Luxor Trip Overview
Enjoy the highlights of the west bank in the open museum and experience a whole new side of Egypt. Sailing over Luxor in a hot air balloon lets you see the full scope of the archaeological site, a perspective that’s impossible to get from the ground. Join this amazing tour and discover the best part of Egypt by foot and air. Fly high over Luxor propelled by the breeze during a hot air balloon flight across the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Explore the ruins on foot with an English-speaking guide to help bring history to life. Visit the Highlights of Thebes on the West bank of Luxor to see the ancient tombs of the pharaohs from the New Kingdom at the Valley of the Kings and the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari and take memorial photos in front of the Colossi of Memnon. This tour departs every morning for an unforgettable ride over one of the world’s largest open-air museums.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Starts: Luxor, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Balloon Rides
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What to Expect When Visiting Luxor, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Enjoy the highlights of the west bank in the open museum and experience a whole new side of Egypt. Sailing over Luxor in a hot air balloon lets you see the full scope of the archaeological site, a perspective that’s impossible to get from the ground. Join this amazing tour and discover the best part of Egypt by foot and air. Fly high over Luxor propelled by the breeze during a hot air balloon flight across the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Explore the ruins on foot with an English-speaking guide to help bring history to life. Visit the Highlights of Thebes on the West bank of Luxor to see the ancient tombs of the pharaohs from the New Kingdom at the Valley of the Kings and the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari and take memorial photos in front of the Colossi of Memnon. This tour departs every morning for an unforgettable ride over one of the world’s largest open-air museums.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Wake up early morning in Luxor for hot air balloon trip is an exciting experience, Mody egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to the West Bank to enjoy air balloon riding, Transfer to marine, enjoy your light breakfast before you take the motor boat to the west bank , then you will be transferred to the take off area and start your balloon ride in the sky of the biggest open-air museum ( Luxor ). The “Balloon Ride” trip departs everyday, however confirmation in advance is still highly recommended. The balloon ride takes about 45 minutes, before your land again, Enjoy fabulous photos above the most famous historical city in Egypt (Luxor)
Pass By: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
After the amazing hot air balloon now it is time to explore the great West bank. Start with a visit to the famous Valley of the Kings, There are 63 tombs within the valley, The Royal tombs are decorated with Egyptian mythology which gives rise to the beliefs of the period, There are many known kings buried in the valley but of course the most famous being King Tutankhamun, listen well to your expert tour guide who will inform you by details the history of the amazing tombs there
Pass By: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Then journey onto the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut also known as Deir el Bahari, Queen Hatshepsut meaning Foremost of Noble Ladies was thought to have started the first Trading routes
Pass By: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Carry on now to the Colossi of Memnon, The Colossi of Memnon are huge twin Statues made from blocks of quartzite sandstone, The Colossi was thought to have been guarding the entrance to Amenhotep Memorial Temple, The Colossi is one of the best places to take some fabulous photos, After this fantastic tour package transfer back in comfort to your Hotel/Nile Cruise
