Experience the wonders of Luxor from the sky and on the ground with our full-day private tour. Begin your adventure with an early morning hot air balloon ride, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Luxor’s ancient archaeological sites—an experience you can’t get from the ground.
After landing, your professional private guide will take you on a personalized tour of the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Then, cross the Nile to explore the East Bank, visiting the magnificent Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
We recommend a packed breakfast from your hotel before the tour to make the most of this unforgettable day. Enjoy personalized attention, flexible pacing, and a once-in-a-lifetime view of Luxor’s historic sites.
Luxor hotels and Nile Cruises
Before sunrise
In the early morning, a Deluxe Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the West Bank of Luxor for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride. Enjoy soft drinks before takeoff and take in panoramic views of the Nile and Luxor’s archaeological treasures from above. The balloon ride lasts approximately 45 minutes, giving you a unique perspective of the ancient sites.
After landing, your private guide will meet you at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The tour continues to the Valley of the Kings, the famous necropolis on Luxor’s West Bank. Here, you will explore several royal tombs, including those of Ramses III, Merenptah, and Ramesses IX, renowned for their intricate decorations and historical significance. Optional tickets are available to visit the Tomb of Tutankhamun.
Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, built for Egypt’s only female pharaoh, followed by the Karnak Temple on the East Bank, one of the world’s largest temple complexes, featuring the Hypostyle Hall, sacred lake, obelisks, and monuments spanning multiple reigns. The tour concludes at the Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu, where you can admire the impressive statues of Ramses II and the beautifully preserved architecture.
This full-day private tour offers flexible pacing, personalized attention, and the chance to experience Luxor’s most iconic ancient sites from both the ground and the sky.
