Cappadocia Tours

Horse Riding in Cappadocia: Valleys at Sunset

4.9233 reviewsActivity provider: Cappadocia Tours, TÜRSAB-licensed

Cappadocia's old Persian name means the land of beautiful horses, and a ride is the quietest way to see the valleys. Two hours at a walk through Love Valley and along the edge of Rose Valley, with a guide beside first-timers. Take the sunset ride and you come back through the vineyards as the light goes.

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  • Duration: 2 hours

    Starts 09:00 or sunset, ends 2.5 h later

  • Beginners welcome

    Small groups, beginners and experienced riders separately

  • Riding guide

    English

  • Pickup included

    Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos, Ortahisar hotels

Highlights

  • Two hours at a walk through Love Valley and Rose Valley
  • Calm, well-kept horses and a guide beside every beginner
  • Sunset option timed for the best light
  • Helmets provided, no experience needed
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included

Itinerary

  1. Pickup and the ranch

    16:00

    Fitting · 15 min

    To a family ranch between Göreme and Çavuşin. Helmets, a horse matched to your experience, and a few minutes in the paddock.

  2. Love Valley

    16:20

    Ride at a walk

    Down among the tall chimneys, on paths too narrow for vehicles.

  3. Rose Valley edge

    17:15

    Ride at a walk

    Along the edge of Rose Valley as the rock starts to change colour.

  4. Back through the vineyards

    18:00

    Return

    A slow walk back to the ranch, then the drop-off at your hotel.

Numbers match the stops. For reference only; the order can change on the day.

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Horse and helmet
  • Guide on horseback
  • Insurance

Not included

  • Photos (optional)
  • Tips for the guide

Meeting point and pickup

Pickup from your hotel. Morning rides at 09:00; the sunset ride about two and a half hours before sunset.

Pickup from

  • Göreme
  • Uçhisar
  • Ürgüp
  • Avanos
  • Ortahisar
Start
09:00 or sunset
End
2.5 h later
Duration
2 hours

Important information

What to bring

  • Long trousers and closed shoes
  • A light jacket for the sunset ride

Not allowed

  • Riders over 110 kg
  • Children under 8 riding alone

Know before you go

  • Rides are at a walk; experienced riders can ask for a trot or canter group
  • Children 8 and up ride their own horse; younger ones can be led
  • The horses rest in the heat of the day in July and August

Questions about this tour

Can beginners go horse riding in Cappadocia?

Yes; most guests have never ridden. The horses are calm, the pace is a walk and a guide stays beside first-timers. Horse riding in Cappadocia.

Why is it called the land of beautiful horses?

Cappadocia comes from the Persian Katpatuka, usually translated as land of beautiful horses; the region bred them for the Persian kings. Fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.

Morning or sunset?

Sunset for the light, morning for cooler air and quieter valleys. Best sunset viewpoints.

Can children ride?

From 8 on their own horse; younger children can be led by a guide on foot. All activities.

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Useful guides

Where it starts

Pickup runs from hotels in and around Göreme, the village most guests stay in. Staying elsewhere? Tell us on WhatsApp and we will sort the pickup.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9/5

Based on 233 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
The horses
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5

4.9 on Google · 5.0 on Tripadvisor

  • 5

    Emma & Lucas – Germany

    27 April 2026 · Verified booking · Google

    Total beginners, slightly nervous, and it became our favourite evening in Turkey.

  • 5

    Hannah & Joe – United Kingdom

    30 August 2026 · Verified booking · Tripadvisor

    Calm horses, patient guide, and the quietest two hours of the trip. The sunset ride is the one to book.
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Product code: HORSE-RIDING

Activity provider: Cappadocia Tours Travel Agency · TÜRSAB No. 12345

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