Highlights of this Bucket-List Tour
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
Drift peacefully 1,500 feet over the Nile River, fertile fields, and monumental temples at sunrise.
Valley of the Kings
Descend into the underground royal burial tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs with vivid ancient wall paintings.
Karnak & Hatshepsut Temples
Marvel at the 134 massive pillars of Karnak's Hypostyle Hall and Queen Hatshepsut's cliff-carved terraced temple.
Nile Crossing & Lunch
Traditional boat crossing across the River Nile to East Bank and delicious restaurant lunch included.
Luxor Balloon Itinerary
Prompt pickup from your hotel lobby in Hurghada in a modern air-conditioned vehicle for the scenic drive across the Red Sea mountains to Luxor.
Cross to West Bank takeoff field, board your basket with a licensed pilot, and float across the golden dawn sky.
Explore 3 royal tombs inside the Valley of the Kings, visit Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple, and photo stop at the gigantic Colossi of Memnon.
Scenic crossing of the River Nile on a motorboat followed by a fresh Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the Nile.
Guided tour of the largest religious complex ever constructed in human history with your certified Egyptologist guide.
Comfortable drive back through the Eastern Desert, arriving back at your Hurghada hotel in the evening.
✔ What is Included
- ✔ Hotel pickup & drop-off in Hurghada center
- ✔ Sunrise Hot Air Balloon flight (approx. 45 mins)
- ✔ Entrance tickets to Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
- ✔ Entrance tickets to Karnak Temple complex
- ✔ Entrance tickets to Queen Hatshepsut Temple
- ✔ Visit to Colossi of Memnon
- ✔ Certified multilingual Egyptologist guide
- ✔ Restaurant lunch in Luxor & Nile boat crossing
✖ Not Included
- ✖ Extra tomb tickets (Tutankhamun or Seti I if desired)
- ✖ Drinks during restaurant lunch
- ✖ Transfer surcharge from El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay (+€5 p.p.)
- ✖ Tips for driver and Egyptologist guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the hot air balloon is cancelled due to weather?
Hot air balloon safety is regulated strictly by Egyptian Civil Aviation. In the rare event of high winds causing balloon cancellation, you will receive a €35 refund while the full Luxor temple day tour continues normally.
Can I request a breakfast box?
Yes! Because of the 04:00 AM departure, please request a free takeaway breakfast box from your hotel reception desk the evening before departure.
How do I pay?
No credit card or prepayment required! You pay cash upon pickup in EUR, USD, GBP, or EGP with free cancellation up to 24h.