From Hurghada: Luxor Full-Day Tour with Balloon Ride & Guide

Begin your journey with an early morning hotel pick-up in Hurghada. Set off on a scenic drive across the Eastern Desert in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle headed to Luxor.

Upon arrival, you’ll be taken straight to the hot-air balloon launch site for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Rise with the sun as you float peacefully above Luxor’s majestic landscape. Witness the Nile River, green farmlands, ancient temples, and archaeological wonders from a bird’s-eye view — a surreal and unforgettable moment.

After landing, your guide will take you across the Nile to the West Bank to begin your exploration of ancient Thebes. First, visit the famed Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of Egypt’s powerful pharaohs. Discover ancient burial rituals and marvel at the vibrant wall reliefs.

Then continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel built into limestone cliffs.

Conclude your West Bank tour with a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that have stood guard for millennia.

After your sightseeing, take a well-earned break for lunch at a local restaurant, where you can sample traditional Egyptian cuisine.

Next, cross back to the East Bank to explore the magnificent Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. Walk among colossal columns, grand avenues of sphinxes, and hieroglyphic-covered walls as your guide shares the temple’s rich history and its importance to ancient worship.

Luxor Temple, located in the heart of modern Luxor, is one of the most remarkable monuments of ancient Egypt. Built around 1400 BC, it was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and to the worship of the Theban Triad—Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Unlike many temples in Egypt that were primarily for the gods, Luxor Temple was closely connected with the idea of divine kingship, making it a sacred place where pharaohs were crowned.

With your heart and mind full of memories and ancient marvels, begin your comfortable return drive to Hurghada. You’ll arrive in the evening, ending a day filled with adventure, knowledge, and unforgettable views.