Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 18 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada worth booking?
Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada is a 18-hour experience in Hurghada, Egypt, from $299 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 18 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (18)
- Duration
- 18 hours
- From
- $299 per person
Experience the best of Luxor on a private tour from Hurghada. Enjoy a peaceful sunset felucca ride on the Nile, explore Luxor Temple at night, then soar above the Valley of the Kings on a sunrise hot air balloon. Continue with guided visits to Luxor’s top highlights including Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon — all with private transport and an expert guide. Sunset felucca ride on the Nile Luxor Temple by night Sunrise hot air balloon experience Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temple Private expert guide & private air-conditioned transfer
What you get
About this experience
Experience the best of Luxor on a private tour from Hurghada. Enjoy a peaceful sunset felucca ride on the Nile, explore Luxor Temple at night, then soar above the Valley of the Kings on a sunrise hot air balloon. Continue with guided visits to Luxor’s top highlights including Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon — all with private transport and an expert guide. Sunset felucca ride on the Nile Luxor Temple by night Sunrise hot air balloon experience Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temple Private expert guide & private air-conditioned transfer
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- 1-night stay in 4★ hotel
- Hotel pickup & drop-off from Hurghada
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Sunrise hot air balloon ride
- Sunset felucca ride on the Nile
Not included
- Tips
- Beverages are served during breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the restaurant
What you'll see and do
Hurghada
Begin your journey with a comfortable private transfer from Hurghada to Luxor, enjoying a smooth drive in an air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, meet your expert Egyptologist guide and start your Luxor experience.
240 minutes here
Luxor
Relax with a sunset felucca ride on the Nile, one of the most peaceful ways to experience Luxor. Enjoy the calm atmosphere as the sun sets over the river, followed by a traditional dinner at a local restaurant, creating a perfect evening in Luxor.
120 minutes here
Luxor Temple
Visit the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night, where the ancient structures create a magical atmosphere under the evening lights.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Luxor
After visiting Luxor Temple, transfer to your 4★ hotel for a comfortable overnight stay. Early the next morning, enjoy a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over Luxor. After landing, return to your hotel for breakfast, then meet your guide to continue your tour.
60 minutes here
Soar above Luxor on a breathtaking hot air balloon ride and witness the ancient wonders from the sky. Enjoy panoramic views of the Valley of the Kings, the Nile River, and the temples as the landscape comes to life beneath you. An unforgettable highlight of your journey and one of the most magical experiences in Egypt.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Valley of the Kings
Explore the famous Valley of the Kings with your expert Egyptologist guide. Discover the royal tombs of ancient pharaohs and learn about their history and burial traditions.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most unique and well-preserved temples in Egypt, set against dramatic cliffs.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon for photos. These massive statues have stood for thousands of years and are one of Luxor’s most famous landmarks.
15 minutes here
Luxor
Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, offering a selection of traditional dishes in a comfortable setting before continuing your tour.
60 minutes here
The Karnak Temple
Discover the magnificent Karnak Temple complex, the largest religious site in ancient Egypt, featuring huge columns and impressive structures.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Hurghada
After an unforgettable journey through Luxor, relax on your comfortable private transfer back to Hurghada. Enjoy the peaceful drive through the desert as your experience comes to a perfect end, arriving at your hotel with lasting memories of Egypt’s ancient wonders
240 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
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
- Legacy Tour
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 18 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
5 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
18 verified traveler reviews for Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Bucket Lust Experience
A fantastic couple of days and well worth the money. Our driver was exceptional; he dropped us off as near to the place of interest as possible and was there to pick us up when we had finished the experience. Egyptian drivers are a bit fast and furious, but we felt comfortable and safe with our driver. Our guide, Ahmed Elsisi, was a wonder of knowledge and was keen and eager to share his understanding of the ancient Egyptians with us. He was our personal photographer during the two days and took some amazing photos of us which he has shared and which we will treasure forever. He went over and above what is expected of a Tour guide to make sure that we gained the most from the two days we were with him. For example, he went out of his way to try and get us tickets for the light and sound show at Karnak Temple. The hot air balloon ride was a dream. Soaring above the valley of the Kings is something that I will never forget as is the sunset boat ride on the River Nile. The only disappointing part of the trip was the hotel. Our room was lovely, but the actual hotel block felt like it hadn't been completed and some parts were like a building site. I don't know how this can be classed as a four star hotel! Despite this, we had an amazing couple of days and I will treasure the memories forever.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your gracious feedback. It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are always here to help in any way we can. We will be delighted to welcome you back again soon
via Tripadvisor
A day in Luxor
Professor Ahmed Elsisi was the most entertaining and knowledgeable guide! We had an amazing day with him seeing the sites of Luxor, he was an amazing host. I would definately recommend this trip with him, we learnt so much history and little bits that we would never have got with anyone else, an amazing and memorable day, thank you 😊
Response from the operator: Thank you for your gracious feedback. It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are always here to help in any way we can. We will be delighted to welcome you back again soon
via Tripadvisor
The Only way to visit these sights
This is the way to experience these amazing treasures of Egypt! Although an early start, we were driven by Mohamed in comfort to Luxor in a car that was our personal vehicle for the day. When there we collected our tour guide for the day, and were very lucky to have Prof. Ahmed Elsisi to show us around. What Ahmed does not know about these sights and the history of Ancient Egypt, I cannot imagine is worth knowing. We learned lots from him, and had plenty of free time on our own to explore the sites we visited. If you want to visit these sites, and learn more about them, this is by far the best way to do it. And hope Ahmed is guiding you around. We did this tour, but without the balloon flight.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your gracious feedback. It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are always here to help in any way we can. We will be delighted to welcome you back again soon
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic couples trip
Fantastic! We highly recommend this tour. We were picked up by MrAbanob, our chauffeur for trips to and from Desert Rose Hotel in Hurghada (he also chauffeured us around Luxor) and everything was on time and very comfortable. On arrival in Luxor, we were introduced to Professor Ahmed Elsisi, our Egyptologist tour guide who was fantastic, and accompanied us throughout our excursions in Luxor. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about the various sites, he was incredibly helpful with the restaurants and locals, especially in helping to translate to accommodate my nut allergy. He also acted as our personal photographer, which was so nice of him. The Karnak Temple, the Baloon ride and Nile cruise were highlights for us, but overall, the trip was an epic highlight of our honeymoon in Hurghada. Just a couple of things to be aware of: - the Lotus Hotel rooms are passable (though the setting by the nile is stunning and we had a breakfast pack up prepared for our ealrly start for the baloon ride) so don't expect luxury. If you book well in advance (which we didn't (and it was Easter)) I'd imagine you might be able to upgrade the hotel option. - we ate at the same restraunt for lunch and dinner on Day 1, which would be fine, but it was a set menu of shish options for both meals. Both tasty, but it would be nice if we had a different dinner option. That said, Aton Restaurant on the West Bank for lunch on Day 2 was lovely. All things considered, these two points are minor, and if you're looking for a tour of Luxor which is more special, avoids crouds and feels all about you, all without breaking the bank, then this one is for you. Well done Legacy Tours!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your gracious feedback. It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are always here to help in any way we can. We will be delighted to welcome you back again soon
via Tripadvisor
History and culture
We had a lovely two day tour to Luxor with Legacy Tours from Hurghada. Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings are stunning and well worth the trip alone. Our guide ‘The Professor’ Ahmed Elsisi was hugely informative and entertaining, finding space away from the crowds and sun, whilst conveying the history with humour. The whole tour was smoothly run and our driver Mohammed was excellent. Lunches and dinner were at Egyptian restaurants (the meze and kofta were both refreshing and tasty, perfect in the heat), and I really enjoyed the Nile cruise on the felucca boat cooling down after a day at the temples. We stayed at the Lotus hotel with views of the Nile, and popped next door to the Steigenberger for a cool beer after a long day! The only reason I’ve given 4 stars not five is that after getting up early for the balloon ride our balloon was the only balloon out of 40+ going up that morning that didn’t fly. So we stood in a field for nearly two hours watching the sunrise and everyone else going up. However, the rest of the tour ran very smoothly and efficiently, and was very good value for money compared to the hotel agencies, well worth it! With special thanks to Professor Ahmed and Mohammed for looking after us so well.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 18 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Legacy Tour, who run 16 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.6.
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Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hurghada.
How much does Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada cost?
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Prices start at $299 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hurghada usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada take?
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Plan for about 18 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 Hurghada is not rushed.
Is Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 18 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hurghada, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada?
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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 Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 18-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada?
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Around 6 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 Hurghada 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 Hurghada and add a light layer if any part of the 18-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada 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 Hurghada 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 Hurghada?
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On Outty we rank every Hurghada experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hurghada Diving Adventure one Day with two Dives Boat Trip, Hurghada to Cairo: Pyramids & Museum for First-Time Visitors, Hurghada Scuba Diving Full Day Boat Trip With Lunch & Transfer. 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 Hurghada?
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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 Hurghada?
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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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What is included in Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada?
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Included: Bottled water; 1-night stay in 4★ hotel; Hotel pickup & drop-off from Hurghada; Entrance fees to all mentioned sites; and Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Not included: Tips; and Beverages are served during breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the restaurant. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 338 listed pickup locations in and around Hurghada. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada offered in?
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It is offered in German, 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 Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada?
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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 Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hurghada. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Luxor Temples with Hot Air Balloon from Hurghada?
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Across 18 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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