Balloon rides · 5-DAY EXPERIENCES

15 Five-Day Balloon Trips in the World Worth the Early Alarm

26 flights  ·  cheapest ticket $498

One morning of a trip buys one flight, so it is worth spending it well. These 15 five-day balloon trips are compared on price, basket size and what happens after the landing, from a certificate and a glass to a full breakfast.

Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon - Day one: pyramids, Tutankhamun, and a flight to Luxor
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Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon

1.Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 248 reviews · 5 days · from $1,400Our pick

See Egypt’s greatest sights in five demanding but well-planned days. You’ll visit the pyramids with guides such as Jasmine or Nada, fly over Luxor at sunrise, cruise to Edfu and Kom Ombo, and reach Abu Simbel by road. Flights, hotels, meals listed in the itinerary, and private transfers are included.

“If you’re heading to Luxor, stop looking for a guide and go straight for Damiana! 😁 From the moment we met her, we knew we were in for a treat. Damiana isn’t just a guide; she’s a walking encyclopedia with a heart of gold. Her knowledge of Luxor’s ancient wonders – like the stunning Hatshepsut Temple, the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings, and that other massive temple (we honestly didn’t even need to look up its name because she made it unforgettable!) – is nothing short of amazing. What really set Damiana apart, though, was how she made history come alive. Instead of just rattling off facts, she wove the…”

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From Luxor: 5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride - Day 1: Karnak, Luxor Temple, and a felucca at sunset
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From Luxor: 5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

2.5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 168 reviews · 5 days · from $1,200

Travel from Luxor to Aswan aboard a four-night Nile cruise with private cabins, meals, Egyptologist guides, and air-conditioned transfers. You will see Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Philae, and Abu Simbel, plus take a felucca ride and sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Amr, Heba, Mustafa, and Gabriel have earned special praise.

“I had the absolute best time! The ship was lovely, service was amazing. I enjoyed all of my guides. Omar Shareef was just wonderful! Such a nice guide, knowledgeable and really went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. He even made a stop at a market each day for extra water for me to take back to my room. There was only one guide that I thought seemed like she took me to places that she preferred I buy from. When I said I wasn’t interested in purchasing, she tried to get me to stay. I vocalized that I wanted to leave and eventually thanked the shop…”

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5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan from Luxor with Hot Air Balloon Ride - Day 1: Karnak, Luxor Temple, and a felucca ride
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5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan from Luxor with Hot Air Balloon Ride

3.5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan from Luxor with Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $600

Spend four nights on a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with guided visits to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. You also get a felucca ride, full-board meals, air-conditioned transport, and a dawn balloon ride, weather permitting.

“This is a really good, enjoyable tour that takes you to the key attractions in Luxor east and west in a single day, which is perfect if you have a tight schedule. The guide and driver were really helpful and patient. Fully recommended.”

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5-Day 4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan include Balloon - Day 1: The Valley of the Kings and the West Bank
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5-Day 4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan include Balloon

4.5-Day 4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan include Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $650Top rated

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan for four nights, with the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and a Luxor hot-air balloon ride. Meals, entrance fees, transfers, and a guide are included. Groups are limited to 15, and Ahmed Mounir has guided some departures.

“Sensational. We had one of the finest guides in Egypt in Ahmed Mounir. He was extremely knowledgable and made the tour a real pleasure. The boat, M/S Farah was excellent! The staff, food, facilities etc were all up to expectation. Our only recommendations would bRead more”

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5-Day Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day 3: Edfu by horse carriage and sunset at Kom Ombo
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5-Day Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

5.5-Day Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $714

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan for four nights on a 5-star ship, with an Egyptologist, meals, transfers, temples, Abu Simbel, and a sunrise hot-air balloon flight. Guide Mohamed is listed for the tour, while past departures have also used Adam, Mahmoud, and Mohamed Kader.

“The journey down the Nile was calm and beautiful. The crew’s kindness and professionalism made us feel pampered throughout, adding to the magic of the river views and historic stops.”

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5-Day Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan Abu Simbel and Hot-Air Balloon - Day 1: Karnak and Luxor Temple in ancient Thebes
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5-Day Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan Abu Simbel and Hot-Air Balloon

6.5-Day Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan Abu Simbel and Hot-Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $764

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan for four nights, visiting Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. Expect guided excursions, buffet meals, air-conditioned transfers, and a group of up to 20. Hot-air balloon rides and Nubian Village visits cost extra.

“It was an enjoyable trip, the natural scenery was stunning , the archaeological sites were different , the country was beautiful , and the company cooperated and made an effort to make us enjoy .”

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5-Day Adventure Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan & Hot Air Balloon - Day two: a balloon over Luxor, then the royal tombs
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5-Day Adventure Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan & Hot Air Balloon

7.5-Day Adventure Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan & Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $1,300

Spend four nights on a five-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with a private Egyptology guide, air-conditioned transfers, a Luxor balloon flight, major temples, and Abu Simbel. Yasser, Ahmed, and Mohammed are among the team members associated with the operator.

“Hello from Canada we visited Egypt with this perfect agency”

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5-Day Nile Cruise From Luxor to Aswan with Hot Air Balloon - Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo by river
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5-Day Nile Cruise From Luxor to Aswan with Hot Air Balloon

8.5-Day Nile Cruise From Luxor to Aswan with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $799

Travel privately from Luxor to Aswan over five days, with four nights on a full-board Nile cruise, an English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transfers. See Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, Philae, Nubian villages, and more. Confirm the hot-air balloon schedule before booking.

“Evenings on the cruise deck were magical. Watching the sun set over the Nile with a cup of tea was the perfect way to end the day. The ambiance was peaceful and serene. 🌅🍵”

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5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel - Day one: Karnak and Luxor Temple after lunch
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5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel

9.5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $695

Sail four nights from Luxor to Aswan on a full-board five-star cruise with an Egyptologist guide. You will visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel, plus take a 40 to 55-minute hot-air balloon ride over Luxor. Guides such as Jimmy and Muhammad may lead the excursions.

“Really great experince with Jimmy (Gimbel) and the Lets Discover Egypt group. The food on the nile cruise was great, everything was very well organized and the guide Jimmy, friendly and knowledable. The cruise staff was very friendly as well. Have no complaints”

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5Day Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Balloon,Abu Simbel - Sailing north with time on the sundeck
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5Day Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Balloon,Abu Simbel

10.5Day Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Balloon,Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $540

Spend five days sailing from Luxor to Aswan aboard a full-board cruise, with Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Abu Simbel, and a sunrise balloon ride. Airport, rail station, and hotel pickup are offered. Abu Simbel is a shared small-group trip.

“Cancellata mongolfiera per maltempo,nessun rimborso. Sveglia alle 4.30 e scoperta cancellazione alle 6 già in barca. Da li abbandonati per 2 ore a noi stessi... Stanza ghiacciata Pochissima acqua calda Pagato wifi 20 euro per 4 giorni, per un giorno non funziona Bottiglia di Read more”

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From Cairo: 5-Day Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon, & Flights - Day 1: Pyramids, museum treasures, and dinner on the Nile
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From Cairo: 5-Day Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon, & Flights

11.5-Day Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon, & Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 27 reviews · 5 days · from $1,119

Join a private five-day Egypt journey with flights, a three-night Nile cruise, Cairo sightseeing, a Nubian Village visit, Abu Simbel, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor temples, and a hot-air balloon ride. Guides such as Abanoub and Waleed Adnan have earned praise for clear, engaging explanations, though guide quality can vary.

“Egypt Tour Feedback – Luxor Experience In Luxor, my guide Laila was kind, but unfortunately very difficult to understand. Her English was limited, and her explanations lacked depth or context—often reduced to phrases like “This is Amun Ra” or “This is Ramses,” with no background or storytelling. I eventually gave up trying to follow. A major issue occurred during my cruise checkout. I was told I could leave my luggage at the reception since I’d return after the Luxor and Karnak tour. However, after the tour, the driver took me straight to the airport—without my luggage. Despite multiple reminders to both the guide and driver, they only replied “yes” without…”

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5Days Nile Cruise Luxor To Aswan Including Balloon and Abu Simbel - Day 1: Karnak and Luxor Temple after lunch
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5Days Nile Cruise Luxor To Aswan Including Balloon and Abu Simbel

12.5Days Nile Cruise Luxor To Aswan Including Balloon and Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $498Best value

Sail four nights from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star Nile cruise with an Egyptologist guide, hot-air balloon flight, Abu Simbel, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the High Dam. Guides may include Talaat or Mahmoud Tohamy. Expect early starts, included meals, and extra entrance fees.

“Talaat was veru friendly and great guide. Very happy to travel with and would recommend to any visitors.”

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5 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel - Day 2: A sunrise balloon flight and the west bank tombs
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5 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

13.5 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $999

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star ship, with guided visits to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. A sunrise hot-air-balloon ride adds a memorable view over Luxor. Private transfers, meals, and entrance fees are included, except balloon and Abu Simbel tickets.

“Great service! From the time we arrived at the airport, to the transportation in every location and the tour package itself was all very good. It very interesting to see the rich history of Egypt. Our group is lucky to have Mr. Ahmed Gabr as our tour guide. He is very knowledRead more”

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From Aswan: 5-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon - Day 1: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae
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From Aswan: 5-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

14.5-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · 5 days · from $1,300

Spend four nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with private guided visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s temple. A hot air balloon flight and Abu Simbel excursion add two major highlights, though schedules can be tight.

“The tour operator failed to book a cabin for me on a ship. For the first half-day excursion, I had to contact GYG support to get pickup details, as the operator sent no information and did not respond to any messages. The guide also had no idea which ship I was supposed to be dropped off at after the excursion, and neither of us could reach the operator. Eventually, the operator contacted and instructed the driver to drop me at a restaurant on the outskirts of Aswan to wait for embarkation. However, the restaurant had no information about this arrangement, so lunch was not included as promised. The operator remained…”

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5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor To Aswan, Abu Simbel and Air Balloon - Day 2: A hot-air balloon above Luxor’s West Bank
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5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor To Aswan, Abu Simbel and Air Balloon

15.5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor To Aswan, Abu Simbel and Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $750

Sail from Luxor to Aswan on a four-night full-board Nile cruise, with guided visits to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. The early-morning balloon ride over Luxor is the highlight. Airport, hotel, and railway transfers are included.

“Got to see the main sights of Egypt, and if possible the guide would cater for more. Met at every part of the journey with a knowledgeable guide.”

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