3 Days Trip to Luxor from Soma Bay with Hot Air Balloon
Experience a 3-Day Private Luxor Tour from Soma Bay to discover the wonders of Ancient Thebes. Visit Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon, enjoy a magical sunrise hot air balloon ride, and explore Luxor’s treasures with a private Egyptologist guide and comfortable accommodation.
Day 1 – The Magnificent Temples of Luxor's East Bank
Your unforgettable adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your resort in Soma Bay. Relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you travel through the Eastern Desert to Luxor, the legendary city known as the world’s greatest open-air museum.
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 over nearly two thousand years by successive Pharaohs, Karnak was the spiritual heart of Ancient Egypt and the principal sanctuary of Amun-Ra.
Walk through the legendary Great Hypostyle Hall, where 134 gigantic sandstone columns rise majestically overhead. Admire towering obelisks, sacred lakes, colossal statues, and beautifully decorated sanctuaries while learning about the great kings and religious ceremonies that shaped the New Kingdom.
Following a delicious lunch at a premium local restaurant, continue to the elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully situated on the banks of the Nile. Built mainly by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II and Alexander the Great, the temple served as the setting for the famous Opet Festival and was once connected to Karnak by the spectacular Avenue of Sphinxes.
Discover grand courtyards, colossal statues, and magnificent reliefs that reveal more than three thousand years of Egyptian history before transferring to your luxury hotel for check-in.
In the evening, you may choose to attend the magical Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple or enjoy a peaceful Felucca sailing experience along the Nile while admiring Luxor illuminated beneath the stars.
After your tour, check in to your hotel for a relaxing overnight stay in Luxor, with optional evening activities including the spectacular Karnak Sound and Light Show or a traditional felucca sailing trip on the Nile River at sunset.
Day 2 – Sunrise Hot Air Balloon and the Royal Necropolis
Before dawn, begin one of Egypt’s most unforgettable experiences with a sunrise Hot Air Balloon flight over Luxor. As the first rays of sunlight illuminate the Nile Valley, float peacefully above green fields, ancient temples, villages, and the hidden royal tombs nestled within the Theban Mountains. This spectacular adventure offers breathtaking panoramic views and memories that will last a lifetime.
After returning to your hotel for breakfast, cross to Luxor’s legendary West Bank and discover the Valley of the Kings, the sacred burial ground of the New Kingdom Pharaohs and one of the world’s most important archaeological treasures.
Accompanied by your private guide, enter three beautifully decorated royal tombs adorned with colorful hieroglyphics and sacred texts that describe the Pharaohs’ journey into eternity. 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. Built dramatically 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 giant statues of Amenhotep III that have guarded the Theban plain for more than 3,400 years.
After enjoying lunch at a carefully selected restaurant, spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Relax by the pool, enjoy the atmosphere of Luxor, or choose optional activities such as visiting Luxor Museum or taking a traditional boat ride on the Nile.
After lunch at a quality local restaurant, return to your hotel for another relaxing overnight stay, allowing you to enjoy Luxor at your own pace.
Day 3 – Hidden Treasures of Ancient Thebes
