Bucket list Egypt – Cairo, Bahariya Oasis, Black & White Desert and Dahab

On arrival in Cairo, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Giza. Settle in and enjoy your first evening in Egypt before joining your hosts and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner overlooking the Great Pyramids.

After breakfast, meet your horses and guides for an unforgettable ride beneath the Great Pyramids of Giza. Enjoy canters and gallops across the desert as you take in iconic sights including the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx and the surrounding ancient monuments.

After lunch, leave Cairo behind and travel west to Bahariya Oasis (approximately 3.5 to 4 hours). Surrounded by date palms, natural springs and dramatic desert scenery, this lush oasis will be your base for the next few days. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Enjoy a relaxed morning before heading out on a ride through the striking Black Desert. Characterised by dark volcanic hills and vast open spaces, this unique landscape offers fantastic riding and spectacular scenery. Return to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful evening beneath the stars.

Spend the next two days exploring the extraordinary White Desert, one of Egypt’s most remarkable natural wonders. Ride through vast open landscapes and weave between surreal chalk formations sculpted by centuries of wind and sand.

You will have the option of enjoying a desert camping experience (at an additional cost) where you will spend the night in a private desert camp beneath a sky filled with stars. Enjoy a traditional dinner around the fire before waking to a spectacular sunrise in the desert. The following morning includes a 4×4 safari, visits to natural hot springs and the opportunity to try sandboarding before returning to the lodge for lunch and your transfer back to Cairo.

Alternatively, after your White Desert ride, return to the comfort of the oasis lodge for a relaxing evening and a leisurely morning before continuing your journey to Cairo and beyond.

Fly to Sharm El Sheikh in the morning (domestic flights are not included in the riding package. We’ll let you know the exact flight to book about a month before your trip). The peaceful coastal town of Dahab is nestled between the rugged Sinai Mountains and the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. After checking into your boutique beachfront hotel, take some time to relax and soak up the peaceful atmosphere that has made Dahab one of Egypt’s most beloved destinations.

Later in the afternoon, meet your horses and set off on a spectacular ride through the dramatic desert canyons that surround the town. As the sun begins to set, the mountains glow in shades of gold, orange and red, creating a breathtaking backdrop for your first ride in Sinai. Return to the hotel for dinner and a relaxed evening by the sea.

Today is all about slowing down and enjoying the incredible beauty of the Red Sea. Board a boat and spend the day exploring crystal-clear waters, colourful coral reefs and secluded bays. There will be plenty of opportunities for swimming, snorkelling and soaking up the sunshine while taking in the spectacular coastal scenery. Return to Dahab in the afternoon with time to relax before enjoying your final evening by the sea.

Wake early for one last unforgettable ride. As the sun rises over the Sinai Mountains, set off along coastal trails towards the beautiful Three Lagoons, where turquoise waters meet golden desert landscapes. With breathtaking views and plenty of opportunities for canters along the way, it is the perfect finale to your Egyptian adventure. After breakfast, return to the hotel to freshen up before check-out and your onward journey home.