Fairy-tale Fayoum

Wake up and see right outside your window the most iconic landmark in Egypt, The Great Pyramids of Giza, there to welcome you on your first day of your trip of a lifetime. 

Having talked so much about the Great Pyramids our first ride together could only be there! This ride is exhilarating due to the scenery, the forward-going horses and the amazing, once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities! 

Ride time is approximately 2 hours.

After our ride we will visit the mythological and legendary Sphinx, estimated to be approximately 4500 years old – our Egyptology guide will share the secrets of the area with you. We stop off for some lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to the hotel before we leave for our road transfer to Fayoum. The drive takes around 1.5 hours. 

Check in at our accommodation, dinner and overnight.

Today you have a free morning to take a walk to the pottery school, dip in the pool or just relax. This morning is all yours to do as you wish.

The Magic Lake is an obscure but beautiful lake and the destination of today’s 3-4 hour riding trip. Interestingly it got its name because it changes its colours several times each day, depending on the time of day and amount of sunlight it receives.

As a riding location it is beautiful! It is surrounded by desert where you can race your horses and climb sand dunes, you’ll love the way these sure-footed horses explore and enjoy the open landscapes. 

Overnight at our accommodation.

Wadi El Rayan is one of Egypt’s most famous nature reserves and you are in the perfect place to ride and explore its breathtaking desert and rock formations. The scenery is picturesque and goes on as far as the eye can see, it’s THE place for riders to enjoy plenty of fun canters and gallops.

The day is around 6 hours in the saddle with various paces and includes lunch on the way. 

Dinner in the desert, for this evening there will be a choice to sleep in a private tent under the stars, or return to the lodge.

Today we are going off-road with a 4 x 4 safari to play on the sand dunes and visit Whale Valley, home to invaluable fossil remains of the earliest, and now extinct, suborder of whales. This is the most important UNESCO site in the world for the demonstration of one of the stages of evolution. 

We will also visit a natural phenomenon - Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls. They are considered to be the largest waterfalls in Egypt. Wadi El Rayan is distinguished by its springs in the middle of the desert and small cascades. 

During the day we will stop for lunch along the way. 

Sand-boarding at sunset ends our adventurous day before we hit the road again and drive back to Cairo. 

Overnight and dinner at Mena House in Cairo.

We have a handful of options before our flight to Luxor in the afternoon:

• For saddle junkies, ride beautiful horses at our Abu Sir stable, a location loved by riders due to the vast amounts of open space.
• For history lovers, a guided tour of Cairo’s New Museum of Civilisation, where you’ll have a chance to see the royal mummies up close and personal.
• For those who want to relax, enjoy the morning to yourself and some pool time and enjoy hotels luxury facilities.

Afternoon flight to Luxor. Flight time 45 minutes (flight included in the package).

Due to the popularity of Luxor we have created two experiences – those for returning guests who do not wish to sightsee again but would rather dedicate their time with us to being in the saddle, and those who are new to Luxor and wish to combine both riding and sightseeing into their stay.

• Option 1: Non-riding tour of The Valley of the Kings and the tomb of Tutankhamen followed by lunch and an introductory ride.
• Option 2: Full day trail ride with lunch.

In the evening all guests will enjoy dinner and belly dancing lessons at a local restaurant.

• Option 1: Non-riding tour of Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum, followed by lunch and a sunset trail ride to the Colossi of Memnon and the desert of Mount Thebes.
• Option 2: Full day trail ride.

Short transfer to Al Moudria, a palace in the desert which is now a hotel is our grand finale in accommodation. 

Dinner and overnight.

Sail high over the famous monuments of Luxor on a sunrise hot air balloon ride. You’ll get unmatched aerial views and photo opportunities as your private guide provides insightful narrative.

You will return to your hotel for breakfast around 9am, having a few hours to relax and enjoy the facilities and pool before checking out at 12.00. 
Late checks out are available on request at an extra charge (payable locally).