Luxor Full Day Tour with Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride and East and West Bank
by DrMo Tours Egypt
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The tour begins early with a pickup from the hotel to the Nile River Valley for a hot air balloon ride lasting about 45 minutes over Luxor, known as the world’s largest open-air museum. Before the flight, guests receive a light breakfast and tea. After landing, a motorboat transfers visitors to the West Bank. Following the balloon ride, the guide picks up the group at the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest statues from King Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. Next, the tour heads to the Valley of the Kings where four royal tombs are visited, including those of Ramses, Horemheb, and Merenptah. Time is allotted to explore the richly decorated Tomb of Ramesses IX, noted for its large sarcophagus and ceiling paintings. The tomb of Merenptah, discovered by Howard Carter in 1903, is also included and is distinctive for its single-axis design and wider entrance. The tomb of Ramesses III (KV 11) features colorful reliefs and secular scenes, including foreign tributes and royal artifacts. There is an optional visit to the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. After the tombs, the tour continues to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built by the only female pharaoh of ancient Egypt during the 18th Dynasty. The afternoon includes a visit to Karnak Temple on Luxor’s East Bank, a large complex with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with 134 columns, obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmosis I, the Temple of Amon with lotus and papyrus decorations, the Granite Scarabeus of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Nearby is the Temple of Ramesses III within Karnak. The final stop is Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu, where granite statues of Ramses the Great are displayed. The tour lasts about 7 to 10 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in a first-class air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, a qualified Egyptologist guide who can take photos, and a flight certificate for the balloon ride. Lunch and entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nile River Valley
Early morning pickup transfers guests to the Nile River Valley for a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Participants receive soft drinks before taking a motorboat to the West Bank, then proceed to the balloon take-off area. The balloon flight lasts about 45 minutes. The tour covers both Luxor’s East and West Banks with flexibility to explore each site.
30 min
Colossi of Memnon
After the balloon ride, the guide meets guests at the Colossi of Memnon. These two large statues date back to the mortuary temple of King Amenhotep III and are the largest ancient statues in Egypt.
10 min
Valley of the Kings
The tour continues to the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. Visitors enter four royal tombs, including those of Ramses, Horemheb, and Merenptah, to view burial sites and decorations.
120 min
Tomb of Ramases IX
This tomb belonged to the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty. It features detailed ceiling paintings of the goddess Nut and one of the largest sarcophagi in the valley. Despite some fading, the tomb remains one of the most decorated.
25 min
Tomb of Merenptah
The tomb of Pharaoh Merenptah, son of Ramesses II, was discovered in 1903 by Howard Carter. It is built on a single axis with a wider entrance than previous tombs and features fewer lateral rooms but taller corridors.
25 min
Tomb of Ramses III
Known as KV 11, this tomb has colorful painted reliefs including traditional ritual texts and scenes of foreign tributes, royal armor, boats, and blind harpists, which gave it the nickname ‘Tomb of the Harpers.’
25 min
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
An optional extra ticket is required to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
20 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
The tour visits the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty and was the only female pharaoh. The temple is located at Deir el Bahari.
90 min
The Karnak Temple
Visitors see the Karnak Temple complex on Luxor’s East Bank, including the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with 134 columns, obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmosis I, the Temple of Amon with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarabeus of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake.
120 min
Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak
Part of the Karnak complex, this temple is included in the visit and showcases architectural elements from different reigns.
10 min
Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut,
The obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmosis I are viewed, situated near the Temple of Amon with its lotus and papyrus decorations.
10 min
Avenue of Sphinxes
This avenue once stretched 3 kilometers between Luxor and Karnak temples. Although only a few hundred meters remain, it originally had sphinxes lining both sides for six miles.
10 min
Obelisk of Thutmoses I
The Obelisk of Thutmoses I is part of the Karnak Temple area, near the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and the Temple of Amon.
10 min
Luxor Temple
The final stop is Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. The temple contains granite statues of Ramses the Great.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Luxor Full Day Tour with Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride and East and West Bank
by DrMo Tours Egypt
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$170Overview
The tour begins early with a pickup from the hotel to the Nile River Valley for a hot air balloon ride lasting about 45 minutes over Luxor, known as the world’s largest open-air museum. Before the flight, guests receive a light breakfast and tea. After landing, a motorboat transfers visitors to the West Bank. Following the balloon ride, the guide picks up the group at the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest statues from King Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. Next, the tour heads to the Valley of the Kings where four royal tombs are visited, including those of Ramses, Horemheb, and Merenptah. Time is allotted to explore the richly decorated Tomb of Ramesses IX, noted for its large sarcophagus and ceiling paintings. The tomb of Merenptah, discovered by Howard Carter in 1903, is also included and is distinctive for its single-axis design and wider entrance. The tomb of Ramesses III (KV 11) features colorful reliefs and secular scenes, including foreign tributes and royal artifacts. There is an optional visit to the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. After the tombs, the tour continues to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built by the only female pharaoh of ancient Egypt during the 18th Dynasty. The afternoon includes a visit to Karnak Temple on Luxor’s East Bank, a large complex with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with 134 columns, obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmosis I, the Temple of Amon with lotus and papyrus decorations, the Granite Scarabeus of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Nearby is the Temple of Ramesses III within Karnak. The final stop is Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu, where granite statues of Ramses the Great are displayed. The tour lasts about 7 to 10 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in a first-class air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, a qualified Egyptologist guide who can take photos, and a flight certificate for the balloon ride. Lunch and entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nile River Valley
Early morning pickup transfers guests to the Nile River Valley for a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Participants receive soft drinks before taking a motorboat to the West Bank, then proceed to the balloon take-off area. The balloon flight lasts about 45 minutes. The tour covers both Luxor’s East and West Banks with flexibility to explore each site.
30 min
Colossi of Memnon
After the balloon ride, the guide meets guests at the Colossi of Memnon. These two large statues date back to the mortuary temple of King Amenhotep III and are the largest ancient statues in Egypt.
10 min
Valley of the Kings
The tour continues to the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. Visitors enter four royal tombs, including those of Ramses, Horemheb, and Merenptah, to view burial sites and decorations.
120 min
Tomb of Ramases IX
This tomb belonged to the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty. It features detailed ceiling paintings of the goddess Nut and one of the largest sarcophagi in the valley. Despite some fading, the tomb remains one of the most decorated.
25 min
Tomb of Merenptah
The tomb of Pharaoh Merenptah, son of Ramesses II, was discovered in 1903 by Howard Carter. It is built on a single axis with a wider entrance than previous tombs and features fewer lateral rooms but taller corridors.
25 min
Tomb of Ramses III
Known as KV 11, this tomb has colorful painted reliefs including traditional ritual texts and scenes of foreign tributes, royal armor, boats, and blind harpists, which gave it the nickname ‘Tomb of the Harpers.’
25 min
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
An optional extra ticket is required to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
20 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
The tour visits the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty and was the only female pharaoh. The temple is located at Deir el Bahari.
90 min
The Karnak Temple
Visitors see the Karnak Temple complex on Luxor’s East Bank, including the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with 134 columns, obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmosis I, the Temple of Amon with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarabeus of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake.
120 min
Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak
Part of the Karnak complex, this temple is included in the visit and showcases architectural elements from different reigns.
10 min
Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut,
The obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmosis I are viewed, situated near the Temple of Amon with its lotus and papyrus decorations.
10 min
Avenue of Sphinxes
This avenue once stretched 3 kilometers between Luxor and Karnak temples. Although only a few hundred meters remain, it originally had sphinxes lining both sides for six miles.
10 min
Obelisk of Thutmoses I
The Obelisk of Thutmoses I is part of the Karnak Temple area, near the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and the Temple of Amon.
10 min
Luxor Temple
The final stop is Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. The temple contains granite statues of Ramses the Great.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.