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The 15 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in Egypt

185 flights  ·  cheapest ticket $31

Egypt is the cheapest place in the world to fly, and the west bank at Luxor is the reason to. The 15 below cover the standalone dawn flights, the Aswan launches and the Nile cruises that fold a balloon into the last morning, priced per seat.

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included - Sunrise Above Luxor’s West Bank
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Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

1.Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,319 reviews · from $75Our pick

Start before dawn with pickup in Luxor, a safety briefing, and a shared hot air balloon flight over the West Bank. Your English-speaking guide may be Abdo, Yousry, Omar, or Ali, pointing out Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Nile as the sun rises.

“We were picked up, brought to a big field, waited our turn to get into balloon basket. Well organized, dropped off afterwards. Great trip!”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day three: Edfu by horse carriage and an evening in Luxor
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

2.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,142 reviews · from $349

Sail from Aswan to Luxor on a four-day, full-board Nile cruise with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. The route includes Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and a sunrise hot-air balloon flight. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Saber are often assigned to groups.

“Our guide Mahmoud was an amazing guide. His knowledge of the sites was top notch and he was funny in top of it. the sites were amazing and one of a kind. the boat was a fun place to relax after a long day of adventures. I would highly recommend this tour for people traveling to Egypt”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day one: the High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

3.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · from $340

Spend three nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. English-speaking Egyptology guides such as Mohammed Abdo, Hady, and Mido lead the visits, while a hot-air balloon adds a memorable view over Luxor.

“Unforgetting days on the Nil with a professional, knowledgalbe tour Guide. Komfortable cabins and a excellent cuisine.”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics - The early pickup and crossing of the Nile
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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics

4.Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,681 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Rise before dawn for a guided hot air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank. After hotel or ship pickup, cross the Nile, board a shared basket, and look for Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and the Ramesseum. Captain Omar, Bakr, Abdo, and Ali are among the pilots praised for smooth, safe flights.

“The captain was fantastic. He was super friendly and ensured we had a great time. Super genuine and humble. This is a popular activity and since there numerous other groups, there was about 20 minutes of time when we were just standing around waiting for others to arrive to complete the group, and appeared a little disorganized This was the only inconvenience. It is well worth the early wake-up. The views are priceless and the crew is really friendly. Highly recommended!!!”

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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride - Day one: the road from Hurghada to Luxor
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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

5.2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,113 reviews · 2 days · from $270

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor with a private driver and Egyptologist, then see Luxor and Karnak temples, sail by felucca, sleep in a 4-star hotel, and fly over the West Bank at sunrise. Guides such as Hassan, Aladdin, Hamdy, and Manal are often praised for clear explanations and personal service.

“The trip to Karnak and Luxor Temples were amazing. Our guide Mohamed Alazeb was so knowledgeable he explained the history of the area and temples, and what the temples had been used for. Mohamed was really helpful and would be an excellent guide to ask for doing this trip. The balloon trip and valley of the kings on the second day was also great, well organised, good food and again Mohamed gave us the history of the valley and the tombs we visited. Last but not least our driver Hassan was brilliant. Private car on time, great driver, really helpful, and taught me some Arabic. Great trip with good memories…”

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Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup - The 4:30 a.m. pickup and West Bank transfer
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Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

6.Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,104 reviews · from $60

Leave your Luxor hotel or boat around 4:30 a.m. for a West Bank balloon flight at sunrise. Expect air-conditioned transfers, coffee or tea, a 30-minute flight, and a possible Nile crossing afterward. Pilot Ramadan has been praised for smooth landings, but weather can cancel the flight.

“A must do in Luxor! Everything went perfect, from the hotel pick-up and dropoff, to the organization and flight”

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Luxor: Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride - What happens at the launch field
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Luxor: Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride

7.Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 736 reviews · from $55

Start around 5:30 am with hotel or cruise-ship pickup, then cross the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank. Your English-speaking pilot points out temples and tombs from up to 450 meters above the ground. The standard flight is after sunrise; sunrise departure costs an extra $30.

“Everything was good organised. Pick up on time in the morning, comfortable van for the transportation and the hot air balloon ride was amazing. I definitely recommend it!”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor - A 3:15 am start, followed by a Nile crossing
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

8.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 697 reviews · from $75

You’ll leave your Luxor hotel or cruise ship around 3:15 am, cross the Nile, and rise above the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. The flight lasts 30 to 45 minutes and reaches about 1,500 feet. Pilots such as Moodi and guides including Mohamed Awad are praised for friendly, clear support.

“The Sunrise Balloon Tour was well organized and we felt very much welcomed. The staff was very enthusiastic too! We had a great time with NICE TOUR. Amazing view, good breakfast ~ everything was great 👍”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor - Watching the balloons prepare for takeoff
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor

9.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · from $90

Start around 4:30 am with hotel pickup, a Nile motorboat crossing, and a simple breakfast with tea or coffee. Then fly for about 45 minutes above Luxor’s West Bank, Temple of Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, and the Nile before returning to your hotel.

“Really enjoyed the experience, we did have to wait a while to go on but that allowed us to see and take photos of all the other balloons going up”

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Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included - Coffee, safety, and the wait for flight approval
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Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

10.Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 640 reviews · from $58

Start before dawn with pickup from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship, cross the Nile, and join a safety briefing before a 45 to 60-minute balloon flight. You’ll see Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the sunrise from above, with coffee, tea, transfers, and a flight certificate included.

“Pleasant and efficient staff. Ride was very calm but direction and height always at mercy of uncontrollable forces. Company accommodating to our needs.”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour - Crossing the Nile to Luxor’s west bank
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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour

11.Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 630 reviews · 9 hours · from $104

Start before sunrise with a roughly 30-minute balloon flight over Luxor, then explore its major temples and tombs with a guide such as Abdallah, Hamdi, or Ahmed. Pickup and drop-off are included, but entrance tickets, lunch, and possible shopping stops cost extra.

“Mr. Abdalla-the guide is so kind and helpful. He made our trip more wonderful!! highly recommanded :)”

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One Package Hot Air Balloon with Best of Luxor Full Day Tour - A practical start with hotel pickup
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One Package Hot Air Balloon with Best of Luxor Full Day Tour

12.One Package Hot Air Balloon with Best of Luxor Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 626 reviews · from $89

Start with a 35 to 60 minute hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, then explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple with a private Egyptologist guide. Hotel pickup, transport, motorboat crossing, bottled water, and a flight certificate are included. Entrance fees and lunch are extra.

“I am very disappointed. Our tour guide, Dr Mo was not good. At the beginning of the tour, he was very informative however toward the end of the tour , he was less intuitive with the tour.I guess he was ready to go home. He was on his phone for at least 30 minutes. I was very disappointed because I had questions. The cost of admission was not transparent. We did not get to do the hot air balloon because our driver arrive to our hotel late. They said we could go the next day however we were leaving on the next day. We were not refunded for something we…”

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Luxury Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor - The 5:30 a.m. start and the first practical question
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Luxury Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor

13.Luxury Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 616 reviews · from $31Best value

Start before sunrise with hotel or cruise pickup, a motorboat ride across the Nile, coffee and snacks, then a 45 to 75-minute balloon flight over Luxor. You may see Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Luxor Temple from above. Dr Mo and Ibram are among the named crew members.

“Had an amazing experience Ibram was good he guided us well and the view from the ballon was just spectacular”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon - Day one: High Dam, Philae, and your first night on the Nile
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

14.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · from $329

Sail three nights from Aswan to Luxor with meals, transfers, a guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor and Karnak temples, plus a sunrise balloon ride. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali are noted for clear planning and Egyptology knowledge. Expect very early starts and extra entrance fees.

“Firstly our tour guide Mohamed was great, he was both informative and accommodating. The rooms were basic but clean & the food was good. The experience over all was great and we loved getting to see all the amazing temples and cRead more”

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From Aswan: 3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon - Day 1: The long road to Abu Simbel
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From Aswan: 3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

15.3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 598 reviews · 3 days · from $1,000

Travel from Aswan to Luxor in three days with private cabin, meals, temple visits, and an English-speaking Egyptologist. See Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, then float above Luxor by hot air balloon.

“We had a really great 3 days on this Nile cruise! It was truly fantastic to visit all the temples and we were super happy with our assigned group. We were with the same people on all our trips which felt very safe and fun! The transport to all the temples were great and the Deluxe/Luxury cruise which we chose was super fresh and the rooms were top tier, as well as the food! The sun deck is lovely and the pool is super refreshing. Our last day was packed with temple visits which was high tempo but also fun and really memorable. Our guide on day 3, Mahmood, was…”

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