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✓ 2026-10-15| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel with Hot Air BalloonOur pick | US$ 299 per person | 4d | 4.73★ · 297 | free | — |
 3-Day Nile Cruise from Cairo: Hot Air Balloon & Abu SimbelTop rated | US$ 929 per person | 4d | 4.77★ · 86 | free | — |
 Luxor day trip from Cairo: Hot air balloon, temples & Nile sailShortest | US$ 500 per person | 15h | 4.59★ · 225 | free | — |
 4-Day Nile Cruise from Cairo: Luxor to Aswan with Hot Air Balloon | US$ 1,000 per person | 4d | 4.52★ · 75 | free | — |
 Cairo to Luxor: Overnight Train, Hot Air Balloon & Valley of Kings | US$ 550 per person | 4d | 5.00★ · 29 | non-refundable | +US$ 30 on site |
 Cairo & Nile Cruise: Pyramids, Luxor Balloon & 5-Star Ship | US$ 714 per person | 7d | 5.00★ · 18 | free | — |
 Cairo & Nile Cruise: Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel with Hot Air Balloon | US$ 1,250 per person | 6d | 4.33★ · 12 | free | +US$ 20 on site |
 Luxor 2-day tour: Valley of the Kings & hot air balloon | US$ 750 per person | 2d | 4.75★ · 12 | free | — |
Hot Air Balloon Cairo 8 options
Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel with Hot Air Balloon4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel temples, Valley of the Kings, hot air balloon ride, Egyptologist guide and transfers. 3 nights accommodation.★ 4.73 (297)4d✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 299per person
Luxor day trip from Cairo: Hot air balloon, temples & Nile sailFly from Cairo to Luxor for a hot air balloon sunrise over ancient temples, explore the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple with an Egyptologist guide.★ 4.59 (225)15h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 500per person
3-Day Nile Cruise from Cairo: Hot Air Balloon & Abu SimbelFly from Cairo to Luxor, cruise the Nile to Aswan, and watch the sun rise over ancient temples from a hot air balloon. Includes flights, 4-star hotel.★ 4.77 (86)4d✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 929per person
4-Day Nile Cruise from Cairo: Luxor to Aswan with Hot Air BalloonFly from Cairo to Luxor, then cruise the Nile to Aswan with visits to Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel.★ 4.52 (75)4d✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 1,000per person
Cairo to Luxor: Overnight Train, Hot Air Balloon & Valley of KingsTwo-day Luxor tour from Cairo by overnight train with hot air balloon, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, felucca ride and hotel. Egyptology guide, transfers included.★ 5.00 (29)4d✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 550per person
Cairo & Nile Cruise: Pyramids, Luxor Balloon & 5-Star Ship7-day Egypt tour from Cairo with Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor, hot air balloon, and domestic flights included. All meals on ship.★ 5.00 (18)7d✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 714per person
Cairo & Nile Cruise: Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel with Hot Air Balloon4-day Nile cruise from Cairo with overnight train, hot air balloon over Luxor, Abu Simbel temples & Egyptology guide. Includes meals, 5-star ship & transfers.★ 4.33 (12)6d✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 1,250per person
Luxor 2-day tour: Valley of the Kings & hot air balloonFly Cairo to Luxor for two days with Egyptology guide, hot air balloon ride, felucca sailing and hotel included: visit Valley of the Kings.★ 4.75 (12)2d✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 750per person
Hot Air Balloon Cairo at a glance
- Our pick: Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel with Hot Air Balloon, US$ 299 (4d, 4.73★ · 297).
- Top rated: 3-Day Nile Cruise from Cairo: Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel, US$ 929 (4d, 4.77★ · 86).
- Shortest: Luxor day trip from Cairo: Hot air balloon, temples & Nile sail, US$ 500 (15h, 4.59★ · 225).
Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 299–US$ 1,250 (median US$ 714). With an extra fee to pay on site: 2 of 8. With 100+ reviews: 2 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 7 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly and 7 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 7 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel with Hot Air Balloon is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.73 out of 5 across 297 reviews.
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