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5 day(s)
Private
1-40 people
easy
(Hacı Bektaş Veli – Konya Mevlana Museum)
Home to civilizations from the Paleolithic Age to the Hittites, known as the
“Land of Beautiful Horses,” and famous for its breathtaking rock formations
shaped by wind over thousands of years, Cappadocia awaits you in all its glory…
Duration
5 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
4N5DCKT
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Cappadocia
Konya
(Dinner Included)
Upon
arrival at Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport, or Göreme Bus Terminal, you will be met
and transferred to your hotel in Avanos. After check-in and room key delivery,
the rest of the day is free for you to explore Cappadocia at your leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast & Lunch Dinner Included)
After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our tour. Our first stop is Pigeon
Valley, named after the pigeon houses carved into the rocks and
stretching from Uçhisar to Göreme. From the panoramic viewpoint, your guide
will provide information about the region while you enjoy views of Uçhisar Castle, the
highest point in Cappadocia. Next, we visit the Göreme
Open-Air Museum, one of the most important cultural heritage
sites in the region. Here, we explore rock-cut churches such as Elmalı,
Çarıklı, and Yılanlı Churches while learning about early Christian history. We then continue to Paşabağ
(Monks Valley), famous for its unique multi-headed fairy
chimneys. Afterward, we explore Zelve
Valley, an ancient settlement area, accompanied by our guide. We head to Avanos for lunch (optional). During free time,
you may explore the historic town center and visit the Suspension Bridge over
the Red River (Kızılırmak). Later, we visit a traditional pottery workshop, where
you will learn about the 5,000-year-old pottery tradition of the region. Guests
may shop for local handmade products. Dinner and overnight
stay in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast & Lunch Dinner Included)
Early in the morning, guests may join an optional Hot Air Balloon Tour. After breakfast, we depart for Hacıbektaş town. We visit the Hacı Bektaş Veli Museum and Mausoleum,
dedicated to the great 13th-century Turkish philosopher and mystic. Next, we visit an Onyx
Stone Workshop, where local stone craftsmanship is displayed. Our next stop is Devrent
Valley (Imagination Valley), known for its uniquely shaped
fairy chimneys, including the famous camel-shaped rock formation. We then continue to Ürgüp,
famous for its stone houses. During free time, guests may visit iconic mansions
such as Asmalı Konak or explore local wine cellars. After a photo break at the Three Beauties viewpoint, we visit one of
the largest underground cities in the region, Kaymaklı Underground City, where early
inhabitants once lived in safety. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia. Guests may attend an optional Turkish Night Show in
the evening.
(Breakfast & Lunch Dinner Included)
After
breakfast, we depart for Konya. Following rest stops along the way, we arrive
in the city. In Konya, we visit the Mevlana
Museum, where the tomb of Rumi (Mevlana), known as the “Sultan
of Scholars,” is located. Free time for lunch (optional). Guests may also visit the Panorama Museum or
taste traditional Konya cuisine. Dinner and overnight stay in Konya.
(Breakfast Included)
After
breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Konya Airport. We hope you enjoyed this unforgettable experience and look forward to welcoming
you again on another TravelShopBooking tour
3 Nights Half Board Accommodation in Cappadocia
1 Night Half Board Accommodation in Konya
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
4 Breakfasts
3 Lunch
4 Dinners
Arrival & Departure Transfers
Guided Pigeon Valley, Uçhisar (Panoramic), Göreme Open-Air Museum
Guided Paşabağ & Zelve Valleys
Guided Hacı Bektaş Veli Museum
Guided Devrent Valley
Guided Kaymaklı Underground City
Guided Konya Mevlana Museum
Travel Insurance
Optional tours and activities mentioned in the program
All lunches
Drinks during meals
Personal expenses, hotel extras, and tips
Turkish Night Show
Hot Air Balloon Tour