Istanbul, Antalya & Konya Tour 3 Days with Flights

Istanbul, Antalya and Konya in 3 days with flights: the key facts

This is a 3-day, 2-night group tour that links Istanbul, the Mediterranean coast and central Anatolia. Day 1 starts at 09:00 with your guide meeting you at your Istanbul hotel for a walking day at the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar, with Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia as optional entries, followed by a flight to Antalya. Day 2 covers Perge, the Aspendos Theatre, Kursunlu Waterfall, Kaleici and Hadrian's Gate, then a drive of about 3.5 hours to Konya for the night. On Day 3 you visit the Mevlana Museum, Alaeddin Mosque and Hill and the Karatay Madrasa, then fly back to Istanbul.

It suits travellers interested in Roman ruins and in Rumi's city who can handle one long drive. The price is from $1,110 per person.

How do the flights and the drive work?

There are two domestic flights and one long drive. After the Istanbul walk on Day 1 you transfer to the airport and fly to Antalya, where a driver takes you to your hotel. On Day 2, after the Antalya sights, you drive about 3.5 hours inland to Konya and stay there. On Day 3 you fly from Konya back to Istanbul after the morning tour, and our representative takes you to your hotel or your flight home. The page gives no flight times or baggage allowance, so ask us for both.

Is lunch included, and is the Aspendos ticket extra?

The page contradicts itself on both points, so get the answer in writing before you pay. Lunch and dinner are listed as excluded, yet the Day 3 plan includes "lunch at a local restaurant" in Konya with dishes such as etli ekmek. Read that as a lunch stop you probably pay for yourself unless your plan says otherwise. Likewise, the Aspendos Theatre is a regular Day 2 stop and entrance fees are included, but the optional extras list an "Aspendos ticket" at $25. Ask us which applies.

What do we see in Istanbul and Antalya?

In Istanbul the walk covers the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar; Hagia Sophia ($40) and Topkapi Palace (price not given) are optional, and Topkapi is closed on Tuesdays. In Antalya you walk the Roman city of Perge, see the theatre at Aspendos, stop at Kursunlu Waterfall, then stroll Kaleici and pass Hadrian's Gate. Day 2 is the fullest day, as the drive to Konya comes after the sightseeing.

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

The Konya morning starts at the Mevlana Museum, the tomb of the poet Rumi, then Alaeddin Mosque and Hill and the Karatay Madrasa, known for its Seljuk tilework. Many visitors come to the Mevlana Museum as pilgrims, so dress modestly there and in the mosques: shoulders and knees covered, and women cover their hair in a mosque. The same rules apply at the Blue Mosque on Day 1, where shoes also come off at the door. More on the city in our Konya guide.

Which hotels are used?

The two included nights are in Antalya (Night 1) and Konya (Night 2), both with breakfast. The page does not name the hotels or give their category. Ask us to put the hotel names in your written plan. Your Istanbul hotel before and after the tour is separate; the page says extra Istanbul nights can be added if you want to stay longer.

When is the best time of year for this route?

Spring and autumn are usually the most comfortable for this route. Antalya's ancient sites are hot in midsummer, and Konya sits on the central Anatolian plateau, which has hot, dry summers and cold winters. If you travel between December and February, pack a warm layer for the Konya morning even if Antalya felt mild the day before. See our best time to visit Turkey guide.

Can we add a day or change the route?

The page lists one extra day for $115 and extra Istanbul nights at the end. The order follows the flights and the drive, so ask us before assuming it can be reversed. If you would like Pamukkale on the way, compare the 3-day Pamukkale, Konya and Antalya tour from $845 per person; for Konya with more time in Istanbul, see the 4-day Istanbul and Konya tour from $1,035 per person. More combinations are on our multi-city packages page.

How do we book this tour?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page and tell us your Istanbul hotel for the 09:00 meeting. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We check both flights and both hotels for your date and send the full plan in writing, including whether the Konya lunch and the Aspendos ticket are covered, before you make any payment. Cancellation terms are on our cancellation policy page. Get Turkey Tours is operated by Viracocha Travel Turizm, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.