Day 3: The Black Desert

Morning in the oasis is calm and spacious. Coffee in hand, you may wander to the stable before the day begins. After lunch, you ride into the dramatic volcanic landscape of the Black Desert.

Rolling charcoal hills and firm open ground create the perfect natural arena for forward, controlled gallops. Long, uninterrupted lines allow horses to move in full athletic expression — powerful yet composed.

Routes are carefully selected for flow and footing, ensuring speed is experienced with balance and confidence.

As the light softens, you return to the lodge where home-cooked food awaits and a fire glows beneath a sky heavy with stars.

Day 4: The White Desert

Today you ride into one of the most extraordinary landscapes on earth — the White Desert National Park. White chalk formations rise from pale sand in sweeping sculpted shapes. The ground here feels designed for horses — open, firm, expansive.

Long, balanced gallops stretch across endless white plains. Space without fences. Freedom without chaos. Partnership at its strongest. A private tented lunch awaits in the heart of the desert, horses grazing nearby as you pause in complete stillness.

As golden light washes over the formations, your horses are returned to their stable — rested and cared for — while you continue to your remote desert camp. Tented accommodation awaits beneath a sky scattered with a million stars. No artificial light. No distant noise. Only open fires, home-cooked food, and complete desert silence.

Luxury here is privacy, space, and simplicity at its most refined.

For those who choose not to camp, you return to the lodge for an additional night ($150pp)

Day 5: Golden Light & Return

Sunrise over the White Desert is unforgettable. Breakfast is served in the open desert before we make our return to the Lodge, by 4×4 over the White Desert stopping to enjoy a spot of sandboarding before experiencing the Hot natural springs

Once back at the lodge, time to shower and refresh before check out and sit down to a delicious lunch. By afternoon, you travel back to Cairo by road transfer.

You leave Bahariya having ridden one of the most remarkable natural arenas in the world — expertly hosted from beginning to end.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 6: Last Cairo Adventures – GEM Museum

Morning off to enjoy a late breakfast at your beautiful hotel, some pool and relax time with check out at 12. We will stop for lunch before visiting the newly inaugurated Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the largest archaeological museums in the world, showcasing a vast collection of artifacts spanning ancient Egyptian history. Visitors can expect to see treasures such as the belongings of King Tutankhamun and other iconic artifacts that have been meticulously preserved and displayed for public viewing.

Afternoon flight to Luxor. Flight time 45 minutes

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

Day 7: Luxor and The Land of the Pharaohs

Due to the popularity of Luxor we have created two experiences – those for returning guests who do not wish to sightsee again but would rather dedicate their time with us to being in the saddle, and those who are new to Luxor and wish to combine both riding and sightseeing into their stay.

• 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, we will visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, 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.

In the evening all guests will enjoy dinner and belly dancing lessons at a local restaurant.

Day 8: Land of the Pharaohs Continued

• Option 1: Non-riding tour of Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum, followed by lunch and a sunset trail ride to the Colossi of Memnon and the desert of Mount Thebes.
• Alternatively – Option 2: Full day trail ride.

Day 9: Hot Air Balloons & Check-Out

Sail high over the famous monuments of Luxor on a sunrise hot air balloon ride. You’ll get unmatched aerial views and photo ops as your private guide provides insightful narrative. Alternatively, guests have the option to embark on a sunrise trail ride to observe the hot air balloon flights.

You will return to your hotel for breakfast around 9am, having a few hours to relax and enjoy the facilities and pool before checking out at 12.00. Late checks out are available on request at an extra charge (payable locally).

OPTIONAL ASWAN EXTENSION

Day 9 – Journey South to Aswan & Felucca Dreams

After a week of riding beautiful Arabian horses through temples, valleys, and timeless villages, it’s time to gently part from our four-legged friends and continue the adventure south to Aswan

Arriving in Aswan, the landscape changes – the Nile widens, framed by golden granite boulders and lush islands. This has long been the gateway to Nubia, a land of warmth, colour, and living traditions.

That evening, step aboard a traditional felucca sailing boat. With its billowing white sail and timeless wooden frame, the felucca has glided across the Nile since Pharaonic times. As the sun sinks low, casting golden light across the river, you’ll drift into tranquillity, dining under the stars and sleeping to the gentle lap of water against the hull.

Overnight: Felucca, Aswan

Day 10 – Abu Simbel & Nubian Encounters

This morning begins with an extraordinary journey further south, across desert landscapes that lead to the mighty temples of Abu Simbel. Hewn from solid rock over 3,000 years ago, these colossal monuments to Pharaoh Ramses II and his beloved queen Nefertari are among Egypt’s greatest treasures. The sheer scale of the seated statues, their gaze fixed eternally across the sands, is humbling — and the story of their rescue and relocation during the building of the Aswan High Dam is a marvel of modern archaeology.

After the visit, we return to Aswan for a local lunch, savouring the flavours of Upper Egypt.

As the day cools, the Nile calls once more. This time, we sail to a Nubian village, a place alive with colour and tradition. Houses are painted in bright blues and ochres, children’s laughter fills the alleys, and warm smiles welcome you into homes that pulse with music, spices, and stories. The Nubians are Egypt’s oldest civilisation, guardians of a culture shaped by the river, and sharing an evening with them offers a connection far beyond sightseeing.

The night closes back on the felucca, rocked gently to sleep by the Nile’s timeless current.

Overnight: Felucca, Aswan

Day 11 – Aswan Treasures & Farewell Flight

Our final morning is devoted to exploring Aswan’s jewels. The sacred Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, rests gracefully on an island in the Nile — a temple so loved that it was rescued stone by stone from the rising waters. Its carvings glow with sunlight, whispering stories of devotion and magic.

You may also see the Unfinished Obelisk, lying silent in its granite quarry, offering a rare glimpse into ancient craftsmanship; or stroll along the riverside corniche, where feluccas drift and spice merchants call from the souk.

Aswan has a serenity all its own — golden light, palm-fringed banks, and the sense that time is suspended between desert and river. After soaking up these final impressions, we transfer for the evening flight (normally to Cairo, around 7:00 PM).

It’s a graceful farewell, closing your Egyptian journey with the memory of temples, traditions, and the eternal Nile.

✨ Highlights at a Glance

• Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca – dine and sleep under the stars as travellers have done for millennia.
• Stand in awe at Abu Simbel – colossal temples carved into rock by Ramses II and Nefertari.
• Enjoy authentic southern Egyptian flavours – lunch with local ingredients and family recipes.
• Meet the Nubians – experience vibrant painted villages, music, and warm hospitality.
• Discover Aswan’s treasures – from the sacred island temple of Philae to the ancient Unfinished Obelisk.
• Absorb the serene beauty of Aswan – golden light, wide Nile waters, and palm-fringed islands.

Non-riders Welcome!

At Ride Egypt, everyone is welcome — riders and non-riders alike. Egypt is the perfect destination to share with non-riding friends or partners, and we design bespoke programs so they can enjoy the journey just as much as those in the saddle. You’ll come together for meals, social evenings, and special moments, while your days can be filled with adventures tailored just for you.

From jeep safaris across the desert to guided history tours, from extra sightseeing to sailing the Nile at sunset, our non-rider programs are crafted to give maximum enjoyment and unforgettable memories. And because no two guests are the same, we also offer an in-house holiday matching service, making sure everyone — rider or not — has their perfect program.

For more information, drop us a line — we’d love to help plan your ideal Egyptian adventure.