Luxor
7 hours
Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut
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Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon
Duration3 hours
Tour typeShared
PickupHotel pickup included
LanguagesEnglish
AvailabilityDaily, weather permitting
CancellationFree up to 24h before
There is one way to understand Luxor whole, and it leaves before dawn. From the west-bank launch field your balloon rises in the last of the night; minutes later the sun clears the eastern desert and pours gold across the Nile, the green valley, and the temple of Hatshepsut directly beneath your basket.
Flights last 45–60 minutes with certified pilots and are followed by a landing certificate. We time pickup from your hotel or cruise ship so you're back for breakfast.
How the day unfolds
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1
Dawn pickup
Pickup from Luxor hotels and cruise docks ~4:30 (seasonal).
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Nile crossing
Motorboat across the river with tea and cake while balloons inflate.
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The flight
45–60 minutes over the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and the green valley.
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Landing ceremony
Traditional landing certificate, then transfer back for breakfast.
What's included
- Hotel/dock pickup at dawn & return
- Motorboat Nile crossing
- 45–60 min flight, certified pilot
- Flight certificate
- Light refreshments before flight
- Video/photo packages
- Gratuities
Good to know
A light jacket (pre-dawn is cool)Flat closed shoesCamera with strap
Flights are subject to Civil Aviation weather clearance; if cancelled you receive a full refund or free rebooking. Not suitable for pregnant travelers or recent surgeries.
Questions travelers ask
What happens if my balloon flight is cancelled for weather?
Civil Aviation makes the call each dawn. If flights are grounded you choose a full refund or a free rebooking for the next morning · most guests rebook and fly.
Is the balloon flight safe?
Luxor balloons operate under Egyptian Civil Aviation licensing with certified pilots, daily inspections and wind limits far stricter than the balloons can handle. We fly only with operators on the official register.
Reviews, 5.0★
Worth every early-morning minuteWatching the sun hit Hatshepsut's temple from 400m up — no photo prepares you. Calm pilot, silky landing, back for breakfast as promised.
MágicoVolamos 55 minutos. El equipo de Bright Star nos recogió del barco y todo fue puntual y seguro.
