Private Overnight to Luxor from Marsa Alam with Hot Air Balloon
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Marsa Alam, Egypt
- 2 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Luxor is almost a 5-hour drive from Marsa Alam so day trips mean a pre-dawn start and a late finish. Allow this ancient capital the time it merits on an overnight tour with your own Egyptologist, a 5-star hotel, two lunches, a boat trip, and entrance fees included. See Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
- See Luxor’s key sights plus the sound and light show at Luxor Temple
- Spend a relaxing night in a 5-star hotel with breakfast included
- Private tour means space to spread out during the long desert drive
- Hassle-free round-trip transfers from hotels in the Marsa Alam area
What's Included
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- One night accommodation at hotel
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All service charges and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Karnak
- Entry/Admission - Luxor Temple
- Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
- Lunch (2)Lunch
- Tipping
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Our guide will accompany you from your accommodation in Marsa Alam to Luxor City
Itinerary
Day 1
Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple by Night
2 Stops
1
The Karnak Temple
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Luxor Temple
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation: One night accommodation at 5* hotel
Meals: Lunch
Day 2
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi Of Memnon
4 Stops
1
Valley of the Kings
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Temple of Hatshepsut
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
3
Colossi of Memnon
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Marsa Alam
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 13 reviews
Nicoline_D, May 2026
We were picked up at 6:00 by an Omar. Fine car and drove smoothly, only spoke no English. The guide Sayed who boarded in Luxor was a fine Egyptoog, spoke good English and took our pace into account. Very nice.
The temples Karnak and Luxor were impressive. However, on day 1, when we inquired about the departure time on day 2, we heard that the ballooning was cancelled due to a government decision. Because we specifically chose this tour for the balloon ride, and moreover paid heavily for this excursion to Egyptian standards (almost €700 for 2 people) we made our displeasure clear to the guide. He would be in touch with you about this.
In the afternoon of day 1 we were dropped at 3pm at the 4 star Aracan Hotel. Despite friendly staff and great food, this was definitely not the 5 star hotel in Luxor that was included in the program and was additionally promised by the organization when booking.
We also noticed after reading the program that we had not received lunch in an Oriental restaurant on the Nile, and also not a boat trip as is in the program. However, there was a simple lunch in Luxor city.
We have therefore booked an extra Felucca trip for the end of the afternoon of day 1 for €80. Because we had already seen the Luxor temple that afternoon, there was no light show in the evening, which is in the program.
In the evening we heard via app that the balloon ride on day 2 was still going ahead.
The balloon ride was great on day 2. We were picked up 5.15am and made a beautiful balloon ride at sunrise.
Then we were dropped on the west bank with our guide Hayed and driver Omar. We saw 3 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and a shop in Luxor where art was made with alabaster. That was very nice thanks to Muhammed who showed us around.
Then we got (again) a very simple lunch in a small restaurant. So again no delicious lunch in a beautiful restaurant with Nile view, as was promised in the program.
After lunch we saw the Colossi of Memnon. The guide said goodbye and around 12.15 the excursion was finished. Driver Omar raced with 2 smoke/fuel stops to Marsa Alam. Upon arrival at our hotel, he reacted strongly that he found the $20 tip too little. Given the other tip for the guide we gave earlier, the extra costs for the boat trip, the fact that they are paid out of the €700 excursion fee and icm all the program parts we did not get, I found that behavior very inappropriate. That left a thick mark on the excursion joy.
In short: guide was fine, for him 5 stars, balloon ride was beautiful as were the visited temples. The rest did not meet the commitments in the programme at all.
I'm afraid the ballooning would not have taken place if we hadn't reacted to that on day 1 and said we would contact the organization about it. In short: too bad.
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Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the balloon ride, the temples, and especially the guide service during your trip.
However, we would like to clarify a few points regarding your comments.
First, the program and booking confirmation never mentioned a 5-star hotel in Luxor. The hotel category was not specified as either 4-star or 5-star in the itinerary or booking details.
Second, the itinerary also did not mention that lunch would be served in a restaurant directly on the Nile. Lunches during the excursion were included as standard local meals during the tour program.
Regarding the felucca trip, this was an extra activity personally requested and booked by you during the tour, and it was not included in the original excursion package.
Concerning the balloon ride, the temporary cancellation was related to operational/government flight approvals, which are outside the control of the company and can change at the last minute for safety reasons. Fortunately, the flights resumed and you were able to enjoy the experience as planned the following morning.
We always appreciate constructive feedback and will continue working to improve our services. Thank you again for choosing us for your Luxor experience.
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