A 3-hour horse riding tour through the Taurus Mountains and banana gardens to the ancient city of Syedra. Great choice for beginners and experienced equestrians.
You will be picked up at the hotel around 9am and have a short journey to the Horse Club. On arrival there you will be informed about the tour programme and given some instructions about horseback riding. Look around the horse club and get close to the horses before your unforgettable experience of horse riding will start. Ride through the spectacular Taurus Mountains and banana gardens, we stop several times to make photos and enjoy the charming landscape views of the Mediterranean Sea and Alanya coast.
Your tour guide, a professional equestrian, will show you the most beautiful places on the way to the ancient city of Syedra settled on a hill. Dating back to the period between the 7th century BC and the 13th century AC there are the ruins of town walls, the bath house, a temple, ancient theatre, monumental gate and some cisterns to explore before riding back to the horse club. The tour takes 3 hours in total; a great half day out as an alternative to lying by the pool or beach.
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up at the hotel.
Duration: 5 hours (including travelling time).
Start/opening time: At 9am.
End/closing time: At 2pm.
Medical restrictions: Not suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
Others: Helmets are provided and must be worn.
Tour photos available to purchase.
We recommend to wear practical shoes such as trainers, and bring sun cream and spending money.
Included: guide/instructor, horse-riding and helmet, transport.