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🏛️ Cultural & Historic4.6(85)· 📍 Hurghada, Egypt

Private Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada with Hot Air Balloon

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Private Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada with Hot Air Balloon
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Duration
16-17h
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

A full private journey from Hurghada to Luxor designed for travelers who want to experience the highlights of Luxor in one day. Begin with an early hot air balloon flight, continue with guided visits to ancient landmarks including Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple and Colossi of Memnon, then enjoy lunch and a short felucca ride on the Nile before returning comfortably to Hurghada with your private guide and driver.

How this compares

Hurghada · 979 Cultural & Historic · typical ~10,696 EGP · 14,311 EGPpremium pick

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Sunrise hot air balloon flight
  • Private Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Felucca ride on the Nile
  • Drinks during breakfast and lunch
  • Tips

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Hurghada
  2. 2
    Ballooning over Luxor Hot Air Balloon
  3. 3
    Valley of the Kings
  4. 4
    Temple of Hatshepsut
  5. 5
    Colossi of Memnon
  6. 6
    Luxor
  7. 7
    The Karnak Temple
  8. 8
    Hurghada

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
16-17h
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Sunrise hot air balloon flight · Private Egyptologist guide · Entrance fees to all mentioned sites · Private air-conditioned transportation · Breakfast · Lunch · Felucca ride on the Nile

Reviews (85)

4.6
★★★★★
Based on 85 verified reviews
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Ronald_R
★★★★★
Mar 2025

What a great day 👏 thoroughly enjoyed every second of our tour to Luxor. Driver was friendly and happy, so was everyone else we encountered at the restaurant and ballon launch site. We then met our tour guide who was brilliant 👌 very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. We had a good laugh throughout the day and learnt tonnes of history. Ahmed took some great photos too, would highly recommend this experience. I’m 100% certain we will be returning in the future and and booking with these guys again. Thanks for a great day out and we’ll be back shortly 👍

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Deni_H
★★★★★
Feb 2025

Wow! Where do I even begin? From the moment we were picked up at our hotel, this tour was off to an excellent start. Our driver, Ahmed Saleh, was exceptional. So kind, professional, and incredibly attentive. The four-hour drive from Hurghada to Luxor felt seamless, thanks to his careful driving, well-timed stops for food and rest breaks, and overall hospitality. Upon arrival in Luxor, we were greeted by our Egyptologist guide, Abdul—without a doubt, one of the best and most knowledgable guides we’ve ever had. His deep knowledge and passion for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Ka

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Karine_B
★★★★★
May 2026

Very nice day trip, very complete. Current affairs. However, the program is full and it is quite tiring. But no choice if you want to make all the sites to visit. The hot air balloon experience is truly magical. Thank you to our driver and guide for their professionalism and kindness during this beautiful day.

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Susan_b
★★★★★
Dec 2025

We were very pleased with the trip. We were picked up at the hotel at 11:15 p.m. in El Gouna. The ride was very adventurous with several control stops and bumpy asphalt in the well-kept KIA. Our driver Mahmoud drove us very well Luxor. Once there we got a simple breakfast in a restaurant and unfortunately received the message that the hot air balloon ride was cancelled because there was no wind. Quickly they reacted and the tour process changed a bit. We did all the sightseeing together with the guide Mostafa on the west side and were then taken along with a excursion boat (but not on the Felu

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AndreiRoberto_M
★★★★★
Sept 2025

Unforgettable experience, everything organized in a perfect way! We left Hurghada at 23:00 with a very comfortable private taxi, air conditioning and cool drinks for the whole day. The driver Ahmed stayed with us until the return, making travel between the sites very convenient. The Italian guide Marvet (I hope it's written that way) was kind and competent. Sometimes he got confused with a few words, but the explanations were still clear and very interesting. The program was spectacular: after breakfast we went in a hot air balloon at dawn, with a breathtaking view and a private photo book inc

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Alicia_U
★★★★★
Mar 2025

Expérience qui s’est déroulé à merveille du début à la fin, on est pris en charge de A à Z, on en prend plein les yeux, et on a à penser à rien. Tout au long de la journée notre guide Sabri a su nous faire voyager à travers ses connaissances, c’était un vrai plaisir. Les prestations ont été à la hauteur de nos espérances, peut être petit bémol sur la balade en felouque à voile un jour où il n’y avait pas de vent, on a senti le calvaire de notre skippeur qui a quand même tout donné pour que la traversée se passe bien. Bref, nous en avons pris plein les yeux durant cette excursion certes un peu

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Had a great experience with professor Ahmed Elsisi. For his story telling and deep knowledge. Also thank him for all the beautiful photos!
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