2 Days Trip to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon from Makadi Bay
Day 1 – The Grand Temples of Luxor's East Bank
Your unforgettable journey begins with an early morning pickup from your resort in Makadi Bay. Relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you travel through the Eastern Desert toward Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes and one of the world’s greatest open-air museums.
Upon arrival, meet your expert Egyptologist guide and begin your exploration at the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious center ever constructed. Built and expanded over nearly two thousand years, Karnak served as the spiritual heart of Ancient Egypt and the principal sanctuary of Amun-Ra.
Walk through the legendary Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 colossal columns, admire towering obelisks, sacred lakes, gigantic statues, and beautifully decorated chapels while learning about the great Pharaohs and religious ceremonies that shaped the New Kingdom.
After enjoying lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, continue to the elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully situated beside the Nile River. Once connected to Karnak by the famous Avenue of Sphinxes, this magnificent monument was the setting for the annual Opet Festival and showcases architectural contributions from Amenhotep III, Ramses II, Tutankhamun, and Alexander the Great.
Stroll through the grand courtyards and impressive colonnades while discovering more than three thousand years of Egyptian history before transferring to your luxury hotel for check-in.
In the evening, you may choose optional experiences such as the spectacular Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple or a peaceful Felucca sailing trip on the Nile while enjoying the magical atmosphere of Luxor by night.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 – Sunrise Hot Air Balloon and the Royal Necropolis
Before sunrise, embark on one of the most breathtaking experiences in Egypt with a Hot Air Balloon ride above Luxor. As the first rays of sunlight illuminate the Nile Valley, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of ancient temples, lush farmlands, traditional villages, and the dramatic Theban Mountains that conceal the royal tombs of the Pharaohs.
After returning from this unforgettable adventure and enjoying breakfast, continue your journey to Luxor’s legendary West Bank and explore the world-famous Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom Pharaohs and one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
Accompanied by your private Egyptologist guide, enter three beautifully decorated royal tombs adorned with colorful hieroglyphics and sacred funerary texts that reveal the ancient Egyptians’ beliefs about eternity and the afterlife. Guests wishing to enhance their experience may also visit the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun.
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, one of the finest masterpieces of ancient architecture. Dramatically built against towering limestone cliffs, this extraordinary temple honors Egypt’s most successful female Pharaoh and remains one of Luxor’s most iconic landmarks.
Pause for memorable photographs at the Colossi of Memnon, the gigantic statues of Amenhotep III that have stood proudly on the Theban plain for over 3,400 years and once guarded one of the grandest mortuary temples in Ancient Egypt.
Following lunch at a premium local restaurant, begin your comfortable private journey back to Makadi Bay through the scenic landscapes of the Eastern Desert.
Arrive at your resort in the evening with unforgettable memories of an extraordinary two-day adventure through the temples and royal tombs of Ancient Thebes, crowned by the once-in-a-lifetime experience of soaring above Luxor in a sunrise hot air balloon.
