Hot-air balloons over the West Bank of Luxor

Luxor

An open-air museum on the banks of the Nile

Upper Egypt · both banks of the Nile 4 trips October to April

About Luxor

Ancient Thebes, with the temples of Karnak and Luxor on the East Bank and the Valley of the Kings and West Bank temples across the river.

Luxor was Egypt’s capital during the New Kingdom, and its temples and tombs still bear witness to that era.

On the East Bank stand Karnak Temple with its Great Hypostyle Hall and Luxor Temple, beautifully lit at night. On the West Bank lie the Valley of the Kings with its rock-cut tombs, Hatshepsut’s temple at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon.

One of Luxor’s most memorable experiences is watching sunrise from a balloon over the West Bank, weather permitting.

Highlights

  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
  • The Valley of the Kings
  • Hatshepsut’s temple
  • The Colossi of Memnon
  • Sunrise balloon flights

Photos of Luxor

Available trips

Trips & activities in Luxor

All trips
A felucca on the Nile at sunset Leisure, dinners & shopping
Luxor، Aswan About 3 hours

Sunset Felucca & Nile Dinner

Sail a traditional felucca at sunset, then enjoy an Egyptian dinner by the Nile in Luxor or Aswan.

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Karnak Temple, Luxor Cultural tours
Luxor، Aswan 3 days / 2 nights (flexible)

The Golden Journey: Luxor & Aswan

A multi-day programme through Luxor’s temples, the Valley of the Kings and the charm of Aswan and Philae.

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Columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak Cultural tours
Hurghada، Luxor Full day · about 14 hours

Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada

Luxor’s highlights in one day — Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s temple — from Hurghada.

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Hot-air balloons over the West Bank of Luxor Adventure & safari
Luxor About 3 hours (roughly 40–60 minutes in the air)

Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon over Luxor

Watch the sun rise over the West Bank temples and the Valley of the Kings from a hot-air balloon.

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