Today we venture into a more hidden and mystical corner of Cappadocia—Mustafapaşa, a village where time seems to stand still. Once known as Sinasos, this charming destination will offer you a deeper cultural experience.

After breakfast, we’ll head back to the ranch and prepare for another memorable ride. Our journey winds through some of Cappadocia’s most spellbinding landscapes, including the white-sand beauty of Ak Vadi (White Valley), the fairy-tale formations of Paşabağ, and the crimson-hued wonder of Red Valley (Kızılçukur).

As we ride beneath towering fairy chimneys and through sweeping vistas, bursts of galloping will add a thrill to our scenic route. Around midday, we’ll take a well-earned break in the heart of Red Valley for a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by nature.

From there, we continue toward Mustafapaşa, where we end our day at our second ranch. After settling the horses into their stables, we return to the hotel for a restful evening and another shared dinner.

A bit about Mustafapaşa: once called Sinasos (Greek: Σινασός), this town in the Ürgüp district of Nevşehir has a population of 1,295 as of 2022. Previously reclassified as a village in the 2013 administrative reorganization, it regained town status by court order in 2024. Nestled just 5 km from Ürgüp and 27 km from Nevşehir, Mustafapaşa is situated to the west of the Gomeda Valley.

The village’s name is believed to derive either from Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, or a local figure, Mustafa Pasha, who famously resolved the village’s water shortage by commissioning a well. While historically based on agriculture—especially grape cultivation—the village now thrives on tourism, with a growing number of boutique hotels and guesthouses welcoming visitors from around the world. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)