Cairo Trip Overview
A hot air balloon ride is one of the best things to do in Luxor. Experience Luxor at sunrise from a hot air balloon, after early morning pickup, travel to the west bank of the Nile River, and board a shared balloon basket for a 30 to 45 minutes flight. Enjoy once in a lifetime balloon ride in the sky of Egypt’s biggest open-air museum and watch the sunrise illuminating the sky of Luxor over the great temples and mountains below. See the area’s famous temples from above and enjoy the breathtaking views of Karnak temple, Hatshepsut temple, Valley of the Queens and so much more. This area has often been described as the biggest open-air museum and a view from the sky supports the description. The hot air balloon trip takes off everyday from West Bank, however confirmation in advance is still highly recommended. With door-to-door transportation included.
Hotel name, address, passports copies and room number are required after booking confirmation.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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A hot air balloon ride is one of the best things to do in Luxor. Experience Luxor at sunrise from a hot air balloon, after early morning pickup, travel to the west bank of the Nile River, and board a shared balloon basket for a 30 to 45 minutes flight. Enjoy once in a lifetime balloon ride in the sky of Egypt’s biggest open-air museum and watch the sunrise illuminating the sky of Luxor over the great temples and mountains below. See the area’s famous temples from above and enjoy the breathtaking views of Karnak temple, Hatshepsut temple, Valley of the Queens and so much more. This area has often been described as the biggest open-air museum and a view from the sky supports the description. The hot air balloon trip takes off everyday from West Bank, however confirmation in advance is still highly recommended. With door-to-door transportation included.
Hotel name, address, passports copies and room number are required after booking confirmation.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Begin with an early morning pick up(around 4:30 am) from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor, drive by an air-conditioned car towards the River Nile to cross to the West Bank on a motorboat followed by another vehicle transfer to the Balloon port(take-off area)where you are going to start your incredible Balloon ride.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Qurna Village, Luxor Egypt
First off, you’ll receive instructions and safety information regarding the flight, and then board the shared balloon basket to begin this unique experience.
Take 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country’s landscape and famous landmarks such as; the Ramessum temple, the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple and the view of the Colossi of Memnon rising from the nearby fields. Be sure to capture the best moments of the sunrise over the Theban Necropolis mountains.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
At the end of the flight, you will receive a flight certificate and a small gift before being transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: 45 minutes
