Cappadocia to Antalya with a Stop in Konya
One-Way Cappadocia to Antalya Tour with Konya Highlights
Full-day cultural transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya with a stop in Konya. Visit Mevlana Museum, enjoy lunch, and explore spiritual landmarks en route.
Tour Overview
Make the most of your travel day with this full-day transfer tour from Cappadocia to Antalya, including a meaningful stop in Konya — the spiritual heart of Anatolia. Instead of a long, uneventful drive, this tour turns your journey into a cultural experience. Visit the iconic Mevlana Museum, enjoy traditional Konya cuisine, and explore the city’s spiritual landmarks before arriving in Antalya by evening. It’s the perfect combination of comfort, exploration, and efficiency for travelers heading to the Mediterranean coast.
Why People Choose This Tour
- Convenient one-way transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya with hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Explore Konya’s Mevlana Museum and learn about Rumi’s spiritual legacy
- Visit the Sultan Selim Mosque and peaceful Mevlana Square
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional local restaurant
- Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle through scenic Anatolian landscapes
- Ideal for travelers who want to combine transport with cultural discovery
Tour Itinerary
Available Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Tour Type: Full-day guided transfer with sightseeing stops
08:00 AM – Hotel Pick-up in Cappadocia
Our driver and guide will pick you up directly from your hotel in Cappadocia. The exact pick-up time may vary slightly depending on location. Begin your comfortable, air-conditioned ride through the wide-open landscapes of Central Anatolia.
- Scenic Drive to Konya
Enjoy a 3.5-hour journey across the Anatolian plateau. As you drive toward Konya, soak in vast views of golden plains, rolling hills, and the occasional remote village — an authentic glimpse of rural Turkey. - Mevlana Museum
Upon arrival in Konya, your cultural exploration begins with a visit to the Mevlana Museum, one of Turkey’s most revered spiritual landmarks. This museum is the mausoleum of the Sufi mystic and poet Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. Walk through the dervish lodge and view precious manuscripts, musical instruments, and Rumi’s sarcophagus — all within an atmosphere of peace and reflection. - Mevlana Square & Sultan Selim Mosque
Stroll across the serene Mevlana Square, where flocks of pigeons flutter above stone fountains and families gather in quiet reverence. You’ll also visit the Sultan Selim Mosque, built in the 16th century and featuring classic Ottoman architecture right next to the museum complex. - Traditional Turkish Lunch
Take a break and savor the flavors of Konya with a lunch at a local restaurant. Try specialties like Etli Ekmek (a meat-topped flatbread), Bamya Çorbası (okra soup), or Tandır — all prepared in the traditional Central Anatolian way.
Afternoon Transfer to Antalya
After lunch, continue your journey south toward the Mediterranean coast. The drive takes approximately 4.5 to 5 hours, winding through the scenic Taurus Mountains and arriving at your hotel in central Antalya.
~7:00 PM – Arrival in Antalya
You’ll be dropped off at your hotel in Antalya by early evening, depending on traffic conditions.
This tour is the perfect solution for travelers who value both efficiency and cultural depth. Why waste a day just transferring, when you can walk the streets of a spiritual capital and still arrive at the sea by sunset?
What's Included
Included
- Pick-up from hotels in Cappadocia (additional fee may apply for non-central hotels)
- Hotel drop-off in central Antalya after the tour
- Professional Tour Guidance by licensed experts
- Traditional Lunch at a local restaurant
- All Visits & Activities mentioned in the program
- Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking tour coaches
- Parking and road tolls
- Local taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at the lunch
- Entrance fees to optional sites
- Hotel accommodation in Antalya or Cappadocia
Important Remarks
Please read the following important information carefully before booking. These remarks contain essential details about your tour experience.
- Tour operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only.
- Hotel pick-up from Cappadocia and hotel drop-off in central Antalya are included.
- Includes guided visit to Mevlana Museum, Mevlana Square, and Sultan Selim Mosque.
- Lunch at a traditional Konya restaurant is included.
- Tour is operated in English.
More Details
As the sun begins to rise over the valleys of Cappadocia, you’re picked up from your hotel — but today’s journey is more than just a transfer. It’s a passage through culture, history, and the soul of Anatolia.
The road south leads you through endless Central Anatolian plains, where golden fields stretch to the horizon and small villages dot the landscape. By mid-morning, the domes and minarets of Konya welcome you to one of Turkey’s most sacred cities.
Your first stop is the Mevlana Museum, where the poet and mystic Rumi rests. Here, amid the scent of incense and soft hum of reverence, you explore the heart of Sufi philosophy — a message of love, unity, and tolerance that has
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