Featured in Equitrekking's Turkey TV episodes on PBS and as the cover story in the Albuquerque Journal magazine! 

Combine the adventure, history, culture and nature found in Cappadocia, Turkey with the bustling sights of exotic Istanbul. This trip is filled with hidden gems and amazing historical sites. Itineraries are based on the Equitrekking team's adventures horse riding, while filming two TV shows in Turkey for PBS.

In ancient times the name Cappadocia meant “the land of beautiful horses” and the finest horses were raised in this region. Today, on your adventures Cappadocia horse riding, you’ll ride through ancient villages to meet welcoming local Turks and pass through valleys with stunning rock formations, called fairy chimneys. Over time the soft rocks have been sculpted by erosion from the elements, like wind and water, into shapes which can fuel the imagination and local legend. Be sure to ask about the local folklore surrounding these bizarre formations.

On this Turkey riding vacation, mount Ride Barb-Arab horses through colorful canyons to old Silk Road Hotels, underground cities, hidden churches and historic villages. All of these amazing sights are in a compact area, so you can ride from village to village on horseback. You’ll eat an abundance of good Turkish food, perhaps in a historic cave or outside in the courtyard. This trip is suitable for intermediate riders, who are comfortable at the walk, trot and canter and riding on and off trails for many hours. Please let us know if you have a non-riding companion. Kirkit happy to arrange additional activities for them, like hiking, hot air balloon rides, mountain biking, canoeing and visits to many cultural sites. History and exotic culture abound on Cappadocia horseback riding tours!

Accommodations

B & B’s with private ensuite bathrooms or camping, depending on the trip that you choose.
3-4 star hotels in Istanbul

Food

Three meals a day included in Cappadocia. Vegetarian options are available. Please let us know if you have special dietary requests before your trip. Sample breakfast: Piping hot Turkish tea, coffee, bread, butter, olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, honey, local jams and specialties and sometimes eggs.

Picnic lunch:
Big sandwich with tuna, chicken or cheese, sometimes with a cucumber or tomato, juice, chocolate bar and a slice of cake.

Evening:
Traditional homemade meals might include soup, vegetables in sauces, some meat or chicken, various salads, yogurt, dessert or fruit.

Drinks
Tea in abundance. Alcohol is available, but not included.

Area Attractions

Tour the top sites in Istanbul and Cappadocia in Central Turkey on this organized tour. Non riders might enjoy our other area activities including hiking, hot air balloon rides, mountain biking, canoeing and a visit to see the whirling dervish ceremony.