3 Days Trip to Luxor from Sahl Hasheesh with Hot Air Balloon
Experience a 3-Day Private Luxor Tour from Sahl Hasheesh with Hot Air Balloon and explore the timeless treasures of Ancient Thebes. Visit Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon, enjoy an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor, and discover Egypt’s ancient history with a private Egyptologist guide, comfortable private transport, and hotel accommodation.
Day 1 – Luxor East Bank Tour
Your unforgettable 3-Day Luxor trip from Sahl Hasheesh begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Sahl Hasheesh.
Enjoy a comfortable private transfer through the Eastern Desert in a modern air-conditioned vehicle while traveling toward Luxor, the ancient capital of Upper Egypt and one of the world’s greatest archaeological destinations.
Upon arrival, meet your private Egyptologist tour guide and start your exploration of Luxor’s East Bank with a visit to the incredible Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built in Ancient Egypt and one of the most impressive monuments in the world.
Discover the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall, featuring 134 massive sandstone columns covered with detailed hieroglyphics, and explore ancient obelisks, colossal statues, sacred lakes, chapels, and magnificent sanctuaries dedicated to the gods of Thebes.
Your guide will reveal the fascinating stories of the pharaohs, ancient Egyptian mythology, and the religious traditions that made Karnak one of the most important spiritual centers of Ancient Egypt.
After lunch at a quality local restaurant, continue your Luxor sightseeing tour with a visit to the magnificent Luxor Temple, beautifully located on the banks of the Nile River.
Walk through its grand entrance, admire the giant statues of Ramses II, elegant colonnades, impressive courtyards, and beautifully preserved reliefs while learning about the ancient Opet Festival, royal ceremonies, and the importance of this sacred temple.
Explore part of the famous Avenue of Sphinxes, the ancient processional road that connected Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple. After completing your East Bank tour, check in to your hotel in Luxor for an overnight stay.
In the evening, enjoy optional experiences such as the fascinating Karnak Sound and Light Show or a relaxing Nile felucca sailing trip at sunset.
Day 2 – Hot Air Balloon & Luxor West Bank Tour
Start your second day with a magical sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor, one of the most unforgettable experiences in Egypt. Before sunrise, travel to the launch site and rise above the Nile Valley to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Luxor’s ancient landscape. Watch the first sunlight illuminate the Nile River, green farmlands, traditional villages, the legendary Valley of the Kings, and the dramatic mountains of the Theban Necropolis. This peaceful flight offers amazing photography opportunities and a unique view of Egypt’s ancient treasures from above. After breakfast, continue your private Luxor West Bank tour with a visit to the world-famous Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery of the New Kingdom pharaohs and one of Egypt’s most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore beautifully decorated royal tombs filled with colorful wall paintings, ancient hieroglyphics, and sacred funerary texts that reveal the beliefs of Ancient Egyptians about death and eternal life. Optional entry is available to the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun, where you can see the burial chamber of the young king who became one of Egypt’s most iconic pharaohs. Continue to the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, one of the greatest architectural masterpieces of Ancient Egypt, built against the dramatic limestone cliffs. Discover its impressive terraces, elegant columns, and detailed reliefs that tell the story of Egypt’s powerful female ruler and her famous expedition to the Land of Punt. Complete your West Bank tour with a stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon, the two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for thousands of years. After lunch at a local restaurant, return to your hotel for another comfortable overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 3 – Luxor Hidden Gems Tour
