"HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE OVER LUXOR'S TEMPLES" Tour

"HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE OVER LUXOR'S TEMPLES" Tour

Over 4000 years of history make Luxor a very special place to stay with so much to see and do. The mighty river Nile has been providing Egypt with water for millennia and separates the city into two halves: East bank, “the land of the livings” where the Temples of Luxor and Karnak as well as the Luxor and Mummification museums are. And the West bank “the land of the dead”, where the Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamen’s tomb), Queens, Workers, Nobles as well as the mortuary temples of Ramesses II and III – The Ramesseum and Medinet Habu are.

Sunrise hot-air balloon rides over the ancient wonders in the West Bank in Luxor, is an amazing way to see world’s largest open air museum. Come and enjoy the splendours of the ancient historical sights of Luxor from the air. Leaving at sunrise, your scenic flight over Egypt's iconic monuments promises to be one of the highlights of your journey down the river. View the magnificent temples of Karnak and Hatshepsut, among many other privileged sights.

Our Staff experience & our Fleet: FLY WITH THE BEST:

Our Hot Air Balloons Company (BLUE BIRD BALLON COMPANY) we have been in the field as a professional balloon ride operator based in Luxor, the ancient pharaonic city of Thebe, for over twenty years. Experience the magic of a balloon ride while floating over beautiful Luxor. We schedule flights once a day, every day, all year round making it easy for you to schedule your flight and to give our passengers a unique experience and make them to enjoy the beauty of the Nile and the magic of nature from Luxor sky. We start launching our flights daily with sunrise.

SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY FOR PASSENGERS AND CREW.

BLUE BIRD BALLON COMPANY flies with FAA certified pilots with over 20 years of balloon flying experience, insured and commercially qualified, accompanied by a very competent, experienced, extremely friendly and fun-loving ground crew and 4 brand new hot air balloons. We have the best qualified captains in the field and certified engineering staff applying maximum safety standards in aviation industry. We have 4 Balloons with different types and capacity

• Balloon SU-325: Capacity: 28 pax.
• Balloon SU-326: Capacity: 28 pax.
• Balloon SU-319: Capacity: 16 pax.
• Balloon SU-256: Capacity: 2 pax. Deluxe private flight

Itinerary:

Early in the morning, Blue Bird Balloon Company representative will pick you up by minibus from your hotel in Luxor on the eastern bank to enjoy your unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the impressive ancient city of Luxor. You will be transferred to a marina to cross by motor boat to the eastern bank of the Nile River from where you will continue on a short ride to the take-off area where you will begin your balloon ride in the sky over the world's largest open-air museum, the beautiful and unique city of Luxor. The balloon ride departs daily, but it is recommended to confirm in advance. The balloon ride lasts approximately 45 - 60 minutes and then you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Services included in the hot-air balloon flights tour:

• The 1st or 2nd morning flights
• Take-off time 10 to 30 mins before sunrise
• You will be picked up from your hotel/accommodation & return.
• Transfer by air conditioned bus
• Motor boat to transfer to the West Bank
• Refreshment breakfast on the motorboat with some fresh fruits or fruit juic, Bread rolls or cake along with some coffee and tea with milk.
• Inflation & Take Off: Once you get to the west bank we transfer you to our take-off area. Inflation takes about 20 minutes. One of the life’s most fascinating sights is the set-up and inflation of a hot air balloon. Once the balloon is ready, the passengers receive their call and the adventure begins with the pilot saftey briefing.
• The Flight: 45 to 60 minutes ride in Hot Air Balloon, in the sky of Luxor depends on the weather. The flight goes up to enjoy the west bank of luxor landscape. Take to the skies and experience the region by the light of sunrise as you glide over landmarks in a hot air balloon. then float up hundreds of feet. Observe the complex of temples and chapels at Karnak to the east, then cast your eyes to the west for views of Hatshepsut Temple in its dramatic spot at the foot of colossal cliffs. Spy the Colossi of Memnon rising up and seemingly guarding royal tombs.
• Catch a glimpse of the sun and the sky.
• Celebration on landing. After your flight, when your feet find their way back to earth, the crew will meet you, and help you celebrate your happy landing with the commemorative flight certificate suitable for framing, and memories to last a lifetime.
• A flight certificate.
• All service charges and taxes
• Full passenger insurance

Services not included in the tour:

• Any extras not mentioned in the program
• Tipping.

Complementary services:

• Professional photography and video service is optional for an additional charge.