Duration
3 days
Departs
Istanbul
Ends
Istanbul
Style
Nature
This 3-day round trip from Istanbul visits Konya and Cappadocia, including Neolithic Çatalhöyük and Ihlara Valley.
Itinerary
- Konya — 1 night
- Cappadocia — 1 night
Places you'll see
Catalhoyuk · Ihlara Valley · Kaymakli Underground City · Red Valley · Peri Bacalari · Love Valley · Pigeon Valley · Uchisar Castle · Zelve Open-Air Museum · Mevlana Museum · Alaaddin Hill · Sille Village
Highlights
- Explore Neolithic Çatalhöyük, one of the earliest known cities
- Hike through scenic Ihlara Valley with rock-cut churches
- Visit Kaymaklı Underground City, ancient Christian refuge
- See Cappadocia's fairy chimneys at Peri Bacaları and Love Valley
- Climb Uçhisar Castle for panoramic views of Cappadocia
- Discover Rumi's Mevlana Museum and Sille Village ruins
Good to know
- Some entrance fees (e.g., Kaymaklı Underground City, Üçhisar Castle) are not included.
- The itinerary is packed; best for travelers who want to see many sites in a short time.
- Private tour ensures personalized experience with knowledgeable guides.