Where to Go: the 12 Best Balloon Flights Worldwide

1.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,142 reviews · from $349Our pick

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Guide Mohamed Gobran is often assigned to groups, and the plan includes a sunrise balloon flight over Luxor.

“Our cruise was cancelled the day before the scheduled day which almost ruined our Egypt vacation. Luckily for us we had booked an extra day in Luxor so we were able to book on the cruise leaving the next day and still catch our plane home. TRead more”

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2.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · from $340

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Mohammed Abdo, Hady, Mido, and Mostafa lead the sightseeing. A sunrise balloon ride over Luxor is included, but confirm the exact flight time.

“I was feeling anxious picking a good option for Nile cruise but I am glad I picked this one. The ship was new and clean. The room was comfortable and clean. The food was varied and good. The cruise staff was amazing, very friendly and helpful. And our guides (Mostafa and Mohamed Abdo) were very knowledgeable, nice and simply amazing! I completely recommend it.”

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3.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · from $329

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for three nights aboard a Nile ship, with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and a sunrise balloon ride. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, Ahmed, and Ahmed Shawky Ali have led recent departures. Entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Everything was taken care of :) Our guide Mohamed Gobran was very helpful and explained everything clearly (from all the itineraries and money things to the Egyptian history). We felt super safe. The itinerary is packed with a lot of amazing places to see. Food on the boat is great (buffet style), but remember that the times can vary depending on the itinerary of the day. We had a lot of fun and would recommend this cruise!”

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4.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 509 reviews · from $320

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a full-board ship, with an Egyptologist guide such as Mahmoud or Mohamed Gobran. Visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings, then fly over Luxor by hot-air balloon.

“We really enjoyed our trip down the Nile, from Aswan to Luxor. Radamis boat was fine. Food was good also. We really enjoyed the travelling along the Nile. Mahmoud our guide was excellent,get us to where we needed to be. Highly recommend it to everyone.”

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5.4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 356 reviews · from $329

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile cruise boat, with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Khaled, Mina, and Talaat Abdo have earned strong praise. The balloon flight depends on weather.

“Charming and welcoming staff from the moment one arrives. Beautiful view of the Nile at a leisurely pace. A full day of sightseeing with - in my honest opinion - the best guide ever: Meena (he has a Masters & Ph.D in Egyptology) and weaved a story/showed us things no other guide did. The cruise company accommodated our every need and went out of their way to set us up with transportation and a stay at a downtown 5 star hotel when some complications arose with another company. All in all, highly recommended.”

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6.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $311

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with Egyptologist guides such as Ahmed Shawky Ali or Mohamed Gobran. You’ll visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, plus take a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor.

“Ahmed Shawky Ali was impeccable as a guide. Excelent explanations, something surprisingly rare in Egypt as many of the guides gave contradictory explanations to the museum in Cairo and any good sourced documentation. The plan was pacRead more”

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7.4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $524

Spend four busy days moving from Aswan to Luxor by Nile cruise, with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. A guide such as Zakaria, Mohamed Wafa, or Tarek may lead your visits. The hot-air balloon flight is the memorable extra, but expect very early mornings and separate entrance fees.

“The cruise itself was wonderful. Our tour guide (Muhammad) was always attentive, listened to the needs of the group while keeping up with all the sightseeing program. There was big variety of food to choose for - worth mentioning it was Read more”

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8.4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 310 reviews · 4 days · from $450

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali. You will visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, plus take a hot air balloon ride over Luxor.

“excellent service specially our guide Mohamed Gobran and very knowledgeable with Egyptian history.”

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9.3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 297 reviews · 4 days · from $1,100

Spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private guides, a felucca ride, sunrise hot air balloon flight, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Tour managers such as Arwa and Suzanna are available by WhatsApp, while guide quality can vary.

“It was an amazing experience visiting all the main sites of lower Egypt. A well organised trip made possible thanks to Mohra of Nice tours.”

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10.Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 260 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $308Best value

Fly for about an hour over the Loire, Indre, or Cher valleys from Amboise or Chenonceau. Balloon Revolution provides hotel pickup within 15 kilometers of Amboise, a safety briefing, bilingual guidance, Champagne or sparkling grape juice, and a return transfer. Flights are led by pilots such as Kevin and Tom.

“We happened to pick a perfect day. Warm for October, clear skies, and very little breeze. What wind there was floated us over two chateaus - something the pilot told us only happens 10 percent of the time. Beautiful flight, gorgeous views, on a perfect day.”

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11.Egypt 8 nights:Cairo,Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel,Nile cruise,Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · from $1,096

You’ll visit Egypt’s major ancient sites with local guides, including the Pyramids, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, and Philae. The trip uses trains, a five-star Nile cruise, and a Luxor balloon ride. Guides such as Farouk, Mohamed, Ahmed, and Mona’s coordination add a personal touch.

“The personalized guides! They really made the experience extra special for my family. The Pyramids Oasis hotel rooms were clean and spacious, with friendly and accommodating staff. The river cruise also offered clean and spacious rooms with a fantastic view along the Nile river. The staff were exceptional and tended to us as family. Definitely would recommend the sleep cars for the overnight train. It was a blast!”

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12.7-Night Luxury Nile River Cruise & Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $900

Spend seven nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, with private Egyptologist guides, a sunrise hot-air balloon ride over Luxor, Abu Simbel, Philae, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides such as Ayman, Asma Saber, George, and Remon are available, with private pickup, meals, and transport included.

“This tour was our first experience in Egypt. They took us to many wonderful places. And lunch was so delicious! We spent good time!”

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