Day Trips

Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride With Valley of the Kings & West Bank Guided Tour and Round-Trip Hotel Transfers

Start your day floating 400-500 meters above Luxor's archaeological treasures on a 45-60 minute sunrise balloon flight with a certified operator.

See the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon from the air, then explore them on foot with an Egyptologist guide.

Your West Bank guided tour comes with Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon photo stops.

Choose a small group shared tour (maximum 15 guests) or upgrade to private tour for a personalized pace with your own dedicated guide.

Your ticket includes round-trip hotel transfers, Nile motorboat crossing, flight certificate, and bottled water throughout.

45-60 minute hot air balloon flight over Luxor with ECAA-certified operator

Half-day guided West Bank tour (Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon)

Certified Egyptologist guide (English-speaking)

Round-trip hotel transfers (shared minibus or private vehicle based on option selected)

Nile motorboat crossing (for East Bank hotels)

Flight certificate

Bottled water

Entry tickets to Temple of Hatshepsut & Valley of the Kings

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Laurence D
Solo
Verified booking
Mar 2026
After waiting on our feet for over an hour and receiving very little information from the team that picked us up at the hotel, the hot-air balloon ride was finally canceled due to the weather. The guided tour was okay. The guide wasn’t legally allowed to give us any information inside the tombs of the Valley of the Kings or Hatshepsut’s temple—too bad. I hope to get a partial refund.
Carolane L
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
our experience was amazing. the hot air balloon got cancelled but they rescheduled the flight for the morning after, so we got to have more time to do the Valley of the Kings. Dr Mo was amazing for explaning everything and bring some value to the tour. Thanks again!
Nathaniel L
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Daniel B
Couple
Verified booking
Nov 2025
We had booked half day ballooning with guided private tour of The Valley of kings. We were collected 30 minutes late. The ballooning experience was great however then the trouble started. We were brought back to the hotel instead of The Valley of kings. The guides weren't in the least interested and wanted to finish their job. Zainab of Dr Mo travel broke up contact by phone and WhatsApp after realizing the mistake. We have paid 150 EUR for half of the trip. Our refund requests weren't answered. This is no less than cheating the clients. Avoid this company!!!!
Sep 2025
Epic sunrise over the Valley! The balloon ride was honestly MAGICAL, like seeing a painting come alive. I was nervous before but the crew was chill and made us laugh. If you’re scared of heights, you’ll still be fine – it’s super smooth. Our guide Ahmed kept telling stories about the pharaohs, which got a bit long near the end but still cool. Bring a hat, it got HOT by 10am. Would do it again for sure.

Soar over Luxor at sunrise and see the West Bank’s iconic temples and monuments from both the sky and the ground.

Getting started

Your ticket includes round-trip hotel transfers in Luxor and access to a guided West Bank tour led by a professional Egyptologist. Begin your adventure with hotel pickup, meet your live balloon guide and transfer to the West Bank launch site via a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile.

What to expect

Hot air balloon ride: Soar above Luxor for 45–60 minutes, enjoying panoramic views of the Nile Valley, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. A live guide provides real-time commentary throughout the flight.

Guided West Bank tour: After landing, join a professional Egyptologist for a guided half-day tour of Luxor’s highlights. Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Statue of Memnon, while learning fascinating historical and cultural insights.

Flight certificate & refreshments: Receive a personalized flight certificate and enjoy bottled water during the experience.

Upgrades: Choose a private West Bank tour for a more personalized and flexible exploration of Luxor’s famous sites.

What to bring

Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat for this experience.

Accessibility

The experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Hot air balloon flight timings depend on weather conditions. Delays are possible, and takeoff times may vary.

Please note this tour will have a maximum of 20 travelers.

Balloon flight path variability: Wind determines route. Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi guaranteed views. Valley of Kings views likely but not guaranteed, some flights primarily over farmland.

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