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Hot Air Balloon Ride to Colossi of Memnon in Luxor

By Wow Travel Egypt
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$107 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Prepare for an extraordinary day in Luxor, starting with an early morning pick-up for a truly unique experience. You'll cross the Nile to the West Bank to embark on a thrilling 45 to 60-minute hot air balloon flight. As the sun rises, witness an unparalleled aerial panorama of Luxor's iconic ancient sites, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, all bathed in golden light.

After your memorable flight, commencing a private guided tour of the West Bank. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the grand burial ground of pharaohs, with an optional visit to Tutankhamun's tomb. Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a testament to Egypt's only female pharaonic ruler. Conclude your historical journey with a visit to the colossal statues of Memnon, followed by a delicious local lunch before returning to your accommodation.

Activity location

  • Hot air balloon Luxor Take Off Site
    • طريق
    • 85958, Al Qarnah, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hot air balloon Luxor Take Off Site
    • طريق
    • 85958, Al Qarnah, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Check availability


Sunrise Balloon+Transfer+Guide
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$106.67 x 1 AdultNZ$106.67

Total
Price is NZ$106.67
Balloon+Transfer+Guide+Tickets
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Sunrise Balloon
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$142.22 x 1 AdultNZ$142.22

Total
Price is NZ$142.22

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transfer from your hotel or Nile Cruise
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites (If option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    45 : 60 minutes ride in Hot Air Balloon
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Egyptologist tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hot air balloon Luxor Take Off Site
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Beginning with an early morning pick-up around 4:30 am from your hotel or Nile Cruise. A comfortable, air-conditioned car will whisk you to the River Nile, where you'll cross to the West Bank by motorboat, before another vehicle takes you to the hot air balloon launch site. Here, you'll receive essential instructions and safety briefings before boarding your shared balloon basket. As dawn breaks over the ancient city, prepare for a breathtaking 30 to 45-minute hot air balloon flight over Luxor's West Bank. Witness the country's striking landscape unfold beneath you, offering a unique aerial perspective of iconic landmarks. Soar above the Ramessum Temple, the mystical Valley of the Kings, the serene Valley of the Queens, the magnificent Hatshepsut Temple, and gaze upon the towering Colossi of Memnon rising majestically from the fields. Be sure to capture the magical moments of sunrise painting the Theban Necropolis mountains in golden hues.
Valley of the Kings
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Upon a gentle descent back to earth. Your guide will then greet you for a private tour of the West Bank, immersing you in ancient Thebes on foot. Explore the Valley of the Kings, marvelling at the grandeur of the pharaohs' burial sites, with an optional visit to the legendary Tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning monument dedicated to Egypt's remarkable female pharaoh. Marvel at the unique architecture of this mortuary temple, which stands as a testament to her powerful 20-year reign during the 18th Dynasty. This iconic site offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egyptian history and Hatshepsut's enduring legacy.
Colossi of Memnon
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Finally, behold the colossal statues of Amenhotep III at the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, known as the Colossi of Memnon. Conclude your extraordinary day with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before being comfortably transferred back to your accommodation.

Location

Activity location

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    Hot air balloon Luxor Take Off Site
    • طريق
    • 85958, Al Qarnah, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hot air balloon Luxor Take Off Site
    • طريق
    • 85958, Al Qarnah, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

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