Cappadocia to Antalya Transfer Tour via Konya and Mevlana Museum

Cappadocia to Antalya via Konya: the key facts

This is a one-way travel day from Cappadocia to Antalya that turns the long road journey into a sightseeing day. You are collected from a central Cappadocia hotel, drive west to Konya, visit the Mevlana Museum, Mevlana Square and the Sultan Selim Mosque with a licensed guide, have a traditional lunch, then cross the Taurus Mountains and come down to the Mediterranean coast. The day ends at your hotel in central Antalya.

It suits travellers who are moving from Cappadocia to the coast anyway and would rather see Konya on the way than sit on a direct bus. The page shows no price for this tour: the "Starting From" box is empty. Ask us for a written quote for your date and group size before you plan around it.

How much does this tour cost?

The page does not give a price. There is a "Starting From" heading next to the booking form, but no figure under it, and the two prices you may see lower on the page belong to other tours. Do not book on an assumed amount. Send us your date, the number of travellers and your hotel names in Cappadocia and Antalya, and we will reply with a written quote. Mention if your Cappadocia hotel is outside the central area, because the page says an extra pick-up fee may apply there.

How does the day run?

The FAQ gives an 08:30 start and an end around 19:30. You are collected from your hotel in Cappadocia and drive to Konya, where the guided part of the day takes place: the Mevlana Museum, Mevlana Square and the Sultan Selim Mosque next to it. Lunch is at a local restaurant in Konya, where regional dishes such as etli ekmek are served. In the afternoon you continue south over the Taurus Mountains to the coast and are dropped at your hotel in central Antalya. The page has no hour-by-hour timetable, so ask for one with your confirmation.

The booking form shows other start times. Which is right?

The form lets you pick a time between 08:00 and 14:00, with 09:00 marked as suggested, while the FAQ says the tour starts at 08:30. A departure at 14:00 would not fit a day that covers Konya and still reaches Antalya in the evening. Treat the form time as a placeholder. The pick-up time that counts is the one we put in your written confirmation, and you should check it there before you pay.

What will we see in Konya?

Konya is the city of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, the 13th-century poet whose followers became the whirling dervishes. The Mevlana Museum holds his tomb under the green-tiled dome, along with manuscripts, musical instruments and items from the old dervish lodge. Outside you walk across Mevlana Square to the Sultan Selim Mosque, an Ottoman building in the classical style. The guide explains the story of Rumi and the Mevlevi order while you are there. Our Konya destination guide has more background if you want to read ahead.

What should we wear for the museum and the mosque?

The Mevlana Museum contains a tomb that many visitors come to as pilgrims, and the Sultan Selim Mosque is a working mosque. Shoulders and knees should be covered for both. Women should carry a scarf to cover their hair in the mosque, and everyone removes their shoes before entering the prayer hall. Since this is a travel day, wear comfortable clothes you can sit in for several hours, and keep a light layer in the coach, as air conditioning and the mountain crossing can make it cool.

What happens with our luggage?

Because this is a transfer from one region to another, you travel with all your bags. The page does not state a luggage allowance for the coach. Tell us how many suitcases you have and their rough size when you ask for a quote, so we can confirm in writing that they fit. Keep valuables and medicines in a small bag that stays with you during the stops in Konya.

Can we take a balloon flight in Cappadocia that morning?

The overview suggests pairing this day with a morning balloon flight. Balloon flights take off around sunrise and include hotel transfers of their own, while this tour collects you at about 08:30. Whether both fit depends on the flight time on your date and on weather, as balloons can be cancelled or delayed at short notice. If you want both, ask us to plan them together and confirm the timing in writing. See the hot air balloon flight page for the flight itself.

Is it a group or a private tour?

The tour information lists it as a group tour, so you may share the coach with other travellers. If you would like a private vehicle, or want to stay a night in Konya or on the coast instead, ask us. Packages that cover the same route with hotels include the Cappadocia, Konya and Antalya tour and the Pamukkale, Konya, Antalya and Cappadocia tour. Our Antalya guide and Antalya tours help you plan the days after you arrive.

How do we book this tour?

Because there is no published price, start with a message rather than the form: use the booking form on this page as an enquiry, or message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. Include your date, number of travellers, both hotel names and your luggage. We send you the plan in writing first: pick-up time, the stops in Konya, what is included, whether the coach is shared and the total price. Check it, ask about anything unclear, and pay only when you are happy. Get Turkey Tours is licensed by TÜRSAB (A-15751).