Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride: over Luxor West Bank

See the Valley of the Kings from above, where no ground view reaches.

A sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank archaeological sites, departing every morning with a local guide aboard to narrate the temples, valleys and tombs below. Hotel pickup and drop-off, light breakfast and tea, and all transport to the launch site are included; you choose between a shared balloon or a private one at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon and West Bank sights

• Hotel pickup in air-conditioned vehicle
• Attend hot air balloon safety briefing
• Fly over Luxor archaeological sites
• Listen to English-speaking guide commentary
• View Temple of Hatshepsut from balloon
• See Valley of the Kings from above
• See Valley of the Queens from above
• View Colossi of Memnon from balloon
• Return to hotel by transfer

The Experience

The balloon launches before sunrise, when the light is still soft and the air is coolest. Your driver picks you up from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and takes you to the launch site, where you'll attend a safety briefing and get ready to fly. Once airborne, a guide speaks in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language, pointing out the Temple of Hatshepsut with its reconstructed colonnade glowing against fiery limestone cliffs, the Valley of the Kings where 62 known tombs honeycomb the hills, and the Valley of the Queens 1.5 miles west of the Nile. The Colossi of Memnon—two 18-meter stone figures weighing 1,000 tonnes each—mark the eastern entrance to the funerary temple of Amenhotep III below.

The ride lasts roughly three and a half hours from pickup to drop-off. Light breakfast and tea are served after you land, and the driver returns you to your hotel. Because the balloon departs every morning, you don't have to coordinate with other travelers or wait for a group to fill; you simply show up at the time your hotel pickup is scheduled.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hot air balloon ride at sunrise with a live guide in your chosen language.
• light breakfast and tea after landing.
• all transport to the launch site.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for heart conditions

Operated by Adi Tours - Nuba travel

Is this one for you?Sailing over Luxor reveals the full scope of the archaeological site in ways ground-level visits cannot—with hotel pickup and breakfast handling the early-morning logistics for you.

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Top questions

What will I see from the hot air balloon over Luxor?

The Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties were buried, lies directly below; the Temple of Hatshepsut, the mortuary temple of the female pharaoh, sits on the West Bank with its distinctive colonnade; the Valley of the Queens, burial site of queens and royal children, spreads across the hills about 1.5 miles west; and the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone figures from the reign of Amenhotep III, rise from the plain near the river.

Is the guide included, and what language do they speak?

Yes, a live guide is included on every flight and provides commentary in English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language, depending on your booking.

What time does the balloon ride depart, and how early do I need to be picked up?

The balloon departs every morning at sunrise; your hotel pickup happens before dawn so you arrive at the launch site in time for the safety briefing and preparation.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay extra for?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, all transport to and from the launch site, the balloon ride itself, light breakfast and tea after landing, and all fees and taxes are included; tipping is at your discretion.

Can I book a private balloon, or is it a shared ride?

You choose at checkout between a shared balloon ride or a private one; both depart at sunrise with a guide and include the same transport, breakfast and inclusions.