Cappadocia, Konya & Antalya Tour: 3 Days from Istanbul

Cappadocia, Konya and Antalya in 3 days: the key facts

This 3-day, 2-night group tour crosses central Turkey to the Mediterranean. You fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia on Day 1 for a day among the fairy chimneys, then take a bus of about 4 hours to Konya for the night. Day 2 covers the Mevlana Museum and Seljuk Konya before a drive of about 3 hours to Antalya. Day 3 is a tour of Perge, Aspendos, the Kurşunlu Waterfall and the old town, followed by a flight back to Istanbul.

It suits travellers who want three very different regions in one short trip and do not mind long road legs. The price is from $1,110 per person.

How does the route fit into three days?

The plan uses two flights and two drives. On Day 1 we collect you very early for the 09:20 flight to Cappadocia, or you can meet the guide at the airport. After the Cappadocia tour you take a bus of about 4 hours to Konya. On Day 2 you see Konya in the morning and drive about 3 hours to Antalya. On Day 3 you tour Antalya and its surroundings, then fly back to Istanbul. Each night is in a different city, so keep your luggage simple.

What do we see in Cappadocia?

The Cappadocia day follows the classic northern route: the Esentepe viewpoint between Uçhisar and Göreme, the Zelve Open-Air Museum with its frescoed churches, Paşabağ (Monks Valley), Devrent Valley, a pottery workshop in Avanos and Love Valley, where the rock towers reach up to 40 metres. It is the only Cappadocia day on this tour. Our Cappadocia guide covers the region if you plan to come back for longer.

Is there a chance to take a hot air balloon flight?

Not on this plan. You do not sleep in Cappadocia, because the bus leaves for Konya the same evening, so there is no sunrise in the region. The page lists no balloon option for this package. If a balloon flight matters to you, ask us about the one-day extension ($115) and whether it can be used for a Cappadocia night, or look at a plan with a night there, such as the 2-day Cappadocia and Konya tour, from $845 per person.

What do we see in Konya, and what should we wear?

Day 2 starts after breakfast with the Mevlana Museum, where the mystic Rumi is buried and where you learn about the Whirling Dervishes. You then visit the Karatay Medrese, a Seljuk school known for its tilework, and walk up Alaeddin Hill for the view. The Mevlana Museum is a tomb as well as a museum, so dress as you would for a mosque: shoulders and knees covered for everyone, and a scarf for women. Our Konya guide has more on the city.

What does the Antalya day include?

Day 3 covers Perge, a Roman city; the Aspendos Theatre, one of the best-preserved Roman theatres; the Kurşunlu Waterfall; and Kaleiçi, the old town with its Ottoman houses and Hadrian's Gate. Admission fees are included except for optional sights. After the tour you go to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul, where our representative helps with the transfer to your next flight or your hotel. There is no beach time on this plan.

How tiring is the trip?

It is a busy three days. Day 1 starts before dawn, includes a full day of sightseeing and ends with about 4 hours on the bus. Day 2 adds about 3 hours of driving after the Konya visits. Day 3 has four sights spread around Antalya before the flight to Istanbul. Walking is moderate at each stop, with some uneven ground in the ruins. If you want slower days, our Pamukkale, Konya, Antalya and Cappadocia tour takes 4 days, from $845 per person.

Can we add nights or end in Fethiye?

Yes. You can add one extra day to the tour for $115, and the page says extra nights can be added if you want more time. Instead of flying back to Istanbul, you can take a transfer to Fethiye for $165, which suits travellers who want to continue along the coast. Tell us in the booking form which option you want, and we will confirm where the extra day goes and how it changes the plan. Our Antalya guide helps if you stay on.

How do we book this tour?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page, and tell us whether you want hotel pick-up or to meet the guide at Istanbul airport. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We confirm the flights, hotels and any extra day, then send you the full plan in writing before you make any payment. Get Turkey Tours is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (A-15751).