Egypt: What to see in Luxor: the cradle of the pharaohs
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Egypt: What to see in Luxor: the cradle of the pharaohs

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Created: Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Created: Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Day 1: Luxor

This is one of the most evocative places in Egypt, where one of the most mystical and enigmatic civilizations flourished. This tour will allow you to explore, accompanied by expert Egyptologists, all the most important sites in the Luxor area, a true open-air museum. On horseback, riding our Arab horses — the oldest and noblest breed in the world — we will enjoy the silence of the desert as well as immerse ourselves in the civilization of ancient Egypt, which still inspires myths and legends today.

ITALY/ LUXOR (-/L/D)
Pick-up from Luxor International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Lunch at the hotel, and in the afternoon, transfer to the stables to meet the horses and enjoy a first ride of about one and a half hours along the west bank of the Nile, passing palm trees and local villages. Traditional dinner at the stables and return to the hotel for overnight stay.


Day 2: Luxor

LUXOR (B/L/D)
After breakfast, private tour with an expert guide of the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Return to the hotel for lunch, and in the afternoon, ride for 3 hours, passing through villages, the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of the famous Pharaoh Ramses II, the tombs, and the Habu Temple at the foot of Mount Thebes before reaching the desert. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset from the top of a dune before returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.


Day 3: Luxor

LUXOR (B/L/D)
Breakfast and free morning for relaxation or optional activities that can be booked directly on-site (Hot Air Balloon flight USD 75, Camel Ride USD 25, Medina tour USD 60). Lunch at the hotel, and in the afternoon, ride for 2 hours through sugar cane fields and banana plantations, discovering the rural life of the farmers. Traditional dinner at the stables and return to the hotel for overnight stay.


Day 4: Luxor

LUXOR (B/L/D)
Wake up early and saddle up to admire the sunrise during a 3-hour trek. You will see hot air balloons rise along with the first light of the morning in a magical atmosphere. Breakfast in a café, then board a Felucca boat to explore the shores of the Nile and its bustling rural life from a different perspective. Lunch on board, and then in the afternoon, visit the famous Luxor and Karnak temples with an Egyptologist. City tour and dinner at El-Kababgy, a typical restaurant offering local specialties. Overnight stay at the hotel.


Day 5: Luxor

LUXOR (B/L/D)
Today will be a long day in the saddle. We will depart after breakfast through the quiet banana and sugar cane fields, crossing villages with old mud houses and then heading towards Mount Thebes. From here, the panoramic view of Luxor and the West Bank is truly breathtaking! We will cross secret valleys and caves far from the beaten path. Return via the small town of New Qurna, passing the beautiful Temple of Seti I before returning to the stables. Lunch at a local restaurant along the way, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.


Day 6:

LUXOR/ITALY (B/-/-)
Breakfast and transfer to Luxor Airport in time for your flight to Italy, or take a 4-hour land transfer to enjoy a few days of relaxation on the beaches of Hurghada (ask for your quote).

Note:
The itinerary described above is indicative and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control. Non-riders are welcome and will participate in part of the program alongside the riders. During the hotter months, the horseback riding times will be early in the morning and late in the afternoon due to high temperatures.

Notes:
(B/L/D): B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner
Difficulty Level: From ° to °°°°°
Duration: 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
Difficulty: ° ° ° (INTERMEDIATE)
Accommodation: Hotel
Equipment: English saddles
Horses: ARAB and BALADI, a local breed. Well-trained horses suitable for the proposed terrains. Forward-going but docile and of good temperament.
Pace: One full day in the saddle for about 5/6 hours and four half-days of about 3 hours each. Riders must be able to control the horse in open spaces at all three gaits, though the routes can be adjusted depending on the riders' abilities.
What to Bring: Riding clothing (cotton, preferably long-sleeved for sun protection), sunscreen, water bottle, helmet, fanny pack, insect repellent.
Maximum Weight: 85 kg
Minimum Age: 8 years
Type: Equestrian stay with overnight at the hotel

Accommodation:
5 nights at a hotel at the gates of the desert.
Depending on availability: Amon Hotel, Scherazade Hotel, or Gezeira Hotel.
For those choosing to extend their vacation with a beach stay in Hurghada, Old Palace Hotel is the ideal place to explore the coral reef.
Departure dates upon request year-round, though we recommend avoiding June, July, August, and September due to high summer temperatures, with a minimum of 2 people departing from Italy.
Departures available any day of the week.

Participants: MIN 2 MAX 8

Additional Information:
Non-riders' fee year-round > €900 per person

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All transfers as mentioned in the program
Full board from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 6
5 nights in a hotel
4 half-day horseback rides (2-3 hours each)
1 full-day horseback ride (5-6 hours)
1 felucca boat trip
Experienced local guide speaking English/Arabic
Basic medical and baggage insurance
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Flights to/from Luxor Airport
Optional activities or extensions
Meals not mentioned, airport taxes, drinks, tips, and personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages
Anything not specified under "The price includes"
Supplementary or cancellation insurance
Accommodation
- Amon Hotel o Hotel Scherazade o Gezeira Hotel