Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride: 30-45 Min Over Monuments

Luxor aerial tour: see temples, Valley of the Kings, river bends in one flight

A hot air balloon flight over Luxor that departs at dawn, with 30 to 45 minutes aloft above the city's ancient sites. Hotel or cruise ship pickup is included, along with tea, coffee and a flight certificate. The pilot is certified and speaks your language. Children from age 6 can ride. The whole experience runs about five hours from pickup to drop-off.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon flight over Luxor

• Hotel or cruise ship pickup
• Hot air balloon flight above Luxor
• View ancient monuments from above
• Return to hotel or cruise ship

The experience

You get picked up from your hotel or cruise ship in the early morning. The exact time depends on where you're staying and how far you are from the launch site, so confirm it with the operator before the day. The flight itself lasts 30 to 45 minutes, long enough to circle the major temples and see the Valley of the Kings spread below you. A certified pilot handles the balloon. The company operates the modern fleet in Luxor. After landing, you return to your hotel or ship.

The balloon rises in the quiet of early morning, which is when you get the clearest air and the best light for photographs. From above, the monuments read differently than they do on the ground. You can see how the temples align with the river, how the valleys cut into the plateau, how the city spreads across both banks. A guide travels with you and explains what you're looking at as you pass over it. Tea and coffee are served before or after the flight, depending on the operator's schedule.

After landing, you'll receive a flight certificate. Insurance is included in the price. The whole outing (pickup, flight, return to your accommodation) takes about five hours. Infants and very small children can come along in a pram or stroller during the ground portions, though only children from age 6 ride in the balloon itself. The pilot speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and 26 other languages, so language is not a barrier.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or cruise ship in Luxor.
• a 30 to 45 minute hot air balloon flight with a certified pilot.
• tea and coffee before or after the flight.
• a flight certificate.
• and insurance covering the flight.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

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AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 80 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Bangla, Burmese, Cantonese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, Greek, Gujarati, Hakka Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Japanese, Javanese, Korean, Kurdish, MNP, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Wu Chinese and Xiang Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Nice tours

Is this one for you?If you're staying at a hotel or arriving by cruise ship without a rental car, the included pickup means you don't coordinate separate transport to the launch site. The balloon company handles the timing and the route. The early morning departure is fixed by the light and the weather, so you'll know the schedule once you confirm your pickup time the day before.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Bangla, Chinese, Wu Chinese, Slovak, Serbian, Swedish, Korean, Kurdish, Cantonese, Tamil, MNP, Gujarati, Czech, Telugu, Punjabi, Thai, Polish, Hebrew, Danish, Javanese, Xiang Chinese, Chinese, Malay, Pashto, Filipino, Croatian, Hungarian, Hakka Chinese, Ukrainian, Urdu, Malayalam, Marathi, Greek, Finnish, Burmese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Japanese, Persian, Romanian, Dutch, Norwegian, Russian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (6 to 10 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What time does the hot air balloon flight leave Luxor?

The pickup happens in the early morning, but the exact time varies depending on your hotel location and distance from the launch site. Confirm the pickup time with the operator before your trip so you know when to be ready.

What monuments will I see from the hot air balloon?

The flight circles the major temples of Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and the river valleys that cut through the plateau. The guide points out the sites and explains their history as you pass over them during the 30 to 45 minute flight.

Is hotel pickup included in the hot air balloon ride?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your hotel or cruise ship are included. The operator also offers free pickup from cruise ships docked in Luxor, so you don't need to arrange separate transport.

How long does the whole hot air balloon experience take?

The entire outing runs about five hours from the time you're picked up until you return to your hotel or ship. The flight itself lasts 30 to 45 minutes. The rest is ground time for tea, coffee, the flight certificate and travel to and from the launch site.

What's included in the hot air balloon ride price?

Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or cruise ship; the 30 to 45 minute flight with a certified pilot; tea and coffee; a flight certificate; and insurance are all included. All fees and taxes are also covered in the quoted price.