MAGIC OF LUXOR

Travel back in time to the ancient city of Thebes on this enchanting riding holiday. Ride through history, explore the banks of the Nile, and immerse yourself in the local culture and the magic of Luxor.

– Ride to ancient temples in Luxor

– 1 night camping in the desert with the horses

– Visit the top sites in Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak & Luxor Temple

– Sunset boat ride on the Nile River

QUICK FACTS

Location: Luxor

Airport: Luxor International Airport

Adventure: 6 Days / 4 Riding

Season: Sept – May

Group Limit: 2-8 Rider

Weight Limit: 200 lb / 91 kg

Riding Level: Intermediate, Strong Intermediate, Advanced

Accommodation: Camping / Hotel

PROGRAM

You’ve arrived at the land of the pharaohs! Pickup is at Luxor International Airport. Our driver will bring you to your accommodation to get settled in and unwind after your travels. We’ll meet you for dinner at one of our favorite restaurants where we can get acquainted over some delicious Egyptian food.

After breakfast, you’ll come to the stable to meet the horses and saddle up for your first ride in Luxor. Today you will visit two ancient temples on horseback! Along the way, we ride through the lush farmland and quaint villages of Luxor’s agricultural west bank, showing you what daily life is like in rural Egypt. You’ll be transported back in time as we ride past farmers working their fields with traditional tools and animals such as donkeys and water buffalo. As we get closer to the Theban Mountain, we approach our first destination: Ramesseum, a memorial temple for the great warrior Pharaoh Ramesses II. You’ll get to explore the temple on a guided tour while the horses rest nearby. We then have another short ride to our next stop: Medinet Habu Temple. You’ll learn about this impressive temple built by Ramesses III on another guided tour. Lunch is at a nearby restaurant before we meet up with the horses again and ride back to the stable. After freshening up at the hotel, you will enjoy a late afternoon boat trip on the Nile River. Relax and reflect on the day’s adventures while sipping some Egyptian tea and watching the sunset on the water. Dinner is at a restaurant on the banks of the Nile.

This morning, you will visit one of the most famous sites in Luxor: The Valley of the Kings! Explore some of the spectacular tombs hidden in this desert valley, which was the burial ground for the New Kingdom pharaohs. You’ll then visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, a stunning temple built into the foothills of the mountain for Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh. After the sightseeing, you’ll have lunch and relax at the hotel before the afternoon ride to the desert. We ride out of the village and into the hills behind the Valley of the Kings on our sure-footed partners. As the sun starts to go down, we venture further into the desert where our campsite awaits for the night. When we arrive at camp, we watch the sunset and relax with a drink while our dinner is prepared for us. After a delicious meal, we relax around the campfire under the stars with a cup of Egyptian tea, the horses resting around us.

Wake up in the desert to a beautiful view of the vast landscape and the horses nearby. If you get up for sunrise, you may even be able to see hot air balloons floating on the distant horizon. After a quiet morning enjoying nature and having breakfast with the horses, we leave camp to return to the stable. We traverse a range of landscapes, riding from the desert and mountain until we reach villages, farms, and the Nile River. Lunch is served at the hotel upon your return. After lunch, you’ll freshen up and get ready for your sightseeing on Luxor’s east bank. You’ll cross the Nile by water taxi to the massive Karnak Temple complex, the largest religious site ever constructed and a must-see in Luxor. Next, you’ll visit the Avenue of Sphinxes and Luxor Temple, an important place of worship that has been in almost continuous use since ancient times. Back on the west bank, you’ll have a little downtime before heading out for dinner at a restaurant.

Today you’ll have an early start, but this morning’s ride is worth it! We ride to see the hot air balloons take off at sunrise, watching from the horses as they float above us and over the Valley of the Kings. As the sun continues to rise, we ride along the edge of the desert, with tomb-filled valleys on one side and ancient temples and ruins on the other. When we return, we enjoy a traditional Egyptian breakfast: falafel and ful medames. In the midday, you will have downtime to relax at the hotel after your early start to the day. In the late afternoon, you will saddle up for your final ride. We begin through the villages and farms until we reach the outskirts of the desert, where we get to enjoy a long gallop across the sand. We ride up the desert hills for an incredible view of the mountain and the vast landscape beyond, and from here we watch as the sun sets on the horizon. When we return, we enjoy our last dinner together – homestyle Egyptian cooking at the stable alongside the horses.

If you have the time, saddle up for an extra morning ride (not included). Otherwise, relax at the stable with the horses, take a dip in the pool, or pick up some last-minute souvenirs to bring home. Our driver will take you to the Luxor Airport to catch your flight. Until next time!

What’s Included:

Accommodations
Airport transfers
All meals (from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day)
Drinking water
Horse riding with our local guides
Guided tours at the historical sites per the itinerary
All ground transportation (excluding flights)
All other activities per the itinerary

Other Things To Know:

You should be comfortable using English tack and with the basics of riding (in control at the walk, trot, and canter).
Itineraries are flexible and subject to change at our discretion.
For more info, visit our Trip Planning page!

What’s Not Included:

Flights to/from Egypt
Egypt entry visa
Entrance fees to the historical sites
Soft drinks and alcohol
Tips
Travel and medical insurance
Additional tours and services outside of the itinerary

DATES & RATES

DEPARTING FINISHING PRICE
Jan 13, 2025 Jan 18, 2025 7.200 AED
Jan 25, 2025 Jan 30, 2025 7.200 AED
Feb 03, 2025 Feb 08, 2025 7.200 AED
Mar 10, 2025 Mar 15, 2025 7.200 AED
Apr 05, 2025 Apr 10, 2025 7.200 AED
Apr 21, 2025 Apr 26, 2025 7.200 AED
May 04, 2025 May 09, 2025 7.200 AED
Sep 15, 2025 Sep 20, 2025 7.200 AED
Sep 27, 2025 Oct 02, 2025 7.200 AED
Oct 07, 2025 Oct 12, 2025 7.200 AED
Oct 20, 2025 Oct 25, 2025 7.200 AED
Nov 10, 2025 Nov 15, 2025 7.200 AED
Nov 24, 2025 Nov 29, 2025 7.200 AED
Dec 08, 2025 Dec 13, 2025 7.200 AED
Dec 17, 2025 Dec 22, 2025 7.200 AED
Dec 26, 2025 Dec 31, 2025 7.200 AED

To request custom dates for this tour, please get in touch.

Single suplement is 750 AED

Arrival & Departure

Arrival: Luxor International Airport (LXR), Any time; 4 pm or earlier is recommended if possible (tour starts with dinner)

Departure: Luxor International Airport (LXR), Any time (tour ends after breakfast)

Accommodation

Luxor Accommodation

In Luxor, we stay on the tranquil West Bank. This is the quieter side of the Nile where fewer tourists stay. We are in the small village of Ramlah, surrounded by farmland and close to the historical sites; the atmosphere is laid back and relaxing. You might be in a charming villa with traditional dome rooms, a vibrantly decorated guest house with views of the Nile, or your own fully equipped flat.

Luxor Camping

When camping, we spend the night in a Bedouin style tent alongside the horses. The tent is equipped with mats, sleeping bags, pillows, and camel hair blankets. Individual pop-up tents are also available. Water is provided for washing up and the desert is our bathroom. Delicious, freshly cooked meals are prepared for us by our accompanying chef.

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