take the one-hour flight to Luxor. (Flight Tickets included)

  • Luxor International Airport - Upon your arrival, our delegate will be waiting for you with our company sign to start your trip heading to a hotel to relax until the delegate of the hot air balloon comes at about 4:00 to 5:00 A.M get the best sunrise in your life
    The hotel staff will prepare a breakfast box to take with you in the hot air balloon

  • Luxor - get ready to have a bird’s eye view of the city from a hot air balloon
    you will climb into the balloon’s basket and get ready for lift-off. in that time try to take your breath and enjoy watching Luxor from above as a wonderful place you will be amazed by this view

  • Valley of the Kings - After landing, head to the West Bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. Glance around the complex and see the tombs and resting places of remarkable Egyptian kings such as Merneptah, Ramesses III, and Ramesses VI.

  • Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Then move on to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to the fifth pharaoh and the only female ruler of Egypt who reigned for 20 peaceful years.

  • Temple of Medinat Habu - Next, move to Medinet Habu, where the burial temple of Ramses III can be found, one of the city’s most important religious monuments. Its entrance is 63 meters wide and 22 meters tall and bears a representation of the Pharoah himself punishing some prisoners.

  • Colossi of Memnon - Then move to the colossi of Memnon where you will See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon, then stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

  • Luxor - Next, Sail on the Nile River in a traditional felucca sailing boat to discover the beauty of Luxor. Relax with a drink as you soak up the scenery. Enjoy 30: 45 Minutes of unforgettable unique sailing to the Karnak temple.

  • Temple of Karnak - Having arrived, you will walk a short distance to Karnak Temple. Listen to your professional Egyptologist guide and admire the Complex of Karnak, which is considered to be one of the largest temples in the world. Your guide will explain to you about the pharaonic civilization that is 5000 years old. Enjoy being in the Biggest temple in the world and Don’t hesitate to ask any questions you have an Egyptologist guide he will answer any question for you
    Don’t forget to take memorable photos ( If you want a photographer we can offer it at a little extra cost)

  • Luxor - .After finish, enjoy 30: 45 minutes of scenic sailing to Luxor temple and enjoy the unforgettable sunset. you already watched the sunrise from the hot air balloon and now it’s time to enjoy the unforgettable sunset on the water

  • Luxor Temple - Then, you will move to the Luxor temple that was built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the modern kingdom and the temple was completed by Ramses II.

  • Luxor International Airport - After finishing, you will be transferred to Luxor International Airport to take the one-hour flight to Cairo (Flight Tickets included)

  • Cairo - Upon your arrival, our delegate will be waiting for you with our company sign

After meeting, you will be transferred to your hotel again in Cairo or Giza

What's Included
  • VIP sunrise hot air balloon ride
  • Guidance by a professional private Egyptologist
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor
  • Door-to-door hotel transfers
  • Meals including lunch in Luxor
  • Felucca sail on the Nile
  • Stay at a 3-star hotel with breakfast
  • All handling fees, service charges, and taxes
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to all historical sites
Additional Information

Experience a cosy journey by air from Cairo to Luxor, the world’s most outstanding outdoor museum which cannot be satisfactorily defined in mere words. Nothing on earth can measure up to the vastness and majesty of the relics that stand as testament of the ancient city of Thebes. In this expedition, you’ll have an authentic encounter with the breath-taking Pharaonic culture.

Discover the city’s splendid temples by traversing the west and east bank of Luxor.

Delight in a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride for an once in a lifetime escapade over the historical landmarks of

Location
Cairo International Airport Road
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kathrynr553
Jul 11, 2024
Amazing views from the sky and below - Enjoyed the tour. They pick you up from your location and take you to airport Once you land in Luxor Someone is there to pick you up to take you to the hotel. Then the air balloon people will pick you up early in the morning to take you on the hot air balloon ride, which is amazing. Once the hot air balloon ride is over here, two guy will be there to meet you to take you to the valleys of the king, and all the other places. My guide Esraa was very friendly and accommodating to what I wanted during the tour. She recommended an excellent restaurant to eat if you want try authentic food. I highly recommend this tour is definitely worth the money.
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52gik
Jul 4, 2024
The guide Midu Ali - Great Experience! The tour was seamlessly managed. The guide Midu Ali is best person in my life he take care all of the schedule like highschool teacher. All in all, super organization with the private car, boat and balloon, great hospitality for a wonderful experience - all at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend! Thank you Midu Ali !!!!!!!!!!
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Stay21049934807
Feb 2, 2024
Day Trip in Luxor - We had a day trip in Luxor with Ahmed Bahaa. We went to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Hatchepsut temple and the Colossi of Memnon. The Tours were great, Ahmed had a great deal of knowledge about acient Egypt, was super friendly and had an amazing accent, which made it very easy to follow the narrative. We finished having a nice lunch in Luxor. Would recommed this tour with Ahmed Bahaa if you want to have a good time in Luxor, with all the key places.
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S8573busamuelo
Feb 2, 2024
Tour in Luxor. - I loved the tour and the fact that the guide's english was very good, I manage to understand everything easily. I strongly recommend this tour because it was a very good experience.
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Gursahpektas
Feb 2, 2024
Breath taking Luxor visit - Luxor is one of the top destinations in our visit in our travel. There are a lot of historical monuments you can seesight. Ahmad Baha was our guide that day and he is quite knowledgeable guy who make us understand the history behind.
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439xuw
Feb 1, 2024
Luxor Unforgettable Tour - The tour guide Ahmed Bahaa was great. He was waiting for us in the hotel lobby early in the morning and helped us buy tickets in advance. He introduced each attraction in great detail and the buffet lunch was also very rich. This trip was the best tour guide I met. The trip to Luxor was very successful. I will definitely find another tour guide next time I come to Egypt.
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Sightsee58866233193
Feb 1, 2024
ahmed was great person - Ahmed bahaa was great and helped us solve a lot of problems. He was waiting for us in the hotel lobby in the morning. The buffet at noon was also the best I had in Egypt. It was an unforgettable trip. Thanks to our tour guide.
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Alexandret2095
Feb 2, 2024
Very kind guy - Kind guy, perfect English and with good knowledge of the sites and history. Always available to explain anything we seen.
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Chiahui_j
Jul 1, 2024
Do not hire guide Mreit again - My guide, Mreit, asked me to write a review, so I'm sharing my experience. I joined the "Private Day Trip to Luxor by Plane from Cairo" tour, departing from Cairo on the night of June 27 and experiencing the hot air balloon ride early on June 28. until the balloon ride, everything was excellent. However, after the balloon ride, some issues significantly affected my experience. First, the agency informed me that after the balloon ride, the guide and driver would pick me up at the balloon location to continue the tour. But no one showed up, and I had to contact the agency. They then told me to wait at the hotel until 9:00 AM for the guide and driver. so I ended up waiting outdoors in the hot weather for an hour before someone finally took me back to the hotel. Second, the itinerary included a ride on a traditional felucca sailing boat. However, the guide, Mreit said there was no wind that day and switched to a regular engine boat. The ride, originally supposed to last 30-45 minutes, was shortened to 10 minutes. After disembarking, I had to walk over 300 meters in the scorching sun to get to the car, which made me suspect that the guide had changed the itinerary on she own. Third, due to the hot weather and the 300-meter walk under the sun after getting off the boat, I wanted to rest for 15-20 minutes at the air-conditioned area near the entrance of the Temple of Karnak. The guide agreed but kept interrupting my rest, first asking me to write a review and then urging me every 3-4 minutes. Fourth, the itinerary mentioned watching the sunset in Luxor. My flight was at 9:30 PM, so I planned to leave for the airport at 7:15 PM. However, the guide, Mreit insisted that I had to arrive at the airport three hours early, claiming it was far away. In reality, the drive to the airport only took 15 minutes. Even if we left at 7 PM, it would have been fine. But because the guide was so insistent and bothersome, I decided to go to the airport early, missing the sunset. Given these issues, I reasonably suspect that the guide wanted to end the tour early and go home. Therefore, please do not hire guide Mreit again and let him rest at home instead! The two points are for the agency and the balloon ride; the guide Mreit ruined my entire travel experience.
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Chiahuij
Jul 1, 2024
Do not hire guide Mreit again - My guide, Mreit, asked me to write a review, so I'm sharing my experience. I joined the "Private Day Trip to Luxor by Plane from Cairo" tour, departing from Cairo on the night of June 27 and experiencing the hot air balloon ride early on June 28. until the balloon ride, everything was excellent. However, after the balloon ride, some issues significantly affected my experience. First, the agency informed me that after the balloon ride, the guide and driver would pick me up at the balloon location to continue the tour. But no one showed up, and I had to contact the agency. They then told me to wait at the hotel until 9:00 AM for the guide and driver. so I ended up waiting outdoors in the hot weather for an hour before someone finally took me back to the hotel. Second, the itinerary included a ride on a traditional felucca sailing boat. However, the guide, Mreit said there was no wind that day and switched to a regular engine boat. The ride, originally supposed to last 30-45 minutes, was shortened to 10 minutes. After disembarking, I had to walk over 300 meters in the scorching sun to get to the car, which made me suspect that the guide had changed the itinerary on she own. Third, due to the hot weather and the 300-meter walk under the sun after getting off the boat, I wanted to rest for 15-20 minutes at the air-conditioned area near the entrance of the Temple of Karnak. The guide agreed but kept interrupting my rest, first asking me to write a review and then urging me every 3-4 minutes. Fourth, the itinerary mentioned watching the sunset in Luxor. My flight was at 9:30 PM, so I planned to leave for the airport at 7:15 PM. However, the guide, Mreit insisted that I had to arrive at the airport three hours early, claiming it was far away. In reality, the drive to the airport only took 15 minutes. Even if we left at 7 PM, it would have been fine. But because the guide was so insistent and bothersome, I decided to go to the airport early, missing the sunset. Given these issues, I reasonably suspect that the guide wanted to end the tour early and go home. Therefore, please do not hire guide Mreit again and let him rest at home instead! The two points are for the agency and the balloon ride; the guide Mreit ruined my entire travel experience.
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