2 Days Cappadocia and Konya Tour from Istanbul
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Tour Overview
Visit Konya and Cappadocia in two days from Istanbul. See the Mevlana Museum, stay in Cappadocia and take the Red Tour, with flights and transfers included.
Combine a guided visit to Konya with Cappadocia's Red Tour on this two day trip from Istanbul. Fly to Konya on day 1 to visit the Mevlana Museum, mosques and tile museum. Lunch is included during the city tour.
After the visits, your driver takes you to Cappadocia for one night in a cave or stone hotel. Have breakfast the next morning and join the Red Tour. See the fairy chimneys, Zelve and Avanos before your evening flight back to Istanbul.
The price includes both domestic flights, the road transfer from Konya, airport transfers, guides, entrance tickets and two lunches. A sunrise balloon flight is an optional extra on day 2.
For other routes starting in Istanbul, see our Cappadocia tour packages from Istanbul.
Two destinations with travel arranged
- Mevlana Museum with a guideExplore Konya's museums and mosques.
- Cappadocia Red TourFairy chimneys, Zelve and Avanos included.
- Flights, transfers and hotelOne booking covers both guided days.
Day by day
Tour Itinerary
Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.
Fly to Konya, travel by road to Cappadocia and fly back to Istanbul. Stay one night in Cappadocia. 1 stop · 1 night
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Day 1Fly to Konya, visit the city and drive to your Cappadocia hotel Explore Konya with a guide, then travel by car to Cappadocia for the night.
pickup is arranged for your booked flightPickup from your Istanbul hotelYour driver collects you from the hotel and takes you to your departure airport in Istanbul.
flight time changes by season and availabilityFly from Istanbul to KonyaYour included flight to Konya takes about 75 minutes.
flight time changes by season and availabilityAirport meeting and transfer into KonyaYour driver meets you at Konya Airport and takes you to join the city tour.
after your arrival transferGuided Konya City TourVisit Konya's museums and mosques with your guide. Lunch and entrance tickets are included.
Mevlana MuseumVisit the museum that holds the tomb of Mevlana, also known as Rumi, and learn about the Mevlevi tradition.
Selimiye MosqueSee the Ottoman mosque beside the Mevlana Museum during your walk through central Konya.
Karatay Madrasa (Tile Museum)View tilework and ceramics inside a former Seljuk school.
Lunch at a local restaurantTake a break for lunch during the Konya tour. Your meal is included, with drinks extra.
Alaaddin MosqueVisit the Seljuk mosque on Alaaddin Hill in the city centre.
Panoramic MeramSee the Meram area of Konya during the panoramic part of your city tour.
after the Konya visitsRoad transfer to CappadociaYour driver takes you from Konya to your Cappadocia hotel. The journey takes about 3 hours.
arrival depends on road conditionsCheck in at your Cappadocia hotelStay in a cave or stone hotel in your chosen class. You can have dinner at your own expense.
One night in CappadociaYour cave or stone hotel stay includes breakfast tomorrow morning.
Day 2Cappadocia Red Tour and flight back to IstanbulOptional balloon Check out after breakfast, explore the Red Tour sights and return to your Istanbul hotel.
hotel pickups start around this timeMeet your Red Tour guide after breakfast and check-outBring your luggage when you leave the hotel. Sightseeing starts around 10:00-10:30, with lunch included.
Devrent ValleySee Cappadocia's natural rock shapes after yesterday's visits to Konya's historic buildings.
Pasabag Open Air MuseumExplore the fairy chimneys of Pasabag and see their large stone caps.
Goreme Panoramic ViewStop at the viewpoint to see Goreme surrounded by rock formations and valleys.
Lunch at a local restaurantHave an included lunch during the Red Tour before the remaining stops. Drinks are extra.
Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch a local pottery demonstration in Avanos, where clay is shaped on a wheel.
Zelve Open Air MuseumWalk through a former rock village and see how its homes and religious buildings were carved into the cliffs.
Uchisar Castle (exterior view)See the tall rock castle from an outside viewpoint. Climbing inside is not included.
timed for your return flightShared shuttle to the airport in CappadociaAt the end of the Red Tour, we take you to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
flight time changes by season and availabilityFly from Cappadocia to IstanbulThe return domestic ticket is included in your package.
flight time changes by season and availabilityIstanbul arrival meeting and hotel transferYour driver meets you at the arrival airport and takes you to your Istanbul hotel.
Package scope
What's Included
No hidden package costs. Your flights, Konya-to-Cappadocia road transfer and listed tour services are included.
Included
Covered by the displayed package price
- Domestic flight tickets, with 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
- Istanbul to Konya
- Cappadocia to Istanbul
- All airport and hotel transfers in the itinerary
- Guided Konya City Tour with entrance tickets
- Car and driver from Konya to your Cappadocia hotel
- Guided Cappadocia Red Tour with entrance tickets
- 1 night in a cave or stone hotel, with breakfast
- Lunch on both guided days
- Licensed professional tour guides
- Transport during the tours
- Local taxes and service fees
Not included
Budget separately or add during booking
- Optional balloon flight and other activities
- Drinks at lunch
- Dinners
- Personal expenses
Stay options
Hotel Classes
Your Cappadocia hotel night includes breakfast before the Red Tour.
Smart value
Standard Class
- En-suite rooms with air conditioning
- Breakfast included every morning
- Properties we book week after week
From, per person€656
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,030
- 2 people sharing a room€656
- 3 people sharing a room€544
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
Most selected
Middle Class
- Larger rooms and better bathrooms
- More on-site facilities and service
- Consistently higher guest ratings
Upgrade, per person+ €62
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,166
- 2 people sharing a room€718
- 3 people sharing a room€601
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
Premium pick
High Class
- The best-rated property on each stop
- The most space and the best views
- Attentive service from arrival to check-out
Upgrade, per person+ €146
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,335
- 2 people sharing a room€802
- 3 people sharing a room€653
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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Route & duration options
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Choose how much time to spend between Konya and Cappadocia, including an overnight stay in Konya.
| Comparison | You are viewing2 Days Cappadocia and Konya Tour from IstanbulKonya first, Red Tour next | 3 Days Cappadocia and Konya Tour from IstanbulAdd Yellow and a second Cappadocia night | 4 Days Cappadocia and Konya Tour from IstanbulTravel to Konya the day before its tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel order | Konya, then Cappadocia | Cappadocia, then Konya | Cappadocia, then Konya |
| Cappadocia routes | Red | Red and Yellow | Red and Yellow |
| Konya sightseeing | Day 1 | Day 3 | Day 4 |
| Hotel nights | 1 in Cappadocia | 2 in Cappadocia | 2 in Cappadocia and 1 in Konya |
| Konya road journey and city tour | Same day | Same day | Separate days |
| From price | €656 | €645 | €700 |
| View Tour & Prices: 3 Days Cappadocia and Konya Tour from Istanbul | View Tour & Prices: 4 Days Cappadocia and Konya Tour from Istanbul |
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Need Konya within a longer route?Customise your Turkey itinerary to combine your preferred places and overnight stops.
Practical details
Before You Book
Useful details for the Konya and Cappadocia route.
- What do I visit in Konya?
You visit the Mevlana Museum, Selimiye Mosque, Karatay Madrasa and Alaaddin Mosque. The city tour also includes panoramic Meram and lunch.
- How do I travel from Konya to Cappadocia?
A car and driver take you to your Cappadocia hotel after the Konya tour. The road journey takes about 3 hours and is included in the package.
- Where do I stay overnight?
You stay one night in a cave or stone hotel in Cappadocia. Breakfast is included before the Red Tour on day 2.
- Can I add a balloon flight before the Red Tour?
Yes, on the morning of day 2. It costs extra and is for ages 6 and over, with no child discount. If weather cancels the balloon flight, its payment is refunded.
- What baggage is included on the flights?
Each domestic ticket includes 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person. You can add extra baggage during online check-in for an extra fee.
- Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
- EnglishGroupPrivate
You choose when you check availability.
- Can I cancel this tour, and how much do I get back?
Yes. How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service.
- 61 to 90 days70% back
- 31 to 60 days60% back
- 16 to 30 days30% back
- 0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund
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