Luxor Hot Air Balloon
منطاد الأقصر
A sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings mountains, the Temple of Hatshepsut and sugarcane fields on the west bank of the Nile. It is Luxor's most popular experience.
Hot air balloon trips usually begin with a hotel pickup at 4 to 5 am. You then take a boat across to the west bank, launch from the takeoff field, and fly for about 40 to 60 minutes at altitudes of several hundred meters. From the air you can see the Colossi of Memnon, the Ramesseum and the Nile. Prices vary by season and company (about US$60 to 150). Be sure to choose a licensed operator and confirm insurance. Flights are canceled at short notice in strong winds or poor visibility. If your flight is canceled, you can usually reschedule or get a refund.
Opening hours
Sunrise hours (approx. 05:00–07:00)
Nearby sights
- Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- Ramesseum
- Tombs of the Nobles (Sheikh Abd el-Qurna)
- Howard Carter House
- Colossi of Memnon
- Deir el-Medina
- Valley of the Kings
- Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III)