One hour: Ride along the banks of the Kizilirmak river.

Two hours: Ride up Ziyaret Mountain for a beautiful view and a visit to a refreshing natural spring

Four hours (1): Ride through Cappadocia?s famed fairy chimneys to Zelve, Pasabagi and the village of Cavusin

Four hours (2): Ride along the banks of the Kizilirmak river to the traditional village of Sarihidir then on to the 13th century caravanserai, Sarihan

All-day: Ride through beautiful valleys to the ancient towns of Uchisar, Goreme and Cavusin

Land of the Beautiful Horses (7 Days, Hotel Accommodations)

Day 1) Early morning flight from Istanbul to Nevsehir or Kayseri. Transfer by minivan to Avanos and check in at hotel. Lunch in Avanos. Afternoon ride to get to know horses. Dinner at hotel.

Day 2) Ride from Avanos to Sarihidir, a tiny fishing village on the Red River, where you'll stop for tea in a local cafe. Continue on to Sarihan, a beautifully restored 13th Century caravanseri, for lunch. In the afternoon ride amongst Cappadocia's famed fairy chimneys to Zelve, Pasabagi and Cavusin, where the horses will overnight. After leaving the horses, visit the Goreme Open Air Museum to see the awe-inspiring painted churches built by exiled Christians during the Roman era. Dinner at hotel in Avanos.

Day 3) Ride from Cavusin through the tranquil White Valley to Uchisar. Stop for lunch, then continue on to the villages of Kavak and Bahceli for a tea break. Finish the day in Ayvali, a quiet town in the midst of lush apricot groves, where you'll overnight in a charming old hotel with a 12th Century church inside. After freshening up, visit a carpet shop to see local weavers at work and learn about this ancient craft tradition. Delicious organic dinner at hotel in Ayvali.

Day 4) Ride from Ayvali through Mustafapasa, an old Greek village, to Lake Damsabaraji for a picnic lunch. If the weather is warm, you can take a dip with the horses in the lake. After lunch return by a different route on a high plateau to Ayvali where you'll spend one more night.

Day 5) Ride from Ayvali to Ibrahimpasa, an old village boasting exquisite Greek architecture, then on to Ortahisar for lunch. If you have the energy, you can climb to the top of Ortahisar?s craggy rock fortress for a beautiful view. After lunch enjoy a long, exhilarating ride through the Red and Rose Valleys on to Cavusin and Avanos. Dinner at hotel in Avanos.

Day 6) Ride from Avanos to Ozkonak where you'll visit one of Cappadocia's largest underground cities. Return over Ziyaret Mountain to Avanos. Upon return, if you'd like, you can visit a local pottery factory to enjoy the art form for which Avanos has been well known since the time of the Hittites. Final dinner at hotel in Avanos.

Day 7) Transfer to airport in the morning for return flight to Istanbul.