5 7-Day Experiences in the World to Book a Morning Around

1.7 Day Istanbul-Cappadocia-Ephesus-Pamukkale Tour (Balloon Ride)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,750Our pick

This seven-day Turkey tour links Istanbul’s Ottoman and Byzantine sights with Cappadocia’s cave towns, Ephesus, and Pamukkale. Expect domestic economy flights, private or small-group guiding, five breakfasts, four lunches, airport transfers, and a cave-hotel night. Ibrahim can help tailor flights and arrangements. The balloon ride costs extra.

“These 7-8 days were made memorable for me and my family. Thanks to pre-trip planning, booking air tickets in time and at best schedules, picking affordable and good hotels, private airport transfers and private tour guides. All in all very efficient and pleasurable trip”

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2.Mondovì week hot air balloon flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $264Best value

Set out from the Aero Club Balloons of Mondovì for a wind-guided flight over the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato area. Your pilot aims for Mondovì’s Belvedere Civic Tower, with Paolo, Monica, and the team handling ground support. Expect about an hour in the air, off-road transfers, and a wine toast after landing.

“Paolo, Monica e il loro team sono stati eccezionali. Accoglienza fantastica, volo unico nel suo genere. Molto consigliato anche formato famiglia, per vivere un’esperienza speciale.”

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3.7-Day Egypt Tour, Nile Cruise, Balloon, Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 reviews · 10 days · from $2,000

You’ll see Egypt’s major sights in one fast-moving private tour: Hurghada beaches, Luxor temples, a hot-air balloon, a three-night Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, Giza and the Egyptian Museum. English is included, with German, French and Spanish guides available at extra cost. Hamdy is one named team member praised for warm, clear assistance.

“Hamdy, tres accueillant et Souriant. Bon moment passé avec lui. Précis et concis. Et le conducteur accueillant.”

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4.7 Day Private Jeep Safari, 5 star lodges with Balloon Ride Kenya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $3,654

Spend seven days in a private Land Cruiser visiting Kenya’s top parks, with the Maasai Mara balloon ride, Mara River, Hell’s Gate cycling, Lake Naivasha boating, and Amboseli game drives. Pickup, park fees, meals, six lodge nights, and airport transfers are included.

“Our family ( 2 adults and 2 young kids) had a 8 day private Jeep safari to Kenya national parks. The driver and guide, Sammy , was a great tour guide. He respected all of our requests during the trip, did his best to show us all the “big 5”, anRead more”

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5.7-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $800

Sail the Nile for seven days from Luxor to Aswan on a full-board 5-star cruise. Visit Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Abu Simbel, and the Valley of the Kings, then rise over Luxor by hot air balloon. English guiding is included, with other languages available at extra cost.

“The Nile cruise is a great experience and a good way to visit the most beautiful temples. The guides were very nice and accompanied us very well. The boat was beautiful and very well maintained. We particularly appreciated the boat team who took great care of us. The hot air balloon flight was a magical moment. Throughout the trip, Marina de Nice Tours accompanied us on our visits with great sympathy and professionalism. We recommend this tour ;)”

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