Several hot air balloons, including those branded 'Easy Air Balloon' and 'Top Level Balloon', fire their burners and prepare for launch on a sandy ground station in Luxor, Egypt. Palm trees and a flat agricultural landscape are visible in the background under a partly cloudy morning sky. Hot air ballooning over Luxor is one of Egypt's most iconic tourist activities, offering aerial views of ancient temples and the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank.