A general view shows the hot air balloon (top-R) that exploded ,plunged to earth, amongst other balloons leaving a launch site near Egypt's ancient temple city of Luxor, prior to the incident 2013. - AFP Photo
LUXOR, Sept 15 (MENA) - As many as 35 hot air balloons decorated the skies of Luxor carrying 850 tourists of different nationalities.
In a statement Friday, head of the Egyptian Federation of Hot Air Ballooning Companies in Luxor Ahmed Aboud said the flights, operated by several travel agencies, flew over the city's archaeological sites.
Air balloon flights are currently seeing a high turnout by holidaymakers and tourists seeking to enjoy Luxor's spectacular landscape and famous landmarks, the statement read.
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