VIP Riding Luxor 5 h

The ride started at the stable intersection, where we turned left. At the next corner, we turned left again and rode past the “Luxor Pottery School.” Soon after, we reached another intersection, turned right, and crossed the main road. We followed the road to the left, rode through the first roundabout, and at the next one turned left. The path led us to wide green fields, where we enjoyed our first trot.

Turning right, we continued toward the hot air balloons. Riding in all three gaits across the fields, we watched the majestic balloons ascend into the sky. Our horses remained completely relaxed — a fascinating spectacle they were well accustomed to. We returned along the same field path until we reached a busy road. There we turned left and shortly after right onto a hill, where a breathtaking sunrise awaited us.

From there, we continued at a walk over the hill to the main road, followed it for a short stretch, then turned left into the rocky desert landscape. The barren expanse of the desert accompanied us until we met another road, which we followed for a while before turning left to admire the impressive “Temple of Ramses” from a distance. At the “Ramesseum Rest House,” we took a short drinking break.

We continued past the “Temple of Ramses” and turned left again. The path wound along a small village and led to the “Temple of Khonsuirdis.” Then we rode on to the next statue, where the horses had a well-deserved drink.

Finally, we followed a road straight ahead, then turned right, continuing along a long dusty path past the “Malkata Palace of Amenhotep III.” We then turned left and reached the sandy desert.

Upon arrival, we used the soft sand for a short gallop before turning right. After a walk stretch, a beautiful gallop track lay ahead, which we enjoyed to the fullest. At the end, we made a 180-degree turn and galloped back the same way, gradually slowing to a walk.

On the familiar path, we continued until we reached the “Temple of Habu.” There, we turned right and followed the path to the next left turn, leading directly to a well-deserved break at the “Café & Restaurant Maratonga.” While enjoying a hearty breakfast, the horses were provided with fresh water.

Refreshed, we continued our return. A short road led us to a turn where we went left, then followed the main road to the right, past the impressive “Temple of Amenophis III.” At the next opportunity, we returned to the field paths and let the horses gallop again.

This section was ridden in all three gaits until we turned right, then immediately left to reach a busy road. This led us through a roundabout, further straight, and finally to a last right turn. A left curve and two following right turns brought us safely back to the stable, where our adventurous ride ended.