This journey blends gentle yoga sessions with authentic horseback excursions across Cappadocia’s most enchanting valleys. Riders glide through the dramatic Dereyamanli and Balkan Deresi gorges, pause for meditation beside ancient rock‑cut churches, and unwind with a sunset stretch under a sky dotted with fairy chimneys.
Each night is spent under the stars – from the rustic camp at Kavak to the riverside bivouac on the Kızılırmak, the longest river in Turkey. Highlights include a refreshing dip with horses in Lake Damsabaraji, sweeping vistas of the dormant Erciyes volcano from the Kucuk Hodul plateau, and a hands‑on pottery experience in Avanos, a craft tradition dating back to the Hittites.
The itinerary also visits the 11th‑century monastery at Taskinpasa, a 14th‑century Seljuk mosque, and Roman tombs perched on a cliffside, offering a deep dive into the region’s layered history while keeping the pace relaxed and mindful.
The programme is relaxed in pace but outdoors for most of the day. Yoga and meditation take place on seven of the eight days, usually before breakfast, before lunch or at camp in the evening, so you can combine riding and stretching without hurrying. Camping takes place in Kavak, Cemil, Karain and on the banks of the Kizilirmak; one night is spent in a local village house and the first night in a hotel in Avanos. Meals are included from day two onwards, with breakfast on the last morning before the airport or Goreme bus station transfer.
It suits travellers who enjoy nature and quiet landscapes and who are comfortable on a horse; bring sturdy shoes, a sun hat and a warm layer for the evenings. Fully guided in English, the tour is a good alternative for anyone who wants to see Cappadocia from the saddle instead of from the road.
| Tour type | Shared small group · multi-day tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 Days 7 Nights |
| Price | From €1,266 per person |
| Departures | Every day |
| Guide | English-speaking licensed guide |
| Stops | 13 |
| Entrance fees | Included |
| Booking | Instant request online, confirmation within 24 hours · TÜRSAB-licensed operator (A-5751) |
Your full program, day by day — click a day to see every stop.
Upon landing at Kayseri or Nevşehir airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Avanos. After settling in, the afternoon is yours to wander the town’s winding streets, watch artisans shape clay on the wheel, or simply relax beside the Kızılırmak. Dinner is on your own.
Morning yoga awakens body and mind before a pick‑up for a horseback ride through the spectacular Dereyamanli Valley toward Uchisar. Lunch is enjoyed beneath the towering rock fortress of Uchisar Castle. The trail then leads to the Greek‑style village of Ibrahimpasa, after which you cross the Balkan Deresi Valley to set up camp in the tranquil valley of Kavak. Evening meditation concludes the day.
After breakfast, the ride passes the beehive‑shaped hills of Bahçeli before reaching the orchard‑lined town of Ayvali. A yoga session precedes a lakeside lunch at Damsabaraji, where guests may choose to swim alongside the horses. Post‑lunch, the journey continues to the peaceful camp site outside Cemil, where the night is spent under a canopy of stars.
The day begins with a visit to an 11th‑century rock‑cut monastery, followed by a ride among Cappadocia’s iconic fairy chimneys to the village of Taskinpasa. Here a 14th‑century Seljuk mosque is explored, and a short meditation session is held before lunch. In the afternoon, Roman tombs and a cliffside city are discovered, after which you retire to a traditional Cappadocian house for the night.
Morning rides take you across the Kucuk Hodul plateau, offering panoramic views of the dormant Erciyes volcano that shaped the region’s landscape. After a brief yoga practice, the group ascends Hodul Mountain for breathtaking scenery before descending to Karain, where a camp beside a historic fountain awaits. Evening meditation is followed by dinner under the open sky.
Today's route showcases the expansive Akkoy plateau, a landscape of rolling hills and volcanic formations. A mid‑morning yoga session is followed by lunch, after which you arrive at the banks of the Kızılırmak River. The night is spent in a riverside camp where adventurous guests can try hand‑fishing, while others enjoy a quiet meditation beside the flowing water.
After breakfast and a calming meditation, the journey leads to Sarihidir, a tiny fishing hamlet on the Red River, where a traditional lunch is served. On the way back towards Avanos you can stop at a local pottery workshop to see the craft that the town has been known for since Hittite times. The night is spent in Sarihidir.
Following a final breakfast, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevşehir airport or the Göreme bus station for your onward travel, carrying memories of sunrise rides, starlit camps, and inner tranquility.
Arrival & free time in Avanos → Uchisar, Ibrahimpasa & camping in Kavak → Ayvali, Lake Damsabaraji & camping in Cemil → Taskinpasa monastery, mosque & local house stay → Erciyes volcano view, Hodul plateau & Karain camp → Akkoy plateau & riverside camping on Kizilirmak → Sarihidir fishing village, pottery in Avanos → Departure transfer
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Extra day tours you can add along your route — Arrival & free time in Avanos, Uchisar, Ibrahimpasa & camping in Kavak, Ayvali, Lake Damsabaraji & camping in Cemil, Taskinpasa monastery, mosque & local house stay, Erciyes volcano view, Hodul plateau & Karain camp, Akkoy plateau & riverside camping on Kizilirmak, Sarihidir fishing village, pottery in Avanos, Departure transfer.
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