2-Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Hot Air Balloon Ride

Leave the bustling streets of Cairo behind and step into the world’s greatest open-air museum with our immersive Luxor day tours from Cairo. In just two days, you will travel deep into the heart of ancient Thebes, witnessing the colossal monuments of the Pharaohs, sailing the eternal Nile, and soaring above it all at sunrise.

Whether you are short on time or simply want to experience the absolute best of Upper Egypt, this perfectly paced 2-day journey includes flights, premium accommodation, and a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon ride.

Your adventure begins early in the morning when our representative picks you up from your hotel in Cairo and transfers you to the airport for your short flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your dedicated Egypt tour guide will be waiting to whisk you away to the East Bank of the Nile.

Here, you will explore the magnificent Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built by man, where generations of Pharaohs added their own towering statues and obelisks. In the late afternoon, as the golden hour approaches, you will visit the majestic Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated as the sun sets.

After a day of exploration, you will check into your 5-star or 4-star Luxor hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.

Wake up well before dawn for the highlight of your trip: a 45-minute hot air balloon ride over Luxor. As the sun crests the horizon, you will float silently above the Valley of the Kings, watching the temples and fields bathed in morning light—an absolutely unforgettable, breathtaking event.

After touching down and enjoying a hearty breakfast at your hotel, we will cross back to the West Bank to explore the final resting places of Egypt’s ancient rulers at the legendary Valley of the Kings (where you can enter the spectacular tombs of Ramses VI and Tutankhamun).

Your West Bank tour continues with a visit to the terraced Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to Egypt's most successful female Pharaoh, and a photo stop at the giant statues known as the Colossi of Memnon.

Finally, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your evening flight back to Cairo, where our team will meet you and transfer you safely back to your hotel.

Want to see more of Egypt? Combine this trip with our unparalleled Egypt travel packages or extend your stay with our classic Cairo day tours.