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Luxor Hot Air Balloon at Sunrise over the Theban Necropolis

Float silently above the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, and the glittering Nile at dawn — the most breathtaking perspective in all of Egypt. This is the bucket-list aerial view that every Nile traveller dreams of.

What to expect

Transfer from Qena port pre-dawn (approx. 4:30 AM) to Luxor's West Bank launch site. Watch the envelope inflate in the dark before lifting silently as the sun crests the Eastern Desert horizon. For 45–60 minutes you drift over the Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Bahari, and patchwork sugar-cane fields, with the Nile shimmering below. After a gentle landing in the fields, a traditional Egyptian breakfast is served before your return transfer.

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TourHQ Qena/Luxor Licensed Operators
USD 120–180 per person (luxury balloon operators; private basket upgrades from USD 750 per group)
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Good to know

Flights are weather-dependent; confirm availability the evening before. Depart port by 4:30 AM — typically back aboard by 9:30 AM. TripAdvisor-listed Luxor balloon tours start from USD 750 for private groups. Book directly with a CAA-certified Luxor balloon operator and verify certification before flying.

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AmaWaterways · AmaDahlia
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