Day 4: Sunrise Ride at “Three Pools” with Breakfast in Local Caves. Afternoon flight to Cairo.

We start our day with an early morning ride to the “Three Pools,” a scenic spot boasting a series of interconnected natural rock pools with sandy bottoms. After our ride, we’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast served near local caves. The riding hours are from 6 am to 10 am, avoiding the heat of the day.

For lunch, we’ll return to the hotel where you can relax by the pool or opt for a pampering session at the spa. In the afternoon, we’ll transfer you back to Sharm el Sheikh for your onward flight to Cairo.

Note: Domestic flights are not included in our package. Please refer to our Info & FAQ page for more information on booking your flight to Cairo.

Day 5:  Sunrise Paramotor Flight Over Giza Pyramids, Ride by the Pyramids. Afternoon Transfer to Fayoum

Our Cairo adventures start with a thrilling and awe-inspiring paramotor flight over the iconic Pyramids of Giza! Early risers can join the 6 a.m. flight, or opt for a slightly later start at 7 a.m. Afterward, we’ll gather for breakfast at 8:15 a.m. to review the day’s itinerary. Departing from the hotel around 9 am, a short journey brings us to the horses who wait patiently, eager to take you on your first adventure: an exciting ride across the desert to the pyramids at Giza.

Before we start there is a safety briefing and we explain the history of horses in the area. These proud horses are in their element out in the sand dunes. Here you will witness first-hand the incredible energy, bravery and stamina of the Egyptian horse.

After our ride, we’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before packing up for a road trip to Fayoum, a peaceful oasis set among the desert sands. The journey will take approximately 1.5 hours.

Upon arrival, you’ll have the chance to try your hand at sandboarding on the golden dunes of Fayoum. You will feel the adrenaline rush as you glide down the slopes, all while soaking in the peaceful beauty of the desert!

In the evening, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner at the villa, prepared by local chefs using fresh ingredients.

Optional: For culture vultures looking for in a deeper dive into Egyptian history, an alternative itinerary to Luxor is available for Days 6, 7, and 8.

Day 6: Morning off /Pottery School Visit, afternoon Magic Lake Ride

Today, you have a free morning to explore at your leisure, take a dip in the pool, or just relax. You can also walk to the local pottery school, where you’ll have the opportunity to see artisans at work creating beautiful, traditional Fayoumi pottery. This region is renowned for its unique ceramic techniques and colorful designs.

In the afternoon, get ready for an incredible trail ride to the enchanting ‘Magic Lake’ -lasting approximately 4 hours. Magic Lake is located in Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its abundance of fossils including some of the earliest whales. Riding through the sands it will seem like a mirage!

The lake’s name derives from the variety of colours it becomes throughout the course of the day depending on the sunlight it gains and the time of year. It is also said to contain healing minerals for ailments such as rheumatism. The desert is the horses’ playground, vast and open, inviting fast canters and gallops, but here we also have the contrasting peace and serenity that’s this mystical lake emanates. Famous for its sunsets, you will have the chance to watch the sun fall below the horizon from between your horse’s ears.

Our evening ends with a delicious dinner under the starlit desert sky.

Day 7: Optional 4×4 Safari and Afternoon Desert Ride

Today, you have the option to join a thrilling 4×4 safari adventure through the sand dunes and visit Whale Valley, home to invaluable fossil remains of the earliest, and now extinct, suborder of whales. These fossils represent one of the major stories of evolution; the emergence of the whale as an ocean-going mammal from a previous life as a land-based animal, about 37 million years ago. This is the most important UNESCO site in the world for the demonstration of this stage of evolution.

We will also visit Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls. The waterfalls in Wadi El Rayan are a natural phenomenon and are considered to be the largest waterfalls in Egypt. Wadi El Rayan is distinguished by its springs in the middle of the desert and small cascades.

In the afternoon, get ready for an exhilarating 4-hour ride through the desert!

Day 8: Morning Ride & Breakfast in Fayoum. Check out & Transfer to Cairo.

Enjoy your final ride in Fayoum with a thrilling 4-hour adventure (8 AM – 11 AM) through Wadi El Rayan, one of Egypt’s most famous nature reserves! You’ll be in the perfect place to ride and and explore its breathtaking desert and rock formations. The scenery is picturesque and goes on as far as the eye can see, it’s THE place for riders to enjoy plenty of fun canters and gallops!

After your ride, enjoy a delicious lunch at the hotel before checking out and heading back to Cairo for your return flight!

Alternative Itinerary for Culture Vultures on Days 6/7/8

There is the option to switch Fayoum to Luxor for the culture vultures…

Day 6: Luxor. Multi-Options

Welcome to Luxor and home of Ride Egypt! Today we give you the option of a full day in the saddle or a combination of sight-seeing and riding.

Today gives you the chance to really get to know your Egyptian steed. Our horses are spirited and forward-going but they are also polite, sensitive and willing to please.

You will notice how they listen to you, receptive to voice and tone. Highly intelligent with expressive eyes and ears it is easy to bond with them and understand their ways. All possess endless enthusiasm for the journey and you will feel this as they carry you effortlessly for hours.

Option 1: After breakfast, meet the team and horses for a tour of the stables and enjoy a 2-hour introductory ride that takes you through authentic Egypt, exploring local villages, farmlands, and the scenic Nile. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, accompanied by an Egyptologist, followed by a tour of the Valley of the Kings, and end the day with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon at sunset.

Option 2: For saddle junkies, we offer a full saddle day, riding from 9-3pm. In the morning, we will head out into the fields where you will see farmers working the land as their forefathers did. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant while the horses dose in the shade. You’ll return to the stables via the Colossi of Memnon, two imposing statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, offering fantastic photo opportunities.

The choice is yours whether you’re a saddle-junkie or culture-vulture Luxor has it all! Of course, if you prefer a relaxing morning by the pool combined with an afternoon ride this is also an option, especially for returning guests who have already visited the sites.

Today allows everybody to enjoy what makes them happy, followed by a delicious dinner of typical Egyptian fare cooked by our wonderful hosts.

Day 7: Luxor Multi-options: Sunrise Trail Ride Amidst Hot Air Balloons, Relaxation, or Full Saddle Day

We will rise with the morning call to prayer today as we head out for truly a magical experience – a sunrise balloon tour by horseback (approx. 3 hours). The sight as they all take flight is simply breath-taking. Glide through the Valley of the Kings and the farms of the West Bank watching the shadows fall away as the sun fills the sky with colour and light. This is a must-do activity when visiting Luxor.

We will next head to the Temple of Habu for breakfast and a tour of the site. Amun, the god of air, was one of the primordial Egyptian deities famously twinned with Ra the sun god in later times. This memorial temple, built by Rameses III, is said to be the place where Amun first appeared according to ancient belief. It is an imposing structure and boasts some beautifully preserved murals and hieroglyphs. We visit early morning before the crowds descend so it feels like a well-kept secret!

We return to our hotel for a leisurely lunch and an opportunity to unwind by the pool, soaking in the warmth of the Egyptian sun.

For saddle junkies, the option of a full saddle day awaits (riding 9-3pm).

Day 8: Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight or Morning Ride. After Lunch Departure.

Today guests will have the option to embark on a hot air balloon flight over the Valley of the Kings (at extra charge). This will be followed by breakfast at your hotel and relaxing by the pool.

Alternatively, we offer guests the option of a last morning in the saddle (ride time approximately 3 hours).

Lunch & check out at 1pm: After a farewell lunch it is time to say goodbye unless you have booked one of our fabulous extensions.