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Luxor Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight
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Luxor Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight is a 3 Hours experience in Luxor, from $132.3 per adult. Soar above the Valley of the Kings and the Nile at sunrise on a peaceful hot air balloon flight over Luxor's ancient West Bank.
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About This Trip
Drift above Luxor's West Bank at dawn on a 45-minute hot air balloon flight, watching temples, royal tombs, sugarcane fields and the Nile spread out below as the sky shifts through shades of gold and pink. Lift-off happens just before sunrise, so our team collects you and gets you to the launch site while the desert air is still cool and calm — ideal conditions for ballooning. From high above, you'll spot the , Hatshepsut's Temple, and Medinet Habu laid out like a living map, a perspective almost impossible to get any other way in Luxor. Flown by licensed, experienced pilots who know these skies well, this flight suits first-time balloon riders and seasoned travelers alike. It's a quiet, unforgettable way to greet the day in one of Egypt's most storied landscapes — and a photo opportunity you won't find anywhere else.
Soar above the Valley of the Kings and the Nile at sunrise on a peaceful hot air balloon flight over Luxor's ancient West Bank.
Why This Matters
Ancient Egyptians believed the sun god Ra was reborn each dawn, and the West Bank necropolis was built facing this exact sunrise so pharaohs' spirits could rise with him into eternity. Floating silently above the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's Temple at that same hour lets you see the necropolis the way its builders imagined it: a sacred landscape meant to be viewed from above, bathed in the first light.
Best for: Thrill-seekers and adventure lovers
Highlights
- 45-minute flight over the West Bank
- Sunrise views of the Valley of the Kings
- Certificate of flight
Itinerary
~04:00–05:00
Pickup before dawn
Hotel lobby pickup at about 4:45am and transfer to the launch site while the air is still cool and calm.
~05:15
Light breakfast snack
A light breakfast snack before take-off.
~05:45
Sunrise flight over the West Bank
A flight of 45 minutes over temples, royal tombs, sugarcane fields and the Nile, with views of the , Hatshepsut's Temple and Medinet Habu.
~06:45
Landing and flight certificate
Receive your flight certificate, then return to your hotel.
Trip route
Pickup
Your hotel in Luxor
- By car
West Bank, Luxor (balloon flight area)
- By car
Return to
Your hotel in Luxor
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For reference only — the route can change with traffic, weather and the day's plan.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup before dawn
- Licensed balloon pilot
- Light breakfast snack
What's Not Included
- Photography package (optional add-on)
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby pickup, approx. 4:45am.
What To Bring
- Light jacket — mornings are cool
Important Information
- Flights are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if the flight is cancelled due to weather.
FAQ
About 45 minutes in the air.
At about 4:45am from your hotel lobby, because lift-off is just before sunrise.
Hotel pickup before dawn, a licensed balloon pilot, a light breakfast snack and a flight certificate.
Flights depend on the weather and may be rescheduled. If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you get a full refund.
A light jacket — mornings are cool.
No. A photography package is available as an optional add-on.
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$132.30 / per person