Luxor Hot Air Balloon & Valley of Kings Tour from Hurghada
A one-hour sunrise balloon flight reveals Luxor's temples and the Nile from above before you walk through the tombs.
A full-day private tour from Hurghada combining a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor with guided visits to Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple, plus lunch and a felucca ride on the Nile. Midnight pickup from your Hurghada hotel, breakfast in Luxor, and return transport are included. Your private Egyptologist guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or two other languages.
Step-by-step itinerary
Luxor highlights from Hurghada
- Midnight hotel pickup in Hurghada
- Overnight journey to Luxor
- Breakfast at local restaurant
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight
- Guided tour of Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- Stop at Colossi of Memnon
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Short felucca ride on the Nile
- Explore Karnak Temple complex
- Return to Hurghada
- Hurghada 4h
- Valley of the Kings Entry included 2h
- Temple of Hatshepsut Entry included 1h
- Colossi of Memnon 10m
- Luxor 2h
- Karnak Temple Entry included 2h
- Hurghada 4h
What’s included
- Midnight pickup from your Hurghada hotel and return transport.
- breakfast and lunch at local restaurants.
- sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor.
- entrance fees to Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple.
- private Egyptologist guide.
- short felucca ride on the Nile.
- private air-conditioned transportation throughout the day.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor, then Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple and a felucca ride on the Nile, private guide.
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The experience
The day starts at midnight with pickup from your Hurghada hotel for the drive to Luxor. You'll arrive in time for breakfast at a local restaurant, where the balloon company collects you for a sunrise flight. That one-hour flight is the centerpiece. You're aloft as first light hits the temples, the Nile, green fields and desert all at once, a view most travelers never get from the ground.
Once you land, your private guide takes over for the Luxor sightseeing. Valley of the Kings comes first: the royal burial site where tombs still hold vivid colors and detailed carvings from centuries of pharaohs. Then Temple of Hatshepsut, built into dramatic cliffs with elegant terraces that stand apart from any other temple in the region. You'll stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the giant statues of Amenhotep III that have been a photo point for centuries. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, followed by a short felucca ride on the Nile: a traditional wooden sailboat where you can sit and watch Luxor from the water instead of walking through it.
The final stop is Karnak Temple, Egypt's largest temple complex, filled with massive columns and sacred avenues. After that, your driver takes you back to Hurghada, arriving late evening. The whole day runs 16 to 17 hours, but the private guide and air-conditioned transport mean you're not navigating logistics or waiting for a group. The route, timing and stops are already arranged.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can I do this tour if I'm staying in Hurghada and don't have a car?
Yes. Midnight pickup from your Hurghada hotel is included, and your private driver handles all transport to Luxor and back, so you don't need your own vehicle or public transport.
What happens during the hot air balloon flight?
The sunrise flight lasts one hour and takes you over Luxor's temples, the Nile, green fields and desert landscape. You'll see the ancient sites from above as the first light hits them.
Are meals included in this tour?
Yes. Breakfast at a local restaurant in Luxor before the balloon flight and lunch at a local restaurant later in the day are both included. Drinks during those meals are available to add at checkout.
Which temples do I visit on the ground?
You'll explore Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple with your private guide, plus a short felucca ride on the Nile between lunch and Karnak.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Children under 6 years old cannot ride the hot air balloon for safety reasons. The ground portion of the tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though the day is long and involves walking through temples and archaeological sites.
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Luxor Hot Air Balloon & Valley of Kings Tour from Hurghada
16h–17h · EN · ES · FR · DE · IT +1 · at your hotel
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