Day 1)
Flight from Istanbul to Nevsehir or Kayseri. Transfer by minivan to Avanos and check in at the hotel.

Day 2)
Ride from Avanos through the stunning Dereyamanli valley to Uchisar for lunch beneath the town's impressive rock fortress. After lunch continue on to Ibrahimpasa, an old village boasting with exquisite Greek architecture, then through the Balkan Deresi valley to Kavak where you will camp for the night.

Day 3)
Ride through the village of Bahceli where the hills have been carved like beehives to Ayvali, a quiet town in the midst of lush apricot groves, then on to Lake Damsabaraji for a picnic lunch. If the weather is warm, you can take a dip with the horses in the lake. Overnight camping just outside of the charming village of Cemil.

Day 4)
In the morning, enjoy a visit to a beautiful 11th century monastery then traverse through valleys filled with Cappadocia's famed fairy chimneys. Ride to Soganli, famous for its hand-made dolls where you will spend the evening with local villagers.

Day 5)
Ride through the fields and boulders to the village of Hodul Kavak where you will enjoy a picnic lunch. Continue on to Keslik where youwill camp outside the village.

Day 6)
Crossing the Kucuk Hodul plateau this morning you will enjoy a magnificent view of the dormant volcano Erciyes whose eruptions created Cappadocia's unique geography millions of years ago. Continue to the peak of Hodul Mountain then on to Karain for a peaceful night camping by a picturesque fountain.

Day 7)
Ride up to the Akköy plateau for a breathtaking view, then on to Sofular for lunch. Following the ancient 13th Century caravan route - the Uzun Yol (long road) - you'll make your way towards tonight's campsite on the banks of the Kizilirmak, Turkey's longest river. Those feeling adventurous can try their hand at fishing Turkish style tonight.

Day 8)
Ride along the river to the village of Kulluk where the hills have been carved like beehives. After lunch you will cross the river on the 13th century Seljuk bridge at Tekgoz. Another night camping on the banks of the river.

Day 9)
Following the paths of the goat herds you come upon the village of Yuvalli. Ride on to Bayramhacili, a peaceful hot spring where you will revel in a healing natural bath. Camp near the water source.

Day 10)
Ride to Ozkonak where you will visit one of Cappadocia's largest underground cities. Return over Ziyaretdagi Mountain to Avanos. Dinner and overnight at a comfortable pension in Avanos.

Day 11)
A day of sightseeing, shopping and relaxation at the Turkish bath. Visit Zelve and the Goreme Open Air Museum and spend the afternoon seeing local artisans at work practicing the age-old traditional crafts like carpets and pottery for which Cappadocia is well known. Dinner at a local restaurant featuring traditional music and dancing.

Day 12)
Early morning departure from Kayseri or Nevsehir to Istanbul.