Discovery Tours Egypt
Day TourCairo

Giza Pyramids Horse Ride – Private Desert Ride, from Cairo or Giza Hotels

3 hours, private vehicle and stable guide, horse, helmet and tea included, pick-up at 15:00 from your Cairo or Giza hotel.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A private horse ride of about an hour and a half in the desert beside the Giza Plateau, with hotel pick-up from Cairo or Giza, a stable guide, a helmet and tea. The whole outing takes about three hours.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Giza · Giza Plateau · Pyramids of Giza
Includes
Private pick-up and drop-off at Cairo or Giza hotels · Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver · Horse for about one and a half hours, one per rider · Stable guide who rides with you · Riding helmet
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April has the best temperatures. The afternoon start avoids the midday heat, and a morning start is also possible.

  • Arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, an Egyptian tour operator working since 1988 with six offices
  • Travel licence ETAA 718 (Category A); IATA accredited agent

02Overview

A first look

This is a private horse ride of about three hours door to door, for beginners and experienced riders. A driver collects you at 15:00 from your Cairo or Giza hotel and takes you to the stables near the plateau. A stable guide matches a horse to your riding level, and you ride for about an hour and a half in the desert beside the Giza Plateau with the Pyramids in view. The ride is outside the ticketed site, so it does not include entry to the plateau. Afterward you have tea at the stables, and the driver returns you to your hotel between about 18:00 and 18:30. A morning start is also possible if you ask. When you book, please tell us each rider's height, weight and riding experience. You can book online and get instant confirmation.

Background

The facts

The stables lie near the Giza Plateau, on the edge of the desert beside the Pyramids. The ride takes place in that open desert, outside the ticketed site.

Named in this entry

Giza·Giza Plateau·Pyramids of Giza·Cairo

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Travelers of any riding level who want to see the Pyramids from horseback.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for anyone afraid of horses or with back or balance problems.

What lingers

  • 01A private vehicle and driver from your hotel
  • 02A horse matched to your riding level, with a stable guide who rides with you
  • 03About an hour and a half in the desert with the Pyramids in view
  • 04A riding helmet for each rider
  • 05Tea at the stables before the drive back

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • A private ride with a horse matched to your level
  • The Pyramids on the skyline from the desert
  • Hotel transfers, helmet and tea included

Things to Consider

  • The ride is outside the plateau, so it does not include entry
  • Needs a reasonable level of fitness and balance

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Private pick-up and drop-off at Cairo or Giza hotels
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
  • Horse for about one and a half hours, one per rider
  • Stable guide who rides with you
  • Riding helmet
  • Tea and bottled water

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Entry to the Giza Plateau itself (the ride is in the desert beside it)
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Wear long trousers, which protect your legs in the saddle

  2. 02

    Tell us your height, weight and experience when you book

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children's prices are set from the ages you give when you book. Older children who can sit confidently on a horse are welcome, and the guide matches a horse to their size and ability. Tell us each child's age, height and weight when you book, so we can say honestly whether the ride suits them.

Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How is this private trip priced?
    The price is per person, and it falls as the group grows, because the vehicle, driver and stable guide are shared. It covers the transfers, the horse, the helmet and tea. You see the exact price for your group size when you choose your date.
  2. 02How do I book this trip?
    You can book it online and get instant confirmation. Choose your date and group size, and tell us each rider's height, weight and riding experience so we can match the horses. Then pay at checkout.
  3. 03Do I need riding experience?
    No. Beginners are welcome, and the guide matches a horse to your level and keeps the pace gentle. Experienced riders can ask for a livelier horse. Tell us your experience when you book, and we pass it on to the stable.
  4. 04Do you look after the horses?
    We use stables we know, and we ask you to tell us if anything looks wrong, whether it is the condition of a horse, the tack or how the horses are treated. We follow up on every comment.
  5. 05Is the Giza Plateau ticket included?
    No. The ride is in the desert beside the plateau, not inside the ticketed site, so you see the Pyramids from outside. If you also want to enter the plateau, ask us about a separate tour.
  6. 06What is the cancellation policy?
    If you cancel three days or more before the trip, you get a full refund. If you cancel less than three days but more than 24 hours before, half is refunded. After that, or if you miss the pick-up, there is no refund.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit toward future travel with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours: keep the full amount as credit, or take a partial refund.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't show up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • If we ever have to cancel, for weather or anything beyond our control, you lose nothing.

Credit is valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can be used on any tour, cruise or stay with us.Read our full cancellation and refund policy

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