Top Luxor Outdoor Activities

Experience the ancient landmarks of Luxor from a different perspective when you embark on this hot-air balloon ride. Climb aboard your private balloon and soar over the ancient monuments and landscapes just as the sun is about to rise. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding areas and sip on complimentary tea or coffee upon landing.

Known as Egypt's open air museum, Luxor offers visitors the chance to experience the ancient world at its temples, monuments, and tombs. But few visitors get to see these historic sights from the sky. On this unparalleled hot air balloon adventure, see Luxor from high above the desert, and snap stunning photos in the morning light as you soar through the sky.

Make exploring Luxor simple–and avoid the crowds–with private round-trip transfers from your hotel to several of the city’s top landmarks: the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Queens. Explore at your own pace or upgrade to include an Egyptologist guide who speaks English, German, or Spanish to uncover sights you might otherwise have missed (extra expense).

LIVE THE NILE MAGIC AT GOLDEN HOUR! Imagine this: The sun melts into the Nile horizon as your private Felucca glides silently through Luxor's ancient waters. Soft breezes, golden light, and the call to prayer echoing from Karnak Temple. THIS is the Luxor moment you've been dreaming of! ⛵❤️ WHAT YOU GET (Private Trip): ✦ 2HRS SUNSET FELUCCA SAIL (best photo ops!) ✦ EGYPTIAN DINNER ON BOARD ✦ UNLIMITED tea, coffee, soft drinks ✦ FREE HOTEL PICKUP/DROPOFF (East Bank - ask about West Bank) ✦ English-speaking captain & crew PERFECT FOR: * Couples & honeymoons * Families (kids love it!) * Photographers & Instagrammers * Anyone seeking authentic Egypt "Book now before sunset sells out!" ⛵

Booking a 'felucca' sailboat ride in Luxor will save you the hassle and time of organizing it on the ground. With this trip, ride a private white-sailed felucca on the River Nile as the sun sets behind the West Bank hills. Soak in the views, and learn about the sights from a guide, and Egyptian tea. Ideal for families and couples, with hotel transfers

Watch the sun rise over the ancient city of Luxor from aboard a hot air balloon with this experience. A driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the western shores of the Nile River for refreshments and a safety briefing. Then you'll board your balloon for a 45-minute to one-hour flight, just in time to watch the sunrise.

Experience the thrill of quad-riding through the desert with this quad bike safari experience. You'll head out to Wadi Ziad, known for its variety of stones, where your guide will teach you the basics of quad-bike riding. Once you’re comfortable, you’ll get to ride out into the desert, taking in the scenic sunset before returning to Luxor.

Avoid the hassle of dealing with taxi touts and guarantee a comfortable trip from Luxor International Airport to your hotel by pre-booking an arrival transfer. Your driver will be waiting with you at arrivals with a sign bearing your name and will take you to your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.

Appreciate the majesty of Luxor, once ancient Egypt’s capital, from the air on this sunrise balloon flight, which reaches heights of 1500 feet (450 meters) above desert and Nile. Glide over the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and so much more, and receive a certificate on landing. Private transfers direct from your hotel or cruise ship let you lie in that bit longer.

Set sail on a 4-day River Nile cruise and experience Egypt like never before. Perfect for those short on time, this adventure-packed tour includes visits to ancient temples, horse-drawn carriage rides, a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor, and more. Back on board, enjoy evening entertainment and views you can’t get on land. All meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—are included, with hotel pickup for added convenience.

Get a bird's eye view of Luxor's ancient sites from aboard a hot air balloon. Your driver will pick you up and take you to the launch site in an air-conditioned vehicle, where you'll attend a safety briefing before getting ready to fly. You'll then head up to the sky, with a local guide on board to point out sights and tell you about their history and relevance.

• A hot air balloon is an incredible way to see the “world’s largest open air museum. • Join with us your Dream Trip and Join the luxury Balloon In Luxor with Excellent Pilot • We will Pick up you and Drop you Back in Luxor • Enjoy by the sunrise Over Luxor’s ruins and temples in the beautiful morning light.

Sail along the River Nile on this 3-day, 2-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan with full-board accommodation and a private Egyptologist guide. Explore key landmarks including the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Abu Simbel, while enjoying all meals included. Learn about Ancient Egypt and hear plenty of facts, insights, and stories along the way.

See Luxor at its most dazzling by sailing on the River Nile at sunset. This private felucca tour allows you to soak up unobstructed views of the ancient city from both banks of the Nile. As you sail, you can sip on tea while taking in the view of landmarks such as Luxor Temple from the water.

See the best of Egypt in just one week on this private tour-and-cruise combo. You'll start in Cairo, visiting the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum before flying to Aswan for a private cruise up the Nile River to Luxor. Visit ancient temples, burial sites, and the Aswan High Dam, returning to Cairo by flight at the end of your cruise.

Learn about Egypt's ancient history with this private tour led by an Egyptologist guide. You'll visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Hatshepsut and Habu Temples, and Deir El-Medina, all in just one day. For extra convenience, this tour includes round-trip transportation from your Luxor hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Follow in the wake of prophets and pharaohs on this all-inclusive, 4-night deluxe Nile cruise, the perfect way to experience the majesty of one of the world’s great rivers. See the highlights of Luxor and Aswan with your own private guide and vehicle; admire the temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo; and enjoy treats from an onboard djellaba party to a belly-dance show and a felucca sailboat ride.

Your best choice in all circumstances AR Hot Air Balloon is your destination to spend a comfortable, and unique trip. A complete trip, not only flying, everything from picking up with a professional guides, who will be at your service from the first meeting until the last point and destination to move inside Egyptian civilization, a full explanation of what is going on around you, high-quality photography and video of all the archaeological areas, and then a comfortable and safe flight with a professional pilot in the degree of trainer and a professional ground crew working hard to keep the flight in a position of excellence always to take off in safety and land in safety, and then you will have a unique and distinct experience, with an explanation of all the archaeological areas that you see from the sky, with a qualified pilot to do this work, who works hard to make your trip unforgettable and enjoyable to the extreme.

Get off the beaten path with a private, half-day tour to Dendera to see the Temple of Hathor and its famous ceiling depiction of the zodiac with this day tour. Your Egyptologist guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to the temple complex at a time of your choosing, where you’ll have plenty of time to explore before returning to Luxor.

Get a bird's eye view over Luxor as you sail over the city in a hot air balloon. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel bright and early and take you to the launch spot, where you'll hop aboard a balloon to take flight. As you soar, you'll be able to look down at some of Luxor's oldest sights, illuminated by the light of the morning sunrise.

Travel between Luxor and Hurghada comfortably and easily, without having to haggle with taxi drivers, by pre-booking a private transfer between the two cities. Your licensed driver will pick you and your luggage up at the airport, train station, or your Luxor hotel and take you out to Hurghada at the time of your choosing. To make your trip extra comfortable, snacks and bottled water will be provided.

Join this 5-day Nile River cruise journey to discover the breathtaking scenes of Egypt's vibrant landscape and renowned historical sights. Enjoy five-star hospitality aboard your luxurious cruise ship as you sail from Luxor to Aswan. Delight in all that ancient Egyptian civilization has left behind; including world-famous landmarks such as Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. You'll also get to take an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over majestic Luxor, to admire the ancient ruins from above.

Visit the major sights of Aswan and Luxor and spend time at Kom Ombo and Edfu with this cruise-based tour, which includes round-trip flights from Cairo. You'll also get three nights on a Nile River cruise boat, with included meals, and the services of a professional Egyptologist guide, as well as the chance to take a flight on a hot-air balloon, included in the price of the tour.