Horseback Riding in Alanya: Taurus Mountains & Syedra Ruins

You ride past banana plantations and pine forests to the ruins of an ancient castle.

A 3-hour horseback ride from Alanya through the Taurus Mountains foothills to the ancient city of Syedra, where you visit Syedra Castle ruins overlooking the coast. The ride includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional English-speaking guide, helmet, and suits both beginners and experienced riders.

Step-by-step itinerary

Horseback riding to Syedra ruins

• Arrive at Alanya Horse Club
• Receive brief orientation
• Ride through Taurus Mountains and banana gardens
• Visit ancient city of Syedra ruins
• Enjoy views of Alanya and surroundings

The experience

If you have a free afternoon in Alanya, this ride takes you out of the resort town and into the foothills of the Taurus Mountains. The Alanya Horse Club is 30 minutes from the city center. Your guide meets you there after hotel pickup. After a brief orientation, you mount and head into the Turkish countryside: past banana plantations, pine forests, and the lower slopes of the mountains. The pace is leisurely, built for riders of all levels, so you're not racing or fighting the horse. You're moving through the landscape at a walk.

The route climbs toward Syedra, an ancient city that sits on the coast with views back toward Alanya. You reach Syedra Castle, the ruins of a fortified settlement, and stop to take in the views from above: the sea, the mountains behind you, the town you left that morning. The castle itself is the landmark of the ride. You spend time there, not just pass it. The 3 hours covers the full journey: the ride out, the time at the ruins, and the return to the club.

Your guide is with you the whole way and speaks English. You wear a helmet. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport separately. The ride is open to beginners and experienced riders alike, and the operator notes it suits all fitness levels. The work is steady but not strenuous, and the horse does the heavy lifting.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Alanya accommodation.
• professional guide who speaks English.
• helmet.
• the 3-hour horseback ride through the mountains and to Syedra Castle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (7 to 70 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Excursionbazaar.com

Is this one for you?The ride is a steady walk through foothills and forest, not a gallop, so it suits riders who want to move through the landscape without intensity. If you're new to riding or prefer a leisurely pace, this one fits. If you're looking for a fast-paced or technical ride, look elsewhere.

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Top questions

How far is the Alanya Horse Club from the city center?

The horse club is located 30 minutes from Alanya city, and hotel pickup is included in the booking, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to get there.

What is Syedra Castle and what will I see there?

Syedra Castle is the ruins of an ancient fortified city on the coast. From the castle, you have views back toward Alanya, the sea, and the Taurus Mountains, and you spend time at the site rather than just riding past it.

Is this ride suitable if I've never ridden a horse before?

Yes, the ride is described as a great choice for beginners and experienced equestrians alike. The pace is leisurely, and the operator notes it suits all fitness levels.

What's included in the 3-hour ride?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional English-speaking guide, the 3-hour horseback ride itself, and a helmet are all included.

What route do you take during the ride?

You ride from the horse club through the foothills of the Taurus Mountains, past banana plantations and pine forests, and on to the ancient city of Syedra and its castle ruins, then return to the club.