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Experience the magic of Central Anatolia on this 4-Day Cappadocia and Konya Tour from Istanbul, blending natural wonders with deep spirituality. Discover the surreal landscapes of Devrent, Pasabag, and the fascinating Zelve Open Air Museum, before exploring an ancient Underground City once used by early Christians. In Konya, visit the enchanting Mevlana Museum and Alaaddin Mosque, following in the footsteps of Rumi. Enjoy domestic flights, guided tours, and charming Cappadocia cave hotels. Reserve now for an unforgettable Anatolian journey!
You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 a.m. and will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir between 6:00 – 7:30 a.m. Upon arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir airport, you will be picked up and transferred to Cappadocia. In Cappadocia, you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour of North Cappadocia. Your tour will start with a visit to the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy chimneys. Next, you will visit the Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley) to see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles. After this visit, you will drive to the city of Avanos. After lunch, you will visit the Zelve Open Air Museum in Cappadocia. The museum features a series of carved caves and ancient churches, providing a glimpse into the region’s monastic history. Finally, towards the end of the day tour before returning to your hotel, you will have around 15 minutes to take panoramic pictures of the natural castles of Uchisar. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in. Optionally, attend a traditional Turkish Night show with dinner.
After breakfast at the hotel around 9:30 am, you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your tour guide will brief you on the day’s activities. Your tour will begin with a visit to the Red Valley where you will be able to explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi). Next, you will visit Cavusin Village which is famous for its houses and churches of Christian Clergymen. We will take a break for lunch around noon. After lunch, you will drive to the Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi). In the afternoon you will visit the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City where early Christians lived. This will be the end of your full-day tour. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel at around 4:00 pm.
You will be picked up early in the morning for your transfer to Konya on a public bus. You will arrive in Konya around noon, and after lunch, you will begin your private tour of Konya. First you will be visiting the Tomb of Rumi in the glittering Mevlana Museum, an important place of pilgrimage for Muslims and indeed all lovers of Rumi. Next door, we visit the Ottoman-era Sultan Selim mosque before having lunch in a traditional Turkish restaurant. We drive along Mevlana Caddesi, Konya's main avenue, to reach the age-old Alaettin Hill (a prehistoric tumulus) to visit the 1000-year-old Alaaddin Mosque, where Rumi often prayed. In its courtyard are the tombs of many of the Seljuk Turkish sultans who ruled during Rumi's lifetime, and who consulted him for spiritual guidance. Walking down the north side of the Alaettin Hill we pass the remains of the Seljuk sultan's palace, then cross the street for a view of the elaborate portal of the medieval Great Karatay Medrese theological college, after which we walk to the Mosque and Tomb of Sems-i Tebrizi, Rumi's closest companion, spiritual mentor, and inspiration for many of his poetic works. At the end of the private tour of Konya, you will check in to your hotel in Konya.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Konya and transferred to Konya airport to catch your flight to Istanbul. END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS.
Please note that transportation from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the tour price
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If you need to cancel your tour or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour start date. As this tour includes domestic flights and bus tickets, which are non-refundable, the cost of these tickets will be deducted from your payment and the remaining balance refunded to you. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the start date, no refund will be issued and the booking will be treated under our no-show policy.
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We had a great time on the 4 Days Cappadocia and Konya Tour from Istanbul. The tour was very well organised and I didn’t have to worry about anything. The scenery in Cappadocia was beautiful and I really enjoyed exploring the caves and churches. The visit to Konya was also very interesting and I learned a lot about the history of the city. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend this tour to others.
The whole tour was really well organised. We visited Cappadocia and Konya, the hotels were very good and all travel arrangements were well planned. We had a great time and would recommend them to anyone.
We booked a 4-day tour with All Istanbul Tours visiting Cappadocia and Konya. Highly recommend Can Berber and the team. We will be back. Thanks for such an amazing adventure.