Horse Riding Tours in Egypt
Welcome to Horses & Hieroglyphs!
Discover Egypt from a unique perspective: between the ears of one of our rescue horses! H&H is an Egyptian and American owned company based in Luxor, Egypt offering riding holidays, day rides, and custom tours. If you crave adventure, exciting horseback experiences and deeply authentic travel, then you are in the right place. Our immersive holidays are designed to show you the very best of riding and sightseeing in Egypt. Whether you're an advanced equestrian or a complete beginner, you are welcome to come explore Egypt's ancient landscapes and incredible history with our well-mannered horses. Not only will it be an unforgettable adventure, but by riding with us you will be supporting our important rescue work in Luxor. We hope to see you on one of our riding trips soon!
Egypt is an incredible horseback riding destination, and our holidays take full advantage of all it has to offer.
Choose from one of our itineraries or get in touch to customize your trip.
Why Ride with H&H?
History on Horseback
What better way to see the sights than from the saddle? Luxor is known as the largest open-air museum in the world and can easily be explored by horseback. Venture through the hills around the Valley of the Kings and ride up to ancient temples. In Cairo, you can check off a bucket-list ride with a once-in-a-lifetime gallop at the Pyramids of Giza!
Help Rescue Horses
Our beautiful Baladi horses each have a story. They all come from difficult backgrounds of abuse or neglect and have been given a second chance to heal and thrive in a new life. Changing the stories of local horses in need is the motivation behind our tours. When you book a ride with us, you are helping us continue our rescue work.
See more about our rescue work here.
Ride Across Ancient Lands
The striking landscapes of Egypt make for exciting riding excursions. Galloping in vast deserts, trekking through the mountains of ancient Thebes, swimming in the Nile River and the Red Sea, cantering through lush farmland, and trotting through rural villages – No matter what kind of riding you’re looking for, you’ll find it here!
Authentic Cultural Experiences
We encourage you to fully immerse yourself in the rich culture and welcoming community. Homecooked meals, visits to local markets, and performances of traditional Egyptian music are all on the agenda. Maybe even learn a little Arabic! We want you to feel like a local while you’re here.
A Personal Touch
We pride ourselves on our personalized tours. We’re very flexible and will do all we can to make sure you check off everything on your bucket list, so don’t be shy to make requests! We want to give you a customized experience so you get the most out of your time on holiday. Even if you only ride with us for a few hours, our goal is to create lasting memories and connections. Come as a tourist and leave as an honorary Egyptian!
What Our Guests Say...
EXCELLENT Based on 128 reviews احمد عبدالفتاح محمد الباشا2025-06-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Eric Wiehenstroer2025-05-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I had a great experience this past February after having taking tours on horseback with Horses & Hieroglyphs. Having ridden along the pyramids, Nile River, and out in the desert was an awesome time. The staff at Horses & Hieroglyphs were super friendly and helpful in making it an enjoyable time. I would recommend anyone visiting Egypt to take advantage of this. Cyndi Serianni2025-05-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had my first but not last experience visiting Egypt in February. Horses and Hieroglyphics did an amazing job with planning and executing this trip! Everything from the first step in the country to the very last was carefully planned out with all of us in mind! The country of Egypt is very warm and welcoming. It was amazing to experience such a different culture too. We toured museums, tombs, temples and pyramids. We shopped! Loved that! We did the hot air balloon, we did a sunset boat ride on Nile and many did ride the horses. I was not one of those people but the plan is my next visit will incorporate that wonderful experience as they all looked so happy when they returned from a tour!!! I cannot say enough about Annmarie's and Ganun's dedication to these horses. They rescue them and give them the most satisfying, safe, and nurturing world when doom was all they had in their future. They are awesome people! And I just cannot wait to visit again and experience more of what they and this wonderful country have to offer. And by the way, the food was simply AMAZING! I highly recommend touring with this group! They are exceptional at what they do! Markus2025-03-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did a two-day horse trek and absolutely loved it. The horses were great, the people super friendly and helpful. They were really flexible and organized everything perfectly. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Melissa Wiehenstroer2025-03-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Horses & Hieroglyphs! Truly the trip of a lifetime. The whole experience was fantastic- the H&H team curated our itinerary to our interests and made horseback riding one of the highlights of the trip even though we were novice riders. Their stables in Luxor are beautiful and they clearly take very good care of their horses. We had excellent accommodations, transportation, meals, and guides throughout our trip and managed to visit so many sites and still have time to linger over dinner and enjoy music and dancing. The H&H team went out of their way to make our trip special for us and we will never forget it. I highly recommend them for both experienced riders and for anyone looking for an adventure with some horseback riding included. We hope to return soon! Stephen Fischer2025-03-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Egypt wasn't on my 2025 Bingo card, but I'm glad it ended up there. Horses and Hieroglyphs does an amazing job of putting together an unforgettable experience for new timers and returners alike, of which they had multiple trip veterans. Everything here grabs your eye and the tour guides grab your ear just as much with how much detail they know. --> Fun fact: It's a four year university degree for Egyptian Tourism studies. That should tell you just how serious they are about being your guide. The horse ride was a novel experience to have as I trotted through a small town/village with experienced stable hands by my side to help me learn. A majority of the trip was seeing all the amazing sites that Egypt has to offer. Linda Lancaster2025-03-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Heidi McElroy2025-03-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The team at Horses & Hieroglyphs was wonderful to the group of 27 that toured Cairo, Luxor and Hurghada. I joined the group for 10 days of the adventure and had a fabulous time. Traveling with food allergies is a challenge but Horses & Hieroglyphs accommodated my allergy at every meal. Bottled water was always available upon request at the hotels and the staff was friendly and informative. The group included people who had visit Egypt in past years. Horses & Hieroglyphs provided options for first and second time visitors. Highlights included visits to the Giza Pyramids, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple. We also had the opportunity to take a hot air balloon ride where we saw Hatshepsut Templet from the air! A sun set ride on the Nile was beautiful and dinner in the desert was fun. I had an opportunity to ride one of the horses in the desert. As a beginner horse rider, it was an incredible experience and hope to make it back one day to take a longer horse back ride! Thank you for the experience Horses & Hieroglyphs, it is one I will treasure for the people I met and the shared experience of exploring Egypt! Dave Sted2025-03-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The crew at H&H is the best in Luxor. This is the best way to visit and see everything there is to offer. Even if riding isn't your thing, they can organize tours and schedule everything you could need strress free and enjoyable. D C2025-03-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From the stunning sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s many treasures, to the fabulous sunset river cruise along the majestic Nile river, it was clear that every detail would not only be taken care of by Horses & Hieroglyphs, but it would make for the trip of a lifetime! And their horse stables - just WOW! 26 magnificent horses for every level from first timers to expert riders. Horses & Hieroglyphs curates each experience to your interests -Tours of pyramids and tombs are all led by knowable guides with history degrees … shopping local products such as textiles, papyrus and alabaster is done with tours by experts who explain the culturally accurate production. From the moment you’re picked up from the airport, you are guided through a trip that will undoubtably exceed your imagination!