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Luxor · Egypt
6 Day Unique Horse Back Riding Experience in Luxor
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From $1,500.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This horseback riding tour from Luxor Stables includes a daily beautiful horseback ride on Luxor’s West Bank and visits to all important sites and is a unique holiday opportunity to view the world’s biggest open-air museum (Luxor, Egypt) from the back of a horse. Enjoy the magnificent environment and culture with our friendly, fit, and trustworthy horses, which are suitable for both novice and expert riders.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- The lead guides, Mamdoh and Mohamed, have many years of combined experience
- For safety the Horse harness is well fitting and well maintained
- Relax and enjoy a superb homecooked dinner that is authentically Egyptian
- Ride through villages and fields, passing Ramesseum, the tombs & Habu Temple
- Unwind aboard a felucca sailboat and observe West Bank rural life
- You will pass secret valleys and caves that are far off the beaten path
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Horseback Riding at Nile River. Welcome to Egypt! Morning check in at accommodation. You are given a tour of the stables, meet the guides and horses and get matched with a horse that is suitable for you. To get to know your horse, start with an easy leisurely 1.5-hour ride through the villages and palm-lined paths along the west bank of the River Nile.
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Local Flavor. Dinner at the stables Relax and enjoy a superb home-cooked dinner that is authentically Egyptian. Breakfast and lunch will also be included for the day.
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Accommodation included.
Day 2
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Horseback Riding at Valley Of The Kings. West Bank tour Start the day off with a private tour of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Habu Temple with a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide.
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Enjoy a delicious freshly prepared lunch overlooking the desert and the Valley of the Queens. Breakfast and dinner also included on this day.
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Horseback Riding at Ramesseum. Habu Temple and Desert Sunset ride This afternoon there is a 3 hour ride on the program. Ride through villages and fields, passing the Ramesseum, the tombs and Habu Temple at the foot of Mount Thebes before arriving in the desert. Enjoy a breathtaking desert sunset from the top of a sand dune!
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Accommodation included.
Day 3
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Leisure. Morning free for an add-on activity A morning of relaxation or extra activities, it’s up to you. There are several extra activities (at extra cost) you could plan this morning such as a hot air balloon ride, a private tour to the Valley of the Queens and Deir el Medina or perhaps a camel ride! Optional hot air balloon ride +US$75 Optional camel ride +US$25 Optional private tour to Valley of the Queens and Deir el Medina +US$60
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Eco Tour. Sugar cane and banana plantation ride After lunch it’s time to get ready for a 2-hour horseback ride through the sugar cane fields, farmland and countryside. See how the farmers work the fields in the same way as their ancestors did in the time of the pharaohs!
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Local Flavor. Egyptian Cooking Experience Prepare, cook, and eat a local Egyptian meal with the family in the Luxor Stables family home
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Accommodation included.
Day 4
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Horseback Riding. Desert Sunrise Ride to watch the hot air balloons Rise early for today’s breathtaking 3-hour sunrise ride. Watch the hot air balloons take off as you ride towards the desert and mountains.
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Boating. Felucca sailing trip with meal After the early ride, unwind aboard a felucca sailboat and observe West Bank rural life and East Bank bustling Luxor City. On the boat, a wonderful lunch is served.
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Local Flavor. With our Egyptologist guide you visit the temples on the East Bank of Luxor: Karnak and Luxor temple and take a city tour.
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After the city tour, have dinner at restaurant El-Kababgy on the Nile where you can taste various small authentic Egyptian dishes in a shared dinner
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Accommodation included.
Day 5
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Horseback Riding. Countryside and mountain adventure Saving the most special and longest horse ride for last, this 5-hour ride takes you from the stables through the peaceful banana and sugar cane fields, through the villages with old mud houses, and up to Mount Thebes. From here, the panoramic view of Luxor and the West Bank is truly breathtaking! You will pass secret valleys and caves that are far off the beaten path. You return through the small town of New Qurna, past the beautiful temple of Seti 1, and back through the fields to the stables
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On the last evening, the chef prepares an extra special dinner. Breakfast & Lunch are also included on this day.
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Accommodation included.
Day 6
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Thank you for visiting! Fill up your stomach at the hotel before checkout. After checking out, tour services end. We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
5 various length horseback rides Friendly, fit and trustworthy horses Well-kept English horse harness Competent English-speaking guides Nile felucca sailing Visits to all Luxor sights with Egyptologist guide
Not Included
Tips & Gratuity
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other personal items for the desert experience
Restrictions
Passport: Foreigners must have a passport that is still valid for at least 6 months Rider weight limit: 85 kilograms Group size: 2 – 8 people Children: minimum age is 8 years old and children under 18 years old need to be supervised
Meeting & Pickup
We are located in the village of Gezira on the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor. P.O. Box 234, Luxor, Egypt, 23501, meet us there or inquire at the time of booking where the meeting point will be.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 8 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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