What are the weight and age requirements for this trip?

Maximum rider weight limit is 85 kg (187 lbs). Minimum child age is 8 years old, and minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

What riding level is required?

Suitable for any level of rider with normal fitness. Horses are carefully matched to each rider's experience.

Can I start the tour on any day of the week?

Yes, arrival is flexible and possible on any day of the week.

What should I pack for this trip?

Riding outfit (helmet, trousers, chaps/boots), sunscreen, insect repellent, and standard travel gear.

6 Days A Unique Riding Experience in Luxor - Horse Riding in Luxor ® | Luxor Stables +201005048558

This horseback riding tour from Luxor Stables includes a daily beautiful horseback ride on Luxor’s West Bank and visits to all important Pharaonic sites. It is a unique holiday opportunity to view the world’s biggest open-air museum in Luxor from the back of a horse! Enjoy the magnificent natural environment and culture with our friendly, fit, and trustworthy horses, which are suitable for both novice and expert riders.

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6 Days A Unique Riding Experience in Luxor

A 6-day all-inclusive horseback riding holiday in Luxor featuring daily guided rides through Egyptian villages, sugarcane fields, desert mountain trails, Nile felucca sailing, and ancient Pharaonic temple tours.

Trip Highlights

5 Guided Horse Rides of various lengths across farmland, sugarcane fields, villages, and desert mountain trails.
Sunrise & Sunset Desert Rides to enjoy breathtaking views and hot air balloons filling the sky.
Guided Sightseeing Tours of Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and Habu Temple with an Egyptologist.
Authentic Nile Felucca sailing trip and an Egyptian cooking experience with Nobi’s family.
Flexible Arrival: Start your holiday on any day of the week that suits your schedule.

Day 01 :

Check-in, Stables Tour & Nile Village Ride

Morning check-in at accommodation and lunch on the roof terrace. Take a tour of the stables to meet the guides and get matched with a horse suited to your ability.

Enjoy an easy 1.5-hour introductory ride through local villages and palm-lined paths along the Nile West Bank. End the day with an authentic home-cooked Egyptian dinner at the stables.

Day 02 :

Valley of the Kings & Desert Sunset Ride

Start with a private guided tour of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Habu Temple with an Egyptologist.

Enjoy lunch overlooking the desert and Valley of the Queens. In the afternoon, set off on a 3-hour ride passing the Ramesseum and ancient tombs to watch a stunning desert sunset from top of a sand dune. Dinner served at your accommodation.

Day 03 :

Free Morning / Plantation Ride & Egyptian Cooking Experience

Free morning for relaxation or optional add-on activities (Hot Air Balloon Ride +$75, Camel Ride +$25, or Private Tour to Valley of the Queens & Deir el-Medina +$60).

After lunch, enjoy a 2-hour horseback ride through sugarcane fields and banana plantations. In the evening, prepare, cook, and enjoy an authentic local meal with Nobi's family at their home.

Day 04 :

Sunrise Balloon Trail, Felucca Cruise & East Bank Temples

Rise early for a breathtaking 3-hour sunrise ride to watch hot air balloons take off over the mountains.

Breakfast at a cafeteria near Habu Temple. Afterward, relax aboard a traditional felucca sailboat on the Nile with lunch served on board. Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank with your Egyptologist, followed by dinner at El-Kababgy Restaurant.

Day 05 :

Mount Thebes & Countryside Adventure

Embark on the ultimate 5-hour riding trail through peaceful fields, old mud-brick villages, and up Mount Thebes for panoramic views of Luxor. Pass secret valleys, caves, New Qurna, and Seti I Temple.

Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a special chef-prepared farewell dinner in the evening.

Day 06 :

Breakfast & Checkout

Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation followed by checkout.