Soar over Luxor at sunrise in a hot air balloon, explore the Valley of Kings and Karnak Temple, and enjoy a Nile cruise — a full-day adventure from Hurghada with private guide and transport.

About this activity

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-Duration 18 hoursCheck availability to see starting times

-Skip the ticket line

-Live tour guideArabic, English, French, German, Spanish

-Small groupLimited to 8 participants

Highlights

• See the best of Luxor’s ancient treasures in one incredible day

• Watch the sunrise from the sky on a thrilling hot air balloon over ancient Luxor

• Stand where kings and queens once ruled at Karnak and Hatshepsut Temples

• Sail the legendary Nile River on a traditional felucca with tea in hand

• Capture epic photos, eat like a local, and feel the adventure in every moment

   

• Full description

  Experience ancient Egypt like never before on this extraordinary day tour from Hurghada, featuring a magical sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
  
  Between 11:00 PM and 11:30 PM, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for the scenic drive to Luxor.
  
  Upon arrival in the early morning, enjoy a traditional Egyptian tea at a local café before embarking on the highlight of your adventure – a breathtaking hot air balloon ride at sunrise. Soar silently over Luxor's ancient temples, royal tombs, and the legendary Nile Valley as the first rays of sunlight illuminate 3,000 years of history below.
  
  After your aerial adventure, cross to the West Bank to explore Luxor's most legendary archaeological sites with your expert guide. Begin at the Valley of the Kings, where you'll venture into three remarkable pharaonic tombs adorned with pristine hieroglyphs and royal burial art that have survived millennia.
  
  Continue to the dramatic Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh, carved directly into the towering cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon – two massive stone guardians that once protected the lost temple of Amenhotep III.
  
  Savor a fresh, authentic Egyptian lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, giving you energy for the afternoon's discoveries.
  
  Experience the timeless magic of the Nile aboard a traditional felucca sailboat. Glide peacefully along the sacred river while sipping Egyptian tea and watching daily life unfold along the ancient banks – just as travelers have done for thousands of years.
  
  In the afternoon, explore the East Bank's monumental Karnak Temple complex, dedicated to the Theban gods. Walk in awe among the forest of massive columns and sacred chambers of one of Egypt's largest and most impressive temple complexes. In the afternoon, explore the East Bank’s monumental Karnak Temple complex, dedicated to the Theban gods. Walk in awe among the forest of massive columns and sacred chambers of one of Egypt’s largest and most impressive temple complexes. Then return to Hurghada.
  
  
  Arrive back at your hotel in the evening after an absolutely unforgettable day exploring the wonders of ancient Luxor from both sky and ground.

   

  Includes

  Entrance fees to all mentioned sites

  Pickup and drop-off from your hotel

  Hot air balloon ride at sunrise

  Professional English-speaking guide

  Air-conditioned vehicle transportation

  Traditional felucca boat ride on the Nile

  Lunch at local restaurant (drinks excluded)

  Refreshments at local café