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Hot Air Balloon Rides in Luxor: 15 Worth the Early Start

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Every trip has a day too few. These 15 hot air balloon rides in Luxor justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included - The 4:30 am pickup and West Bank crossing
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Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

1.Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,319 reviews · from $75Our pick

Start around 4:30 am with pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, a safety briefing, and a sunrise balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank. An English-speaking guide explains the temples below, while crew members such as Abdo, Yousri, Omar, or Ali may help manage the morning. Group flights hold up to 32 people.

“What a morning. Excellent communication and on time pickup. Our balloon coordinator/guide Yousry, gave us great communications on what to expect and made sure we were prepared for the flight. At the end of the amazing morning fliRead more”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics - The early pickup and crossing to Luxor’s West Bank
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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics

2.Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,681 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Rise before dawn for a roughly 30-minute balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank. You’ll cross the Nile, receive an English safety briefing, and see Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Habu Temple, and sometimes the Ramesseum. Pilots such as Omar, Bakr, and Abdo have earned strong praise for calm flights and gentle landings.

“Surreal experience, must try for any person coming to Luxor”

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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride - A sunset felucca ride on the Nile
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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

3.2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,113 reviews · 2 days · from $270

Leave Hurghada at 5:00 am for Luxor with a private driver and Egyptologist guide. Visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. You’ll also take a felucca ride, camel ride, sunrise balloon flight, and stay one night in a 4-star hotel.

“Hamdy was a perfect guide for our trip he told us a lot about the history of the tempels. The driver Nour El-Din was very kind as well, he brought us safely to all the Locations. Overall we would definitely recommend this tour! 🇳🇱”

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Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup - Watching the balloons prepare for takeoff
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Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

4.Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,104 reviews · from $60

Rise before dawn for a 30-minute hot-air-balloon flight over Luxor, the Nile, and the mountains near the Valley of the Kings. Pickup from your hotel or boat, transfers, taxes, coffee or tea, and a flight certificate are included, though some passengers report missing refreshments or certificates. Expect a large shared basket and weather-dependent departure.

“Pick up was good. Almost didn’t go because of weather. But that’s not their fault. Didn’t get any coffee, tea or flight certificate. Besides that was good over all.”

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Luxor: Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride - The early pickup and crossing to the West Bank
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Luxor: Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride

5.Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 736 reviews · from $55

Start with pickup around 5:30 am, cross the Nile, and rise up to 450 meters above Luxor. Your English-speaking pilot points out the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and other monuments. The standard flight is after sunrise, while a sunrise upgrade costs $30 per person. Marolla, Ahmed, and Asmaa are praised for clear support.

“Great, you need to be patient because it could take longer than your think waiting for the balloon to be ready and take off”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor - Watching the balloon take shape
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

6.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 697 reviews · from $75

Leave your Luxor hotel or cruise ship around 3:15 am, cross the Nile, and rise above the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. The 30 to 45 minute flight reaches an advertised 1,500 feet, with pilots such as Moodi and ground staff including Marolla helping manage the experience. A landing certificate and return transfer are included.

“The pickup was very smooth and we enjoyed the sunrise very much. The pilot was very informative and our ride was very smooth. We also accompanied them for breakfast and that was a very refreshing one. We enjoyed the view and also the party. Overall I would recommend this trip”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor - The 4:30 am start and hotel pickup
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor

7.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · from $90

Start around 4:30 am with hotel pickup, a Nile motorboat crossing, breakfast with tea or coffee, and a sunrise balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank. You’ll see Hatshepsut’s temple, Medinet Habu, and the Nile from above. The flight lasts about 45 minutes and carries up to 28 people.

“We were picked up sharp at 4:50AM from our hotel. After a rendezvous with the Sindbad crew in the banks of Nile, we were dropped at the launch site in time for the spectacular site of balloons getting inflated in dawn. We were promptly air Read more”

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Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included - The 5:00 a.m. pickup and Nile crossing
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Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

8.Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 640 reviews · from $58

Start before dawn with pickup from a central Luxor hotel or cruise ship. Cross the Nile, enjoy tea or coffee, hear a safety briefing, then fly for about 45 to 60 minutes over the West Bank. From the basket, you may see Hatshepsut Temple and the Valley of the Kings as the sun rises.

“1st time on a hot air ballon and the landing was so smooth. The crew excellent 10/10. I will do this again and recommend it 100%.”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour - The west bank begins with royal tombs
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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour

9.Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 630 reviews · 9 hours · from $104

Start before dawn with a hot-air-balloon flight over Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and Nile Valley. Then visit the west and east bank sights with a guide such as Abdallah, Hamdi, or Sayed Salim. Entry fees and lunch cost extra, and the day can run longer than nine hours.

“Capt. Osman is an experienced balloon pilot. Take off and landing were very smooth. He also explained the historical along the way”

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One Package Hot Air Balloon with Best of Luxor Full Day Tour - The Colossi of Memnon: a quick first stop
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One Package Hot Air Balloon with Best of Luxor Full Day Tour

10.One Package Hot Air Balloon with Best of Luxor Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 626 reviews · from $89

Begin before sunrise with a 35 to 60 minute balloon flight over Luxor, crossing the Nile by motorboat before exploring both banks by private car. Guides such as Hassan, Khaled, or Mohammed may lead the sightseeing day. Entrance tickets, lunch, and King Tut’s tomb cost extra, so budget carefully.

“The Hot air balloon experience was amazing. Kudos to those young men. P.S. I’m still waiting for my video/ photos. However the tour that followed was something else. I was very disappointed with Dr. Mo, and I did not have the best expeRead more”

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Luxury Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor - The pre-dawn pickup and Nile crossing
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Luxury Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor

11.Luxury Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 616 reviews · from $31Best value

Start before dawn with hotel or cruise pickup, a motorboat crossing to Luxor’s West Bank, and a 45 to 75-minute balloon flight. From the basket, you’ll look over Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, fields, desert, and Luxor Temple. Dr Mo and pilot Ibram are among the guides named in customer feedback.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! Wow! The team did an excellent job with communication and ensuring my family was safe! The views were incredible! My family will never forget this trip and unique experience. 🫡 Highly recommended!”

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From Aswan: 3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Abu Simbel, then the river
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From Aswan: 3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

12.3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 598 reviews · 3 days · from $1,000

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for three days and two nights aboard a 5-star boat, with a private cabin, meals, guides, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and a packed Luxor sightseeing day. You’ll also ride a horse-drawn carriage and take a 45 to 80-minute hot air balloon flight over the west bank, weather permitting.

“Our guides Hani and mina and Malek are very nice, friendly, well explain. they took their times. It was a wonderful expérience, we really enjoyed it. We recomment it.”

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Luxor: West and East Banks All-Inclusive Tour & Balloon Ride - The Valley of the Kings: tombs rather than grand monuments
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Luxor: West and East Banks All-Inclusive Tour & Balloon Ride

13.West and East Banks All-Inclusive Tour & Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 415 reviews · 11 hours · from $188

Start before sunrise with a hot air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple with an English-speaking guide. Lunch, transport, entry fees, and a Nile felucca ride are included. Guide assignments vary, with Salma, Manal, Ahmed Anwer, and others praised for clear storytelling.

“One of the most magical experiences of my life! 🌟 The grandeur of Karnak Temple, the beauty of Luxor, the mystery of the Valley of the Kings, and the breathtaking hot air balloon ride at sunrise… every moment felt like a dream! But what truly made this journey unforgettable was my amazing guide, Manal. With her warm smile, incredible kindness, and wonderfully clear explanations, Manal made me feel like I was traveling back in time. 📖✨ She didn’t just guide me, she brought the very heart of Egypt to life. If you’re coming to Luxor, don’t look any further: experiencing this tour with Manal is simply PERFECT! 🙌”

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Hurghada: Over Day Tour to Luxor & Balloon Ride & Felucca - Karnak Temple and Luxor’s eastern bank
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Hurghada: Over Day Tour to Luxor & Balloon Ride & Felucca

14.Over Day Tour to Luxor & Balloon Ride & Felucca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · from $200

Leave Hurghada at dawn for a private two-day Luxor trip with an Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned car, one hotel night, sunrise balloon flight, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, a felucca ride, camel ride, and meals. Guides may include Ahmed Bahaa or Marwa, while drivers such as Mina and Bomba handle the long road journey.

“We had a private tour to east & west bank of Luxor with balloon and it was so nice with our tour guide Ahmed Bahaa. Before the tour we were a little disappointed because a civil aviation cancelled our balloon flight, but the company did a partial refund for that (plus we were Read more”

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Hot air Balloon Ride In luxor - The 5:30 a.m. pickup and Nile crossing
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Hot air Balloon Ride In luxor

15.Hot air Balloon Ride In luxor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · from $55

Rise above Luxor before the day heats up, with views of the Nile, Valley of the Kings, temples, and farmland. Nice Tours includes hotel or cruise-ship pickup, transfers, tea or coffee after landing, and a flight certificate. Marolla or Marina may help with arrangements, while certified pilots handle the flight. Weather can change the schedule.

“Everything was perfect minus the car being a bit late for pic up because of the weather... But other than that it was all great! And Marolla made sure i was okay and where i was suppose to be every step of the way!”

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