2 Day Luxor with Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour From Marsa Alam

Description

2 Day Luxor with Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour From Marsa Alam – Set aside your beach towel and dive into two days of ancient wonders—flanked by soaring temples, royal tombs, and a desert sunrise like you’ve never seen before. You’ll begin with a relaxed drive to Luxor, spend a night under its sky, and rise with the balloons over the Nile on your second morning—before walking through millennia of history.

2 Day Luxor with Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour From Marsa

✨ Day One: Journey to Grand Temples

4:00 AM Departure from Marsa Alam

Your private air‑conditioned vehicle arrives early to whisk you north along quiet desert roads. Coffee? Water? Snacks on board. By mid‑morning you’re stepping off the road and into one of humanity’s architectural marvels.

9:30 AM – Explore Karnak Temple Complex

Dominating Luxor, Karnak stretches across acres—columns, obelisks, sacred lakes, and statues showcasing pharaohs over centuries. Your Egyptologist guide brings every relief to life, offering stories woven in stone.

12:00 PM – Lunch & Luxor Temple Visit

After a local lunch—think freshly grilled meats, salads, rice—you’ll stroll into Luxor Temple. Built by Amenhotep III and Rameses II, it was the site of Opet Festival processions linking the king to the gods.

Evening Option – Karnak Sound & Light Show

Opt in for music, lights, and ancient tales projected across temple walls. A dramatic finale to your first Luxor evening.

Overnight in Luxor at your chosen hotel—whether it’s Nile Palace, Sonesta St. George, or Pyramisa Luxor—complete with breakfast for the next morning.

🌅 Day Two: Ballooning, Tombs & Timeless Temple Magic

Pre‑Dawn Balloon Ride over Luxor

Begin the day before sunrise with an optional hot-air balloon flight. Drift over the West Bank at dawn—fields, palms, temples, and the wide sweep of the Nile under golden skies. Breakfast box included.

8:30 AM – Valley of the Kings

After landing, cross the Nile to the Valley of the Kings. Your guide leads you inside three royal tombs, each decorated with vivid scenes of the afterlife. Visit Tutankhamun’s or Ramses II’s chambers—deep into royal secrets.

10:30 AM – Deir el‑Bahari (Hatshepsut’s Temple)

This terraced temple climbs out of the desert like a structure carved into the cliffs themselves, built to honor the legendary female ruler, Queen Hatshepsut.

11:15 AM – Colossi of Memnon

Pose beside these two giant statues of Amenhotep III, which stand alone as silent guardians of history.

12:00 PM – Lunch & Souvenir Time

Enjoy a final local meal, then browse the vibrant bazaars of Luxor for papyrus artwork, spices, and handcrafted souvenirs.

1:30 PM – Travel back to Marsa Alam

Your private vehicle returns you to Marsa Alam, concluding your Luxor adventure by late afternoon.

2 Day Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

✅ What’s Included

• Two full-day guided tours of Luxor

• Sunrise hot-air balloon ride (optional)

• One night’s hotel accommodation with breakfast

• Private, air-conditioned transport both ways

• All entrance fees to temples and tombs

• Bottled water throughout the trip

• Local lunches on both days

• Egyptologist guide fluent in English

❌ What’s Not Included

• Tipping or gratuities

• Optional sound-and-light show

• Souvenirs or personal expenses

• Dinner during your overnight stay

• Felucca (sailboat) trips unless pre-arranged

🎒 Travel Tips

• Wear comfortable shoes and sun-protective clothing

• Bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen

• Keep your camera or smartphone ready

• Carry your passport copy or ID

• Request a breakfast box from the hotel before departure

🧭 Final Thoughts

This isn’t just another tour itinerary—it’s a curated journey through time, blending aerial wonder at sunrise with intimate walks through millennia of history. Luxor’s temples and tombs have stories to tell—and this two-day trip from Marsa Alam offers the perfect front-row seat.