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The 15 Best Luxor Balloon Rides

54 flights  ·  cheapest ticket $31

The Nile draws a green line three kilometres wide and the tombs sit in the cliffs just behind it. These 15 flights cross from the east bank before sunrise, and they differ on transfer, basket size and whether breakfast is on the boat or at your hotel.

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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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

2.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

3.2-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

4.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

5.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

6.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

7.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

8.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

9.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

10.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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11.Luxury Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor

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

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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Luxor: West and East Banks All-Inclusive Tour & Balloon Ride - The Valley of the Kings and its painted tombs
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Luxor: West and East Banks All-Inclusive Tour & Balloon Ride

12.West and East Banks All-Inclusive Tour & Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 415 reviews · 11 hours · from $188

Start above Luxor at sunrise in a hot air balloon, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. A guide such as Manal, Ahmed Anwer, or Ayman leads the sightseeing, with lunch, transport, and a felucca ride included.

“The trip was amazing. Ahmed Talaat was very informative and great company to gave while visiting all of the sited. We never felt rushed got all the information we needed and still had time to wander around by ourselves which was great. Would definitely recommend. The Balloon Ride was also very special and it was a great way to start the day.”

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From Luxor: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon - Day 1: Karnak, a felucca, and Luxor Temple
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From Luxor: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

13.3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 297 reviews · 4 days · from $1,100

Spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private transfers, full-board meals, temple visits, a felucca ride, and a sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Aladdin, Asma, Hassan, and Ahmed Anwar have led memorable tours, while daily WhatsApp support helps keep the schedule on track.

“Incredible! I recommend this experience to anyone especially those solo travelers! MOHRA did the great work organising everything even a last minute lunch and taxi to get me to the airport! Thanks’ you so much Mohra! Keep up the amazing service and support 🙏🏾 Alison Kan Solo traveler 😊 April 2024”

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Hot air Balloon Ride In luxor - Forty-five minutes above Luxor
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14.Hot air Balloon Ride In luxor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · from $55

Start before dawn with hotel or cruise pickup, cross the Nile, and rise above Luxor’s monuments and Valley of the Kings. The flight usually lasts about 45 minutes, followed by tea or coffee and a certificate. Marolla and Marina handle guest communication for Nice Tours.

“A wonderful trip and experience. The team is excellent and fun. All the best. Rating 5+ from Croatia 🇭🇷✌️”

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Hurghada: Small-Group Luxor Day Tour & Sunrise Balloon Ride - Sunrise over Luxor from a hot-air balloon
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Hurghada: Small-Group Luxor Day Tour & Sunrise Balloon Ride

15.Small-Group Luxor Day Tour & Sunrise Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · 18 hours · from $240

Leave Hurghada around 11 PM for Luxor, then fly over the Nile Valley at sunrise before visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak. A small group, English-speaking guide, local lunch, and felucca ride are included. Guides such as Aladdin, Adam, Hamdy, and Mohamed Alazeb are frequently assigned.

“Our guide Hamdy was very knowledgeable and informative on our trip to luxor 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The balloon flight over The Tomb of the Nobles and The Valley of the Queens was amazing and has ticked one off my bucket list ✔️🇪🇬”

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