Day 1
‍Arrive in Luxor, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred across to your accommodation on the peaceful West Bank of the Nile.​Settle in, unwind after your journey and get your first taste of life in this extraordinary corner of Egypt. In the evening, meet your hosts and fellow riders over dinner at a local restaurant, with traditional Egyptian food marking the start of your adventure.

‍Day 2
‍After breakfast, head to the stables to meet your horse and set out on your first ride through Luxor’s West Bank. The route takes you away from the busier tourist areas and into a landscape of farmland, palm groves and traditional villages, where donkeys, water buffalo and farmers working the fields are all part of everyday life.​Ride towards the Theban Mountains and arrive on horseback at the Ramesseum, the magnificent memorial temple of Ramesses II. After exploring the site with a guide, continue in the saddle to Medinet Habu, one of Luxor’s most impressive and beautifully preserved temples. Following lunch, ride back to the stables and return to your accommodation to freshen up. Later in the afternoon, swap horseback for a boat and take to the Nile. Enjoy Egyptian tea as you watch the sun sink over the river, followed by dinner beside the water.

‍Day 3
‍This morning is dedicated to two of Luxor’s most iconic ancient sites. Begin at the Valley of the Kings, the desert necropolis where Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs were laid to rest in elaborate tombs hidden beneath the mountains. Continue to the striking Temple of Hatshepsut, dramatically built into the limestone cliffs beneath the Theban peaks. After sightseeing, return for lunch and some time to relax before meeting the horses for a very different kind of adventure. In the afternoon, ride beyond the villages and climb into the desert hills behind the Valley of the Kings. As the landscape becomes increasingly remote, continue deeper into the desert towards tonight’s camp. Arrive in time for sunset before settling down for dinner beneath the open sky. Spend the evening around the campfire with Egyptian tea, your horses resting nearby and the stars overhead.‍

Day 4
‍Wake in the silence of the desert, with the horses close to camp and the mountains stretching around you. Early risers may catch the sight of Luxor’s hot-air balloons drifting across the distant horizon. After breakfast at camp, saddle up for the return journey. Today’s ride reveals just how varied Luxor’s landscape can be, taking you from rugged desert and mountain terrain back through villages and fertile farmland towards the Nile.​After lunch and a chance to freshen up, cross the river to explore Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the immense Karnak Temple Complex, one of the greatest religious sites of the ancient world, before continuing along the historic Avenue of Sphinxes to Luxor Temple. Return to the West Bank for a relaxed evening and dinner.

Day 5
‍Rise early for one of the most memorable rides of the trip. Set out on horseback before sunrise to watch Luxor’s famous hot-air balloons lift into the morning sky above the Valley of the Kings. As daylight spreads across the West Bank, continue riding along the edge of the desert, surrounded by ancient tombs, temples and archaeological remains. Back at the stables, enjoy a traditional Egyptian breakfast of falafel and fava beans before spending the middle of the day relaxing. In the late afternoon, saddle up for your final ride. Pass once more through the farms and villages before reaching the open desert, where there is the opportunity for a long gallop across the sand. Climb into the desert hills for panoramic views across the landscape and watch your final Egyptian sunset from horseback. Tonight, gather at the stables for a farewell dinner of home-cooked Egyptian food.

‍Day 6
‍Enjoy a final breakfast in Luxor before your transfer to Luxor International Airport. Depending on your flight time, you can spend the morning relaxing by the pool, saying goodbye to the horses or picking up a few last souvenirs. An additional morning ride may also be arranged locally at extra cost.