The 15 Best Balloon Flights Over the Valley of the Kings

1.Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Valley of the Kings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · 3 hours · from $144Our pick

Cross Luxor before sunrise, enjoy tea or coffee, then rise above the Valley of the Kings for about 50 minutes. Your pilot rotates the basket for shared views of temples, fields, villages, and the Nile. Guides such as Yousry, Hassan, Omar, and Ragab are praised for clear briefings and calm transport coordination.

“Amazing experience ever. The process is so smooth and very organized, this was my first time, they make you feel so safe. I would highly recommend”

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2.Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Temple of Hatshepsut

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Leave your Luxor hotel around 4:00 AM, cross the Nile by motorboat, and watch the sunrise from a hot-air balloon over Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and rural West Bank. English-speaking guides such as Yousry and pilots including Omar and Bakr handle the trip, with hotel transfers, refreshments, and a flight certificate included.

“The crew member Ragab picked me up on time at the hotel - very nice and friendly man. The Captain Bark is really professional und made me feel safe during the trip. Amazing view with the fly! I would love to recommend this company to my friends who want to have such same experiences!!”

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3.West Bank Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 169 reviews · from $65

Start before breakfast with hotel pickup, a 30-minute sunrise balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank, and views of Hatshepsut Temple, the Nile, the Colossi of Memnon, and desert beyond. Captain Ali and guides Abdullah, Ramadan, Adyad, or Yossry may be part of the team, depending on the departure.

“The flight was longer than I expected. Nice people providing the experience.”

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4.Enjoy Hot Air Balloon,Valley of the kings,Hatshepsut temple in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $80Top rated

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, a Nile motorboat crossing, and a private 40 to 45-minute balloon flight over Luxor. Then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon with a guide such as Hatem or Shaimaa. Ground transport, taxes, and hotel return are included.

“I would separate this tour in two. Balloon and temples tour in which we got extra also the Karnak and Luxor Temple. The balloon tour was nice although some inconsistency in timing but the tour operator Nour tried her best to solve things. AlthRead more”

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5.Balloon, East Bank, West Bank, and Valley of the Queens in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $45Best value

Start before sunrise with a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Valley of the Queens, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. A private vehicle, guide, hotel pickup, and airport pickup are included. The day lasts about nine hours, but entrance fees and tips are extra.

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6.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor West Bank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $55

Start before sunrise with hotel pickup in Luxor, then cross to the launch site in an air-conditioned vehicle. After a safety briefing, float over the West Bank with an English-speaking guide pointing out the Valley of the Kings and other ancient sites. Tea, a light breakfast, and round-trip transfers are included.

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7.Hot Air Balloon & Private tour to West bank and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

Start with a 45-minute hot-air-balloon flight over Luxor, then visit Medinet Habu, the Tombs of the Nobles, and Deir el-Medina with a private guide. Guides such as Hamdy, Yasser, Ahmed Bahaa, Abanob, and Manal have been praised for clear explanations and patience. Lunch and East Bank transfers are included.

“Nous avons pris cette excursion pour le vol en montgolfière avec le levée du soleil, nous sommes déçu car il y a tellement de monde qu’ils sont obligés de faire partir une 1ere vague puis une seconde…du coup le levée du soleil n’y était pas. Néanmoins, nous avons apprécié notre vol. Ensuite, nous avons retrouvé notre guide français Ahmed Bahaa, qui avait eu un itinéraire erroné mais a fait le nécessaire pour respecter nos choix. Une belle rencontre, il a été passionnant et nous a fait interagir ce qui a rendu la visite plus ludique. Merci à lui pour se partage.”

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8.Over Night tour to Luxor Valley of the Kings & Hot Air Balloon – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $240

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor for guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Sleep in a four-star hotel, then cross the Nile before dawn for a 45 to 60-minute hot-air balloon flight over Luxor’s temples and river. Entry fees are extra and paid in cash.

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9.east & west bank of luxor with balloon trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $70

Begin before sunrise with a hot-air balloon ride over Luxor’s West Bank, then visit major East and West Bank sights with hotel pickup, transport, mineral water, and a private group. You can request an English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish guide, but temple entry fees and guiding are not included in the base price.

“La visite etait incroyable, merci a Kamal pour sa gentillesse et patience. Cependant la communication devrait peut etre, etre améliorée.”

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10.luxor west bank half day tour with Hot air Balloon over luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $100

Start before sunrise with a hot-air balloon over Luxor, then explore the West Bank with Egyptologist Abdel Rahman, often called Abdul. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon in a private air-conditioned car. The $100 price includes the balloon and transport, but check which entrance fees are covered.

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11.Amazing Hot Air Balloon,Valley of the kings,Hatshepsut temple in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $198

Start early with a 45-minute hot air balloon ride above Luxor, crossing the Nile by motor boat before visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. A private group, Egyptologist guide, hotel transfers, snacks, and driver are included. Entrance fees are extra.

“it was the best day ever i have ever in Egypt,our guide hatem was fabulous,knowledgeable and well educated,our driver eslam was always smiley and helpful,valley of the kings and karnak temple were the best.i will definitely come back again with my family,thanks hatem,thanks eslam”

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12.Best of Luxor Hot Air Balloon and Valley Of Kings & Karnak Temple From Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $100

Start with a one-hour hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, then explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple by private vehicle. An Egyptology guide, pickup, drop-off, motor boat, and balloon are included. Salma is a guide worth requesting, especially for her clear, personal approach.

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13.Private Day Tour Hot Air Balloon, Valley of the kings,Hatshepsut temple in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $135

Start before sunrise with hotel pickup, a boat crossing, and a shared 45-minute balloon flight over Luxor. After landing, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide to Hatshepsut Temple and the Valley of the Kings. The guide is listed as Hesham, and the tour lasts about four hours.

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14.Private Sunrise Hot Air Balloon with West Bank Tour in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $87

Otto Travel takes you from your Luxor hotel to the West Bank for a 45-minute sunrise balloon flight, followed by the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. You’ll travel by private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide. Entrance fees and tips are extra.

“Parfais, bonne communication du prestataire par whatsapp même pour gérer l’aléa de l’annulation de la montgolfière dû à la météo.”

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15.One Package Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor and West Bank Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $120

Start before dawn with hotel or Nile cruise pickup, a motorboat crossing, snacks, and a 35 to 45-minute sunrise balloon flight over Luxor. After landing, explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon with an English-speaking guide. Tamer, Ahmed, and Shaimaa Baheeg are among the guides associated with the experience.

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