This journey begins in the pottery town of Avanos, where guests check in to their hotel and meet the horses before mounting up for daily rides across the surreal landscape. The first full day leads to the quiet fishing hamlet of Sarihidir, a tea stop by the Red River, and onward to the Zelve Open‑Air Museum, where the iconic fairy chimneys loom over ancient dwellings. The ride continues to Cavusin and the Göreme Open‑Air Museum, home to some of the best‑preserved rock‑cut churches with well‑preserved frescoes from the early Christian period.
The itinerary then winds through the tranquil White Valley to the towering Uchisar Castle, offering panoramic views of the region. The ride then passes the villages of Kavak and Bahçeli to reach Ayvali, a quiet place set among apricot groves, where the night is spent in an old hotel that encloses a 12th‑century church and a carpet workshop shows how local weavers work. The following day showcases the shimmering waters of Lake Damsabaraji and the old Greek village of Mustafapaşa, before returning to Ayvali via a high plateau that reveals Cappadocia from a fresh perspective.
Mid‑week highlights include the Greek‑style village of Ibrahimpasa, the imposing rock fortress of Ortahisar, and the vibrant hues of the Red and Rose Valleys. The adventure culminates with a visit to the fascinating Ozkonak Underground City and a ride back over Ziyaretdagi Mountain to Avanos, where a pottery workshop can be visited before the final night. Throughout the tour, daily meals feature a mix of vegetarian, halal, and meat options, reflecting the region’s culinary diversity.
| Tour type | Shared small group · multi-day tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 Days 6 Nights |
| Price | From €871 per person |
| Departures | Every day |
| Guide | English-speaking licensed guide |
| Stops | 11 |
| Entrance fees | Included |
| Booking | Instant request online, confirmation within 24 hours · TÜRSAB-licensed operator (A-5751) |
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Upon landing at Kayseri or Nevşehir airport, guests are greeted and transferred to their hotel in Avanos (pick-up from Göreme bus station is also possible). After check‑in, you are taken to meet the horses that will carry you over the coming days, followed by dinner and overnight in Avanos.
Morning horseback ride to the fishing village of Sarihidir for a tea break beside the Red River, followed by a historic 13th‑century caravanserai lunch. The journey continues through the surreal fairy chimneys of Zelve Open‑Air Museum to Cavusin, where the horses are left for the night. Afterwards the group explores the Göreme Open‑Air Museum, admiring rock‑cut churches and monasteries with some of the best‑preserved frescoes in the region, before returning to Avanos for dinner.
Riders traverse the serene White Valley en route to Uchisar Castle, where a lunch is served beneath the towering rock fortress. Afterward, the trail passes the villages of Kavak and Bahçeli for a short tea pause, then descends into the tranquil town of Ayvali, nestled among apricot orchards. The night is spent in a charming old hotel with a 12th‑century church built inside it; after a short rest you visit a carpet shop to watch local weavers at work. Overnight in Ayvali.
After breakfast the group rides through Mustafapaşa, an old Greek village, to Lake Damsabaraji for lunch beside the water. If the weather is warm, guests may enjoy a brief dip in the lake with their horses before returning to Ayvali via a high plateau that offers sweeping views of Cappadocia’s unique terrain.
The day begins with a ride to Ibrahimpasa, an old Greek settlement noted for its elegant architecture. The journey proceeds to Ortahisar, where lunch is served; during the break you can try climbing the craggy rock fortress for the view. A long, relaxing afternoon ride through the Red and Rose Valleys leads via Cavusin back to Avanos for the night.
After breakfast, riders head to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the region’s largest subterranean complexes, for a guided exploration of its tunnels and chambers. The return to Avanos crosses Ziyaretdagi Mountain. Back in town you can visit a local pottery workshop, a craft practised here since Hittite times. Dinner and overnight in Avanos.
Following a final breakfast, participants are transferred to Kayseri or Nevşehir airport, or the Göreme bus station, to continue their onward journey.
Arrival in Avanos → Sarihidir, Zelve and Göreme Open‑Air Museum → White Valley, Uchisar Castle and Ayvali → Lake Damsabaraji and Mustafapaşa → Ibrahimpasa, Ortahisar and Red & Rose Valleys → Ozkonak Underground City and Ziyaretdagi → Departure
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