2 days from Cairo to Luxor including a hot air balloon

You will be picked up by our staff who will be waiting for you at Cairo International Airport. From there, you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor City. Welcome to Luxor! We are pleased that you have chosen our tours in Luxor. Our first destination will be the Luxor East Bank tour.

After breakfast, we will begin the day with a visit to the Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious complex in Egypt.

Built during the New Kingdom, it is one of the most impressive temples in the country. The temple was dedicated to Amun-Ra and his consort, Mut. It is a huge temple complex that includes several smaller or "daughter" temples, covering an area of about two square miles (5 km²).

Next, we will transfer to Luxor Temple, which is considered one of the finest examples of Egyptian architecture and one of the most significant archaeological sites in Egypt.

Next, we will transfer to Luxor Temple, which is considered one of the finest examples of Egyptian architecture and one of the most significant archaeological sites in Egypt.

Dedicated to Amun-Re and Hathor, it is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful buildings ever constructed by the ancient Egyptians. Some scholars even believe it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

A hot air balloon ride is a fantastic way to view the ancient monuments at sunrise, and you will have the chance to take photographs of these breathtaking sights to share with your friends. Begin your day with a hot air balloon journey over the West Bank of Luxor, followed by a tour of the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Karnak. From above, you will enjoy a stunning view of the Nile River and the surrounding deserts.

After having lunch at your hotel or restaurant, go on a tour of the Valley of Kings and the Hatshepsut Temple.

The Valley of Kings was the burial place for many well-known pharaohs, and the Hatshepsut Temple was built for Queen Hatshepsut’s father, intended as his tomb. Next, visit the Medinet Habu Temple, which was constructed during ancient Egyptian times but was destroyed by an earthquake in 1250 BC. Then, you will see the tomb of Ramesses III, famous for its elaborate basalt statues that depict scenes from his life. Following that, visit the Ramesseum Temple, which is the funerary temple of Ramses II where he is buried, along with his mummy. Afterward, tour the Deir el-Bahri Temple, where Nefertiti is believed to be buried. Continue exploring through other historical ruins before returning to Cairo to prepare for your evening flight home.