Luxor West and East Banks Private Tour with Sunrise Hot Air Balloon, Felucca Ride and Lunch
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Luxor is home to some of Egypt's most significant ancient sites on both its east and west banks. This private full-day tour covers key temples and monuments in Luxor, including visits to the west and east banks, combined with a sunrise hot air balloon ride, a felucca sail on the Nile, and lunch. The day starts early with hotel pickup on Luxor's east bank, followed by a 45- to 80-minute hot air balloon flight reaching up to 1,500 feet. This flight offers aerial views of Luxor’s historical sites under the supervision of experienced pilots. After landing, the tour continues to the west bank with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs and nobles were buried in rock-cut tombs between the 16th and 11th centuries BC. Next is the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a three-terrace structure rising from the desert floor into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, built during the Eighteenth Dynasty. Then, the tour moves to the Colossi of Memnon, where the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III stands. Following this stop, lunch is served at a local restaurant. After lunch, guests enjoy a felucca sail on the Nile River, relaxing with a drink while viewing Luxor from the water. The afternoon includes visits to the Karnak Temple, dedicated to the Theban triad of gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, with detailed explanations by the guide. The tour concludes with a visit to Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II, before returning to the hotel or cruise ship. The entire tour lasts about eight hours and includes hotel pickup, lunch, an air-conditioned vehicle, and the services of a private Egyptologist guide and licensed driver.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Luxor
The trip begins with a pickup from any hotel or cruise ship in Luxor. The hot air balloon flight lasts between 45 and 80 minutes and reaches a height of 1500 feet. Experienced pilots operate the flight under the highest safety standards. Participants will see historical sites from the air during the flight.
120 min
Valley of the Kings
After landing, the tour proceeds to the West Bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. This valley, also called the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, contains rock-cut tombs excavated for pharaohs and powerful nobles. These tombs date from nearly 500 years during the 16th to 11th centuries BC in the New Kingdom period.
60 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
Next is the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut on the west bank opposite Luxor city. Built during the Eighteenth Dynasty, this temple features three large terraces rising from the desert floor into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari and is noted for its ancient architectural design.
60 min
Colossi of Memnon
The tour then stops at the Colossi of Memnon, which are two massive stone statues that stand by the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. After visiting, guests have lunch at a nearby local restaurant.
30 min
Luxor
Following lunch, participants take a traditional felucca sailboat on the Nile River around Luxor. This part of the tour includes a drink and offers a chance to relax while viewing the city from the water.
The Karnak Temple
The afternoon continues with a visit to Karnak Temple on the east bank. This temple complex was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, known as the Theban triad. The guide provides detailed explanations about the temple’s history and significance.
120 min
Luxor Temple
The final stop is Luxor Temple, constructed by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II during the New Kingdom. After visiting, guests are transferred back to their hotel or cruise ship.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Luxor West and East Banks Private Tour with Sunrise Hot Air Balloon, Felucca Ride and Lunch
by Nice tours
Choose from 2 available options
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.$258Overview
Luxor is home to some of Egypt's most significant ancient sites on both its east and west banks. This private full-day tour covers key temples and monuments in Luxor, including visits to the west and east banks, combined with a sunrise hot air balloon ride, a felucca sail on the Nile, and lunch. The day starts early with hotel pickup on Luxor's east bank, followed by a 45- to 80-minute hot air balloon flight reaching up to 1,500 feet. This flight offers aerial views of Luxor’s historical sites under the supervision of experienced pilots. After landing, the tour continues to the west bank with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs and nobles were buried in rock-cut tombs between the 16th and 11th centuries BC. Next is the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a three-terrace structure rising from the desert floor into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, built during the Eighteenth Dynasty. Then, the tour moves to the Colossi of Memnon, where the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III stands. Following this stop, lunch is served at a local restaurant. After lunch, guests enjoy a felucca sail on the Nile River, relaxing with a drink while viewing Luxor from the water. The afternoon includes visits to the Karnak Temple, dedicated to the Theban triad of gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, with detailed explanations by the guide. The tour concludes with a visit to Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II, before returning to the hotel or cruise ship. The entire tour lasts about eight hours and includes hotel pickup, lunch, an air-conditioned vehicle, and the services of a private Egyptologist guide and licensed driver.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Luxor
The trip begins with a pickup from any hotel or cruise ship in Luxor. The hot air balloon flight lasts between 45 and 80 minutes and reaches a height of 1500 feet. Experienced pilots operate the flight under the highest safety standards. Participants will see historical sites from the air during the flight.
120 min
Valley of the Kings
After landing, the tour proceeds to the West Bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. This valley, also called the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, contains rock-cut tombs excavated for pharaohs and powerful nobles. These tombs date from nearly 500 years during the 16th to 11th centuries BC in the New Kingdom period.
60 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
Next is the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut on the west bank opposite Luxor city. Built during the Eighteenth Dynasty, this temple features three large terraces rising from the desert floor into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari and is noted for its ancient architectural design.
60 min
Colossi of Memnon
The tour then stops at the Colossi of Memnon, which are two massive stone statues that stand by the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. After visiting, guests have lunch at a nearby local restaurant.
30 min
Luxor
Following lunch, participants take a traditional felucca sailboat on the Nile River around Luxor. This part of the tour includes a drink and offers a chance to relax while viewing the city from the water.
The Karnak Temple
The afternoon continues with a visit to Karnak Temple on the east bank. This temple complex was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, known as the Theban triad. The guide provides detailed explanations about the temple’s history and significance.
120 min
Luxor Temple
The final stop is Luxor Temple, constructed by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II during the New Kingdom. After visiting, guests are transferred back to their hotel or cruise ship.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.