Pre-Season Mini Break

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£1449 per person based on 2 sharing accommodation for 6 days / 5 nights. Single person supplement: £350.

Designed for those wanting to visit Egypt in the summer but looking to beat the heat. This fun adventure covers great riding and the best site seeing in Cairo, Luxor and the Red Sea.

Curious about our next confirmed departures? Visit our travel calendar!

Day 1: Arrive Cairo and overnight at hotel. Dinner on own account.

Day 2: An early start today to take advantage of the cooler temperatures. 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.

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 as you watch the sun rise above the mighty pyramids, iconic structures synonymous with Egypt and the ancient world. Back to the hotel for breakfast and a quick freshen up before a non-riding tour of the pyramids and the sphinx.

Lunch will be at a local restaurant in town followed by a visit to the Cairo Museum, home to the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world. A walking tour of Cairo’s bustling street market scene completes the day, sampling sumptuous, authentic Egyptian cuisine. A short, evening flight will take us down to Luxor, our base for the next two days.

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.

*NEW* Motor Paragliding: Our Cairo adventures just got even more exciting! You can now opt for an unforgettable paramotor flying tour above the iconic Pyramids of Giza! Available at sunrise (6 a.m.) or for early birds at 7 a.m. Contact us to book your spot!

Day 3:

Welcome to Luxor and the home of Ride Egypt! Our first horse adventure begins in the morning, 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. Enjoy an introductory ride 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.

After a relaxed lunch back at the hotel, we’ll head out to see the Temple of Hatshepsut, an impressive mortuary temple built into the cliffs, showcasing unique terraced architecture honoring one of Egypt’s few female pharaohs. Next, we will 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 will end the afternoon at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that have stood since 1350 BC, famous for their incredible height and historical significance.

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: A very special morning. We rise before dawn, making the short journey to the stables in darkness. We mount our horses and ride out into the deserted streets with the sun a mere glow on the horizon. We make our way out into farmland, trotting along rural tracks, until there before us is the Valley of the Kings.

Bathed in the light of the morning sun, scores of hot air balloons rise gracefully into the sky like lanterns. The overall sight is breath-taking, but it is truly unique when enjoyed from the back of a beautiful Egyptian horse. We stop for breakfast overlooking Habu Temple and have time for a fascinating tour of the site before the return ride.

A mid-morning stop at the world famous Luxor temple and museum completes today’s historical sites and we return to the hotel for lunch. After showering we journey north-east to Hurghada on the Red Sea, endeavouring to arrive in time for a spectacular sunset. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 5: A highlight of our riding holidays is swimming with the horses in the crystal-clear Red Sea. The horses love the cool, refreshing waters and glide effortlessly across the bay, their tails streaming out like banners behind them.

After lunch we are off to explore the Eastern deserts on quad bikes! The trip starts around 2pm and you’ll zoom through the deserts, meet our favourite snake man and have tea with the Bedouins, you’ll enjoy a fast pace drive back in time for sunset, you’ll also get to ride a camel!

This is a fun packed afternoon and a great way to experience many of the multiple adventures of Egypt in just a few short hours.

Optional Extension – Day 6: Full day swimming and snorkelling with wild dolphins. This is an extra £250 including a hotel on night 5 for a shared room, or £350 for a single. Please message us for more info.

Accommodation & Information

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  • Price & Duration: £1449 per person based on 2 sharing accommodation for 6 days / 5 nights. Single person supplement: £350.
  • Board Type: All meals & water.
  • Type of Ride & Paces: Paces varied. All levels welcome.
  • Riding months: May to September.
  • Saddles: English. Western subject to availability.
  • Weight limit: 100kg.
  • Recommended airports: Cairo for arrival & Hurghada for departure.

Our information page has more details on what is and isn’t included as well as useful general advice.

Accommodation is at the Cairo Pyramids Edge, Giza, the El Gazria Gardens Luxor & Sweet Home Hurghada. Full details can be found on the following pages: