Private Day Trip from Cairo to Luxor by Plane with Hot Air Balloon, West and East Bank, and Lunch
by Nice tours
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This private day trip starts with a flight from Cairo to Luxor, known for its vast collection of ancient monuments from Thebes. A representative picks you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in the late afternoon and transfers you to Cairo International Airport for the flight to Luxor, included in the package. On arrival in Luxor, you will be taken to a hotel to rest until early morning when the hot air balloon company collects you for a sunrise flight over Luxor’s historical sites. A breakfast box is provided to take with you on the balloon. The balloon ride gives you an aerial view of the city and surrounding temple complexes. After the balloon ride, the tour continues on the West Bank where you visit the Valley of the Kings to see tombs of pharaohs like Merneptah, Ramesses III, and Ramesses VI. Next is the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to the female ruler who reigned for 20 years. Then you visit Medinet Habu, the burial temple of Ramses III, notable for its large entrance and reliefs of the pharaoh punishing prisoners. The nearby Colossi of Memnon, two large stone statues, mark the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. A local restaurant provides lunch. In the afternoon, you sail on a traditional felucca boat on the Nile for about 45 minutes, enjoying views en route to Karnak Temple. At Karnak, your Egyptologist guide explains the history of the temple complex, which is among the largest in the world. After the temple visit, you return by felucca to Luxor Temple, where you can watch the sunset on the Nile. Luxor Temple was originally built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II. After the day’s sightseeing, you transfer back to Luxor International Airport for the flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza. The tour includes a private Egyptologist guide, all private transport, domestic flights, hotel accommodation with breakfast, lunch in Luxor, the hot air balloon ride, a felucca boat ride, and all service charges and taxes. Entrance fees to historical sites are not included. The hot air balloon ride depends on weather and aviation approval; if canceled, a refund for that portion is given.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hotel Pickup and Flight to Luxor
A representative collects you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza around 4:00 P.M. and transfers you in an air-conditioned car to Cairo International Airport for the included one-hour flight to Luxor.
60 min
Hotel in Luxor and Hot Air Balloon Preparation
After arriving in Luxor, you meet the company representative who takes you to a hotel to rest. The hot air balloon team collects you between 4:00 and 5:00 A.M. to prepare for the sunrise flight. A breakfast box is provided to bring on the balloon.
180 min
Luxor
You board the balloon basket and lift off for a sunrise flight over Luxor. The ride offers a bird’s eye view of the city and nearby archaeological sites.
60 min
Valley of the Kings
After landing, the tour continues on the West Bank to the Valley of the Kings. Here you explore tombs including those of Merneptah, Ramesses III, and Ramesses VI.
60 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
Next is the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, honoring Egypt’s only female pharaoh who ruled for 20 years.
60 min
Temple of Medinat Habu
Visit Medinet Habu, the burial temple of Ramses III. Its entrance is 63 meters wide and 22 meters tall, featuring reliefs of the pharaoh punishing prisoners.
60 min
Colossi of Memnon
See the two large Colossi of Memnon, statues of Amenhotep III, then stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
30 min
Luxor
Sail on a traditional felucca for about 45 minutes along the Nile, relaxing with a drink as you approach Karnak Temple.
45 min
The Karnak Temple
After arriving, walk a short distance to Karnak Temple, one of the largest temples in the world. The Egyptologist guide will explain the pharaonic civilization that is 5000 years old and will answer any questions. Visitors may take photos and can request a photographer for an additional fee.
120 min
Luxor
Return on the felucca for about 45 minutes to Luxor Temple, enjoying the sunset over the Nile.
45 min
Luxor Temple
Visit Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II during the 18th Dynasty.
60 min
Flight from Luxor to Cairo
After the sightseeing, transfer to Luxor International Airport for the included one-hour flight back to Cairo.
60 min
Cairo
Upon arrival, meet the company representative and transfer back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private Day Trip from Cairo to Luxor by Plane with Hot Air Balloon, West and East Bank, 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.$1,000Overview
This private day trip starts with a flight from Cairo to Luxor, known for its vast collection of ancient monuments from Thebes. A representative picks you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in the late afternoon and transfers you to Cairo International Airport for the flight to Luxor, included in the package. On arrival in Luxor, you will be taken to a hotel to rest until early morning when the hot air balloon company collects you for a sunrise flight over Luxor’s historical sites. A breakfast box is provided to take with you on the balloon. The balloon ride gives you an aerial view of the city and surrounding temple complexes. After the balloon ride, the tour continues on the West Bank where you visit the Valley of the Kings to see tombs of pharaohs like Merneptah, Ramesses III, and Ramesses VI. Next is the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to the female ruler who reigned for 20 years. Then you visit Medinet Habu, the burial temple of Ramses III, notable for its large entrance and reliefs of the pharaoh punishing prisoners. The nearby Colossi of Memnon, two large stone statues, mark the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. A local restaurant provides lunch. In the afternoon, you sail on a traditional felucca boat on the Nile for about 45 minutes, enjoying views en route to Karnak Temple. At Karnak, your Egyptologist guide explains the history of the temple complex, which is among the largest in the world. After the temple visit, you return by felucca to Luxor Temple, where you can watch the sunset on the Nile. Luxor Temple was originally built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II. After the day’s sightseeing, you transfer back to Luxor International Airport for the flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza. The tour includes a private Egyptologist guide, all private transport, domestic flights, hotel accommodation with breakfast, lunch in Luxor, the hot air balloon ride, a felucca boat ride, and all service charges and taxes. Entrance fees to historical sites are not included. The hot air balloon ride depends on weather and aviation approval; if canceled, a refund for that portion is given.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hotel Pickup and Flight to Luxor
A representative collects you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza around 4:00 P.M. and transfers you in an air-conditioned car to Cairo International Airport for the included one-hour flight to Luxor.
60 min
Hotel in Luxor and Hot Air Balloon Preparation
After arriving in Luxor, you meet the company representative who takes you to a hotel to rest. The hot air balloon team collects you between 4:00 and 5:00 A.M. to prepare for the sunrise flight. A breakfast box is provided to bring on the balloon.
180 min
Luxor
You board the balloon basket and lift off for a sunrise flight over Luxor. The ride offers a bird’s eye view of the city and nearby archaeological sites.
60 min
Valley of the Kings
After landing, the tour continues on the West Bank to the Valley of the Kings. Here you explore tombs including those of Merneptah, Ramesses III, and Ramesses VI.
60 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
Next is the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, honoring Egypt’s only female pharaoh who ruled for 20 years.
60 min
Temple of Medinat Habu
Visit Medinet Habu, the burial temple of Ramses III. Its entrance is 63 meters wide and 22 meters tall, featuring reliefs of the pharaoh punishing prisoners.
60 min
Colossi of Memnon
See the two large Colossi of Memnon, statues of Amenhotep III, then stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
30 min
Luxor
Sail on a traditional felucca for about 45 minutes along the Nile, relaxing with a drink as you approach Karnak Temple.
45 min
The Karnak Temple
After arriving, walk a short distance to Karnak Temple, one of the largest temples in the world. The Egyptologist guide will explain the pharaonic civilization that is 5000 years old and will answer any questions. Visitors may take photos and can request a photographer for an additional fee.
120 min
Luxor
Return on the felucca for about 45 minutes to Luxor Temple, enjoying the sunset over the Nile.
45 min
Luxor Temple
Visit Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II during the 18th Dynasty.
60 min
Flight from Luxor to Cairo
After the sightseeing, transfer to Luxor International Airport for the included one-hour flight back to Cairo.
60 min
Cairo
Upon arrival, meet the company representative and transfer back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.