4 Days Cappadocia and Konya Tour from Istanbul

Devrent ValleyLook for animal-like outlines in the naturally worn rocks. The stop introduces the forms created by erosion across Cappadocia.

Pasabag Open Air MuseumExplore the area around the capped rock pillars. Some of the fairy chimneys contain rooms carved into their stone.

Goreme Panoramic ViewSee Goreme surrounded by ridges and valleys from a viewpoint. The stop gives a wider picture of the region before the next visits.

Lunch on the northern routeStop for an included restaurant lunch during the Red Tour. Drinks are separate.

Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch a potter work with clay at an Avanos workshop. The demonstration shows a craft that has remained part of the town’s identity.

Zelve Open Air MuseumDiscover a former settlement where buildings were carved into the rocks. Homes and religious spaces remain visible across the valley walls.

Uchisar Castle exteriorLook up at the large rock fortress above Uchisar. The tour visits an exterior viewpoint; castle entry is not included.

Rose ValleySee the pink and pale bands in the valley’s rocks. Carved spaces and paths appear among the ridges.

Underground CityExplore the visitor route through underground rooms and tunnels. The narrow passages and stairs connect spaces once used for shelter.

Lunch on the southern routeAn included meal is part of the day’s visits. Pay separately for drinks.

Pigeon ValleyView the cliffs dotted with old pigeon houses. Farmers used these carved spaces as part of local agriculture.

Gulludere ValleyJoin the optional walk of up to 2 hours to explore the valley on foot. You can remain with the vehicle if you do not take the walk.

Cavusin VillageVisit the village and view its old cave settlement. Rock-cut rooms and church remains survive above the present-day streets.

Mevlana MuseumVisit the former dervish lodge that contains Rumi’s tomb. Displays introduce the Mevlevi tradition and the history of the complex.

Selimiye MosqueSee the Ottoman mosque beside the Mevlana Museum. Its domes and stone exterior are part of the surrounding historic square.

Karatay Madrasa Tile MuseumExplore a former Seljuk school known for its decorated portal and tilework. The museum connects the building with the region’s ceramic traditions.

Lunch during the Konya tourA restaurant lunch is included in the full-day route. Drinks are paid for separately.

Alaaddin MosqueVisit the Seljuk mosque on Alaaddin Hill. The site reflects Konya’s period as a Seljuk capital.

Panoramic MeramSee the Meram area on the tour’s panoramic route. It provides a view of another part of Konya beyond the central historic sites.