Hot Air Balloon Cairo: compare 6 options from US$ 299

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Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel with Hot Air Balloon

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Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel with Hot Air Balloon★ 4.74 (255) · 4dfromUS$ 299View ›

Best priceLuxor & Aswan: Nile Cruise with Balloon Ride & Abu Simbel★ 4.63 (70) · from US$ 550

Top ratedCairo to Luxor: Overnight Train, Hot Air Balloon & Valley of Kings★ 5.00 (29) · from US$ 550

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Luxor to Aswan: Nile Cruise, Balloon Ride & Abu Simbel

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Luxor to Aswan: Nile Cruise, Balloon Ride & Abu Simbel★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (80)4dYou’ll float above Luxor at sunrise in a hot air balloon, wander through ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings, cruise down the Nile past palm trees and villages, and stand face-to-face with Abu Simbel’s colossal statues—all with flights, hotel pickup, and an Egyptologist guide included. This trip is more feeling than checklist—it lingers long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −35%fromUS$ 1,240View ›

Cairo & Nile Cruise: Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel with Hot Air Balloon

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Cairo & Nile Cruise: Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel with Hot Air Balloon★★★★★★★★★★ 4.33 (12)6dYou travel by overnight train from Cairo to Luxor, spend three nights on a 5-star Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, take a hot air balloon at sunrise over the west bank, visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel and Philae temples with an Egyptology guide, and return to Cairo by train. Meals, transfers, and all entry fees except the High Dam are included; you pay entrance fees by card or Egyptian cash on site.Is it for me?This works well if you want the main temples of the Nile in one trip without arranging trains, cruise bookings, and guides separately—the fixed itinerary handles the logistics and gets you to Abu Simbel and back in the time you have.Free cancellationfromUS$ 1,250View ›

Cairo & Nile Cruise: Pyramids, Luxor Balloon & 5-Star Ship

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Cairo & Nile Cruise: Pyramids, Luxor Balloon & 5-Star Ship★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (12)7dYou're picked up from Cairo airport and stay two nights at a Pyramids-front hotel, visiting the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then you fly to Luxor, board a 5-star cruise ship, and sail south to Aswan, stopping at Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple. On day four you take a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. All domestic flights, hotel stays, cruise accommodations, meals, transport, and the balloon are included; the tour runs seven days total and ends with an evening flight back to Cairo.Is it for me?Book this if you want the full Egypt experience — pyramids, temples, and the Nile — without arranging flights, hotels, or a cruise separately; the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up and move through seven days of ancient sites without logistics getting in the way.Free cancellationKids −66%fromUS$ 1,246View ›

Hot Air Balloon Cairo — what to know before booking

This guide compares 6 bookable options for Hot Air Balloon Cairo, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 299. The average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 458 traveler reviews.

Most options last half a day or longer. 5 of the 6 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Hot Air Balloon Cairo cost?

Prices start at US$ 299. There are 6 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 5 of the 6 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 4.7 out of 5 across 255 reviews.