15 Five-Day Balloon Trips Worldwide Worth Flying For

1.Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 248 reviews · 5 days · from $1,400Our pick

See Egypt’s biggest sights in five busy days, with private guides, domestic flights, Cairo and Luxor hotels, a two-night Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, and a hot air balloon ride. Guides may include Cairo experts such as Eva or Kyrillos and Luxor specialists such as Muhammad, though assignments can change.

“We would like to let you know that we enjoyed our experience The itinerary for the trip was demanding yet exceptionally well organized and executed. - The tour guides were outstanding, displaying remarkable friendliness and expertise. Our gratitude goes to Christina, Mustafa, Ahmed, and Gamil.”

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2.5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 168 reviews · 5 days · from $1,200

Follow the Nile from Luxor to Aswan aboard a four-night cruise with an Egyptologist guide. You will see Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel, plus take a felucca ride and a hot air balloon flight. Guide quality and ship condition can vary, so confirm the cruise category and entry fees before booking.

“visiting Temples, I prefer Karnak over all other temples. I don't think Abu Simbel is not worth the 3 hour travel and early wake up. over all Nile River cruise is a wonderful experience specifically for 1st time traveller to Egypt. it's very educational, the guides are well versed on their craft. I specifically like Gabriel, he took the time to take us in every nook and crannies of Edfu and Kom Ombo and even made an impromptu show to make us understand and remember the characters we talked about. kudos to you Family.”

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3.5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan from Luxor with Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $600

Spend four nights on a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with guided visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. The trip includes a hot air balloon ride, felucca sail, meals, transfers, and an English-speaking Egyptologist. Some excursions use shared transport.

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4.5-Day 4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan include Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $650Top rated

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star Nile boat with meals, entrance fees, hotel transfers, and a Luxor hot-air balloon ride included. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Aswan High Dam. The group is limited to 15, and private guiding with Ahmed Mounir may be available.

“Sensational. We had one of the finest guides in Egypt in Ahmed Mounir. He was extremely knowledgable and made the tour a real pleasure. The boat, M/S Farah was excellent! The staff, food, facilities etc were all up to expectation. Our only recommendations would bRead more”

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5.5-Day Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $714

You’ll sail from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star Nile cruise with an Egyptology guide, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. The trip also includes a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, horse-drawn carriage ride, meals, transfers, and four nights onboard. Guide names may include Mohamed, Adam, or Mahmoud.

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6.5-Day Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan Abu Simbel and Hot-Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $764

Spend four nights aboard a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, visiting Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. Guides such as Mohamed Moniem and Mohamed Abdel Monem are praised for clear explanations and careful help. Meals, transfers, and most listed visits are included, but tickets and the hot-air balloon ride need checking.

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7.5-Day Adventure Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan & Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $1,300

You spend four nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise, traveling from Luxor to Aswan with an English-speaking Egyptology guide, private vehicle, meals, and sightseeing included. The highlights are a sunrise hot-air balloon ride, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. Guides such as Ahmed and Mohammed have led similar Egypt Rest Tours programs.

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8.5-Day Nile Cruise From Luxor to Aswan with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $799

You’ll sail from Luxor to Aswan with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Abu Simbel, and Nubian villages. Four nights of full-board cruise lodging, private air-conditioned transfers, and a hot-air balloon experience over Luxor are included in the plan. Guide Mohammed Al Dahesh is praised by name, though guide assignment is not guaranteed.

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9.5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $695

Spend four nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with full-board meals, an Egyptologist guide, a sunrise hot-air balloon ride, and a shared trip to Abu Simbel. You’ll visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Aswan High Dam. Guides named on past departures include Jimmy, also called Gimbel, and Muhammad.

“Excellent tour, well organized and punctual - it's not fast paced, with most activities during first part of the day. You can chill out on the second part of the day or do some optional activities. Boat and cabin were excellent, food was exceptionaRead more”

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10.5Day Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Balloon,Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $540

Spend four nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with meals, a professional guide, a Luxor hot-air balloon ride, and a shared trip to Abu Simbel. You will visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, the High Dam, and Philae before transfer to your Aswan hotel, airport, or railway station.

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11.5-Day Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon, & Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 27 reviews · 5 days · from $1,119

Travel from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor by included flights, with one Cairo hotel night and three nights on a standard five-star Nile cruise. You’ll see the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Nubian Village, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides include Abanoub and Waleed Adnan, though guide quality can vary.

“Abanoub the guide was very informative and fun. He helped us a lot, especially to help my husband who broke his foot 2 weeks before our trip. We give him 7+++ stars 🌹🌹🌹”

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12.5Days Nile Cruise Luxor To Aswan Including Balloon and Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $498Best value

Spend four nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with an Egyptologist guide, a sunrise hot-air balloon ride, Abu Simbel, Philae, and the temples of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. Guides such as Talaat and Mahmoud Tohamy have received strong praise for their friendly help and cultural insight.

“Talaat was veru friendly and great guide. Very happy to travel with and would recommend to any visitors.”

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13.5 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $999

Spend four nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private transfers, an English-speaking guide, full-board meals, a Luxor sunrise balloon ride, Edfu and Kom Ombo, Aswan sights, and Abu Simbel. Guides named in past tour feedback include Ahmed Gabr and Mohammed Al-Dahesh. Balloon and Abu Simbel entry fees cost extra.

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14.5-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · 5 days · from $1,300

Sail from Aswan to Luxor for four nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, with an English-speaking Egyptologist, private transfers, Abu Simbel, Philae, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor’s temples, and a hot air balloon ride. Fidia and Ahmed Sony are among the guides praised for friendly, clear service. Plan extra money for entry fees and drinks.

“nice tour is perfect. Fidia is so kind,arrange everything for us. Everything is perfect, guide is do skilled.”

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15.5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor To Aswan, Abu Simbel and Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $750

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan for four nights aboard a 5-star Nile boat, with guided visits to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, and Philae. You’ll also take a 35 to 45-minute sunrise balloon ride over Luxor. Guides such as Ahmed and Omar have been praised for warm, attentive service.

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