3-Day Cappadocia & Konya Tour from Istanbul

3-Day Cappadocia & Konya Tour from Istanbul

Flights Included | Group Tour | Cave Hotel & 4★ Hotel

Tour Style: Group Tour
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Departure: Istanbul
Return: Istanbul
Guide Language: English

Experience the magical landscapes of Cappadocia and the deep spiritual heritage of Konya on this perfectly balanced 3-day journey from Istanbul. Fly to Cappadocia to explore fairy chimneys, ancient valleys, and underground cities, stay in an authentic cave hotel, and continue by intercity coach to Konya—home of Mevlana Rumi. With flights, accommodation, transportation, guided tours, and meals included, this tour offers a seamless and enriching cultural experience in just three days.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Round-trip domestic flights from Istanbul

• North & South Cappadocia guided tours

• Overnight stay in a traditional cave hotel

• Optional Cappadocia sunrise hot air balloon ride

• Underground cities & rock-cut churches

• Konya city tour & Mevlana Museum

• Shams-i Tabrizi Tomb & Seljuk-era mosques

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 – Flight from Istanbul & North Cappadocia Tour

Early morning pick-up from your Istanbul hotel (around 04:00 AM) and transfer to the airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir (departure between 06:00 – 07:30 AM).

Upon arrival, meet your local representative and professional guide, then begin the North Cappadocia Tour.

Sites Visited:

• Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) – surreal rock formations & fairy chimneys

• Pasabag (Monks Valley) – iconic mushroom-shaped pinnacles

• Avanos – traditional pottery town along the Red River

• Zelve Open Air Museum – cave churches & monastic dwellings

• Uchisar Panorama – stunning photo stop beneath the castle

After the tour (around 16:00), transfer to your cave hotel for check-in.
Evening at leisure or join one optional activity.

Optional Evening Experiences (extra cost – choose one):

• Turkish Night Show with Dinner

• ATV Quad Safari (2 hours)

• Horseback Riding Tour (2 hours)

• Whirling Dervish Ceremony (1 hour)

Overnight: Cappadocia (Cave Hotel)
Meals: Lunch

Day 2 – South Cappadocia Tour & Bus Transfer to Konya

Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride at sunrise (weather permitting, extra cost).

After breakfast (around 09:30 AM), depart for the South Cappadocia Tour.

Sites Visited:

• Red Valley & Rose Valley – approx. 5 km scenic hike

• Çavuşin Village – ancient rock-cut houses & churches

• Pigeon Valley – panoramic viewpoints

• Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City – early Christian refuge

Tour ends around 16:00, followed by transfer to the Göreme or Nevşehir bus station.
Board an intercity coach to Konya (approx. 4 hours).

Upon arrival in Konya, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Konya (4★ Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3 – Konya City Tour & Flight Back to Istanbul

After breakfast, pick-up around 09:30 AM for a guided Konya City Tour, exploring the spiritual heart of Anatolia.

Sites Visited:

• Mevlana Museum & Mausoleum – resting place of Rumi

• Sultan Selim Mosque – Ottoman-era architecture

• Alaaddin Mosque – Seljuk masterpiece

• Shams-i Tabrizi Mosque & Tomb – sacred spiritual site

Lunch at a local Turkish restaurant.

After the tour, transfer to Konya Airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul.

End of tour services.
Airport-to-hotel transfer in Istanbul is not included.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE

• Hotel pick-up in Istanbul (European side only)

• Domestic flights: Istanbul → Cappadocia / Konya → Istanbul

• Intercity bus ticket: Cappadocia → Konya

• 1 night Cappadocia cave hotel with breakfast

• 1 night Konya 4★ hotel with breakfast

• Professional English-speaking guide

• All sightseeing tours as per itinerary

• Entrance fees to mentioned sites

• Meals as listed (B & L)

• Local taxes & service charges

NOT INCLUDED

• Istanbul airport → hotel drop-off on return

• Cappadocia hot air balloon ride

• Optional tours & personal expenses

• Drinks with meals

• Travel insurance