13 februari 2014
LES CHEVAUX DU MELTEM
We offer original horseback journeys in Cappadocia (Turkey) to discover a different culture and breathtaking landscapes.
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LES CHEVAUX DU MELTEM
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<strong>The Meltem horses</strong> : a receptive <strong>horse riding tourism</strong> agency based in Mustafapasa in <strong>Turkey </strong>(UNESCO classified site), in Cappadocia (The land of beautiful horses in Turkish) to offer horseback journeys.</p>
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<strong>WHO?</strong></p>
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The idea was born when we, <strong>Emilie & Maïwenn</strong>, decided to travel together to Cappadocia (Turkey) 4 years ago.</p>
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Both passionate about travelling, <strong>Maïwenn</strong> is fond of horses and <strong>Emilie</strong> is coming from the tourism sector.</p>
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We both literally felt in love with Cappadocia during our trip in Turkey in 2009, where we met trustful friends who gave us support to start our project.</p>
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The year we turned 30 years old has been the turning point, with a new trip to Turkey during which we met <strong>Hakki</strong>, a Turkish guy who is also in love with horses, and who would become our business partner.</p>
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<strong>WHY THIS PROJECT ?</strong></p>
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The Meltem horses was born from our willingness <strong>to offer journeys to get people to know others cultures and different life styles.</strong></p>
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We want to make these<strong> adventure trips</strong> in small groups to be as close as possible to people and nature. Our expertise leads us to offer a <strong>new approach to travel, that answers travellers' new expectations</strong>, founded on the search of liberty and meeting with others.</p>
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The Meltem horses has the ambition to give tourists the opportunity <strong>to travel differently,</strong> to feel unique, to have the feeling they are the first one to step on this land, to break routine, to change rhythm and evolve within breathtaking landscapes.</p>
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<strong>HOW ?</strong></p>
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<strong>Offering original thematic tours for unforgettable holidays !</strong></p>
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<em>1. « Saddle and pepper » week</em></p>
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> 8 travelling days including 6 on horseback</p>
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> Discovery of local food and wines (visit of a wine factory and wine tasting, Turkish cooking lessons, gardening, market…)</p>
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> Cultural visits of Cappadocian towns, valleys and troglodytes churches</p>
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<em>2. « 100% galop » week</em></p>
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> 8 travelling days including 6 on horseback</p>
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> For experienced horse riders</p>
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> Last week end in Istanbul to see a horse race at the Veliefendi Hypodrom</p>
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> Cultural visits of Cappadocian towns, valleys and troglodytes churches</p>
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<em>3. « Slow travelling » week</em></p>
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> 8 travelling days including 6 on horseback</p>
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> A relaxing week to discover breathtaking landscape and cultural sites of Cappadocia</p>
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> You can come with non horse-riders. They will walk during the day with our guide Emilie and join horse-riders for cultural visits and pic-nic breaks as well as in the evening</p>
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> Other activities such as pottery workshop, cooking lessons, balloon flights…</p>
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<em>4.Team building / seminaries / conventions</em></p>
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All of our tours are all inclusive except flight ticket, which means they include airport transfer, food, accommodation, horse and equipment (extras and cultural visits are extra charge)</p>
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<strong>Discovering the region in an ethic and unusual way !</strong></p>
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We particularly pay attention to the respect of :</p>
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* Local population</p>
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* Animals well-being</p>
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* Environment</p>
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* Accommodation quality (family pensions and not impersonal hotels), activities and food quality</p>
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Allocation of funds
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We would like to reach a minimum amount of <strong>5.000€</strong> to buy equipment for the ranch, particularly saddlery : <strong>saddles, trappings, fillets, loins, helmets, chaps for a cavalry of 14 horses.</strong></p>
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Rewards
€1
- 6 contributions
Your name on our website (donors page list), on our FB fanpage and our long-lasting gratitude !
€5
- 16 contributions
Get a lucky charm typically Turkish: the blue eye ... against the bad luck!
€10
- 21 contributions
Get loukoums from the best Cappadocian bakery in town !
€15
- 15 contributions
Get a horseshoe in the colors of The Meltem Horses
€30
- 25 contributions
Get a T-shirt with our logo "The Meltem Horses"
€50
- 6 contributions
Enjoy a 2 hours ride in the most beautiful valleys of Cappadocia
€100
- 3 contributions
Enjoy a half-day riding tour in the most beautiful valleys of Cappadocia
€200
- 1 contribution
Enjoy one day riding-tour in the most beautiful valleys of Cappadocia
€500
- 1 contribution
Enjoy 3 days on horseback, accommodation and food included, in the most beautiful valleys of Cappadocia