2 Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with 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 start your 2 Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Hot Air Balloon by exploring Luxor's famous East Bank.

Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest and most impressive religious sites in ancient Egypt. Developed over many centuries, the complex features monumental halls, towering columns, statues, obelisks, and sacred temples dedicated to the Theban gods, including Amun-Ra.

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.

After you finish your East Bank sights , head back to your hotel in Luxor and try to slow down a bit for the evening. Take a quiet break and get some rest, because you will need to be ready for the early morning Luxor hot air balloon tour the very next day.

Wake up early for the highlight of your Luxor hot air balloon tour. After a short transfer to the take-off area enjoy a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over Luxor West Bank at sunrise. From above admire panoramic views of the Nile River, ancient temples, green fields and the surrounding desert landscape while capturing unforgettable photographs.

After landing enjoy breakfast before continuing your sightseeing across the West Bank.

Visit the famous Valley of the Kings the ancient royal necropolis where many New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in elaborate rock-cut tombs. Explore selected tombs and discover the fascinating stories and traditions surrounding ancient Egyptian royal burials.

Continue on to the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, built for Queen Hatshepsut who was one of ancient Egypt’s more successful female rulers, and it’s still admired today. The place is known for its distinctive terraces, its long columns, and those beautifully preserved relief scenes that just sort of feel quietly alive.

Next, wander through Medinet Habu, which is the magnificent mortuary temple of King Ramses III. This site stands out with massive pylons, wide courtyards, more columns than you expect, and extremely detailed reliefs. They show religious rites and also military victories, kind of like a story carved in stone, without too much explanation.

Then move on to the Ramesseum, the great mortuary temple of Ramses II. Take a moment to appreciate the monumental remains and you can learn about the achievements of one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs,even if the structure is not fully intact now.

After completing your 2 Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Hot Air Balloon, enjoy lunch before your transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo, marking the end of your memorable Cairo to Luxor tour.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch