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2-Day Konya and Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Flights

2 daysKonya, CappadociaGroup tourDaily departures

Pair leaning on a red car with heads tilted up at envelopes crossing above tall spires, Cappadocia

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

  1. IstanbulStart
  2. Cappadocia1 night
  3. IstanbulEnd
  • 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 overview

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

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  1. Day 1: Konya City Tour and Drive to Cappadocia

    Visit Rumi’s tomb, Seljuk tilework and Konya’s historic mosques.Overnight: Cappadocia · 1 nightMeals: Lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Cappadocia · 1 night
    • Meals: Lunch
    • Flights: Flight to Konya
    • Transport: Road, tour and airport transfers
    • Guide: Licensed guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance tickets

    Schedule

    1. Early morning
      Leave your Istanbul hotel

      Meet your driver for the airport transfer and morning flight to Konya.

      Pickup time follows your booked flight.

    2. Morning
      Fly to Konya

      Fly from Istanbul to Konya in about 75 minutes.

      Flight times vary by season and availability.

    3. After landing
      Meet 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.

    4. 10:00
      Explore 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.
    5. 15:30
      Drive to Cappadocia

      After the visits, continue by road with your driver for about three hours.

      Approximate end of the Konya visits.

    6. 18:30
      Check in for your Cappadocia night

      Settle into your cave or stone hotel and choose where to have dinner.

      Arrival depends on road conditions.

    Next · Day 2Cappadocia Red Tour & Flight Back to Istanbul
  2. Day 2: Cappadocia Red Tour & Flight Back to Istanbul

    Walk through Zelve’s cave village and see Pasabag’s fairy chimneys.Meals: Breakfast and lunch

    Included today

    • Meals: Breakfast and lunch
    • Flights: Flight to Istanbul
    • Transport: Tour, airport and hotel transfers
    • Guide: Red Tour guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance tickets

    Schedule

    1. 09:30
      Meet your guide after breakfast

      Check out with your bags and join the Red Tour pickup.

      Approximate hotel pickup after breakfast and checkout.

    2. 10:00–10:30
      Explore 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.
    3. 17:00
      Transfer 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.

    4. Evening
      Fly back to Istanbul

      Take your included evening flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul.

      Flight times vary; your return may use a different airport in Istanbul.

    5. After your return flight
      Meet 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.

  • Arte Cave Hotel
    One of 5 hotels in this class
    Arte Cave Hotel1 / 5

    Standard Class

    Budget

    €647per person
    Double or twin room
    €647
    Single room
    €1,015
    Triple room
    €537

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

  • Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel
    One of 6 hotels in this class
    Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel1 / 6

    Middle Class

    Comfort

    €708per person
    Double or twin room
    €708
    Single room
    €1,152
    Triple room
    €593

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

  • AJWA Cappadocia
    One of 6 hotels in this class
    AJWA Cappadocia1 / 6

    High Class

    Luxury

    €793per person
    Double or twin room
    €793
    Single room
    €1,321
    Triple room
    €645

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

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Add more Cappadocia sightseeing, or give Konya its own hotel night before the city tour.

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This tour compared with 2 other Turkey packages Each package includes a guided Konya visit and flights from and back to Istanbul; the longer routes travel in the opposite order.
ComparisonThis 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 destinationKonyaCappadociaCappadocia
Cappadocia toursRedRed + YellowRed + Yellow
Journey between regionsVehicle and driver after the Konya tourMorning coach to Konya on day 3Daytime coach to Konya on day 3
Konya sightseeingDay 1, before the road transferDay 3, after the coach journeyDay 4, after a Konya hotel night
Hotel nights1 in Cappadocia2 in Cappadocia2 in Cappadocia + 1 in Konya
From price€647per person€636per person€692per person
View tour: 3-Day Cappadocia & Konya Tour from Istanbul: Red, Yellow & MevlanaView 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 Flights

Visit 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 policy

Questions 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?
Languages and tour types
Guide languageGroup tourPrivate tour
EnglishAvailableAvailable

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