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.
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.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Qena — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.