Top Luxor Literary Tours in 2026

Watch the sun rise over Luxor from an unbeatable vantage point--the sky--with this hot air balloon experience. A driver will pick you up from your hotel and the port and take you to the launch area, where you'll be piloted into the sky as the sun rises over the desert and its ancient temples for an hour of sightseeing.

Get away from the city for an outdoor camelback adventure on this private tour for groups of up to eight people. You'll have your choice of ride lengths, from shorter 1-hour options that take you along the banks of the Nile River to longer excursions that include rides out over desert sand dunes.

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.

Immerse yourself in ancient Egyptian history on a guided tour of Luxor's West and East Banks. You'll spend the day visiting top sights such as the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Karnak and Luxor Temples, with a stop at a local restaurant along the way for an included lunch.

Experience the fascinating Valley of the Kings with your own qualified Egyptologist guide on this 4-hour morning private tour from Luxor. After traveling to the West Bank by private, air-conditioned vehicle, explore three of the stunning tombs that were burrowed into the mountains around 4,000 years ago as burial places for the pharaohs. Hear about the different tombs from your informative guide, and then descend underground to see the richly decorated tunnels and chambers of the tombs of rulers such as Ramses III, Ramses XI and Merenptah.