Hot Air Balloon Tour in Luxor
Why you’ll love this day
Experience one of Luxor's most unforgettable adventures with an early morning Hot Air Balloon Tour over the West Bank. As the sun rises above the Nile, you'll drift peacefully above ancient temples, royal tombs, fertile farmland, and the golden desert, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views unlike any other. This once-in-a-lifetime experience offers a unique perspective of Luxor's legendary monuments, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. With convenient hotel transfers, a professional pilot, and a comprehensive safety briefing included, it's the perfect way to start your day in Egypt's ancient capital.
Tour Highlights:
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight (45–60 minutes)
- Panoramic views of the Valley of the Kings
- Bird's-eye view of the Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Professional pilot and full safety briefing
- Incredible photo opportunities over Luxor's iconic landmarks
Licensed local guide
Egypt-born, Ministry-licensed — not tour leaders passing through.
100% private
Your group only — your pace, your interests.
Hotel pickup included
A/C vehicle from your Cairo hotel to the sites and back.
Your day, hour by hour
One full day, tailored stops, zero logistics on your plate. Times are typical — your guide adjusts to beat the crowds.
Pickup & meet your guide
Your guide and driver collect you from your hotel lobby in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The early start is intentional — balloons fly right at sunrise, so your guide keeps things quick and efficient at this hour, with the transfer taking you straight to the launch site on the West Bank.
Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon
Lift-off happens just as the sky begins to color, carrying you silently over the Theban necropolis — the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, and the patchwork of sugarcane fields below, all lit gold in the first light. Your pilot adjusts altitude throughout the flight for different views, from wide desert panoramas down to a closer pass over the temples themselves. Maro meets you back on the ground with a certificate to mark the flight.
"I've watched hundreds of sunrises from up there with guests, and it never gets old. There's a moment right after liftoff when everyone goes quiet — that's my favorite part," says Maro Saeed, your guide.
Drop-off & goodbye
With the flight wrapped up early, your guide returns you to your hotel with the rest of your day free. Want to pair this with a Valley of the Kings tour or a felucca ride on the Nile? Just ask your guide.
What’s included
Everything below is arranged, paid and covered by your quote. What sits outside is what you'd normally handle yourself.
Always included
- Private transfers from the Hotel or Cruise & return
- All transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private guided tours.
- Entry fees to all sites as per itinerary.
- Bottled water during trips.
- All service charges & taxes.
Arranged separately
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Personal expenses
- Optional Activities
- Tipping
Traveler reviews
60+ verified reviews across Google & TripAdvisor for tours operated by Egypt Planners.
"A fabulous vacation, mostly thanks to Maro’s planning. Our 8-day private tour covered the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and a Nile cruise. Our Cairo guide Maii was knowledgeable and friendly, and our cruise guide Abdo took great care of us throughout."
"Nothing short of exceptional. Every question was answered promptly and the whole custom trip was planned with impressive attention to detail. As a mom travelling with my two daughters, we felt completely safe, respected and well cared for at all times."
"From tailoring the itinerary to being dropped at the airport, everything went amazingly thanks to Maro and his team. Our Cairo guide Maii was fantastic, and Amir shared his knowledge beautifully from Luxor to Aswan. An unforgettable experience."
"We did a family private tour — Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada — and strongly recommend Maro and his team. Communication was excellent at any time and the package very competitive. We kept to the itinerary with all inclusions and no extra charge."
"A French family with two young children. Maro designed a trip exactly as we had imagined — extremely available and responsive throughout. The guides took our young kids into account and showed us incredible places off the beaten track."
"A great trip to remember a lifetime! We travelled as a three-generation group of seven with many special requests, and they replanned several times until the itinerary met our ideas in detail. A very competent, friendly guide throughout."
Price per person
Private tour — the smaller the group, the more personal; the bigger the group, the lower the per-person price. Same full itinerary either way.
Prices are per person for a private day tour. Larger groups pay less per person.
Why book with Egypt Tours by Locals
Licensed local guides
Egypt-born, Ministry-licensed guides.
100% private
Your group only.
Hotel pickup included
Door-to-door in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel.
Entrance fees sorted
All the site tickets in your itinerary are arranged and covered.
Transparent pricing
One itemised quote, no hidden fees.
Flexible & tailor-made
Swap sites or adjust the pace — the day is built around you.
Booking & policy
Payment
- No prepayment — pay in full on the day
- Cash or card at pickup
- Any major currency
- Itemised price — no hidden fees
Cancellation
- Free cancellation — nothing paid upfront
- Reschedule anytime, subject to availability
- Just let us know in advance
Children
- 0–5 yrs: free
- 6–11 yrs: 50% of adult price
- 12+ yrs: full adult price
Good to know
Tipping in Egypt
Tips are not included in any of our packages and are entirely at the discretion of the traveler. Although they are not mandatory, they are of great importance to the people who are taking care of you while you travel.
