25 hot air balloons launched with 513 tourists in Luxor

CAIRO – 16 February 2018: Twenty-five hot air balloons in Luxor were launched into the sky on Friday, holding on board around 513 tourists from all over the world, after weather conditions stabilised.

Luxor’s hot air balloons flew in the early morning over Luxor governorate, which is named the Capital of the World’s First Country. The balloons were controlled by well-trained Egyptian pilots with around 513 Egyptian and foreign tourists on board. They enjoyed a great aerial view over pharaonic sites in Luxor in the warm weather.

Luxor is considered to be the second city worldwide that offers hot air balloon trips besides a city in the United States. These flights are one of the most popular adventures in Luxor, where millions of tourists come from all over the world.


Sunrise ride over ancient places in Luxor – Five Photos.com

Luxor’s hot air balloons take off at sunrise to fly over the wonders and splendors of the ancient historical sites of ancient Thebes, the temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens.