3 Days Cappadocia and Konya Tour from Istanbul

Day 1 – Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia & North Cappadocia Tour

04:00 – Hotel Pick-up in Istanbul: Our driver will pick you up from your centrally located hotel and transfer you to the airport.
06:30 – Flight to Cappadocia: Fly from Istanbul to either Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport. (Flight time may vary based on availability.)
08:00 – Arrival & Transfer: Upon arrival, our team will greet you and transfer you to the tour departure point.

Your first day in Cappadocia begins with exploring some of the region’s most iconic landscapes:

• Devrent Valley: Stroll through this surreal valley filled with naturally shaped rock formations that resemble animals and objects.
• Paşabağ (Monks Valley): Marvel at the towering fairy chimneys once used as hermitages by monks seeking solitude.
• Avanos: Visit this traditional pottery town by the Red River, where you’ll see local artisans working with clay as they have for centuries.
• Zelve Open-Air Museum: Walk through the abandoned cave village that once housed a multi-religious community of Christians and Muslims.
• Goreme Panoramic Point: Enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view of Cappadocia’s fairy tale landscape and valleys below.
• Uchisar (Photo Stop): View the region’s highest natural rock fortress, a strategic lookout for ancient civilizations.

17:00 – Tour Ends: After the Cappadocia tour, you’ll be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 2 – South Cappadocia Tour

09:30 – Hotel Pick-up: After breakfast, your guide will collect you from your hotel for a full-day discovery of southern Cappadocia.

• Red Valley: Start the day with a scenic hike through this colorful valley, known for its pink-toned rocks and serene atmosphere.
• Gulludere Valley: A peaceful area filled with carved churches and hidden paths, ideal for photography and history lovers.
• Çavuşin Village: Explore an abandoned Greek village featuring cave dwellings and churches etched into the hillsides.
• Özkonak Underground City: Venture deep into the multi-level tunnels used by early Christians as shelter during invasions.
• Pigeon Valley: Admire the dovecotes carved into the cliffs where pigeons were raised for communication and fertilization.

17:00 – Tour Ends: You’ll be dropped off at your hotel to enjoy your evening at leisure.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 3 – Konya Tour & Return to Istanbul

07:30 – Hotel Pick-up & Bus Transfer: After breakfast and check-out, you’ll be transferred to the bus station to begin your intercity journey to Konya.
08:15 – Bus to Konya: Comfortable public coach with short breaks along the way.
11:15 – Arrival in Konya: You’ll be met at the station by our Konya guide and begin your spiritual journey.

• Mevlana Museum: Learn about the life and teachings of the great poet and mystic Rumi in this iconic dervish lodge and mausoleum.
• Selimiye Mosque: A peaceful Ottoman-era mosque located next to the museum, showcasing classical Islamic architecture.
• Alaaddin Mosque: Visit the oldest mosque in Konya, built on a hill with tombs of Seljuk sultans in its garden.
• Karatay Madrasa: A beautifully preserved Seljuk structure, now a museum of intricate tilework and Islamic art.
• Shams-i Tabrizi Mosque: See the modest resting place of Rumi’s mentor, set within a tranquil garden.

17:00 – Tour Ends & Airport Transfer: After the tour, you’ll be transferred to Konya Airport.
19:30 – Flight to Istanbul: Fly back to Istanbul. (Exact time may vary based on airline availability.)
21:00 – Arrival in Istanbul: Our staff will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul.