
Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 3 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch worth booking?
Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch is a 8-hour experience in Luxor, Egypt, from $40 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $40 per person
Family Friendly - kids are welcomed -easy soft move - Stressless – No Hustles Flexible Options for Every Traveler: multiple packages with different inclusions & price points, designed to match your personal preferences and budget. Private, Comfortable, air conditioned Transport: Enjoy stress free travel ensuring convenience from start to finish. Expert Egyptologist Guide: Discover the fascinating history with a professional guide who brings the temples to life through captivating stories. All Inclusive Convenience allowing you to relax & savor authentic Egyptian. Comprehensive Day Trip: this full day itinerary is carefully planned to maximize your time, covering all highlights before returning comfortably. Personalized Experience: Unlike standard group tours, our packages offer flexibility, privacy, and tailored inclusions, so every guest enjoys the trip their way. See the highlights of Luxor's East & West on one spectacular day of exploring tombs, temples, & ancient monuments.
What you get
About this experience
Family Friendly - kids are welcomed -easy soft move - Stressless – No Hustles Flexible Options for Every Traveler: multiple packages with different inclusions & price points, designed to match your personal preferences and budget. Private, Comfortable, air conditioned Transport: Enjoy stress free travel ensuring convenience from start to finish. Expert Egyptologist Guide: Discover the fascinating history with a professional guide who brings the temples to life through captivating stories. All Inclusive Convenience allowing you to relax & savor authentic Egyptian. Comprehensive Day Trip: this full day itinerary is carefully planned to maximize your time, covering all highlights before returning comfortably. Personalized Experience: Unlike standard group tours, our packages offer flexibility, privacy, and tailored inclusions, so every guest enjoys the trip their way. See the highlights of Luxor's East & West on one spectacular day of exploring tombs, temples, & ancient monuments.
What's included
Included
- Souvenirs shopping time at famous local Khans
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in air conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking Professional Egyptologist tour guide… if option is selected
- Hot air ballon ride... if option is selected, children under 6 years old not allowed...
- Lunch meal, open buffet (Food only) … if option is selected
- Sightseeing tickets / admission fees… if option is selected
Not included
- Tipping (recommended), Beverages, any not mentioned in the itinerary, and personal spending
- other Languages -speaking guides at supplement to be paid in cash upon arrival
What you'll see and do
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egyptian language it is known as ipet resyt, "the southern sanctuary".
70 minutes here · Admission included
The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings near Luxor, in Egypt.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, rock cut tombs were excavated for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Hatshepsut
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as the Djeser-Djeseru, is a mortuary temple of Ancient Egypt located in Upper Egypt. Built for the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut, it is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Colossi of Memnon
Great spot of ancient Egypt
15 minutes here · Admission included
Luxor
Hot air balloon ride enabling you to oversee all west bank temples, fields ,and mountains, during sunrise.ride duration 45m,pickup starts before sunrise
45 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch
all inclusive package Pickup included
car+ driver only, Ex Balloon
Exclude guide+admissions+meal : Exc. Balloon , Which you are responsible to manage/pay all of it yourself, Pickup included
car+driver+Egyptologist only
Exclude Balloon+admission+meal: include AC car, English guide, other Languages guide at supplement to be paid in cash up on arrive, Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, de, ja, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Visit Egypt Travel
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- children under 6 years old are not allowed to ride the hot air balloon
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $40 to $280
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Luxor.
How much does Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $40 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Luxor usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Luxor is not rushed.
Is Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Luxor, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Luxor can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Luxor and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Luxor within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Luxor?
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On Outty we rank every Luxor experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut, Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor (Private), Full Day Tour of Luxor private. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Luxor?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Luxor?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch?
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Included: Souvenirs shopping time at famous local Khans; Bottled water; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Hotel pickup and drop-off in air conditioned vehicle; and Private English-speaking Professional Egyptologist tour guide… if option is selected. Not included: Tipping (recommended), Beverages, any not mentioned in the itinerary, and personal spendin; and other Languages -speaking guides at supplement to be paid in cash upon arrival. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 136 listed pickup locations in and around Luxor. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic, German, Japanese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What booking options are available for Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Backge hot air ballon & Private Luxor East & West Banks Day tour with Lunch, car+ driver only, Ex Balloon, car+driver+Egyptologist only. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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