Ride Egypt - Horse Riding in Luxor, Cairo, White Desert & Red Sea

Welcome to Ride Egypt

Where Horses & History Meet

To ride an Arabian horse is to feel pure freedom. Their power, trust, and zest for life carry you across golden deserts, along the Nile, and through the timeless wonders of Egypt. They nicker in happiness, dance in the sunshine, and welcome you into their home — and ours. I’m Emma, a British horsewoman who founded Ride Egypt 11 years ago after rescuing three horses on a beach in Dahab. What began as a small stable has grown into a herd of 45 beloved horses and unforgettable riding adventures across Cairo, Luxor, the White Desert, the Red Sea, Aswan, and beyond. Every journey is hand-designed and personally guided by myself and my team, combining the beauty of Egypt, the bond of horse and rider, and authentic experiences you’ll remember forever.

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     EXCELLENT  
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   Fenna D 
 2025-05-10
 
 
 Verified A Truly Unforgettable Experience
After an incredible trip to Cairo, Luxor, and Hurghada last November, I knew I had to return to Egypt - this time to explore the stunning Black & White Desert. And what an unforgettable adventure it was!Everything about the trip was perfect: the fast, well-cared-for horses, the breathtaking landscapes, the warm and welcoming group, the delicious meals, and above all, the exceptional guides whose hospitality and knowledge made every moment special. I had a smile on my face from beginning to end.A heartfelt thank you to Yousef, Rambo and Emma. Your passion, energy, and spirit made this journey truly magical.
  
 
       
   PASCALE S 
 2025-04-30
 
 
 Verified Black & White Desert
the first time i traveled with ride egypt was in november 2024. i booked the fayoum trip and was traveling alone. we had a mini group of 2 people. so it was like a private trip. it was incredible. we had so much fun that me and my girlfriend, who i met there, booked another trip right away. (Black & White Desert). the desert is just unbelievably beautiful. the horses are super well looked after & they are treated incredibly well. I had ridden different horses on both trips and I was never disappointed. the temperament of the horses is incredible. the speed of the horses fascinated me. the food, the guides, everything is just perfect. we had so much fun! it won't be my last trip.
  
 
       
   Emily W 
 2025-04-29
 
 
 Verified White and Black Desert with Dahab add-on
I had an incredible time with RideEgypt riding in the Black and White Deserts and in Dahab last week. It was the perfect antidote to city life and I would go back again in a heartbeat. The horses are the priority to Emma and her team and are beautifully looked after. There are some powerful horses so do ensure to complete all the forms properly on your riding ability before booking, but there are also “medium hot” horses for intermediate riders and the riding guides are fantastic and will really look after you (and shout out to Zorro my amazing horse in the White and Black deserts who I totally fell in love with and who had the smoothest canter and a wickedly fast gallop that was a dream!) Definitely sign up to camp for a night in the White Desert, it was my favourite evening and the stars are amazing (not to mention there were very comfy beds and porta- loos). Emma’s new stables in Bahariya are incredible - I thought they were the luxury lodge where us humans were staying when we first drove up to them!Thank you a million times over to Saber, Yousef, and Anna for being amazing guides and teaching us about the horses, Egyptian culture, music and history, and of course to play dominoes (sorry I was so bad at this….)Snorkling in the Blue Hole in Dahab and swimming with the horses was also bucket list worthy. Gemma is an amazing coordinator and made sure the whole trip was seamless from start to finish and that everyone had the right transfers and flights. If you would like an adventure with like minded people from all over the world, riding beautiful horses against the backdrop of desert landscapes and thousands of years of history, do not hesitate to book - it really is the trip of a lifetime and there is a reason why so many people book to come back to Egypt with this team.
  
 
       
   minimeLondon 
 2025-04-28
 
 
 Verified The ultimate riding trip
I have done many riding trips and this is by far my favourite. The horses were the best I've ever ridden and looked after so beautifully, the team are fantastic and everything about the experience was just wonderful. Thank you so much Ride Egypt! I cannot wait to come back.
  
 
       
   Andreas G 
 2025-04-28
 
 
 Verified Unique experience in the deserts
The experience with Ride Egypt has been a unique trip. The team is spot on in terms of service, make us feel comfortable, matching the right horses and creating beautiful memories. I had the feeling everyone loves the job and the horses. The horses are well cared for. Powerful yet gentle and there is a horse for every skill level. I will be back!
  
 
       
   Danielle M 
 2025-04-21
 
 
 Verified Hands down the BEST vacation I’ve ever been on! BOOK IT!!
My friends and family raised their eyebrows when I said I was traveling solo to Egypt- but a Ride Egypt staff member was with me from airport pickup in Cairo to dropoff in Hurgadah. They made sure everyone in the group got to each destination safely, taught us about life in Egypt & quickly became friends. I cannot say enough positive things about Ride Egypt and their staff. Every detail is meticulously planned from the drivers, hotels, tours & tour guides (Indiana Jones), riding guides and everyone is so friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Gemma for helping me sort my last minute booking, in-country flight, and keeping the group up to speed on the daily agenda. Hady & Yousef you’re lovely, thanks for making my birthday in Cairo an unforgettable one! Emma you are incredible and should be so proud of the incredible team/company you’ve built! Ride Egypt brings riders together from around the world to experience the wonders and beauty Egypt has to offer and an opportunity to build lifetime friendships. I can’t wait to ride with you in Oct 2025!I was a bit nervous when I read the website and it said you must be confident in cantor AND gallop. I had 3.5 yrs of riding 3-5x week under my belt -but now I only ride a few times a quarter since moving to London & never had an opportunity to gallop. On the rider form I described my riding history and confidence level and was blow away by how Ride Egypt paired me with 4 different incredible horses that were perfectly suited for me. Ride Egypt has horses for different rider types so don’t feel the need to embellish on your form.Throughout the week I rode Fayoum Red, Gamer, Panda and Sultana it’s hard to choose a favorite! Each of them were fast, powerful yet responsive (easy to reign in) when needed I didn’t feel out of control once. All of them had excellent temperaments and seemed to enjoy the rides as much as I did - you can really tell that they are loved and well looked after. The riding guides are in a league of their own at every destination!! They are amazing riders, extremely knowledgeable and supportive not to mention great at capturing it all on camera. I cannot thank Yousef, Ahmed & Tommy in Luxor enough for your feedback and assurance. I went from being scared at the thought of galloping on day1 to getting my very FIRST GALLOP on day 3 & then I was galloping every chance I could! You guys gave me the confidence to do it and I’ll be forever grateful <3 Ahmed thanks so much for my reminder of how much I progressed over the week! The riding and horses were unparalleled and the views are breathtaking! Galloping past the pyramids, temples, monuments, sugarcane fields at sunrise with hot air balloons filling the sky and sunsets in the desert will move you to tears. We even had the option to do a glamorous photoshoot with a gorgeous stallion on our last day to commemorate the trip! This is a soul-nourishing trip, it will reinvigorate your zest for riding, people, and life. When you leave you’ll take a piece of (Ride) Egypt, back with you and carry it your heart always.Some might say that this is a once-in-a lifetime trip, but not me -because I’m already making plans for another Ride Egypt trip in Oct 2025!
  
 
       
   Cassie V 
 2025-03-23
 
 
 Verified Trip of a lifetime- Absolutely magical, Bucket List, Life changing!
Trip of a lifetime, bucket list, life changing! If you're on the fence about booking....just do it! Ride Egypt has top notch horses, the sweetest team, and Egypt is a beautiful country! If you like horses and history- this is your trip! As a solo female traveler, I will admit that I was apprehensive about visiting Egypt. But a member of the Ride Egypt team is with you from airport pickup at the start to airport drop off at the end- I have never felt so cared for and safe! Don't let fear stop you from this wonderful experience!Let's talk about the horses! I work in the veterinary field and animal welfare is very important to me. Every single Ride Egypt horse is healthy, happy, and so very well cared for! The rider form helps the team match you with your horses(so be honest!). They have horses for equestrians of all levels- from fast and spicy(my personal favorite) for the experienced rider to a safe steady ride for a more intermediate rider! These horses are fast but very responsive and safe! Every horse had a different personality and I fell in love with EVERY horse I had the privilege of riding! Baraket aka The Black Stallion, Moktar, Big Red, Maka, and Amir- I will carry you with me forever!The Ride Egypt Team is full of the kindest people who are focused on making sure you feel safe and enjoy your time in Egypt! From drivers, riding guides, egyptologists, to hotel staff....everyone was warm, welcoming, and such a pleasure to travel with! Special shout out to Ahmed who stayed with us from Luxor to Hurghada- it was an absolute pleasure getting to know you! Hady and Yousef in Cairo, Yousef in Luxor- you are so sweet and I enjoyed our talks about horses, Tommy in Luxor-Thanks for sharing Big Red, our guides in Cairo and Hurghada were wonderful as well! Gemma, thank you for all your work behind the scenes and touching base with us through every step of the trip! Emma- it was a privilege to meet and laugh with you! Thank you for creating such a wonderfully run bucket list equestrian holiday! The entire team is absolutely top notch and I'm lucky to consider them friends!The experiences that come with this trip are absolute magic. Galloping past the pyramids, standing at the feet of the sphynx, gazing up at the pyramids, cantering through green fields of sugar cane, watching the sunrise from horseback as hot air balloons rise into the sky, swimming with horses, and many temples, tombs, museums, and historical sites! An absolute dream!Ride Egypt- Thank you for everything. Hoping to see you soon! Yalla habibi! ❤
  
 
       
   Christelle S 
 2025-03-23
 
 
 Verified Ride Egypt...You'll see me again !
There is no words strong enough to describe the week I just had with Ride Egypt...What a birthday week !From Cairo to Luxor then Hurghada everything was perfectly organized from the ride to the museums, temples, pyramids visits and all transfers between cities.Let's talk about the horses, so well cared a loved and so safe..I was a bit nervous about gallops but received amazing reassurance from the guides and omg ..what a wonderful experience...I absolutely loved it and I could go on and on about the horses I've been paired with ..so fast but so gentle , I will never forget them and hope to ride them again one day.Let's talk about the people...but what could I say except that I wanted to hug them all ! Nothing was too much and a massive thank you to Hady, all the Yousef 😂, Tommy, our lead guide Ahmed , the back-up guides we had in Hurghada and of course Gemma and Emma !What is magic is that you arrive as a solo traveler and you leave with new friends talking by the end of the week about another travel in EgyptEmma , Ride Egypt and all your team is a diamond 💎All my love for the all team.
  
 
       
   Rina 
 2025-03-23
 
 
 Verified I decided to treat myself to a special holiday and I truly did!
I love horse holiday’s, which are in my opinion also perfect for singles and I have always been fascinated with old Egypt. Egypt has not the best reputation especially when it comes to solo women, so I will admit I was a bit nervous about that. I looked at “ normal” group holidays and at horse holidays. The horse holidays was much more pricey and also shorter but I decided that the horses would be so cool and if the atmosphere was not to my liking it would be better to go one week instead of being there several weeks.So I decided on “Luxor & Makadi Bay” and I had truly an amazing week! With this trip you get it all. At Luxor you get the classic tourist sights and therefor very crowded places like Valley of Kings and Karnak Temple but also quieted places that where very impressive like Carter house and Habu Temple. Alternating between all those tourist activities there where the relaxing and amazing horse rides. Getting away from the crowds and blending in with the smiling and waving locals. The horses are amazing, sweet and fast and take you through a very different bit of Egypt.At Hurghada we stayed idyllically at the beach and had the wide-open desert, where the rides are amazing and freeing! Life never really goes according to plan so sadly we couldn’t go out to swim with the dolphins but going on another horse ride we also couldn’t feel too sad as we were having too much fun. The lasts day was swimming with the horses which was an incredible feeling.The food was good and nobody got sick (as you do hear that a lot of people get diarrhea). The fruit juices were wonderful, especially at the hotel in Hurghada. This is a luxurious trip, so there are no (horse) chores, as is sometimes the case on horse trips. You will get pelted by sand and little stones when riding in the desert. And bring a pen in your hand luggage as you will need to fill out information cards at the airports.This trip was very really well organized. When we were still at home a Whatsapp group was created which allowed me to find others from the group even before we landed in Egypt. Everybody was very friendly and helpful. Gemma was always just an app away and Emma welcomed us at the various locations. And then there where our amazing guides and drivers, Tayeb to guide us through the shortest ques and with the most interesting stories about Egypt, I loved listing to his stories! And of course our horse guides, always several cheerful guys to assist us and keep us safe on the trips, especial Ahmed and Tommy who where there both in Luxor and Hurghada.They group was really nice and the team took really great care of us! This trip was amazing and I smiled so much!
  
 
       
   Marjo 
 2025-03-22
 
 
 Verified Horses, friendly people, empowering experience, sun, a perfectly planned vacation
My friend and I planned a trip to Egypt specifically for the horses. We fell in love with Luxor, because of its greenery and authenticity. We rode in villages, in the middle of crops, and in the desert. Absolutely wonderful. Emma's horses are well cared for, and they are strong. We rode a lot with the guides, really briskly and bravely. It was a wonderful and empowering experience. We will go to Luxor again because of the horses. And we will also return to the same cozy hotel, El Getzira. In Luxor, we also got cultural experiences, history, a boat trip on the Nile, which was also near our hotel. We rode everywhere in the local villages between the Nile and the mountain with the horses. The horses were completely safe in the rather busy traffic. In Hurghada, the place of pleasure was the sea and the great accommodation at the Sweet Home Hotel on the beach. Ride Egypt and the staff have taken care of everything. We were well taken care of, including evening meals. Nothing more could be done. We only met friendly people. Warm thanks to Emma, Gemma and all the men for making our trip a success!

Riding Holidays

Deluxe Edition

From Cairo to Luxor via the Black & White Desert (Luxury Edition!)

Dahab Paradise

Ride by the Red Sea and unwind in Dahab’s desert paradise.

The Magic of Egypt

This trip has cherry picked the best experiences of Dahab, Cairo, and our beloved Luxor, also adding optional extensions to see Aswan and Abu Simble.

Private Group Bookings

Select one of our wonderful Riding Holidays from the options below to experience as an exclusive tour for you, your friends, family, or group

Secrets of the Southern Temples – Ride Egypt’s Must See

This trip has cherry picked the best experiences of Cairo, Bahariya; Black & White deserts, and our beloved Luxor.

Fairytale Fayoum

Fayoum, a place of picturesque landscapes where you can ride for days uninterrupted, and offering authentic hospitality, food and accommodation.

For those of us in Egypt, a winter wonderland is the lush and green oasis of Bahariya, the glowing magical White Desert National Park and the intoxicating freedom of riding elegant Arabian horses across some of Egypt’s most breathtaking landscapes.

Mini Breaks

Equi Yoga Retreat

Older than the Pyramids and as breathtaking as any temple, Egypt’s Western Desert is a vast expanse of raw beauty. Soak in Bahariya’s hot springs, gallop across the surreal landscapes of the White and Black Deserts, and experience yoga in iconic desert settings. With authentic stays, incredible food, and warm hospitality, this is more than a trip—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime wellness retreat. Welcome to Ride Egypt’s Equi Yoga Retreat!