Day 3: Valley of the Kings. Temple of Hatshepsut & Introductory ride
Welcome to Luxor and the home of Ride Egypt!
We kick off our Luxor adventure with a visit the Valley of the Kings, home to 63 magnificent tombs, along with an Egyptologist whose knowledge will transport you back to the land of the Pharaohs. Here you will marvel at the tombs’ intricate hieroglyphs and the sheer size of these well-preserved catacombs. The landscape is dramatic; great cavernous cliffs of limestone and sedimentary rock with the imposing Al-Qurn, the peak of the valley, resembling a pyramid, a nod to the Old Kingdom. This site has fascinated archaeologists since the 1900s yet the area is so vast a new tomb chamber was discovered as recently as 2005.
We’ll then head out to see the Temple of Hatshepsut, an impressive mortuary temple built into the cliffs, showcasing unique terraced architecture honouring one of Egypt’s few female pharaohs.
After a relaxed lunch back at the hotel, our first horse adventure begins in the afternoon with an introductory ride, where you’ll travel by tuk-tuk to the stables. Here, we will introduce you to our home and horses in our Bedouin-style yard, crafted by local Egyptians on the West Bank of the Nile. The yard features several boxes and lush plantation fields where we grow our horses’ food. Our carefree Egyptian horses graze happily in the glossy green fields, sparkling in the sunshine against the backdrop of the mountains. Our facility also houses donkeys and camels, creating a true ‘farm atmosphere.’ You’ll receive a tour of the stables and horses, and we’ll show you how we grow our food and use plants and herbs for medical issues. This ride will take you through bustling streets, river tributaries, local villages, farmlands, and along the Nile, where you can watch feluccas sail calmly by in the late afternoon light—a perfect spot for photos with your new four-legged friend against the iconic Nile setting.
We will wrap up the day with a fun dinner party featuring local music and dancing. Enjoy the food and the lively atmosphere as you settle into the Egyptian vibe.
Day 4: Full Day Ride – Evening Light & Sound Show. Optional Sunrise Ballon Flight.
For our saddle junkies, today offers a full day of riding from 8 AM to 2 PM. In the morning, we’ll ride through lush fields where farmers work the land as their forefathers did. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant while the horses rest in the shade. The return ride will take you past the Colossi of Memnon, two imposing statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, offering fantastic photo opportunities.
For early risers, we offer an optional hot air balloon flight over the Valley of the Kings (available at an extra charge).
In the evening, we’ll reconvene 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.
