Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
You will arrive at either Kayseri Erkilet Airport Airport or Nevşehir Kapadokya depending on your flight you will be picked up by a shuttle from the airport and transferred to your horse-themed Cave Hotel, located in the historic town of Mustafapaşa. If you would like, you can take a stroll around the town until dinner time or relax in your room. Depending on your arrival time, you will have your first night's dinner together with your tour guide.
Day 2: Ride from Mustafapaşa to Golgoli
Good morning! You get to enjoy your authentic Turkish breakfast between 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. After breakfast, you will be driven to the ranch which is four minutes away. You get to see the beautiful little ranch and your horse is ready to mount, with two water bottles, you can also place anything inside the bags, which is comfy. First, you will ride through Golgoli, which is one of the oldest sites of Mustafapaşa.
You will have a tour of the ancient city Golgoli with the Damsa Dam view. Every step you take will be a priceless moment. Then you will pass by the Keşlik Monastery from the sixth century and if you like, you can stop by for some pictures. Once you pass through, you will stop for lunch. You will gallop back to the ranch, and on the way back, you will pass by a nice river. You will have a rest at the hotel and end the day with dinner.
Day 3: Ride from Mustafapasa to Golgoli Mountain
Once you are done with your breakfast, you will be riding through the village in Mustafapaşa towards Ayvali. There, you will ride up the highest point of Ayvali, the Golgoli Mountain. Once you reach the top, you get to enjoy the mesmerizing unique view, it is truly a hidden gem. After a short break, you will ride down into the village and enjoy a great authentic homemade Turkish lunch, followed by a cup of tea or coffee.
Then you continue your journey through the very fascinating valley where you can see many pigeon nests in caves. You will ride by beautiful scenes with rivers. The atmosphere is so unique, it is Horseback Riding Turkey's favorite trail. You then ride back to the ranch in Mustafapasa and will be taken to the hotel. You will have a rest at the hotel and end the day with dinner.
Day 4: Ride from Mustafapasa to Göreme
After breakfast, you will be riding through the village in Mustafapaşa and head first to Tavşanlı Valley which has a mesmerizing view. From there, you will head towards Kızılçukur after having a delicious lunch in Ortahisar. Here, you get to enjoy the panoramic view of Güllüdere Valley and ride towards Göreme Valley. From there, you will ride back to the ranch in Mustafapasa. You will have a rest at the hotel and end the day with dinner.
Day 5: Departure day
You will get to enjoy your authentic Turkish breakfast for the last time, and they will be sad to see you go. Checkout time is at 12:00 p.m. Your transfer will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the airport. If your flight is later in the evening, you are welcome to stay in the lobby. They wish you a safe flight home and you will have additional luggage to take back home with you - which is: priceless memories.
About the holiday
This joyful experience is open to advanced and experienced horse riders. Some of the routes would need to be passed with hard gallop. Some routes may require you to dismount your horse and you have to be able to mount again independently. Because they prioritize your needs, they have to mention these points.
Riding with well-mannered and lively Arabian and Anatolian-Arabian horses will leave you refreshed and full of joy. You are advised to bring your riding equipment (helmets, boots, etc.) Reliable and modern equipment and helmets are provided upon request. You must be fit, able to trot, canter, and gallop, and have experience with trail riding.