Ballon ride and valley of the kings
Abdul the driver was great. Ahmed Ali Hassan the guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and patient, explained everything very clearly.
Nigel_H · Sep 2026 · via Viator
Things to do in Hurghada
Hurghada: Small-Group Luxor Highlights & Hot Air Balloon Day Tour
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Overview
Enjoy spending an Amazing day in Luxor with a golden opportunity to do the most important activities such as Sunrise Hot air balloon over the historical sites (once-in-a-lifetime experience) and visit the most important and famous temples with a Professional Egyptologist tour guide.
What you'll see
- Hurghada4 hours
Our delegate will pick up you from your hotel in Hurghada at about 11:00 pm. After pick-up from your hotel, drive to Luxor and start your journey in an air-conditioned vehicle. Relax in comfort as you travel to explore the most important historical monuments in Luxor.
- Luxor2 hours
Upon arrival in Luxor in the early morning, a representative will greet you and take you to a cafe to try some local tea. You’ll then enjoy a hot air balloon ride for 45: 60 minutes to watch the sun come up over the archaeological sites of Luxor.
- Valley of the Kings2 hours
Next, head to the west bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. Here you will explore the 3 most important tombs and see the walls full of hieroglyphs.
- Temple of Hatshepsut1 hour
Your guide will then take you to the most important temple of the complex, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. The temple consists of three floors with open balconies built of limestone, with statues of the god Osiris and Queen Hatshepsut.
- Colossi of Memnon1 hour
Next, See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon, then stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
- Luxor1 hour
After lunch, enjoy a felucca ride at the sunset. Enjoy a refreshing cup of traditional Egyptian tea (for free). Continue sailing and watch the sunset slowly over the Luxor West Bank, take in the scenes around you as you sail along the Nile
- The Karnak Temple2 hours
You’ll then head to the east bank to visit the biggest temple in Luxor, It’s the Karnak Temple. dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
- Luxor4 hours
Finally, you’ll then be transferred to your hotel again in Hurghada
What's included
- English Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Felucca Ride
- Sunrise hot air balloon ride
- Professional licensed Driver
Not included
- Drinks
- Tips
- Entry fees
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
4.2★11 reviews
Amazing!
Ahmed Bahaa was amazing! Luxor has been a place I’ve always wanted to visit and learn about. Running on no sleep, the heat and a jam pack day of activities, Ahmed had definitely made it worth while. Definitely recommend.
Jet53047987147 · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great company. Few tweaks needed to be the BEST
Get your guid app booking for a 24 hour trip to Luxor Originally including a hot air balloon ride at sunrise over the pyramids/architecture. This was cancelled around 7pm (5 hours before scheduled pick up) The tour company communicated very well through WhatsApp. They offered to transfer the voucher to the next day but we opted to continue with the rest of the highlights of Luxor. I was assured the rest of the tour would remain the same. The driver picked us at 455am (25 min late) we had 2x 10 min rest breaks Arrived in Luxor around 830/9am. We covered Karnak temple, valley of the kings, and 4 tombs. Our tour guide Adam was fantastic. Very passionate, enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable, great photo ideas. He managed to get us an ice cream free each as a hospitality item. However the 1 ice cream on an empty stomach for over 16 hours wasnt sufficient, Unfortunately breakfast or any cafe breaks was missed by the driver so my 8yo felt so hot tired and sick in the 38 degree sun, we only managed 1 tomb and had to sit in a cafe while the rest of our group explored. I had even paid for an additional ticket for tomb of Ramses. Which looked amazing from photos so I would recommend to purchase these tickets.we stopped at an old house where a gentleman taught and demonstrated how they make carved art in stones. It is a marketing stop so they offer you hospitality tea/drinks. I bought something and managed to haggle down to 75% off original price. Finally at 1pm we had lunch. Buffet style but good options for veggie and non veg diets. Reasonable priced drinks. After lunch we were much more relaxed and brains and bodies were fueled to appreciate the history of ancient Egypt. The tour proceeded to the temple of hatshepput. After this 2 of us rested in a restaurant again recieved free drinks, while 3 had booked on a quad bike safari through the valley of the queen's. Sounded amazing but I dont think I was prepared nor my 8 yo. It's ok as repeatidly tour guide kept going on about banana Island to see some wildlife and taste some fresh fruits after our felucca ride. Boat ride is always a great way to unwind and enjoy a cool breeze. Our tour guide left at this point. After this my 8yo was so excited to see the animals but I recognised signs of heading to the highway. I stopped and asked our driver we were promised banana Island. He called Adam and he said it was too late to go there (4pm) I felt so let down at this point as he had hyped it up all day, got my 8yo really excited then took it away with no notice. As adults we can handle rejection and disappointment but not children. Not happy about how this was handled. We arrived back in Hurghada by 7pm in time for dinner and rest. Nice Tours go above and beyond but there are a few things they need to work on for 100% satisfaction. Negatives- timing, breakfast, iteniery, air balloon cancellation (not their fault) i have been advised to request a partial refund through the app. if taking children get a packed lunch from hotel. Positives- value for money, excellent guide, fun packed day, super hospitality Paid total £360 for 2 of us in March 2026. Hoping to get a partial refund on this due to cancellation of air balloon.
Monster247 · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Recommendation
Thanks very nice and the recommendation for the restourant was good. Responded clearly to each of our questions. Very successful scientifically and culturally
tufan_87 · Jan 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
disappointed
The hot air balloon flight had to be cancelled due to the proposed €40 refund, which is ridiculous considering the price of the day trip, especially since the day trip we took didn't cost that much!
Anne_T · Jan 2026 · via Viator
Exciting adventure - but better value elsewhere
Would recommend you book through Get Your Guide instead; we paid £155pp via aviator/TripAdvisor whereas the other people in our group only paid £141pp via Get Your Guide. However we were the only ones who had to pay additional for entry tickets for the sites which was an extra £50pp on top. I did raise this with our organiser from Nice Tours, but they were dismissive and didn’t accept the feedback. In summary, it’ll cost £205+ pp through Viator/TripAdvisor whilst everyone else only paid £141 via Get Your Guide. We also asked for the contact details of our driver but were ignored. So four ladies and one man were left standing around a random cafe surrounded by fields without their belongings or any idea what or where next steps were, even though they assured us we could leave our belongings and they would come back for us. Thankfully one of us could track an AirTag left in the car and another person took a photo of the reg so we could flag the driver down. Apart from that, the 18-hour trip was enjoyable and exciting. Adam was our tour guide and he was fairly knowledgable, keen to inspire and added a personal touch to our day. Water, breakfast and lunch was provided throughout the entire day. The air con vehicle made things bearable in the midday heat and the travel in between. Seeing the sunrise over Luxor was magical! Our pilot was reassuring and demonstrated his experience. PLS NOTE: It is a very long and tiring day so please be mindful of your fitness levels and accessibility. One of our group required a wheelchair at Karnak and there was a heated dispute about the hire cost, they ended up taking the wheelchair off our elderly friend after another tourist offered to pay more for it… The drive to and from Luxor is approx four hours, so plan ahead for your own comfort. There is a tip culture, so holding various notes can avoid awkward moments at each stop. If unsure on % or £ or $, ask your hotel concierge for guidance. And keep small change, everywhere will charge you to use the toilet BEFORE you are allowed to enter. Despite the sorry state of some of the toilets, and despite an elderly and disabled person needing the toilets urgently.
teresaw277 · Oct 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful
Superb experience especially the hot air balloon The rest is normal, very tiring as a ride I do not recommend if balloons are cancelled on the other hand it is really beautiful to do, one of the most beautiful experience!
Anthony_F · Oct 2025 · via Viator · Translated
Great Day Trip, Full of Highlights
We had a very well-organized tour. We were picked up right on time at our hotel, and our driver Achmed was super friendly and drove very comfortably. Unfortunately, the hot air balloon ride was canceled due to weather conditions, but the team quickly adjusted, and we visited the highlights with our tour guide Mohammed. We could even share our own preferences, and the tour was tailored accordingly. The lunch was good, with options for fish, chicken, or vegetarian. To end the day, we enjoyed a short boat ride on the river, including a fun little performance with music and dancing, where we could also join in — surprisingly enjoyable! Overall, we had a great day. Be prepared, though: it’s a long and tiring day, but with the balloon ride (when possible) definitely worth it, and even without it still full of great sights.
Joy_kal2000 · Sep 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Do not do
We are my family and I very disappointed with this tour the only positive thing is the beauty of the sites... Travelling very early by car we would have liked to be able to sleep but impossible with the phone drivers who ring maximum every 10 minutes not to mention their snoring. The guide not really invested always on the phone who requires us to write positive comments on his performance while he leaves us at the entrance of the monuments. Day 1 we finish the visits at 1:30 pm and we have to wait at the hotel until 7 pm!!!! We don't pay for it... Our guide who asks us not to leave the hotel because there are risks. That’s a long time. Evening dinner was good. The next day as you know up 4h for the disappointment of not being able to make our balloon flight... It couldn’t have been planned before we lost 4 hours for nothing. At least we could have been warned in advance of a risk of cancellation. It was the point that motivated the children the most, what a disappointment. Super fast camel ride. And as always all claimants aggressively ask for tips even complaining that it is not enough. I would not recommend this excursion which cost us almost 1000€ to 4 with the entrances of monuments sold more expensive than their real price I find it shameful. Even if we had a slight compensation for the cancellation of the balloon after the complaint. We asked for our opinion but no answer... I strongly advise against
599jeanjulienb · Aug 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Wonderful "once in a lifetime" experience with reliable affordable organizer
Balloon ride over Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Karnak temple, Hatsheput temple, Luxor temple, trip over the Nile by boat. Was easy to book. About 200€ per person cheaper than with the major Dutch travel companies. Guidance / correspondence via mail and whattsapp went great through Marina. 2 days beforehand she gave a detailed schedule how the day would go and afterwards it turned out to be exactly like this. Furthermore, there was a fine private guide arranged and a luxury private taxi with a great driver. Balloon ride was a "once in a lifetime" experience. Thanks to an almost windless morning, the continuation of the ballo ride was also guaranteed (so check the weather forecast when you book). Visit temples was educational and beautiful. In short, for a reliable and reminiscent excursion, booking here is definitely recommended
148wilk · Jul 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
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