Horse Riding Holidays in Turkey

Our horse riding holidays in Cappadocia, Turkey offer a truly unique trail through the most magical scenery. For clients in Europe, Turkey is not far to travel but a different world and Cappadocia is one of the most spectacular regions of Turkey with a history stretching back 3000 years.

Turkey is an amazing country with a history to rival any other country in the world. This is the homeland of the Byzantine and Ottaman Empire and it's here that Florence Nightingale nursed the soldiers in the Crimean War. Turkey is one of those rare countries that span two continents and its capital Istanbul (or as it was once known, Constantinople) is the only city in the world that has this honour. Istanbul is a wonderful vibrant city and makes an excellent add-on to Unicorn riding holidays. The section of the city on the western shore of the Bospherous lies in Europe while the section on the eatern shore falls into Asia. Its illustrious history has left a legacy of fantastic museums, mosques and palaces. The streets are bustling and the Grand Bazaar is THE place to shop. You'll need to barter for a bargain!

Turkey has very diverse scenery. Firstly there are the coastlines; a Mediterranean Coast, an Aegean Coastland a Black Sea Coast. The sparsely populated area now called Anatolia, previously Asia Minor, is huge and 97% of Turkey falls into this area. Two mountain ranges, the Taurus and the Black Sea Mountains run west to east finally meeting to create one enormous mountainous area where two ancient rivers - the Euphrates and the Tigres spring. The most amazing scenery is in the area called Cappadocia and it truly defies description. It's here that Unicorn offers a fabulous and totally unique horse riding holiday - our Cappadocia Trail.

Cappadocia Trail
Discover the silent beauty of Cappadocia's extraordinary landscape of fairy chimneys and volcanic formations. Whether negotiating the narrow paths, galloping through the steppe or along the lush canyons, you will enjoy exhilarating riding along deserted nature trails. Visit cave villages, troglodytic monasteries and ancient frescoed churches where you will discover the historical and cultural wealth of this region - a UNESCO World Heritage site. 
There is a choice of accommodation: small simple guesthouses or comfortable boutique hotels. The riding allows for long and faster canters over the open plains but slows down amongst the rock formations. Optional hot air balloon flights can be arranged.
This ride falls within our adventure rides category. In groups of no more than 8 people, you will spend 3-6 hours per day in the saddle, exploring a rural way of life where old traditions are still alive, and experience the legendary Turkish hospitality.

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