Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride Excursions from Hurghada

Hot air balloon ride in Egypt can be experienced in Luxor in an early morning. Our unique two days tour from Hurghada to Luxor will let you experience unforgettable Hot air balloon ride over Luxor temples and valleys. Get a unique experience of hot-air balloon ride over the city, and discover some less visited temples, but not less beautiful sites like Medinet Habu temple of Ramses the 3rd, Valley of Nobles and Ramesseum.

Day 1. Pick up from your hotel in Hurghada

Pick up from your hotel in Hurghada and transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor. The journey may take up to 4 hours.

West Bank visit

The West Bank of Luxor is known as the city of dead. It is the funerary complex of the ancient Egyptians. Here you have the opportunity to let go off anything that has died and no longer serves you using the power of the god Anubis, jackal headed god of the underworld. Explore the cycles of birth, death and rebirth which are rooted in Ancient Egyptian mythology.

Valley of the Kings visit

The Valley of the Kings is the ancient cemetery of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom and is hidden in the mountains on the West Bank of Luxor, between the two limestone hills of Gurna. It was named by Francois Champollion as Valley of the Kings. All of the tombs were robbed in antiquity, except for the tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun which was found completely intact in 1922 by Howard Carter. The Valley of the Kings holds 63 registered tombs and recently 2 more tombs have been found. Your visit includes entry into 3 tombs, however if you wish to see either the tomb of Tutankhamun or Ramses VI, there is an additional ticket cost.

Hatshepsut temple visit

Hatshepsut temple is a mortuary temple with a unique design as it is the only temple in Egypt built in terrace formation into the cliff face. Hatsheptsut was a famous female pharaoh who wore a false beard and all the trappings of the male pharaohs in order to claim the throne for herself. There are chapels dedicated to Hathor the goddess of motherhood, joy, love, peace, happiness and music, and chapels dedicated to Anubis, the god of mummification and death, and Amun-Ra the king of the gods. On the temple walls are reliefs showing the first commercial trading expedition to Somalia (ancient land of Punt).

The Colossi of Memnon visit

Memnon colossi are the only remaining standing statues fronting the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III and show the pharaoh sitting on his throne. The temple itself was destroyed in an earthquake and much of the ruins were used in other building works by other pharaohs. However, in recent years, new excavations have revealed many statues and other artefacts buried underground, including many statues of the goddess Sekhmet.

Lunch time

Have lunch in a local restaurant in Luxor.

Visit of Karnak temples

Karnak Temple is the largest ancient temple complex in Egypt measuring 62 acres. It was in use continuously for 1700 years. The main temple area was dedicated to Amun-Ra, the patron god of Luxor and it has the largest Hypostyle Hall (columned hall) in the world which is unrivaled. Within the complex is the small chapel dedicated to the goddess Sekhmet and the chapel of the Divine Adoratrice which is often known as the Osiris chapel. Karnak Temple complex is one of the major sights of Ancient Egypt and within its bounds the sacred energies of Ancient Egypt can still be felt.

Shopping time in Luxor

During the day you will also have a great opportunity for shopping in markets of Luxor.

Overnight in a hotel

The night you will spend in 5* hotel on BB basis, dbl accommodation. In the evening you can do extra activities such as Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple or Luxor Temple.

Day 2. Hot air balloon ride

Our wonderful day will start with early wake up at 4.30 am. At 5.00 am pick up from the hotel and sail to west bank of Luxor by boat. You will have an amazing ride of hot air balloon over Luxor, you will watch spectacular sunrise as you have never seen before, you will also enjoy with the tranquility and peace while you have a unique viewpoint which can be only provided by hot air balloon to see all sightseeing of Luxor. After the ride you will get a certificate of Hot Air Balloon Ride. All the tour will take around 1,52 hour, Hot-Air balloon ride itself takes 45 minutes.

Luxor temple visit

After hot air balloon ride, we will return to our hotel for breakfast and then check out the hotel and visit Luxor Temple. Walking tour in Luxor Temple will take a couple of hours. After transfer back to Hurghada by a local bus, in Hurghada our driver will meet you upon arrival and transfer to your hotel.