Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride

View the city of Luxor from a unique angle - high above the city

Get bird's-eye views of sights such as the River Nile and the Statue of Thebes

Leave just before sunrise, and get the chance to see the sun illuminating the city and its surrounding mountains

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Your stay in Luxor would not quite be the same without a bird’s eye view of the city from a hot air balloons. After convenient, pre-dawn

pickup from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship, cross the River Nile to the West Bank – where your hot air balloon awaits. After a safety briefing and introduction to your ground crew and pilot, you will climb into the balloon's basket and get ready for lift off.

Then it’s time for takeoff. Away from the daytime crowds, you will drift peacefully over the west Bank of Luxor and sights such as the monuments of Thebes. As the early morning sun rises over the East Bank, the city and the surrounding mountains will be illuminated in stunning golden hues. Your expert guide will also regale you with insights on history as you take in landmarks such as Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and Karnak, among other important structures.

After landing, you will be transported back to your hotel, enriched with the beauty of Egypt from the most enchanting perspective.

Includes:

Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or cruise ship

Tea & Coffee

45-minute flight over Luxor City

Flight certificate

Insurance

Not suitable for:

Pregnant women

People with heart problems

Wheelchair users

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What to bring:

Comfortable shoes

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags