Sunrise hot-air balloon ride over Luxor

From a balloon at sunrise you see Luxor the way no ground tour can: the Nile, the green fields and the temples of the West Bank laid out below you as the light comes up.

Your flight lasts 45 minutes to an hour. You drift over the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and other ancient sites, and your pilot tells you what you are looking at along the way. Before take-off, the crew gives you a safety briefing.

We collect you from your hotel, Nile cruise or the airport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and your driver is waiting when you land to bring you back.

What to know before your Luxor hot air balloon ride

A sunrise flight suits travelers who want to see Luxor the way no ground tour can: the Nile, the green fields and the temples of the West Bank laid out below as the light comes up. It fits easily before a day of sightseeing or a flight.

Your flight lasts 45 minutes to an hour, and your pilot points out the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and other ancient sites. The crew gives a safety briefing before take-off. UNESCO’s Ancient Thebes listing describes the landscape you fly over.

Pickup is very early, so dress in layers: it can be cool before sunrise and warm soon after. Wear closed, flat shoes, and keep your camera or phone on a strap. Your driver waits for you after landing.