2-Day Konya and Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Flights
2 daysKonya, CappadociaGroup tourDaily departures

Package prices
Per person, two sharing a room.
- Direct operator priceBooked directly with us. We run the tour, so there is no commission on top.
- Guaranteed daily departuresYour dates run even if nobody else books.
Your route
1 stop · 1 night
- Starts and ends in IstanbulDay 1 of the itinerary says how you are met
- Full daysSightseeing from morning to late afternoon on most days; an early alarm is normal.
- Moderate walkingTwo to three hours on foot on sightseeing days, with steps and uneven ground at ancient sites.
- Konya City Tour + Red TourOne guided day in each region
- 1 night in CappadociaCave or stone hotel with breakfast
- Two domestic flightsIstanbul to Konya; Cappadocia to Istanbul
- Hotel options3 hotel classes on the same route, priced side by side
- Guided in EnglishYou choose the language when you check availability
Overview
Combine Rumi's city with Cappadocia in two days. Fly to Konya, continue by road and spend the night before your Red Tour. Show more overviewShow less
Meet your driver at your Istanbul hotel for the airport transfer. In Konya, your guide takes you to the Mevlana Museum, Karatay's tiles and historic mosques. After the visits, a driver takes you to Cappadocia. The journey takes about three hours.
Stay in a cave or stone hotel and have breakfast before the Red Tour. Walk through Zelve's cave village, see Pasabag's fairy chimneys and watch pottery being made in Avanos. You can add a sunrise balloon ride before the tour for an extra charge, subject to weather approval.
The evening flight takes you back to Istanbul, followed by a transfer to your hotel. Both flights, the listed transfers, guides, entry tickets and two lunches are included.
For another day of sightseeing, choose the 3-day Cappadocia and Konya trip. For Konya alone, see the Konya day trip with Istanbul flights.
Two places, one connected trip
- Konya with a local guideVisit Rumi's resting place, Karatay's tile collection and the city's historic mosques.
- A driver between the regionsTravel from Konya to your Cappadocia hotel in about three hours after the city tour.
- Wake up ready for the Red TourBreakfast, a guided day at Zelve, Pasabag and Avanos, then your flight back to Istanbul.
Itinerary
2 days · 1 night in 1 place
View the route map1 stop · 1 night
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Day 1: Konya City Tour and Drive to Cappadocia
Visit Rumi’s tomb, Seljuk tilework and Konya’s historic mosques.Overnight: Cappadocia · 1 nightMeals: LunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Cappadocia · 1 night
- Meals: Lunch
- Flights: Flight to Konya
- Transport: Road, tour and airport transfers
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- Early morningLeave your Istanbul hotel
Meet your driver for the airport transfer and morning flight to Konya.
Pickup time follows your booked flight.
- MorningFly to Konya
Fly from Istanbul to Konya in about 75 minutes.
Flight times vary by season and availability.
- After landingMeet your driver at Konya Airport
Continue from the airport to join your guided Konya visits.
Arrival time varies with the booked flight; pickup follows your actual landing.
- 10:00Explore Konya with your guide
Visit the Mevlana Museum, tile collection and historic mosques with your guide.
Sightseeing follows your arrival transfer.
Places you’ll visit
- Mevlana Museum
- Karatay Madrasa
- Alaaddin Mosque
- Selimiye Mosque
- Meram panorama
About these 5 places
- Mevlana Museum
- Visit Rumi’s resting place and the former Mevlevi lodge with your guide, learning how the poet’s life is connected to Konya.
- Karatay Madrasa
- See the tile collection inside Karatay’s former Seljuk school, where the building and its decoration are part of the visit.
- Alaaddin Mosque
- Visit the historic mosque on Alaaddin Hill in central Konya, an important stop on the city’s Seljuk route.
- Selimiye Mosque
- See Selimiye Mosque beside the Mevlana Museum, bringing Ottoman architecture into the day’s visits alongside Konya’s Seljuk monuments.
- Meram panorama
- Take in the Meram area during the panoramic part of your Konya drive, before continuing towards Cappadocia.
- 15:30Drive to Cappadocia
After the visits, continue by road with your driver for about three hours.
Approximate end of the Konya visits.
- 18:30Check in for your Cappadocia night
Settle into your cave or stone hotel and choose where to have dinner.
Arrival depends on road conditions.
Day 2: Cappadocia Red Tour & Flight Back to Istanbul
Walk through Zelve’s cave village and see Pasabag’s fairy chimneys.Meals: Breakfast and lunchIncluded today
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Flights: Flight to Istanbul
- Transport: Tour, airport and hotel transfers
- Guide: Red Tour guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 09:30Meet your guide after breakfast
Check out with your bags and join the Red Tour pickup.
Approximate hotel pickup after breakfast and checkout.
- 10:00–10:30Explore northern Cappadocia
Explore the rock formations, cave village and pottery workshop below with your guide.
Guided visits start after the morning pickup route.
Places you’ll visit
- Zelve Open Air Museum
- Devrent Valley
- Avanos pottery workshop
- Pasabag
- Goreme panorama
- Uchisar Castle viewpoint
About these 6 places
- Zelve Open Air Museum
- Walk through Zelve’s former cave village, with doorways, homes and religious rooms carved into the valley walls.
- Devrent Valley
- Spot the camel-shaped rock and other natural outlines across Devrent’s open valley during a photo stop.
- Avanos pottery workshop
- Watch a potter turn clay on the wheel at an Avanos workshop and see the craft associated with the town.
- Pasabag
- Follow the paths below Pasabag’s broad-capped fairy chimneys, with carved openings visible in some of the rock pillars.
- Goreme panorama
- Look across Goreme’s stone houses and surrounding valleys from a panorama stop among the region’s rock formations.
- Uchisar Castle viewpoint
- Photograph Uchisar’s towering rock fortress from an exterior viewpoint, with the village built around its base.
- 17:00Transfer to the airport
After sightseeing, travel to the airport for your evening flight to Istanbul.
Airport pickup is timed for your booked flight after the Red Tour.
- EveningFly back to Istanbul
Take your included evening flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul.
Flight times vary; your return may use a different airport in Istanbul.
- After your return flightMeet your driver for the final hotel transfer
Your driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to your Istanbul hotel, where the package ends.
Your flight, baggage collection and traffic determine hotel arrival.
Optional at sunrise
Not included · add it while you book
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What's included
Included in your package4
Flights and ground travel
- Istanbul–Konya and Cappadocia–Istanbul flight tickets
- 15 kg checked luggage and 8 kg cabin luggage per person
- All listed airport and hotel transfers
- Car and driver for the Konya–Cappadocia journey
- Transport during the guided tours
Hotel and meals
- One night in a Cappadocia cave or stone hotel with breakfast
- Lunch on both days
Sightseeing and tickets
- Guided Konya City Tour and Cappadocia Red Tour
- Entrance tickets for the listed visits
- Local taxes and service fees
Not included4
- International flights
- Breakfast on day 1, dinners and drinks
- Optional balloon rides and other extra activities
- Personal expenses
Hotel classes
Compare the hotel options for this route. Each price is for the whole package, per person.
Compare packages
Add more Cappadocia sightseeing, or give Konya its own hotel night before the city tour.
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| Comparison | This tour2-Day Konya and Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with FlightsKonya first, then one guided day in Cappadocia. | 3-Day Cappadocia & Konya Tour from Istanbul: Red, Yellow & MevlanaAdd Yellow and finish with Konya on day 3. | 4-Day Cappadocia & Konya Tour from Istanbul with Flights and HotelsTravel to Konya a day before its guided visits. |
|---|---|---|---|
| First destination | Konya | Cappadocia | Cappadocia |
| Cappadocia tours | Red | Red + Yellow | Red + Yellow |
| Journey between regions | Vehicle and driver after the Konya tour | Morning coach to Konya on day 3 | Daytime coach to Konya on day 3 |
| Konya sightseeing | Day 1, before the road transfer | Day 3, after the coach journey | Day 4, after a Konya hotel night |
| Hotel nights | 1 in Cappadocia | 2 in Cappadocia | 2 in Cappadocia + 1 in Konya |
| From price | €647per person | €636per person | €692per person |
| View tour: 3-Day Cappadocia & Konya Tour from Istanbul: Red, Yellow & Mevlana | View tour: 4-Day Cappadocia & Konya Tour from Istanbul with Flights and Hotels |
Only have one day for Konya?
1-Day Konya and Rumi Tour from Istanbul with Return FlightsVisit Konya and the Mevlana Museum with return Istanbul flights, without adding a Cappadocia stay.
Good to know
A few practical details for the two-region route.
Please note
- Dress with shoulders and knees covered for the mosque visits in Konya.
- The road journey to Cappadocia takes about three hours, with a vehicle and driver included.
- On day 2, check out after breakfast and bring your bags for the airport transfer after sightseeing.
- Extra baggage can be added during online check-in.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Clothing covering shoulders and knees
- Sun protection
- Your passport (hotels and domestic flights ask for it)
Cancellation
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.
- More than 90 days75% back
- 61 to 90 days70% back
- 31 to 60 days60% back
- 16 to 30 days30% back
- 0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund
Non-refundable flights, hotels or activity tickets in your booking are charged on top of these amounts.
Read the full cancellation policyQuestions travellers ask
How do we travel between Konya and Cappadocia?
A vehicle and driver take you directly to your Cappadocia hotel after the Konya visits. The drive takes about three hours.
What should I wear in Konya?
Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for the mosque visits, with shoes that are easy to remove.
Where is the overnight stay?
You stay in Cappadocia, in a cave or stone hotel. Breakfast is included before the Red Tour the next morning.
Can I add a sunrise balloon ride?
Yes, on day 2 before the Red Tour, for an extra charge. Passengers must be at least 6, with no child discount. The balloon payment is refunded if weather cancels the flight.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
| Guide language | Group tour | Private tour |
|---|---|---|
| English | Available | Available |
You choose when you check availability.
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