Day 1: Hurghada – Karnak Temple – Luxor Temple
Your experience begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Hurghada in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Eastern Desert towards Luxor.
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Private Day Tour
2-Day Luxor Private Tour from Hurghada with Hot Air Balloon
Duration
2 Days / 1 Night
Tour Type
Private Tour
Pickup
Included
Availability
Daily
Languages
Multiple Languages
Tour Overview
Overnight in Luxor to add a sunrise balloon flight to the East and West Bank highlights
A day trip from Hurghada to Luxor is long, and it leaves no room for the sunrise balloon flight that Luxor is famous for. This two-day private tour fixes that with a night in Luxor. On the first day you drive over from Hurghada and see the East Bank, with Karnak and Luxor Temple.
On the second you float over the West Bank at dawn, then visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon before the drive back. You travel with a private car, driver and Egyptologist guide, on a schedule built around the balloon, so there are no pre-dawn drives from the coast.
Tour Highlights
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon
- Valley of the Kings
- Karnak and Luxor Temples
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Overnight in Luxor
- Private Car and Guide
Tour Itinerary
Karnak Temples
Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your exploration of the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest and most impressive ancient religious sites in the world. Discover its monumental entrance, the Great Hypostyle Hall, towering columns, ancient obelisks, and sacred lake while learning about the fascinating history of ancient Egyptian kings and their dedication to the god Amun-Ra.
Luxor Temple
Continue to the magnificent Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the ancient city. Explore its impressive columns, statues, royal inscriptions, and monumental courtyards while discovering its connection to the ancient Open Festival.
Lunch and Hotel Check-in
After visiting the two magnificent temples, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor. After lunch, transfer to your selected hotel in Luxor. Complete your check-in and enjoy some free time to relax and prepare for the next day's adventures.
Day 2: Hot Air Balloon – Valley of the Kings – Hatshepsut Temple – Colossi of Memnon – Return to Hurghada
Start your morning with an unforgettable hot air balloon adventure over Luxor's West Bank. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Nile Valley, ancient temples, green fields, and the surrounding desert as the sun rises over this extraordinary historical landscape.
Valley of the Kings
After your balloon flight, return to the hotel for breakfast and complete your check-out. Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Visit three beautifully decorated royal tombs included in the standard entrance ticket and discover the fascinating stories and beliefs of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a remarkable architectural masterpiece built against the dramatic limestone cliffs. Learn about the life and achievements of one of ancient Egypt's most remarkable female rulers.
Colossi of Memnon
Stop to admire the two colossal statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, one of Luxor's most recognizable ancient landmarks, and enjoy an opportunity for memorable photographs.
lunch And Return to Hurghada
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before beginning your journey back to Hurghada. Relax during your private drive back to Hurghada, where you will be dropped off at your hotel, bringing your two-day Luxor adventure to a wonderful end.
What's Included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for both days
- Licensed Egyptologist guide
- One night in a hotel in Luxor with breakfast
- Hot air balloon flight
- Entrance fees to the sites on the itinerary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
- Bottled water
- Taxes and service charges
- Lunch
Not Included
- Optional extras and upgrades
- Personal expenses
- drinks in lunch
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned above
Meeting & Pickup
- Pickup from your hotel in Hurghada or a nearby resort in the morning of day one; we confirm the exact time the day before.
- The balloon flight starts before dawn on day two, so your driver collects you from your Luxor hotel very early.
- Drop-off at your Hurghada hotel at the end of day two.
What to Bring
- Passport
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- A warm layer for the balloon at dawn
- A camera
- Some cash for meals and tips
Important Information
- This is a private tour: the car, driver and guide are for your group only.
- Balloon flights depend on weather and aviation authority approval; if a flight is cancelled we will tell you the options.
- The balloon pickup is very early, so plan a quiet evening on day one.
- Dress modestly for the temples, with shoulders and knees covered.
- Tell us the number of guests and their ages when you book.
- Free cancellation, and you pay on the day of the trip.
Tour Policies
Children under 3 years: Free of charge Children from 3 to 5 years: 25% of the selected adult price Children from 6 to 11 years: 50% of the selected adult price Children aged 12 years and above: Adult price
Pay on the day of your tour. Cash and credit card accepted. No advance payment required — reserve now and pay on your tour date.
All prices are shown in USD. Prices may vary during peak travel periods including Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays.
FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking 2-Day Luxor Private Tour from Hurghada with Hot Air Balloon.
A day trip means around eight hours of driving and a very early start, and the balloon is not possible. Staying a night makes the balloon flight and a relaxed pace possible.
It starts around dawn, so you are collected from your hotel in the early hours. We confirm the exact time the day before.
Flights depend on weather and approval from the aviation authority. If your flight is cancelled we will tell you the options.
We arrange a hotel in Luxor for one night. Tell us your preferred category when you book.
Yes. We can extend the tour with Aswan and Abu Simbel; ask us for a quote.
Yes. Cancellation is free, and you pay on the day of the trip.
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