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Luxor East Bank Hot Air Balloon Temples and Felucca

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Luxor East Bank Hot Air Balloon Temples and Felucca
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Duration
8 hours
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Languages
English
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

On Luxor’s East Bank you will start with a sunrise hot air balloon ride that will give you panoramic views of the Nile, nearby temples and the golden desert beyond. After landing, guided visits will take you through Luxor Temple and the vast Karnak Temple Complex, where towering columns and ancient inscriptions tell stories of the city’s past. As you move through the site, you will also walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, a once‑ceremonial route used in royal processions. The experience continues with visits to Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum, where you will see priceless objects and learn about the rituals and practices of ancient Egypt. It concludes with a gentle sail on the Nile aboard a traditional felucca, offering a quiet view of river life and the surrounding scenery. Along the way, the combination of aerial views, monumental archaeology and riverside calm will give you a rounded sense of Luxor’s history and atmosphere.

How this compares

Luxor · 1135 Cruises & Sailing · typical ~30,011 EGP · 16,059 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Felucca ride on the Nile
  • Taxes and service charges
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water during the tour
  • Professional Egyptologist guide
  • Sunrise hot air balloon ride
  • Tipping
  • Temple entrance tickets (Karnak & Luxor)

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
8 hours
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Felucca ride on the Nile · Taxes and service charges · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Private air-conditioned vehicle · Bottled water during the tour · Professional Egyptologist guide · Sunrise hot air balloon ride
16,059 EGP/ per person
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