CAIRO & LUXOR / THE EXPERIENCE
Two days in Luxor & a morning balloon.
Photography: Wendy Morris / Unsplash ↗ Nathalie Lays / Unsplash ↗
A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR DAY
Two days. A different perspective.
Explore Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon on a two-day journey from Hurghada. Stay overnight in Luxor, then see the landscape from a hot air balloon on the second morning, subject to operating conditions.
Lunch on day one and breakfast at the hotel on day two are included. Enjoy independent free time after hotel check-in on the first evening and again after breakfast before the afternoon return.
THE JOURNEY, STEP BY STEP
How it all unfolds.
Day 1: Luxor sightseeing
Travel from Hurghada to Luxor and visit Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch is part of the first-day programme. The order of individual visits is confirmed for your departure.
Day 1: Hotel check-in and a free evening
Check into your hotel room for one night in Luxor. Enjoy free time to explore the city independently at your own pace, or choose to relax at the hotel.
Day 2: Morning hot air balloon experience
Enjoy the planned morning balloon experience over Luxor. Meeting and takeoff times are confirmed for your trip. Flight operation depends on suitable conditions, and the exact route may vary.
Day 2: Breakfast and free time in Luxor
Return to the hotel for breakfast after the balloon experience. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore Luxor independently. Any optional activities or personal purchases you choose are paid for separately.
Day 2: Return to Hurghada
Be at the confirmed meeting point by the meeting time provided for your trip. Departure from Luxor is scheduled for 15:30 (3:30 pm), with arrival in Hurghada expected at approximately 19:30 (7:30 pm). All times are local Egypt time; road conditions may affect arrival.
Timings and the order of stops can change with conditions and operational arrangements. Your confirmed trip instructions give the final meeting details.
KNOW WHAT YOU’RE CHOOSING
The details, made simple.
Included in your experience
- Day-one sightseeing programme: Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings and Colossi of Memnon
- One night at a hotel in Luxor
- Hot air balloon experience on day two, subject to operating conditions
- Lunch on day one
- Breakfast at the hotel on day two
Extra or not included
- Personal purchases and expenses
- Optional activities chosen during independent free time
A LITTLE PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY
Before you go.
Hotel pickup & transfers
Departure from Hurghada. Send your exact hotel, group ages and room requirements to confirm collection arrangements and any applicable supplement. The hotel meeting time can differ from the scheduled departure.
What to bring
Pack a small overnight bag, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and a light morning layer. Bring your charger, personal essentials and the identification requested in your trip instructions. Share dietary, luggage and room requirements in advance.
A few things to know
Minimum age: 6 years. Children under 6, including infants, cannot join this programme.
Daily departure at 04:30, local Egypt time. Day two departs Luxor at 15:30 and arrives in Hurghada at approximately 19:30. Exact hotel pickup and meeting points are confirmed separately.
Balloon operation depends on conditions and the operating team. A specific sunrise takeoff is not guaranteed. Hotel and room details are confirmed for your travel date.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
A little clarity.
How long is this Luxor tour?+
It is a two-day trip with one night in Luxor. The main archaeological visits take place on day one, followed by the balloon experience and hotel breakfast on day two.
Which sites are in the sightseeing programme?+
The four named stops are Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon. All four are scheduled for the first day.
Is the hot air balloon part of this tour?+
Yes. The balloon experience is part of the two-day programme and is scheduled for the second morning, subject to operating conditions.
Does the 2-day Luxor tour from Hurghada include a hotel?+
Yes. One night at a hotel in Luxor is part of the programme. Hotel and room details are confirmed for your travel date.
Which meals are in the programme?+
Lunch on day one and breakfast at the hotel on day two are included. Breakfast follows the balloon experience.
What time do we return to Hurghada?+
The scheduled departure from Luxor is 15:30, and arrival in Hurghada is expected at approximately 19:30 on day two. These are local Egypt times, and the arrival time can vary.
Will we have free time in Luxor?+
Yes. You have free time to explore independently on the first evening after hotel check-in, and again on day two after breakfast. You can choose your own plans during these periods. On day two, return to the confirmed meeting point by the stated meeting time for the scheduled 15:30 departure.
Is the balloon guaranteed to take off at sunrise?+
A specific sunrise takeoff is not guaranteed by this programme. The exact timing and whether the flight can operate depend on the arrangements and conditions for your departure.
Can children and infants join this tour?+
Children aged 6–10 can join at €125 per child. Travellers aged 11 and above pay the adult rate of €160 per person. Children under 6, including infants, are not permitted on this tour because of the balloon experience’s minimum-age requirement.
What information do you need to arrange the trip?+
Send your preferred date, the number of adults aged 11+, the number of children aged 6–10 and each child’s age, plus your Hurghada hotel name and location. Include any room, language or practical requests so availability and the relevant arrangements can be confirmed. All travellers must be at least 6 years old.