Marsa Alam to Luxor Transfer and Luxor East Bank

Marsa Alam - Your tour will start with a pick up from your hotel in Marsa Alam at 7:00 am (available to change) by our English speaking driver in an air conditioned vehicle, then begins the 4-5 hour journey towards Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor around 11:30 am, check in your hotel in Luxor (book it yourself) and relax for couple of hours before the tour to the east bank .

Temple of Karnak - Then meet your guide for the tour at 3:00 pm and head to the first stop of the day, Karnak Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Listed site and the greatest example of a site of worship in history built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Listen carefully to the stories and legends to be told by your tour guide. Marvel at the sheer size of the Great Hypo-style Hall, take photos between the huge columns and obelisks .

Luxor Temple - In your way to Luxor Temple, stop to see the avenue of sphinxes, once linked the two temples together for the ancient Egyptians New Year Festival. Proceed to Luxor Temple, which is among the most beautiful temples in Egypt, and was built by king Amonhotep III from the 18th. dynasty and completed by the great king Ramses II during the 19th dynasty, where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and well preserved statues. Then, transfer back to your hotel for overnight .

Hot Air Balloon, Luxor West Bank, Banana Island & Departure transfer to Marsa Alam

Hot air balloon Luxor Take Off Site - Following an early morning pick-up (around 4:30 am) from your hotel, drive towards the River Nile to cross to the West Bank on a motorboat followed by another vehicle transfer to the hot air balloon launch site. After listening to the safety instructions, hop into the hot air balloon’s shared basket and get ready for lift off. Rise up into the sky and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Luxor at sunrise. See the city from an entirely different perspective. Take 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country’s landscape and famous landmarks such as; the Ramessum temple, the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple and the view of the Colossi of Memnon rising from the nearby fields. Be sure to capture the best moments of the sunrise over the Theban Necropolis mountains. Float back down to earth and you will receive a flight certificate and a small gift .

Valley of the Kings - Back to your hotel to have your breakfast and check out with your luggage and be ready for the west bank tour. Your Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am. Drive in nature for about 35 to 40 minutes to the West Bank to start by visiting the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New Kingdom 18th to 20th dynasty carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies . With your expert guide, learn about the rulers who are entombed here such as the Great Pharaoh Ramses II and Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Your tour guide will explain everything from outside as no guiding inside the tombs, then explore the best 3 selected tombs from the open ones .

Temple of Hatshepsut - Continue, to Hatshepsut Temple, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved temples of Ancient Egypt. Listen to her interesting story from your Egyptology guide and know how she managed to rule the country for 22 years as a sole Pharaoh. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic 17 meters statues of Memnon once depicted King Amenhotep III. Marvel at these fascinating sculptures and listen to incredible stories about the rulers and times through which they have lasted .

Colossi of Memnon - then you will move to the statues of king imenhoteb III which are facing the temple of king Imenhoteb III

• Banana Island tour with lunch
• 30-45 minutes Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor sky
• Professional English-speaking Egyptology tour guide
• Pickup and drop-off at your Marsa Alam Hotel by a private A/C vehicle

• Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing which will be roughly 40$
• Tipping to the guide and driver .

Experience the luxury of a private two-day round trip from Marsa Alam to Luxor. You’ll be toured through Luxor’s famous attractions on both sides of the Nile River, overseen by a seasoned Egyptologist guide. Explore renowned landmarks like the Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, plus more. Enjoy a thrilling hot air balloon ride over Luxor, lasting between 30 to 45 minutes. Cruise down the grand Nile River to reach Banana Island, capped off with a delightful lunch at a local island eatery.

• Two-day exclusive Luxor tour with Hot Air Balloon and Banana Island excursions from Marsa Alam.
• Discover the marvels of the Karnak and Luxor temples on the East Bank.
• Tour through the Valley of the Kings, the Hatshepsut temple, and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.
• Experience a 30 to 45-minute breathtaking hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
• Take in views of the globally acclaimed River Nile, and visit Banana Island with a complimentary lunch.
• Enjoy smooth and private round-trip transportation.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.