12 Horse Rides in Egypt, From Cheap to Splurge

1.Red Sea & Desert Horse Riding Tour with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,198 reviews · from $20Our pick

Start with hotel pickup in Hurghada, then ride with guides such as Karim, Ameen, Keo, or Sasa through desert and along the Red Sea. Choose the horse-swimming option for a memorable water session. Beginners receive safety help, helmets, and chaps. Bring long trousers and swimwear.

“It was a very good experience. The driver came on time to pick us up. The horses were healthy and it was an amazing experience. Our guide was Kareem who was pleasant and friendly and ensured we were comfortable all through the experience. The best part for me was the swimming with the horses. It was really great, loved it!”

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2.Arabian Desert and Sea Horseback Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 778 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $20

Ride gentle, well-matched horses through Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea with guides such as Mahmoud, Didi, and Mohammed. Choose a two-hour ride, sunrise breakfast, sunset dinner and stargazing, a quad-bike combo, or a four-hour VIP swim stop. Hotel pickup is optional, and groups are sorted by riding ability.

“I highly recommend this trip!!! the pick up was on time, the guide Mohammed was amazing and a very good photographer. Riding horse by/in the sea was a truly magical experience”

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3.Sea & Desert Horse Riding tour/w Swimming&Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 649 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $17Best value

Ride from Lucky Horses Stable across Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea beach with guides such as Rebecca, Abdul, Saeed, and Mohamed. Choose 90 minutes to 3 hours, select the 2-hour swimming option in warm months, and expect horse matching by ability, safety gear for children, and help taking photos with your phone.

“It was really relaxing experience. My son liked a lot. It was a nice way to spend Christmas Day.”

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4.Sea and Desert Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $33

Ride from Marsa Alam’s stables across desert trails and beside the Red Sea on a calm, well-matched horse. Choose a two-hour ride or a four-hour VIP trip with a sea swim. Guides such as Mustafa, Mohamed, Sami, and Blal help beginners, control the pace, and take photos along the way. Hotel pickup is available from Coraya Bay, Port Ghalib, Abu Dabbab, and Marsa Alam City.

“All in all a very nice tour. Pick up and drop Off at the hotel without any trouble. Horse was well chosen for an experienced rider. Swimming with the horse was great and the guide was very kind and made everything to the customers choice. The only minor bit was that I would have preferred to get more general information about destination, country and people. Due to his limited English only very basic communication was possible. But I would definitely do it again.”

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5.Sharm El Shiekh: Beach and City Desert Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 286 reviews · 2 hours · from $98

Ride from Edelweiss Equestrian Center through Sharm El Sheikh’s open desert to a beach on the Red Sea. Guides such as Mohammed and Mahmood match horses to your ability, teach beginners, and supervise beach riding and time in the water. Choose sunrise, morning, or sunset. Transfers and professional photos are available at extra cost.

“I love it! Very worth it to do! Totally recommends 100%”

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6.Makadi Bay Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 271 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $20

Ride well-trained horses through Makadi Bay’s desert and along the Red Sea with guides such as Mohamed, Didi, Yusuf, and Hassan. Choose a two-hour ride, quad-and-horse combo, sunset dinner and stargazing, or a private four-hour ride with a swim stop. Shared transfers, helmets, photos, and breakfast are available with selected options.

“Yusuf our guide, was great. We had a lot of fun and a wonderful sunrise Horse riding trip followed by breakfast. Thanks to the entire team, but especially to Yusuf. He made this trip a wonderful experience for my daughters and me, with lasting memories.🥰”

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7.Desert and Sea Horseback Riding Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 220 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Spend two hours riding an Egyptian horse across Hurghada’s desert and into the Red Sea. An instructor such as Ahmed, Mohamed, or Mostafa matches horses to riding ability, teaches beginners, and stays with the group. Hotel pickup, a helmet, water, tea, and return transport are included, with extra fees for distant resort areas.

“Both desert and sea part were good but sea part was a bit too much just a photoshoot. It would be best to combine the sea and desert to same tour. We were a bit confused about the split program as it was not presented to us in the beginning. Horses were brillant and trip was long enough.”

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8.Horse Ride, BBQ Dinner, and Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · from $41

You’ll ride for about an hour through desert valleys with a guide, stopping for photos before returning to an oasis for Arabian tea, BBQ dinner, and stargazing. Guides such as Adam and Nasser, also called Marshmallow, lead the evening. Hotel pickup, riding gear, and a telescope session are included.

“The tour was very well organised & super fun! The guides were so fun to be around, I will definitely recommend doing the one hour horse riding through the desert. The jeep safari is also a must, it was so fun! The stargazing was truly exceptional!!! People, don’t delay book today!!!”

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9.Half Day Pyramids Tour by Camel or Horse Carriage

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 168 reviews · 5 hours · from $72

You’ll visit the Giza Plateau with an Egyptologist guide, see the Great Pyramid, Chephren, Mykerinos, and the Sphinx, then choose a camel ride or horse carriage. Guides such as Tony, Samaa, Saber, and Noha are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos. Optional extras include Great Pyramid entry, lunch, and a photographer.

“This was the best tour I have ever been on especially near the pyramids! Tour guide was great and very informative!”

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10.Red Sea Sunrise and Desert Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $29

Ride a calm, well-trained horse through the Sahl Hasheesh desert and along the Red Sea with a professional English-speaking guide. Beginners receive a safety briefing and riding test, while experienced riders may enjoy a livelier pace. Choose a 5:00 AM sunrise ride with Oriental breakfast, shared transfers, sunset dinner, or the VIP four-hour swim option.

“Very different and fun experience! We did not really know what to expect, but galloping on a horse along the Red Sea was pretty epic! Would definitely recommend!”

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11.Private Full-Day Customized Tour With Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 105 reviews · from $58

Build your own 7 to 8 hour Luxor tour with a private car, Egyptologist guide, local lunch, and carriage ride. Choose Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and more. Guides including Omran, Aziz, Dua, and Laila have earned high marks for clear explanations and flexible pacing. Entry fees cost extra.

“Tour was fantastic and we really enjoyed it. Omran (our guide) did a great job explaining everything to us. He is very knowledgeable and gave us time to explore all the temples we wanted. Communication with FTS was poor but everything went smoothly once we met Omran at the airport.”

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12.Desert & Sea Horse Riding with + 360° Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · from $21

Ride an Arabian horse for two hours through Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea, with optional swimming beside your horse. Guides such as Ameen and Saleh may lead the ride, while the team takes photos and videos. Hotel pickup, horse care tips, and air-conditioned transfers are included in the main Hurghada service.

“The entire experience was incredible, my guide Ameen is a great horse rider, I had an incredible time, if you love horses i recommend this experience ❤️”

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