Luxor Hot Air Balloon &
Full-Day East and West Bank Tour
Experience Overview
Explore the two sides of ancient Thebes on a full-day tour of Luxor’s most important archaeological sites. From the royal tombs hidden beneath the hills on the West Bank to the monumental temples on the East Bank, discover the stories, beliefs, and craftsmanship that shaped ancient Egypt.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple with a planned itinerary that brings Luxor’s history together in one day.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off in Luxor.
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Qualified local Egyptologist guide for the sightseeing tour.
- Lunch during the tour
- Hot air balloon ride of approximately 45 minutes, subject to weather conditions.
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Any services not listed in the confirmed booking.
- Extra entrance tickets for tombs that require a separate ticket, such as the Tomb of Tutankhamun and the Tomb of Nefertari.
Tour Highlights
Spots In West
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon
Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Spots In East
Karnak Temple
Louxr Temple
Louxr Temple
The Itinerary
Day Start
Early Morning: Hot Air Balloon Ride Your day begins before sunrise with pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor and transfer to the West Bank launch area. After the necessary preparations and safety briefing, board the balloon for an approximately 45-minute flight, weather permitting. As the sun rises, enjoy views across Luxor’s archaeological landscape, the Nile Valley, green farmland, and surrounding desert.
Colossi of Memnon After the balloon flight, continue your West Bank tour with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon. These two massive stone statues represent Pharaoh Amenhotep III and once stood before his vast mortuary temple.
Valley of the Kings Explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground where generations of New Kingdom rulers were laid to rest. Visit the tombs included in your confirmed ticket, where painted walls and hieroglyphic inscriptions reveal ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. Extra-ticket tombs, such as Tutankhamun’s, are not automatically included in standard admission.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Its terraced design rises against a dramatic limestone backdrop, while surviving reliefs and architectural details tell stories connected to the queen’s reign and religious traditions.
Included Meals
- Lunch
Karnak Temple Cross to Luxor’s East Bank to visit Karnak Temple. Explore its monumental courtyards and columns and discover how generations of pharaohs expanded this major religious complex over centuries.
Luxor Temple Finish the sightseeing portion at Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the modern city. Admire its entrance, statues, and colonnades while learning about its role in ancient Theban religious life. After the visits, return to your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.
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