Day 4: Sunrise Ride in the Black Desert with Breakfast, Museum of Golden Mummies, Hot Springs and Transfer back to Cairo.

Located on our stables / guest house doorsteps lies the phenomenal Black Desert. Older than the Pyramids, as sublime as any temple, Egypt’s Western Desert is a vast sweep of elemental beauty, surreal rock formations and the ripple and swell of the Great Sand Sea’s mammoth dunes are simply bewitching.

This beautiful sunrise ride covers all paces, what could be a more beautiful finish to our days here watching the sunrise with your new four legged friend and a hearty breakfast again one of mother nature’s masterpieces.

After our morning ride, we will enjoy some majestic ancient beauty from the Tomb of Bannentiu to the Museum of the Golden Mummies. We’ll then unwind with a relaxing soak in the Natural Hot Springs, renowned for their healing properties—so don’t forget to pack your swimwear!

After lunch at the lodge, we’ll check out and transfer back to Cairo by road.

Day 5: Last Cairo Adventures – GEM Museum.

Our last Cairo adventures will take us to the newly inaugurated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), 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.

We will stop for lunch before heading to the airport for our transfer to Luxor where we will be welcomed with dinner (afternoon program subject to change according to domestic flight times)

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.

Days 6 & 7: Luxor – Full Day Riding with Evening Entertainment

Welcome to Luxor and home of Ride Egypt! The next couple of days will give you the option of full days in the saddle or a combination of sight-seeing and riding.

In Luxor, you will have 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.

For saddle junkies, we offer a full saddle day, riding from 8-2pm. 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. Then go to your hotel to refresh. Then optional Luxor temple and Luxor museum.

For culture vultures, half day rides with historical site seeing are also an option. 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.

We will reconvene in the evening for a sunset cruise on the Nile. Picture yourself sailing along the river as the sun sets, enjoying a delightful dinner onboard while heading toward Karnak Temple for a captivating light and sound show.

Dreaming of your own photoshoot in the stunning Sunset Mountains or the iconic Valley of the Kings in Luxor? Be sure to book your private session in advance! Learn more here.

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

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.

Alternatively, guests will have the option to embark on a hot air balloon flight over the Valley of the Kings (at extra charge).

We return to our hotel for a leisurely lunch and check out at 1 PM. After our farewell lunch, it is time to say goodbye unless you have booked one of our fabulous extensions.

Luxor Optional Extras: Hot air balloon flights and photoshoots. Learn more here: https://www.rideegypt.com/rides/holiday-extras/

OPTIONAL ASWAN EXTENSION

Day 8 – 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 9 – 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 10 – 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.