Egypt · BALLOONS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 balloon flights worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Hot air balloon over Luxor sunrise with Hod Hod Soliman, English guide, group ride, and hotel transfers. Early start, big views.
“What a morning. Excellent communication and on time pickup. Our balloon coordinator/guide Yousry, gave us great communications on what to expect and made sure we were prepared for the flight. At the end of the amazing morning fliRead more”
4 day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise with Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, and a hot air balloon ride.
“Trip of a lifetime. If you want to see Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor temples and have a balloon ride in a short time. This trip is for you. Early starts, cruising the Nile and the best Egyptologist as a guide - Mohamed GonRead more”
4-day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel and Karnak, plus a sunrise hot-air balloon over the Valley of Kings. Meals included.
“The cruise was good considering the price. The guide Mostofa was also good. However there are some items to be considered before boarding this- 1. The sail time is only 24 hours. On day 1 you board the cruise and Day 2 they drive you to Abu Simbel that is 4 hours drive one way. After coming back from there the sailing starts that reaches Luxor on Day 3 and you board there. 2. The rooms are pretty small which I think is ok, just calling it out. 3. There is extremely heavy tipping culture, you cannot tip based on your choice and experience. If you do they call out…”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor, floating above Karnak and West Bank temples, with hotel pickup, flight certificate, and a 3-hour day.
“Spectacular view from above! Best way to see the ruins in Luxor. Really special treat for my Bday🥂 Only downside was that we’re not able to see the sunrise. The company had many people to pick up and we were not the apart of the first round of balloons to leave. Guide and team was phenomenal. We had a very safe flight and super experienced pilot with an A+ landing👏🏼”
Two-day Hurghada to Luxor trip with sunrise hot air balloon, Luxor and Karnak temples, Valley of the Kings, felucca and camel rides.
“Madrona was very good at her job. was very friendly and helpful. she has great knowledge of everything that made the trip special and enjoyable. we had a good time. from seeing the temples to tombs to hot air balloon ride. the drivers were on time and friendly and made sure you were comfortable at all times. the views at all the restaurants that we were at was very good and nice surprise highly recommend this trip”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor with hotel pickup, coffee, and a souvenir certificate, plus a 30-minute flight above the Valley of Kings.
“It was nice to see the valley of the kings during sunrise from the top. Everything was in time and organized well.”
Morning hot air balloon over Luxor. 25 to 60 minutes above the Nile and Valley of the Kings with English pilot, transfers, and a landing certificate.
“Great, you need to be patient because it could take longer than your think waiting for the balloon to be ready and take off”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor, Egypt. Hotel pickup, 1500-foot views of the Nile, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut.
“The balloon ride was fantastic, offering stunning views at sunrise. The staff, especially Marolla, were very friendly and accommodating. After the ride, we joined the "free" breakfast... At 8am, we were treated to three traditional dance shows with extremely loud music. Unfortunately, there was a man who pressured us to immediately write a positive review of the tour. He got very close and demanded to see proof of my review, taking my phone from me when I struggled to log into TripAdvisor. He accused me of lying when I said that I wrote my review. This behavior is unacceptable. Customers who pay good money should be treated with respect. I…”
Float over the Nile at sunrise in Luxor with round-trip transfers, a boat crossing, breakfast, and a 45-minute balloon ride.
“We were picked up sharp at 4:50AM from our hotel. After a rendezvous with the Sindbad crew in the banks of Nile, we were dropped at the launch site in time for the spectacular site of balloons getting inflated in dawn. We were promptly air Read more”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor with hotel pickup, west-bank launch, coffee and tea, and a flight certificate, plus a smooth Nile crossing.
“Early morning pick up and enjoyed the sunrise. It was unique as there were hundreds of balloons going up all at the same time. Enjoyable safe and memorable experience.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor, then a full day across West and East Banks: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple.
“Sayed, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and so was our hot air balloon pilot, Bob! great job guys!”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor, then a full east and west bank history day with a private guide and included transfers.
“Poor customer service. Unethical business practices. False advertisement. Dishonest tour operator. Avoid!!!”
Sunrise hot air balloon ride in Luxor with hotel pickup, Nile motorboat transfer, and flight over major temples and tombs.
“Great experience, well managed and picked up on time. The basket was a good size and the pilot would rotate the basket periodically so everyone got chance to take the pictures you need. Note - No long zoom lenses are allowed - which isn't clear when booking.”
4-day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor highlights, plus a sunrise hot-air balloon ride and meals.
“This trip could have been a real highlight for our stay in Egypt, but a number of factors made us feel really disappointed. The first negative point is our to guide Mustafa. One of the first things he asked from us was $15 in tips per person. It becRead more”
3 days from Aswan to Luxor with a 5-star Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, Karnak, and a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
“We were delighted to receive a free upgrade to a luxury Nile cruise ship, which truly elevated our experience. The ship was beautiful, with spacious and comfortable rooms, exceptional attention to detail, and stunning views along the Nile at every turn. The food on board was consistently excellent—fresh, varied, and perfectly presented—and the staff went above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and relaxed. Each stop along the cruise offered fascinating sightseeing, and the tour guides brought Egypt’s incredible history to life with their engaging storytelling and humor. A special mention to Aladin in Luxor, who was not only knowledgeable but also great fun to spend time with. Sadly,…”
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