Five hot air balloon flights took off in Luxor, carrying 76 tourists of various nationalities, head of the union of air balloon companies in Luxor Ahmed Abboud said on Wednesday.

The flights, operated by several travel agencies, flew over the city's archaeological sites, he added. 

Air balloon flights are expected to increase during the coming days with the growing number of charter and direct flights with foreign tourists on board, in addition to Egyptian visitors to the city, Abboud said.

Source: MENA