LUXOR – As many as 60 hot air balloon rides were organized in Luxor on Friday, carrying 1,500 tourists of various nationalities, said Ahmed Aboud, representative of the Egyptian Federation of Hot Air Ballooning Companies in Luxor.
Egypt ranks high globally in the hot air balloon rides, stressing that all operators concerned are committed to follow the instructions of civil aviation authorities for safe and secure rides, Aboud added in a statement.
The air balloons flew over the city’s archaeological sites, such as the Valley of the Kings and Queens
Hot-air balloon rides over the ancient wonders of Luxor are the tourists’ favorite, as they get a chance to explore the city’s spectacular landscape and famous landmarks.