Antalya - Cappadocia - Konya Tour - 8 Days/7 Nights

Upon your arrival at the Antalya Airport, our representatives will meet you after the customs and baggage claim to hold a sign with “Your Group Name” on it. Transfer and check in to your hotel in Antalya. Dinner and overnight stay in Antalya hotel. (Dinner)

Antalya tour information

Today, we will start our Antalya tour after breakfast. The city of Perge and Aspendos in the Pamphylia region is considered among the richest and most beautiful cities of Anatolia in antiquity.
First, we visit the archeological site of Perge Ancient City ruins, Perge Theatre, Agora, Roman baths, gymnasium, and the necropolis. Saint Paul, also known as Paul the Apostle and his companion St. Barnabas visited  Perge twice during their missionary journeys. 
We will visit one of the best-preserved theaters of antiquity, the magnificent Aspendos Theater, where concerts and art events are still held today. Afterward, we head to Kurşunlu Waterfall which pours from 18 meters, interconnecting small ponds with small cascades. We will have a relaxing time at the waterfall, which is located in a two-kilometer-long canyon surrounded by greenery and beautiful flowers. 
We have lunch at a local restaurant. After a short sightseeing tour, we will end the day and return to our hotel. Overnight stay in Antalya hotel.  (Breakfast - Dinner)

After breakfast Departure from Antalya for Cappadocia (approx. 550 km - 8 hrs). We will pass through the Taurus Mountains enjoying the great views of the Anatolian steppe.  We should visit Sultanhani Caravanserai in Aksaray, just like the ancient merchants. the Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad built it in 1229 on the Silk Road for the accommodation and safety of caravans. We will arrive at Cappadocia at the end of a beautiful journey and check in at our hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia hotel. ( Breakfast - Dinner )

Optional Events  in Cappadocia    
Turkish Night Per Person 55 EUR  : Upon your request, we can make reservations in the evening for an amazing Turkish Night in a great music hall in a cave with traditional dance shows.
Hot Air Balloon Tour: Per Person 150 - 350 EUR
* Prices are not fixed, they may vary according to the season. (4:30 am to 9:00 am.)
Whirling Dervishes Show :Per Person  30 EUR

Cappadocia, known for its geological formations resembling fairy chimneys and its surreal topography, is one of the most fantastic tourism centers today. 
We start our tour of the region right after breakfast. First, we will see the Uçhisar Castle and the town built on the highest hill of Cappadocia. 
Later, we will visit Göreme Open Air Museum, which is home to a large monastery carved into the rocks and dozens of churches and chapels like the Dark Church ( extra), Apple Church, Serpentine Church, and Saint Barbara Church. Each church features living spaces and some have beautiful frescoes on their walls.  Next, we will go to a pottery shop to observe how beautiful ceramics are made in a style typical of the region, and visit a carpet workshop to learn about this traditional Turkish art and its origins from the silk route. Afterward, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. 
Next, we visit the Paşabağı Valley. Some of the mushroom-shaped rock formations here are several meters high. Fairy chimneys shaped by erosion for many years were used as houses by various religious groups, therefore it is also known as the Monks Valley. 
Afterward, we will visit Devrent Valley, which offers a reddish moon view and looks like a movie set. It is famous for its rock formations resembling different animal figures. Most of these formations have distinctive shapes such as large camels, seals, and dolphins. There is even a boulder that resembles the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus. Let your imagination roam free and try to liken the formations to other creatures yourself.
Optional Whirling Dervishes Show on your request (extra). Please contact your guide for booking.
Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia hotel. (Breakfast - Dinner)

We will meet at 09:30 with the group returning from the balloon tour and start our panoramic tour in Göreme, an authentic town with houses built in fairy chimneys.  Afterward, we will visit Kaymaklı Underground City, built and carved by Christians the underground for protection from Muslim Arab raids, where they could continue their daily lives underground. We visit Mustafa Pasha village, formerly known as Sinasos, where Orthodox Greeks and Turks lived together until 1924. Here, we will observe the local life and see the authentic stone houses built by Sinasos architects. The Agios Konstantinos Eleni Church, Mehmet Şakir Pasha Madrasah, old Greek houses, Maraşoğlu Bridge, and historical stone mansions are among the other structures we will see here.
Next, we will visit Sobesos.  we’ll have a lunch break. 
Finally, we visit the Pigeon Valley and end our tour with free shopping at the Cappadocian onyx souvenir workshop, and leather fabric outlet center with a special Fashion leather show.
Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia hotel. (Breakfast - Dinner)

We will depart for Konya after breakfast (approx. 250 km – 4 hrs). Upon arrival, we will visit the Mevlana Museum, which houses the tomb of the great 13th-century Persian poet and founder of the Order of the Whirling Dervishes, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi. Popularly known as Rumi in Western countries, Muslims call him “Mevlana”, meaning “our master” or Mevlana Celâleddîn-i Rumi. We will have lunch at a local restaurant and sample the meat pide particular to the region. We continue on our way to Antalya, passing through the Taurus Mountains and enjoying the great views of the Anatolian steppe.  Dinner and overnight in Antalya hotel. (Breakfast - Dinner)

Today, we will visit Antalya’s Old Town (Kaleiçi) where you can see the ancient Hadrian’s Gate with its three doors, one of the most beautiful structures of the Roman period. You will enjoy the old city’s narrow streets the Antalya Clock Tower and the Fluted Minaret.
In Kaleiçi, the city’s oldest settlement, we will arrive at the ancient harbor by walking through Ottoman-style buildings. On the way, you can buy souvenirs from the local shops.
Afterward, we will visit Düden Waterfalls, one of the region's most beautiful. Lunch break at a local restaurant offering Mediterranean delicacies. Then we’ll continue with a shopping tour of leather fabric outlets. Here, we will also learn about handmade nomadic Turkish carpet knitting details.
End of the tour. You will be free the rest of the day. Overnight stay in Antalya hotel. (Breakfast - Dinner)

You are free until your transfer time to the airport. Our tour concludes with your airport transfer.
We hope to see you on another tour. ( Breakfast )

Customized Tours 
We can create a tour program on your request and offer an itinerary that suits your personal, educational, cultural, and budgetary requirements. Please contact us with your requests.

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Tour Prices Include
-  Transfers Antalya Airport – Hotel – Antalya Airport / 2 ways
-  7-night hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
-  Antalya 4 Nights, Cappadocia 3 Nights.
-  7 dinners
-  Entrance fees, as per the itinerary
-  Professional tour guide.
-  Nonsmoking , A.C. vehicle, with experienced driver
-  All parking, highway, bridge fees
-  All tours in the program
-  VAT and city tax

Tour Prices Exclude
- Personal expenses
- Beverages at lunch and dinners
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
- Meals other than specified
- Hotel minibar and other expenses
- Optional tours
- Tips for the guide and driver.