Best Tombs in the Valley of the Kings and How to Visit After Your Flight
Which tombs to choose in the Valley of the Kings, which need extra tickets, how long to allow and the best time…
Luxor Journal
Flight reports, planning guides and Luxor travel notes from the crew that flies it every morning.
Is There a Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor?
Why Luxor's hot air balloons fly only at sunrise, not sunset — and the best ways to enjoy a Luxor sunset instead,…
Booking a Luxor Hot Air Balloon: Direct, Online Platform or Hotel Desk?
Should you book your Luxor balloon ride directly with the operator, on Viator or GetYourGuide, or through your hotel or cruise? Prices,…
How to Choose the Best Hot Air Balloon Company in Luxor
There are several balloon operators in Luxor and dozens of resellers. Here is how to tell them apart: licences, basket size, take-off…
Karnak Temple Guide: What to See on Balloon Day (or the Day After)
How to visit Karnak Temple in Luxor: the highlights not to miss, the best time to go, how long to allow, and…
How Does a Hot Air Balloon Work? Parts, Physics and Facts
How a hot air balloon flies, what it is made of, how pilots steer with the wind, and how high and fast…
Luxor Balloon Flight Cancelled? Why It Happens and What Comes Next
Why Luxor hot air balloon flights get cancelled, who makes the decision, how often it happens, and exactly what you get if…
Medinet Habu and the Valley of the Queens: Luxor’s Quieter West Bank
A guide to Medinet Habu and the Valley of the Queens: what makes them special, which tombs and reliefs to see, practical…
Photographing Luxor From a Hot Air Balloon: Settings, Angles and Tips
How to take great photos on a Luxor hot air balloon ride: phone and camera settings for low dawn light, the best…