Day 1 Istanbul - Cappadocia
Flight from Istanbul to Nevsehir or Kayseri. Transfer by minivan to
Goreme and check in at hotel.

Day 2 Cappadocia Horse Riding tour
Ride from Avanos through the stunning Dereyamanli valley to Uchisar for lunch beneath the town's impressive rock fortress. After lunch continue on to Ibrahimpasa, an old village boasting exquisite Greek architecture, then through the Balkan Deresi valley to Kavak where you'll camp for the night.

Day 3 Horse Riding through Lake and valleys
Ride through the troglodyte village of Bahceli to Ayvali, a quiet
town in the midst of lush apricot groves, then on to Lake Damsabaraji for a picnic lunch. If the weather is warm, you can take a dip with the horses in the lake. This evening you'll spend camping just outside of the charming
village of Cemil.

Day 4 Ride to Soglanli
in the morning, enjoy a visit to a beautiful 11th Century monastery then traverse through valleys filled with Cappadocia's famed fairy chimneys. Ride to Soglanli, famous for its hand-made dolls, where you'll spend the
evening with local villagers.

Day 5 Ride to Hodul
Ride through the fields and boulders to the village of Hodul Kavak where you'll enjoy a picnic lunch. Continue on to Keslik where you'll camp outside of the village.

Day 6 Continue Hodul
Crossing the Kucuk Hodul plateau this morning, you'll enjoy a
magnificent view of the dormant volcano, Erciyes, whose eruptions created
Cappadocia's unique geology millions of years ago. Continue to the peak of
Hodul Mountain then on to Karain for a peaceful night camping by a
picturesque fountain.

Day 7 Ride Akkoy- Uzun Yol - along the Kizilirmak
Ride up to the Akkoy plateau for a breathtaking view, then on to Sofular for lunch. Following the ancient 13th Century caravan route - the Uzun Yol (long road) - you'll make your way towards tonight's campsite on the banks of the Kizilirmak, Turkey's longest river. Those feeling adventurous can try their hand at fishing Turkish style tonight.

Day 8 Ride to Kulluk
Ride along the river to the troglodyte village of Kulluk. After lunch
you'll cross the river on the 13th Century Seljuk bridge at Tekgoz. Another
night camping on the banks of the river.

Day 9 Ride Yuvalli Bayramhacili
Following the paths of the goatherds you come upon the village of Yuvalli. Ride on to Bayramhacili, a peaceful hot springs where you'll revel in a healing natural bath. Camp near the water source.

Day 10 Ride to Ozkonak
Ride to Ozkonak where you'll visit one of Cappadocia's largest underground cities. Return over Ziyaretdagi Mountain to Avanos. Dinner and
night at a comfortable pension in Avanos.

Day 11 Zelve - Goreme
A day of sightseeing, shopping and relaxation at the Turkish bath.
Visit Zelve and the Goreme Open Air Museum then spend the afternoon seeing
local artisans at work in the age-old craft traditions of carpets and
pottery for which Cappadocia is well known. Dinner at a local restaurant
featuring traditional music and dancing.

Day 12 Cappadocia - Istanbul
Early morning departure from Kayseri or Nevsehir to Istanbul.

Price $1200

Price includes all riding, accommodations and meals. Price does not include the round-trip in-country flight (approximately $170), visa, alcoholic beverages and purchases of a personal nature.