Egypt Discovery
ExcursionCairo

Giza Pyramids Horse Ride: Private Desert Ride with Hotel Pick-up

About 3 hours, hotel pick-up, a ride of around 90 minutes, stable guide and tea.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A private 3-hour horse ride in the desert beside the Giza Plateau: hotel pick-up, a horse matched to your level, a ride of about an hour and a half with a stable guide, and tea at the stables.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Giza · Giza Plateau · Pyramids of Giza
Includes
Pick-up and drop-off at your Cairo or Giza hotel · An air-conditioned vehicle and driver for your party only · A horse for each rider for about an hour and a half · A stable guide who rides with you · A riding helmet
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April is the most comfortable. The afternoon start gives softer light and cooler air than the middle of the day.

  • Licensed Egyptian tour operator
  • Offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh

02Overview

A first look

This is a private horse ride in the desert next to the Giza Plateau, with the pyramids on the skyline. It is not inside the ticketed site. You are collected from your hotel in the afternoon, and a morning start is also possible. At the stables near the plateau, your guide matches a horse to your riding level. You then ride for about an hour and a half and have tea at the stables before the drive back. Beginners and experienced riders are both welcome, and we ask for your height, weight and riding experience when you book.

Background

The facts

The ride takes place in the desert beside the Giza Plateau, on the western edge of Cairo, with the pyramids in view.

Named in this entry

horse riding·Giza desert·stables

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Beginners and experienced riders who want to see the pyramids from the desert.

Maybe not, if

  • Not suited to anyone who cannot ride or who has back or mobility problems.

What lingers

  • 01A ride of about an hour and a half with the pyramids in view
  • 02A horse matched to your riding level
  • 03A stable guide who rides alongside you
  • 04Riding helmet provided for each rider
  • 05A cup of tea at the stables before heading back
  • 06Pick-up and drop-off at your Cairo or Giza hotel

Honest assessment

The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.

Highlights

  • A ride with the pyramids on the skyline
  • Horses matched to your riding level
  • Pick-up, helmet and tea are included

Things to Consider

  • The ride is outside the ticketed plateau
  • Not suited to anyone who cannot ride

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your Cairo or Giza hotel
  • An air-conditioned vehicle and driver for your party only
  • A horse for each rider for about an hour and a half
  • A stable guide who rides with you
  • A riding helmet
  • Tea and water to drink

Not included

  • Tips for the guide and driver
  • Admission to the Giza Plateau itself, as the ride is in the desert beside it
  • Anything you buy for yourself

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

  1. 01

    Wear long trousers to avoid rubbing from the saddle

  2. 02

    Give your height, weight and riding experience when booking

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children who can sit comfortably on a horse and follow instructions are welcome, and they count towards your party size. Please tell us their age, height, weight and riding experience when you book so we can choose a suitable horse.

These fares are a guide, as prices and departure move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01Where does this excursion begin and end?
    At your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Your driver collects you at 15:00 and returns you to the same hotel at about 18:00 to 18:30. A morning start is also possible.
  2. 02Is the ride inside the Giza Plateau?
    No. The ride is in the desert beside the plateau, so you do not need a plateau ticket and none is included. You see the pyramids from the outside, on the skyline.
  3. 03Can beginners ride?
    Yes. Your guide matches a horse to your ability, and a stable guide rides with you. When you book, please give us your height, weight and riding experience so we can plan the right horse.
  4. 04How are the horses looked after?
    We use stables we know, and ask you to tell us if anything looks wrong. A riding helmet is provided for each rider.
  5. 05How do I book and how is the fare worked out?
    You can book online and receive confirmation straight away. The fare is for the vehicle, guide and horses, so the cost per person falls as your party grows. The booking page shows the fare for your group size.
  6. 06What if I need to cancel?
    You are refunded in full when you cancel three or more days before the excursion. Between three days and 24 hours, half is refunded. After that, or if you miss your pick-up, no refund is given.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit towards a future holiday with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand: hold on to the whole amount as credit, or have part of it refunded.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't turn up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • Should we ever have to cancel, because of the weather or anything else beyond our control, you won't lose a penny.

Credit stays valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can go towards any tour, cruise or stay with us.See the complete terms for cancelling and refunds

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