Balloon ride in Luxor.

Balloon ride in Luxor.

With its cheerful colors and wonderful shapes, the hot air balloon flies in the sky of Luxor Governorate daily, providing extremely beautiful views of the archaeological landmarks and the charming nature of the city of the Sun from above, in an adventure that foreigners love and come from all over the world.

Hot air balloon flights start at dawn every day, under the supervision of the Director of the Balloon Airport and the Balloon Companies Association in Luxor, after receiving the start signal to prepare from the Egyptian Airports Company, then the balloon officials start filling it with cold and then hot air, before it undergoes a comprehensive inspection by the Egyptian Airports Company for each balloon to ensure professional and personal safety procedures for tourists.

The flights start daily about half an hour before sunrise to watch the sunrise from the sky, and take between 30 and 45 minutes, during which tourists can see many wonderful scenes of Luxor Governorate’s tourist landmarks, green lands, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, the Tombs of the Nobles, the magic of the Luxor Mountains on both sides of the Nile River, and other charming areas in Luxor.

An artistic segment for the hot air balloon passengers
At the end of the balloon trip, an artistic segment is organized with traditional songs, which extends to about 30 minutes, to provide more joy and enjoyment for tourists and to provide professional photographers to take distinctive souvenir photos for tourists, to immortalize the memory in their minds, so they come again, and advise their relatives and friends to try this pleasure.

Valuable information about the balloon trip in Luxor.

• Advance booking: Book your hot air balloon ride in advance to ensure seat availability and experience at the right time.
• Suitable weather: Check the weather before booking, as calm and stable weather ensures a better experience and a better view of the temples and natural landscapes.
• Suitable time: Choose early morning or early evening for your hot air balloon ride to enjoy the stunning sunrise or sunset views.
• Camera and equipment: Don’t forget to bring a good camera and additional equipment to take great pictures and record this unique experience.
• Comfort and clothing: Wear comfortable clothes and suitable shoes to avoid any discomfort during the trip as well.
• Don’t forget to bring a light jacket in case the temperature rises in the air, this is one of the Luxor and Aswan trip tips.
• Get ready for an unforgettable experience over the skies of Luxor and Aswan on a hot air balloon ride and enjoy the enchanting views of the temples, the Nile and the stunning landscapes.