Hot Air Balloon · Tour
Hot Air Balloon over the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt
An early start and about an hour in the air over the west bank of the Nile. Pickup is by car at 5.30 a.m., though the exact time shifts with the distance between your hotel and the ballooning area, so check it with the company agent. Flights go up in the morning, which is why the collection is before dawn. The car runs down to the Nile and the crossing to the west bank is by boat. The balloon lifts off from there and climbs to between 500 and 1500 feet. From that height the monumental sites of the west bank and the cultivated strip along the river are in view at the same time. The flight lasts around an hour. It covers the area of the largest sites on this side of the Nile, seen from above rather than from a road. After landing, the return trip goes back to the hotel.
What's included
- All taxes, fees , handling charges.
- Bottled mineral water during the tour.
- Light refreshments.
- Flight certificate and souvenir.
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- Pick up from hotel/port and drop off.
- Hot air balloon flight.
- Transportation
- Snacks
Itinerary
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Luxor
Luxor is well known for balloon flights, and this is the straightforward version of one. How the morning runs: The company agent collects you by car at 5.30 a.m. and drives to the Nile. Check the pickup time with the agent, because it is not fixed: it depends on where your hotel is and how far that is from the ballooning area. The Nile crossing is by boat. On the far side the balloon goes up, climbing to between 500 and 1500 feet, and stays in the air for about an hour over Luxor. The return to the hotel follows.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
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- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: de, ar, en, fr.
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