Private Day from Cairo to Luxor by plane with hotel,balloon,west,east and lunch
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 225 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Day from Cairo to Luxor by plane with hotel,balloon,west,east and lunch worth booking?
Private Day from Cairo to Luxor by plane with hotel,balloon,west,east and lunch is a 15-hour experience in Cairo, Egypt, from $500 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 225 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (225)
- Duration
- 15 hours
- From
- $500 per person
Enjoy a comfortable travel by plane from Cairo to Luxor the world’s greatest open-air museum, but that comes nowhere near describing this extraordinary place. Nothing in the world compares to the scale and grandeur of th
What you get
- Professional Private Egyptologist English-speaking guide
- Private transportation
- Domestic flights Cairo - Luxor - Cairo.
- handling fees
- Lunch at a restaurant in Luxor
- Door to Door Transfers from and to your Hotel
About this experience
Enjoy a comfortable travel by plane from Cairo to Luxor the world’s greatest open-air museum, but that comes nowhere near describing this extraordinary place. Nothing in the world compares to the scale and grandeur of the monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes. In this tour, you will touch the real impressive culture of pharaonic. Explore the city’s magnificent temples by visiting the west and east bank of Luxor Enjoy Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride the once in a lifetime adventure over The historical sites of
What's included
Included
- Professional Private Egyptologist English-speaking guide
- Private transportation
- Domestic flights Cairo - Luxor - Cairo.
- handling fees
- Lunch at a restaurant in Luxor
- Door to Door Transfers from and to your Hotel
- Return air tickets from Luxor to Cairo
- Sunrise VIP hot air balloon ride
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation at a 3 stars hotel including Breakfast
- Felucca ride
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Entrance fees to all historical sites
What you'll see and do
Our delegate will Pick-up you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at about 4:00 P.M by air-conditioned car to head to Cairo International Airport to take the one-hour flight to Luxor. (Flight Tickets included)
60 minutes here
Upon your arrival, our delegate will be waiting for you with our company sign to start your trip heading to a hotel to relax until the delegate of the hot air balloon comes at about 4:00 to 5:00 A.M get the best sunrise in your life The hotel staff will prepare a breakfast box to take with you in the hot air balloon
180 minutes here
Luxor
get ready to have a bird’s eye view of the city from a hot air balloon you will climb into the balloon’s basket and get ready for lift-off. in that time try to take your breath and enjoy watching Luxor from above as a wonderful place you will be amazed by this view
60 minutes here
Valley of the Kings
After landing, head to the West Bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. Glance around the complex and see the tombs and resting places of remarkable Egyptian kings such as Merneptah, Ramesses III, and Ramesses VI.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Temple of Hatshepsut
Then move on to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to the fifth pharaoh and the only female ruler of Egypt who reigned for 20 peaceful years.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Temple of Medinat Habu
Next, move to Medinet Habu, where the burial temple of Ramses III can be found, one of the city's most important religious monuments. Its entrance is 63 meters wide and 22 meters tall and bears a representation of the Pharoah himself punishing some prisoners.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Colossi of Memnon
Then move to the colossi of Memnon where you will See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon, then stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
30 minutes here
Luxor
Next, Sail on the Nile River in a traditional felucca sailing boat to discover the beauty of Luxor. Relax with a drink as you soak up the scenery. Enjoy 30: 45 Minutes of unforgettable unique sailing to the Karnak temple.
45 minutes here
The Karnak Temple
Having arrived, you will walk a short distance to Karnak Temple. Listen to your professional Egyptologist guide and admire the Complex of Karnak, which is considered to be one of the largest temples in the world. Your guide will explain to you about the pharaonic civilization that is 5000 years old. Enjoy being in the Biggest temple in the world and Don't hesitate to ask any questions you have an Egyptologist guide he will answer any question for you Don't forget to take memorable photos ( If you want a photographer we can offer it at a little extra cost)
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Luxor
.After finish, enjoy 30: 45 minutes of scenic sailing to Luxor temple and enjoy the unforgettable sunset. you already watched the sunrise from the hot air balloon and now it's time to enjoy the unforgettable sunset on the water
45 minutes here
Luxor Temple
Then, you will move to the Luxor temple that was built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the modern kingdom and the temple was completed by Ramses II.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
After finishing, you will be transferred to Luxor International Airport to take the one-hour flight to Cairo (Flight Tickets included)
60 minutes here
Cairo
Upon your arrival, our delegate will be waiting for you with our company sign After meeting, you will be transferred to your hotel again in Cairo or Giza
60 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
With English Guide
Pickup included
With Another Language Guide
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nice tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the hot air balloon ride is subject to weather conditions and aviation authority approvals. In rare cases, the balloon ride may be canceled due to unsafe weather conditions. This decision is made by the authorities and is beyond our control. If the balloon ride is canceled, a refund for the balloon ride portion will be provided
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 225 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
4 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
225 verified traveler reviews for Private Day from Cairo to Luxor by plane with hotel,balloon,west,east and lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awesome Tour
Awesome tour, the guide Adam was really kind and the explanations were really good
via Tripadvisor
Probably wouldn’t book again
The highlight of the trip for me was the hot air balloon ride. Thats basically why I booked. They told me it was cancelled last minute when it’s been cancelled since July. I was devastated. The tour guides were really what made the trip worthwhile. They were so knowledgeable about the history so it kept me captivated. The hotel wasn’t great but there was AC and we stayed one night so it wasn't so bad. Our last driver never showed up to pick us up from the airport so we got a taxi which was $48. Going to the airport the driver never had AC. This is honest review so future bookers will be aware. Do with that information as you please.
via Tripadvisor
Good time
Great time visiting all the temples on my tour. My guide was Hamdi and he was very knowledgeable and nice. If you need guide get with Hamdi!
via Tripadvisor
Great trip overall, but with bumps along the way
The tour company got in touch with us a few days before the trip through WhatsApp to confirm all our travel plans and send through the flight details. They let us know our driver would be at our Giza hotel at 3:30pm, and everything went smoothly with the pickup, until we ended up in a bit of a car crash on the way to the airport. Our driver ran into a line of cars and then we were hit from behind. Not ideal at all, but thankfully everyone was okay and we still made our flight. The flight went fine and we were picked up at the other end by another driver who took us to our hotel. Great service overall, although the guide who met us was really pushy for a tip when all other guides and drivers we encountered were grateful with our tipping. The four-star hotel was lovely, with a nice restaurant that served a great dinner and breakfast. When we arrived, we were told the hot air balloon ride had been cancelled due to bad weather. Absolutely gutted, especially when we woke up the next morning to clear blue skies. They offered a USD $40 refund per person, which we haven’t received yet and to be honest, we thought the experience was worth more than that, but they wouldn’t budge. The next day our driver and guide picked us up, and they were both outstanding. Our guide, Mahmoud Hashan, really knew his stuff. He was super knowledgeable, friendly, and seemed to know everyone we met. He used to work as both a guide and an archaeologist at many of the sites we visited. We’d definitely recommend him if you’re after someone who can share a bunch of insights, have a laugh, and still give you space to take things at your own pace. We made a couple of extra stops, one at a factory where they make pottery and art out of stone, and another at an essential oils place. These weren’t part of the itinerary and felt a bit like we were being taken to their mates’ businesses for a bit of commission, but they were still interesting experiences. All the temples and tombs were incredible and we highly recommend visiting them all. We finished off with a felucca ride, which was meant to be at sunset but ended up being a short 30-minute sail around 3pm. The itinerary said there’d be two rides, but there was only one. The same man who was pushy for tips earlier took us on the boat and didn’t really do much except talk a bit while the crew did all the work, and then complained when we tipped him at the end, saying it wasn’t enough. Not a great way to finish. We then spent some time relaxing at a hotel with a pool and had a couple of beers before our 10:25pm flight back to Cairo. Got to the airport and said goodbye to our driver, only to find out our flight had been pushed back to 11:25pm. That meant we didn’t land in Cairo until about 12:50pm, then still had a 45-minute drive back to our hotel in Giza. We understand that is out of the companies control, however it was a bit annoying that we couldn’t get an earlier flight, especially since we’d asked for one when they were booking. When we finally touched down in Cairo, our driver picked us up about 1:10am. Although it took a bit to find each other as his English wasn’t very good, and we ended back up at the hotel at 1:50am. Not ideal after a long day which was supposed to begin at 4:30am. Pretty frustrating way to finish the trip, to be honest. If you’re booking this, definitely don’t plan anything early the next morning just in case. A lot longer than the 15 hour advertised trip. Overall, some ups and downs. We really enjoyed the sites, loved our guide, but there were a few things that could have been handled a bit better.
via Tripadvisor
Marvelous temples
It’s is very impresionan, must to be here, Karnak and Luxor temples 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼, air ballon was not done due to weather unfortunately, still waiting for this activity refund, hopefully I get it, otherwise I will give another feedback on it.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 15 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 6+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $500 to $715
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 79
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Nice tours, who run 31 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 66.4.
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Private Day from Cairo to Luxor by plane with hotel,balloon,west,east and lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cairo.
How much does Private Day from Cairo to Luxor by plane with hotel,balloon,west,east and lunch cost?
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Prices start at $500 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cairo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Day from Cairo to Luxor by plane with hotel,balloon,west,east and lunch take?
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Plan for about 15 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 Cairo is not rushed.
Is Private Day from Cairo to Luxor by plane with hotel,balloon,west,east and lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 225 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cairo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Day from Cairo to Luxor by plane with hotel,balloon,west,east and 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 Private Day from Cairo to Luxor by plane with hotel,balloon,west,east and lunch suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 15-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Private Day from Cairo to Luxor by plane with hotel,balloon,west,east and lunch?
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Around 79 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 Cairo 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 Cairo and add a light layer if any part of the 15-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Day from Cairo to Luxor by plane with hotel,balloon,west,east and 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 Cairo 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 Cairo?
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On Outty we rank every Cairo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include All-in-One Giza Tour, inside Pyramid, sphinx, Camel ride & lunch, VIP Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Tour –Inside the Pyramids&More, Best of Cairo Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Museum Tour. 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 Cairo?
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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 Cairo?
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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.
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