The 7 Best Giza Hot Air Balloon Rides Tours

1.Egypt 8 nights:Cairo,Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel,Nile cruise,Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · from $1,096Our pick

This nine-day Egypt package links Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel by train, road, and Nile cruise. You’ll visit the Pyramids, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Aswan Dam, with an Egyptologist guide. The hot-air balloon flight and Abu Simbel are major highlights. Cairo hotel and sleeper-train upgrades cost extra.

“Great experience. Ahmed, our guide from Aswan to Luxor was brilliant and very knowledgeable. The boat was lovely but they dock side by side and if you’re unlucky the only view you’ll get from your cabin is the side of another boat. Ahmed toRead more”

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2.7 Nights Cairo,Luxor,Aswan&Abu Simbel,Nile Cruise,Air Balloon from Cairo airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $926Top rated

You travel from Cairo to Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, and back to Cairo with Egyptologist guides, airport transfers, a three-night full-board Nile cruise, first-class seated trains, and an early-morning air balloon ride over Luxor. The $926 price excludes entrance fees, but covers hotels, meals, transport, and the main excursions.

“This was a great trip for us. They worked with us constantly to try and make the best itinerary and we were able to see a lot of places in a short time. We took the overnight train one way and flew the other and I would recommend upgrading tRead more”

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3.5 Days Cruise Luxor, Aswan,Tours,Abu Simbel,Hot Air Balloon, From Cairo By Plane

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $1,259

Fly from Cairo to Luxor for five busy days of ancient temples, royal tombs, Abu Simbel, and a Nile cruise to Aswan. You’ll travel with an Egyptology guide, ride in a hot-air balloon over Luxor, and sleep four nights on a five-star cruise boat. Flights, meals, transfers, and Wi-Fi are included, but entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Awesome trip. Not a western cruise experience but still relaxing. Zero entertainment but it’s in Covid times so that’s understandable.Air balloon ride was amazing.”

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4.9-Day Egypt Tour, Nile Cruise, Balloon, Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 9 days · from $1,070

You will travel from Hurghada through Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, and Mount Sinai. The package includes flights, hotels, a 5-star standard Nile cruise, private air-conditioned transport, guides, a balloon ride, and a camel ride. Guides may speak English, Arabic, French, Spanish, or German.

“It's my 3rd day here and so far things are going very good. Today I went from Hurghada to Luxor and the trip was enjoyable. The car was very clean and the driver Essam Mohamad was very accomodating and made sure I had a good time in the trip and discovering Luxor city.”

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5.Amazing 8 Days Cairo,Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel,Nile Cruise&Air Balloon from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,000

Spend eight days seeing Egypt’s headline sights by private vehicle, first-class train, and three-night Nile cruise. You’ll visit the Giza Pyramids, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. A hot-air balloon flight over Luxor adds a memorable sunrise view. Mohamed is one named contact associated with the tour.

“Loved sailing down the Nile. Very peaceful, beautiful scenery and really good food. Highlight was hot air balloon flight over the Nile and Valley of the Kings at sunrise. Egypt offers an amazing cornucopia of sights and history. Thanks to Mohamed Read more”

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6.Enjoy 3 days Aswan,Luxor,Abu Simbel,Nubian village,Balloon&train from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $685Best value

You’ll spend three busy days exploring Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor with a private Egyptologist guide. The trip uses overnight first-class trains from Cairo and Luxor, includes two hotel nights, a Nubian village visit, local lunches, and a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor. Guide names are not provided.

“muchas gracias por el tour.Lo recomiendo ampliamente, los hoteles fueron realmente buenos y de 4 estrellas como se prometio, los guias tambien eran muy amables y sabian mucho de la historia de egipto, nuestro guia en luxor incluso teniRead more”

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7.2 nights luxor,Aswan,abu simbel,balloon,red sea snorkeling from Cairo by plane

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $780

Fly from Cairo to Aswan, visit Abu Simbel and Philae, then continue to Luxor by first-class train. You’ll ride a hot-air balloon over Luxor, explore royal tombs, sail by felucca, and snorkel near Safaga before flying back to Cairo. Mona is one of the guides named in the tour details, and Haithem handles operations.

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