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The 15 Best Balloon Flights in Egypt

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The 15 best balloon flights you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included - Watching the balloons prepare for launch
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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 around 4:30 am with pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, then reach the West Bank launch site for a safety briefing and sunrise flight. An English-speaking guide, including team members such as Abdo or Youssri, points out Karnak, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Nile from the basket.

“A must if you are staying in Luxor is the Hod Hod Soliman hot air balloon ride. We were picked up from our hotel on the East Bank early in the morning by private bus and taken on a short boat trip to the West Bank. The balloon take off and landing was so smooth and Pilot Ali was safe and entertaining as we floated above the mind blowing Valley of the Kings and the Nile. But book early on in your holiday as they often have to cancel if it’s too windy, safety first.”

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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

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of Kings. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Saber are praised for clear explanations and attentive care. Expect early starts, shared transport, and a fast pace.

“Our guide mohamed gobran was the key for this beautiful experience. We is very attencive and really wants for us to be without any doubs. Our Group was very smal What is was great for the explanation. We are studants and didn’t have our studant card and we help us to buy the tickets with the discount! Overall it was a great experience. The hot air ballon was cancelled. The cruise it is ok and the food is Good”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before the heat
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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

You’ll sail for three nights from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor, and the West Bank. Guides such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, and Mido Mosa are praised for clear explanations and careful organization. A sunrise balloon ride is planned, but confirm the exact timing before booking.

“Well organised tour and cruise. Ship was clean and comfortable and food was good. We booked through Imperial Egypt and our guide was Mido Mosa. Mido was friendly and knowledgeable about the many sites we saw. Would highly recommend”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Relics - The early pickup and crossing to the West Bank
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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 sunrise, cross to the West Bank, and rise above fields, temples, and desert for about 30 minutes. Pilots such as Omar, Bakr, Abdo, and Ali point out the sights while the ground crew handles landing and transport. The basket usually carries around 20 passengers.

“The view from top is mesmerising. The transportation and guides are top notch. Surely do this activity when in Luxor.”

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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride - The 5:00 am road from Hurghada
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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

You’ll travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking Egyptologist, overnight in a 4-star hotel, and see Luxor Temple, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. The sunrise balloon flight is the star attraction, weather permitting.

“We really loved our experience. Our driver was the best driver in egypt! The first driver to not drive like a psycho and was given the best hospitality. We loved him. The way everything was planned out was great. We really didn't want a tour guide because we like to see things we want to see but we ended up still having a tour guide, he was good the first day then a complete different person the second day so it was strange to us. He was very informative but we didn't like how we were always taken to a place where they wanted to make us buy an overpriced…”

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Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup - Watching the balloons prepare for launch
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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

Rise before dawn for a hotel or boat pickup, cross to Luxor’s West Bank, and take a hot-air balloon flight above the Nile Valley as the sun comes up. The flight is listed at 30 minutes, with coffee, tea, and a flight certificate included, though service can vary.

“Great experience. it's a must do in Luxor. Hight of the trip.. Only do the first lift at 4 AM.. the guide will push you to do the second lift at 6 AM but thats not worth it. The 4 AM gives you the full experience and sunrise from beginning to end.”

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Luxor: Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride - Watching the Balloon Come to Life
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Luxor: Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride

7.Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride

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

Start with a 5:30 am pickup from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship, cross the Nile, and rise about 450 meters above the West Bank. Your English-speaking pilot points out the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s Temple. The standard flight follows sunrise, with a $30 sunrise add-on available.

“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 - The launch process: exciting, but not always smooth
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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

Rise before dawn for a 30 to 45 minute balloon flight over Luxor’s west bank. From up to 1,500 feet, you’ll see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Nile, and desert. Pickup and drop-off cover Luxor hotels and cruise ships, with a landing certificate included.

“Everything, from the communication to the organization of the entire experience, has been perfect. We are glad to the staff, so kindly and professional. At last a special thanks to Marolla, that guided and supplied us to every our need. We suggest it to everyone who want to live a unique experience in Egypt!”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor - Watching the balloons rise before your flight
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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

Leave your Luxor hotel around 4:30 am for a Nile crossing, tea, coffee, and a simple breakfast before a roughly 45-minute balloon flight over the West Bank. You’ll see Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, and the Nile from above, with transfers handled by Sindbad Balloons.

“We were picked up sharp at 4:50AM from our hotel. After a rendezvous with the Sindbad crew in the banks of Nile, we were dropped at the launch site in time for the spectacular site of balloons getting inflated in dawn. We were promptly air Read more”

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Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included - The 5am pickup and crossing to Luxor’s west bank
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Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

10.Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

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

Leave your Luxor hotel or cruise ship around 5am, cross the Nile, and board a shared hot-air balloon for roughly 45 to 60 minutes. Coffee, tea, a snack, safety briefing, transfers, and a flight certificate are included. Flights depend on wind and may be rescheduled.

“Ramadan was great staff. He made sure that we can watch the sunrise on time. And his team especially Captin Ali was amazing. We made the safe and happy landing.”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour - A realistic day from 5 a.m. to midafternoon
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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 dawn with a 30-minute balloon flight over Luxor, often seeing the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple from above. Then follow guides such as Abdallah, Hamdi, Ahmed, or Sayed Salim through the west and east banks. Entry tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Hot air balloon was the highlight of the tour. Doing the hot air balloon and full day tour is a good option to save time and money. However the stop at alabaster manufacturing unit was not necessary and time consuming. Also it would be great to know in advance that lunch is not paid as there was no mention of it during the tour. Also for people who don’t want to have lunch at the same restaurant there wasn’t any other option available around .”

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One Package Hot Air Balloon with Best of Luxor Full Day Tour - Colossi of Memnon and the start of the west bank tour
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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 with a 35 to 60-minute Luxor balloon flight, then cross the Nile for a private guided tour of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides may include Hassan, Khaled, or Mohammed. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Poor customer service. Unethical business practices. False advertisement. Dishonest tour operator. Avoid!!!”

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Luxury Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor - Preparing for takeoff on Luxor’s West Bank
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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 Nile cruise pickup, a motorboat across the Nile, coffee, tea, and snacks, then a 45 to 75 minute balloon flight above Luxor. You’ll see Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Luxor Temple from the air. Dr Mo and Ibram are named in guest feedback.

“Great tour guide with wast knowledge of Egyptian history. Too bad they are not allowed to join you in the crypts / tombs.”

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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

Sail from Aswan to Luxor for three nights aboard a Nile cruise, with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. An Egyptology guide handles shore visits, while a sunrise balloon flight adds a memorable view of Luxor’s West Bank.

“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 one: Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and your first night aboard
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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

Sail from Aswan to Luxor for three busy days aboard a 5-star boat with a private cabin, meals, and an English-speaking Egyptologist. Visit Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, then rise over Luxor by hot air balloon.

“The cruise was so good, the crew was incredible and supportive all the time and specially Helmy who were always there when we need it making our experience the best, we got the chance to talk to him and he explained a lot of the questions we had about Egyptian culture and he was kind and respectful! The best guide we had was in Luxor we really loved the way Mina explained all the history and his knowledge is unmatched , he’s patient, he explains everything , responds to every questions and gives you time for pictures on top of that he’s VERY respectful and nice! His English is incredible..…”

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