7 Days Konya, Cappadocia, Nemrut and Gaziantep Tour

Mevlana MuseumVisit the museum and Rumi’s tomb beneath the green dome. The collections introduce the Mevlevi tradition through objects, manuscripts and the former lodge spaces.

Selimiye MosqueSee the Ottoman mosque beside the Mevlana Museum. Its domed form adds a different architectural period to the Konya itinerary.

Karatay Madrasa and Tile MuseumVisit the former Seljuk school and its tile collections. The building’s stone entrance and ceramic decoration are central features of the stop.

Lunch during the Konya city visitsA restaurant lunch is included as part of the guided day. Drinks with the meal and extra orders are separate.

Alaaddin MosqueVisit the Seljuk mosque on Alaaddin Hill. Its location and surviving architecture connect the city tour with Konya’s medieval history.

Panoramic MeramSee Meram on a panoramic visit during the city route. The area offers a change of setting from the central monuments.

Devrent ValleyView the unusual shapes formed by erosion in Devrent. The camel-like rock is one example of the animal forms visitors can recognise here.

Pasabag Open Air MuseumVisit Pasabag to see fairy chimneys with tall stems and stone caps. Rock-cut chambers inside some formations recall their former use by monks.

Goreme Panoramic ViewLook over Goreme from the panoramic stop. The view brings the town’s buildings and the surrounding valleys into one scene.

Lunch within the North Cappadocia itineraryThe guided Red Tour includes lunch at a restaurant during the route. Drinks are paid separately.

Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch a pottery demonstration in Avanos. The workshop visit shows how clay is formed into the ceramic pieces made in the town.

Zelve Open Air MuseumWalk through the former rock-cut community at Zelve. Homes and places of worship remain within its valley walls.

Uchisar Castle exterior viewSee the large rock formation of Uchisar Castle from an exterior viewpoint. Entering and climbing through the castle are outside this tour stop.

Rose ValleySee the rose-coloured rock ridges along this valley stop. The landscape shows another part of Cappadocia beyond the northern formations.

Underground CityVisit an underground network of rooms and connecting passages. Some sections have low ceilings, narrow openings and steps.

Lunch between the southern valley visitsA restaurant lunch is included in the Yellow Tour day. Drinks and additional meal orders are extra.

Pigeon ValleyView the carved pigeon houses in the valley cliffs. These shelters were part of the way local people used the landscape for farming.

Gulludere ValleySee the valley’s rock formations and cultivated patches. Walking is optional and can take up to two hours; guests who prefer can wait in the vehicle.

Cavusin VillageVisit the village below its old rock-cut settlement. The hillside remains show where people once lived within the stone.

Cendere BridgeSee the ancient Roman bridge crossing the Cendere River. Its stone arch is a major surviving structure on the route towards Nemrut.

Arsameia Ancient CityVisit the remains of Arsameia, associated with the Commagene rulers. Carved reliefs and inscriptions provide evidence of its royal past.

Lunch during the Nemrut sunset routeThe guided tour includes a restaurant lunch. Drinks and additional orders are separate from the included meal.

Karakus TumulusView the ancient burial mound and its standing columns. Look for the eagle sculpture that gives this memorial its name.

Mount Nemrut Summit at sunsetWalk up from the car park to the terraces with the large statues and detached stone heads. The required path is about 800 metres uphill on steep, stepped stone paving, taking around 20 minutes at an average pace. Vehicles cannot take you to the terraces.

GobeklitepeSee the prehistoric stone enclosures and their T-shaped pillars. The carved animals and the layout of the excavations are explained by your guide.

Sanliurfa Archaeology MuseumExplore the region’s archaeological history through the museum collections. The visit adds context to the ancient sites seen during the trip.

Lunch during the Gobeklitepe and Sanliurfa visitsThe guided tour includes a restaurant lunch between stops. Drinks with lunch are not included.

Haleplibahce Mosaic MuseumSee the mosaics preserved at Haleplibahce. Their figures and floor designs offer a view of the city’s ancient artistic traditions.

BalikligolVisit Sanliurfa’s pool complex linked to the story of Abraham. The fish and religious buildings are features of this important city site.

Hasimiye SquareSee Hasimiye in the city’s historic market area. The guided stop includes the setting of the square and surrounding trading streets.

Halfeti VillageVisit the village beside the Euphrates reservoir. The waterside setting and remains of the older settlement show how the area changed after the river was dammed.

Euphrates Boat TripTake the included boat trip on the reservoir near Halfeti. View the shoreline, stone buildings and surrounding slopes from the water.

Lunch during the Halfeti and Gaziantep routeA restaurant lunch is included in this full guided tour. Drinks and additional food purchases are separate.

Zeugma Mosaic MuseumSee Roman mosaics recovered from ancient Zeugma. The collection includes the well-known Gypsy Girl mosaic and larger decorated floors.

Gaziantep Castle exterior viewView the castle on its mound in the city centre. The guided route covers the exterior; entry inside the castle is not included.

Coppersmiths BazaarVisit the market area associated with Gaziantep’s copper craft. Browse the metal goods and see the setting of the traditional workshops.

Almaci MarketSee the stalls selling local foods, including spices and pistachios. Food purchases and tastings you choose are separate.