The 6 Best Sailing Tours Worldwide

1.Heraklion: Sunrise Balloon Flight & Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $353Our pick

Pair a sunrise balloon flight over the Lassithi Plateau with an all-inclusive sunset catamaran from Heraklion or Hersonissos. You can help inflate the balloon, enjoy a Greek breakfast with Sergey’s team, then sail to Dia for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, sushi, fruit, local wine, and sunset views.

“It was a unique trip that I can honestly recommend. The guys from Viva lets fly made the experience even better. A great activity that shows Crete from a different side. Greetings to the team, it was a great day.”

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2.Luxor Tours: City Tour,Hot Air Balloon,Kings Valley,Sailing Felucca,Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $144Best value

You’ll start before sunrise with a hot-air balloon over Luxor, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. The day continues with a felucca ride to Banana Island, lunch, a camel ride, and a horse-carriage tour through Luxor. Guides including Hatem, Ghada, and Saladino have led this private experience.

“Incredible service and experience. The manager was very accommodating and helpful. Great communication and very polite. The driver was great, pickup was prompt and on time. Really enjoyed the felucca ride and the hot air balloon. EgyptRead more”

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3.Amazing Sailing Nile Cruise From Aswan For 2 Nights 3 Days Including Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $450

Spend two nights on a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with meals, an Egyptology guide, visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu, and a Luxor balloon trip. You will also see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Ask clearly about balloon timing and entrance fees before departure.

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4.Amazing Sailing Nile cruise from Aswan for 3 Nights + Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $671

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major sights. You’ll also take a dawn hot-air-balloon ride over Luxor. Guide Ahmed is praised for his friendly help, while entrance fees and drinks remain extra.

“Tutto perfetto a partire dalla guida Ahmed, una bellissima persona, il cibo, la magia della crocera, la pulizia, la vista dalla camera, il gruppo, lo staff sempre gentile e sorridente... Tutto ciò ha reso unica questa fantastica esperienza che ha superRead more”

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5.Hot Air Ballooning and Sailing Adventure Tour from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $363

Start at 7:00 am in central Barcelona, ride about an hour to the Montserrat area, and take a 75-minute hot air balloon flight guided by a professional pilot. After transport back to the city, board a small-group sail from Marina Vela for two hours, with snacks, drinks, photos, a flight certificate, and a cava toast included.

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6.Hot Air Ballooning & Sailing Adventure from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $352

Start early from central Barcelona with a van ride to the launch site. Fly over Catalonia for about an hour, up to 1,500 meters, then toast the flight with Cava before sailing two hours along the coast. Drinks, snacks, photos, swimming, and paddleboarding are included.

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