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Hot Air Balloon Rides in Egypt: the 15 Best Flights

335 flights  ·  from $5 a head

Luxor flies almost every morning of the year, Aswan and Giza less often. The 15 below are priced, timed from the hotel pickup, and clear about which ones cross the Nile before sunrise and which watch it from the east bank.

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included - Safety briefing and launch preparation
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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 before dawn with pickup in Luxor, a safety briefing, and a balloon flight over the West Bank. An English-speaking guide such as Youssri or Abdo helps point out Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Nile. The group ride lasts about three hours and includes round-trip transport.

“This was a great experience! A highlight of our time in Egypt! We were picked up from our cruise ship on time and taken to the launch site. We had an excellent pilot, Omar, who flew us silently into the sunrise over the fertile fields with views of Read more”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

2.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,142 reviews · from $349

This four-day Nile cruise links Aswan and Luxor with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s temple. English-speaking guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Saber lead the visits. Expect early starts, shared transport to Abu Simbel, onboard meals, and a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor.

“Our guide Mohamed Gobran was amazing. This cruise is good for people who like a fast paced tour of the Egyptian archeological sites.”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day 1: High Dam, Philae, and your first night afloat
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

3.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · from $340

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. You get full-board meals, transfers, and a hot-air balloon flight, though sunrise timing and entrance fees need careful confirmation.

“Our experience with Mohamed as an imperial Egypt tour guide was Marvellous. He is a very knowledgeable Gide who speaks on very clear English, he communicates perfectly. Also, Hany, the tour operator director, he is very organised with the schedule, he responds all tRead more”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics - Waiting among the balloons at dawn
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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics

4.Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics

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

You’ll leave central Luxor before breakfast, cross to the West Bank, and take an approximate 30-minute balloon flight with an English-speaking guide and pilot. Look for Hatshepsut’s Temple, Karnak, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Ramesseum. Captain Omar, Bakr, Abdo, and other pilots have been praised for clear safety briefings and gentle landings.

“the activity was amazing. the guide was clear and well organised. captain abdo is well experienced and performed a very safe landing. I would recommend you ask for him to handle the balloon as you will have a great experience.”

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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride - Luxor Temple and Karnak on the first afternoon
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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

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

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

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor for two full days of temples, tombs, a sunrise hot-air balloon ride, camel ride, felucca sailing, meals, and one hotel night. An English-speaking Egyptologist such as Hassan, Aladdin, Hamdy, or Manal leads the sightseeing, while a private driver handles the long road journey.

“Hamdy and Mahmood (our driver) for the Luxor and Karmek temples. We’re very informative and knowledgable . The pick up from Hurghada was on time, comfortable and nice. Hamdy upon arrival at the temple was friendly and shown us around . We learnt a lot. Thank you Hamdy and Mahmood.”

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Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup - What happens at the launch field
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Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

6.Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

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

Leave your Luxor hotel or boat around 4:30 am for the West Bank launch site. After coffee or tea and a safety briefing, you board a large balloon basket for a roughly 30-minute flight over the Nile, desert, and ancient sites. Pilot Ramadan has earned praise for smooth landings, though weather can cancel the flight.

“Great experience with this tour operator All professional and time was according to plan Worth the money”

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Luxor: Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride - Preparing the balloon on Luxor’s West Bank
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Luxor: Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride

7.Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride

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

Start before dawn with hotel or cruise-ship pickup, then cross the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank for a hot air balloon flight above the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. An English-speaking pilot points out landmarks from up to 1,500 feet. The standard flight follows sunrise, while a sunrise upgrade costs $30 per person.

“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 balloons inflate before sunrise
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

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

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

Start around 3:15 a.m. with pickup from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship, cross the Nile, and reach the launch area for a 30 to 45 minute balloon flight. From up to 1,500 feet, you can see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Nile, and Luxor’s fields. Mohamed Awad, Moodi, Marolla, Hassan, and Ahmed are among the staff praised by name.

“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 - From your hotel to the Nile
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor

9.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor

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

Start around 4:30 am with hotel pickup in Luxor, a simple breakfast, tea or coffee, and a motorboat crossing to the West Bank. Your roughly 45-minute balloon flight offers aerial views of the Nile, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Medinet Habu. Operator Khaled has been praised for safe handling and pointing out sights below.

“Picked us up from our hotel. The oprator Khaled was maging the balloon safely and pointing out the attractions in the ground. We have enjoyed the sunrise. It was lovely adventure”

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Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included - Safety briefing before the balloons rise
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Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

10.Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

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

You’ll leave your central Luxor hotel or cruise ship around 5:00 am, cross to the west bank, and join a safety briefing before a 45 to 60-minute balloon flight. From the basket, you can see Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Nile, and the sunrise. Coffee, tea, transfers, and a flight certificate are included.

“It was a great experience and fun to see the area from above. A hot air balloon ride is now crossed off on my bucket list”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour - The 5 a.m. start and the day’s real length
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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour

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

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

Start before sunrise with a roughly 30-minute balloon flight over Luxor’s ancient monuments, often with views of the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. Then join a guide such as Hamdey, Sayed Salim, or Bagdady for the west and east banks. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“The hot air balloons were amazing! My guide Ahmed was fantastic. He was informative, funny and very friendly.”

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One Package Hot Air Balloon with Best of Luxor Full Day Tour - A private tour with useful built-in transport
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One Package Hot Air Balloon with Best of Luxor Full Day Tour

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

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

Start before breakfast with a 35 to 60 minute balloon flight over Luxor, crossing the Nile by motorboat before landing near the west-bank monuments. A private guide then takes you to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides may include Hassan, Khaled, Mohammed, or Dr. Mo, depending on the booking.

“Perfect daily tour if you have little time in Luxor. Air balloon is simply amazing ! Khaled, my tour guide, is a real Egyptology, great knowledge !! Keep in mind that you got to pay for every entrance. totally worth it.”

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Luxury Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor - Crossing the Nile by motorboat
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Luxury Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor

13.Luxury Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor

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

Start before sunrise with hotel or cruise pickup, a motorboat across the Nile, coffee and light snacks, then a 45 to 75-minute balloon flight over Luxor. You may see Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Luxor Temple from above. Dr Mo and pilot Ibram are among the named team members associated with the experience.

“This hot air balloon flight in the sunrise is majestic! It was a great experience that you shouldn't miss. It's a must if you are in Luxor.”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before breakfast
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

14.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · from $329

Travel from Aswan to Luxor in four busy days, with three nights aboard a Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s temples, and a sunrise balloon ride. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali have led recent departures. Entrance tickets, drinks, and tips cost extra.

“I loved this Nile river tour! Our guide Mahmoud did a great job at communicating a detailed schedule every night prior to each tour. He was also very honest and communicative of when and who we should and shouldn’t tip. Egypt in general cRead more”

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From Aswan: 3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon - Day 1: Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and your first night on the Nile
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From Aswan: 3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

15.3-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 with a private cabin, meals, an Egyptologist guide, and major temple visits. You’ll see Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. The final day begins before sunrise with a 45 to 80-minute hot-air balloon flight over Luxor.

“Wow, what a fantastic tour! From our amazing tour guide to the caring and friendly staff on the boat, we were blown away by what this tour had to offer! Andro, our guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly, felt more like a friend with all the facts and hidden gems rather than just a tour guide. This made the tour really feel personal and stand out as a highlight from our time spent traveling Egypt. The boat staff were all so incredible and kind. They made my 30th birthday so special with singing and dancing and even a cake! This tour really hit all the marks! We feel like…”

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