Tour Extensions
Have extra time and want to add more adventure to your trip? The following extensions can be added to the end of any of our riding holidays!
1 Day / 1 Night
3 Days / 2 Nights
3 Days / 2 Nights
Details
LUXOR EXTENSION
Add if:
You want to visit more sights in Luxor that were not part of your tour, or you need an extra night in Luxor due to your return flight and want to ride one more time on your last day.
Our Recommendation: Add the Full-Day Sightseeing option to our Egyptian Desert Escape tour
Extra Day 1 (Replaces Original Departure Day): Touring Luxor
Stay an extra day to tour some of the incredible historical sites in Luxor! Once the ancient city of Thebes, Luxor is home to some of the most extraordinary monuments from ancient Egypt. Today, the entire city and its necropolis are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have your own private tour guide and driver for the day to visit as many places within Luxor as you choose. If you haven’t already hit the highlights in your main tour, we recommend the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Tempe, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. If your tour already included these visits, some other options include the tombs of the Nobles, Deir el Medina, Valley of the Queens, and Luxor Museum.
Extra Day 2: Departure
After we say our goodbyes, our driver will drop you off at Luxor Airport to catch your flight home.
Extra Day 1 (Replaces Original Departure Day): Half Day Ride & Free Morning / Afternoon
Spending an extra night in Luxor? Join us for another ride around Luxor’s incredible west bank (approx. 3 hours). We will let you choose your route – maybe you will want to go back to the desert for another gallop, ride past the temples and historical sites, or explore new parts of the village on horseback.
Extra Day 2: Departure
After we say our goodbyes, our driver will drop you off at Luxor Airport to catch your flight home.
Full Day Sightseeing: $275 per person (sharing)
Half Day Riding: $215 per person (sharing)
Single Room Supplement: $25
What’s Included:
- 1 night accommodation in Luxor
- All meals (from lunch on Day 7 to breakfast on Day 8)
- Drinking water
- Guided tours at the historical sites (Full Day Sightseeing Option)
- Transportation to the historical sites (Full Day Sightseeing Itinerary)
- Horse riding (Half Day Riding Itinerary)
- Airport transfer to Luxor Airport
What’s Not Included:
- Entrance fees to the historical sites (Full Day Sightseeing Itinerary)
- Soft drinks and alcohol
- Tips
You will be staying in the same charming guesthouse on Luxor’s west bank that you were at for your tour. So don’t worry about packing up your bags – just stay where you’ve already made yourself at home for one more night!
HURGHADA EXTENSION
Add if:
You want to finish your holiday at the Red Sea, where you can enjoy beach riding and swimming with horses (Riding Itinerary) or go snorkeling and dolphin-watching (Non-Riding Itinerary).
Extra Day 1 (Replaces Original Departure Day): Last Ride in Luxor & Transfer to the Red Sea
This morning you will saddle up for your last ride in Luxor. We ride through the village and into the fields, where we can go for a long canter through the sugarcane or banana trees. On the way back, we ride along the Nile before returning to the stable. Back at the hotel, you will have some time to pack up your bags and have lunch. After lunch, it’s time to say goodbye to Luxor head to the Red Sea town of Hurghada (transfer by private car). The atmosphere here is completely different from Luxor, and you will enjoy the fresh sea air and the amazing views of the crystal blue water. It is also known for its many luxurious resorts, and you will be staying at one with private beach access. You’ll enjoy the evening here exploring the marvelous property, dipping your toes in the sea or the pool, and dining in one of the restaurants onsite.
Extra Day 2: Desert & Beach Ride, Swimming with Horses
Get ready for an unforgettable day on horseback and experience the best of Hurghada’s riding. After breakfast, you will transfer to the stables and meet the horses. You begin your ride towards the mountains of the Eastern desert, along the way enjoying the desert landscape and some exhilarating gallops. You will break for a light lunch with views of the mountains before getting back in the saddle. Ride back to the sea where you’ll enjoy a dreamy ride on the beach and even go for a swim with your horse in the crystal clear water of the Red Sea! After the day’s ride, you’ll have dinner at your resort and enjoy a relaxing evening on your own.
Extra Day 3: Swim in the Red Sea & Departure
Today you will spend your last morning soaking up the sun and the sea at your beachfront resort. Enjoy the ultimate relaxation, swimming in the Red Sea and lounging on the beach or by the pool. When it’s time to catch your flight, you will be dropped off at Hurghada Airport. Until next time!
Day 8: Last Ride in Luxor & Transfer to the Red Sea
This morning you will saddle up for your last ride in Luxor. We ride through the village and into the fields, where we can go for a long canter through the sugarcane or banana trees. On the way back, we ride along the Nile before returning to the stable. Back at the hotel, you will have some time to pack your bags and have lunch. After lunch, it’s time to say goodbye to Luxor and transfer by private car to Hurghada, just a few hours drive east on the Red Sea. The atmosphere here is completely different from Luxor, and you will enjoy the fresh sea air and the amazing views of the impossibly blue water. It is also known for its many luxurious resorts, and you will be staying one with private beach access. You’ll enjoy the evening here exploring the marvelous property, dipping your toes in the sea or the pool, and dining in one of the restaurants onsite.
Day 9: Full Day Snorkeling & Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
Today you will spend the day both on and in the crystal blue waters of the Red Sea. After breakfast, you’ll embark on a full-day boat trip that will take you dolphin-watching and snorkeling. You will visit Dolphin House, an area well-known for its many dolphins where you can watch them from the boat or even swim among them, if you are lucky. You will make a few stops for snorkeling throughout the day, allowing you to admire the colorful sea life including coral reefs and many varieties of fish. Lunch is provided on the boat in the midday between snorkeling stops. Lastly, you will visit one of the nearby islands to enjoy the long sandy beach and some more swimming. After the tour, you’ll be transferred back to the resort where you have dinner and enjoy the rest of the evening relaxing on your own.
Day 10: Swim in the Red Sea & Departure
Today you will spend your last morning soaking up the sun and the sea at your beachfront resort. Enjoy the ultimate relaxation, swimming in the Red Sea and lounging on the beach or by the pool. When it’s time to catch your flight, you will be dropped off at Hurghada Airport. Until next time!
Riding Itinerary: $795 per person (sharing)
Non-Riding Itinerary: $695 per person (sharing)
Single Room Supplement: $90
*Single Guest Supplement: $125
*If you are the only guest on this extension, this replaces the Single Room Supplement.
What’s Included:
- 1 additional horse ride in Luxor (approx. 2 hours)
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada by private car
- 2 nights accommodation in Hurghada beach resort
- All meals (from lunch on Day 12 to breakfast on Day 14)
- Drinking water and soft drinks
- Horse riding in Hurghada (Riding Itinerary)
- Dolphin watching & snorkeling boat tour (Non-Riding Itinerary)
- All transportation within Hurghada
- Airport transfer to Hurghada Airport
What’s Not Included:
- Alcohol
- Tips
You will be right on the Red Sea at a picturesque beachfront resort! The expansive views of the vibrant blue water are simply incredible. The beautiful property is the perfect place to relax in comfort with fabulous amenities from spacious swimming pools to a private beach and waterfront dining.
ASWAN EXTENSION
Add If:
You want to experience more ancient history and culture in one of the most scenic and laid-back parts of Egypt, or if Abu Simbel is simply a must-see site on your list!
Extra Day 1 (Replaces Original Departure Day): Last Ride in Luxor & Transfer to Aswan
This morning you will saddle up for your last ride in Luxor. We ride through the village and into the fields, where we can go for a long canter through the sugarcane or banana trees. On the way back, we ride along the Nile before returning to the stable. You will then have some time to pack up your bags and have lunch at the hotel. After lunch, it’s time to head to Aswan, just a few hours south of Luxor (private transfer by car). Aswan is located along an especially scenic part of the Nile River and the atmosphere here is very peaceful. You will be staying in a small guesthouse in the charming Nubian village, where you will be surrounded by unique and colorful architecture and be immersed in the traditional culture of the area. You’ll enjoy the evening relaxing and having dinner at the guesthouse.
Extra Day 2: Explore Aswan
Today you will visit two historical sites in Aswan, starting with the beautiful Philae Temple. Located on a picturesque island, this temple can only be accessed by boat. This temple was constructed in the 3rd century BC in the Greco-Roman era as the cult center of the goddess Isis. Your next visit is to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in an ancient granite quarry south of the city of Aswan. This fascinating site is thought to date back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut and gives us insight into the process the ancient Egyptians used to build their incredible monuments. After the tours, you will stop for lunch at a restaurant and then return to your hotel for a bit of downtime, which you can use to walk around the Nubian village or relax at the guesthouse. In the evening, you will have a sunset boat ride on the Nile to an island where you will have dinner at a restaurant overlooking Philae Temple.
Extra Day 3: Abu Simbel Temples & Departure
This morning you will have an early start for your day trip to Abu Simbel. Located in the desert and on the shores of Lake Nasser (about 3.5 hours from Aswan), these impressive rock-cut temples are one of Egypt’s most iconic sites. The two temples at Abu Simbel were built during the reign of Ramesses II, who was known for his monuments of grand scale. The more prominent Great Temple was dedicated to Ramesses II himself, and the Small Temple was dedicated to his chief wife Queen Nefertari. Remarkably, these temples were disassembled and moved to a new location in the 1960s to save them from becoming submerged by the rising waters of Lake Nasser. You will have the morning to explore the temples before heading to lunch at a restaurant where you can try the delicious local seafood. After lunch, our driver will take you to Aswan Airport to catch your flight. Until next time!
$950 per person (sharing)
Single Room Supplement: $70
*Single Guest Supplement: $250
*If you are the only guest on this extension, this replaces the Single Room Supplement.
What’s Included:
- 1 additional horse ride in Luxor (approx. 2 hours)
- Transfer from Luxor to Aswan by private car
- 2 nights accommodation in Aswan
- All meals (from lunch on Day 12 to breakfast on Day 14)
- Guided tours at the historical sites in Aswan
- Entrance fees to the historical sites in Aswan
- All transportation within Aswan
- Airport transfer to Aswan Airport
What’s Not Included:
- Soft drinks and alcohol
- Tips
You will stay at one of the cozy guest houses in the Nubian village. The guesthouses will charm you with their welcoming and peaceful atmosphere, and their unique and colorful designs showcase Nubian-style architecture. The village is situated directly along the Nile and has lovely views of the river.