This is one for the geography nuts, history buffs and adventurers — a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor. It's like a history lesson taking place in an open air balloon. After a few minutes, you're 1000 feet in the air looking at one of the most spectacular views in the world — the Valley of the Kings. You'll also see the ancient Luxor, once called Thebes, in all its glory, plus the world's longest river, the Nile. The one-hour flight, including guide, costs around $260pp.
Luxor is where the great Pharaohs governed the country. Its charm is in the mixture of palace halls, gardens and glimpses of past British colonials and Egyptian monarchs. Perhaps the most stunning scenery unfolds when the hard, arid countryside finally meets the fertile land surrounding the magnificent waterway that is the Nile.
On the other side of the Nile is the village of Gurna. The dead of Thebes were buried on this side and colourful houses decorated with wall paintings are built on the tombs of noblemen.
To find out more:
Allsun Holidays/MISR Travel
Ph: (02) 9241 3211
Toll-free: 1800 227472
E-mail: things2try@allsunholidays.com.au
Website: www.allsunholidays.com.au
For flights:
Emirates Australia
Website: www.emirates.com/au/
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