Cappadocia to Antalya via Konya

Cappadocia to Antalya with a Stop in Konya

Tour Overview

Skip the boring direct bus and turn the Cappadocia to Antalya journey into a proper sightseeing day. The route pauses in Konya for the Mevlana Museum, Ottoman mosque architecture, and a seated lunch before the Taurus Mountains reveal the final descent to the Mediterranean coast. Hotel pickup in Cappadocia, drop-off in central Antalya.

Tour Itinerary

Morning hotel pickup, Konya sightseeing, local lunch, and evening arrival at your Antalya hotel.

08:30 - Pick up from your Cappadocia hotel.
Your day starts with hotel pickup in Cappadocia and a comfortable departure toward Konya. This makes the southbound move more efficient than arranging a separate intercity transfer and then another local tour later.
Pickup time may vary slightly based on your hotel location.
Drive across Central Anatolia toward Konya.
The first leg carries you over the Anatolian plateau, where the landscape opens wide before the route changes into the historical center of Konya. It is a useful contrast after Cappadocia's carved valleys.
13:30 - Lunch break in Konya.
A traditional lunch stop gives the day a natural pause before the long drive toward Antalya. It also adds a local-food layer to a route that could otherwise feel purely practical.
Drinks at lunch are excluded unless stated otherwise.

Konya Stopover Tour RouteExpand briefing

Scenic Drive to Konya -> Mevlana Museum -> Mevlana Square -> Sultan Selim Mosque -> Traditional Konya Lunch -> Central Antalya Hotel Drop-off

Briefing

Scenic Drive to Konya: This overland section is more than simple mileage because it shows how the soft volcanic geography of Cappadocia gives way to the wide plains of Central Anatolia. That visual shift helps the day feel like a journey between distinct regions, not only between hotels.
Mevlana Museum: The Mevlana Museum gives the route its emotional and historical center. Visiting the lodge and mausoleum of Rumi turns the stop into a quiet encounter with Sufi tradition rather than a quick museum checkbox.
Mevlana Square: Mevlana Square adds breathing room around the museum complex and lets you see how the spiritual identity of Konya continues in daily urban life. The open space also makes the visit feel less rushed after the long morning drive.
Sultan Selim Mosque: Standing beside the Mevlana complex, Sultan Selim Mosque adds an Ottoman architectural layer to the stop. It helps the Konya section feel complete by placing imperial mosque design next to the citys Sufi heart.
Traditional Lunch in Konya: Lunch in Konya is part of the travel rhythm, not a filler break. Regional dishes such as etli ekmek or other Central Anatolian flavors make the city feel lived rather than merely visited in transit.
Central Antalya Hotel Drop-off: The final transfer continues south through changing inland scenery until the Taurus Mountains open the way toward the coast. Reaching Antalya the same evening keeps your multi-city Turkey plan moving without wasting a full day.

15:00 - Continue the afternoon transfer to Antalya.
After the Konya stop is complete, the route heads toward the Mediterranean. The second drive is longer, but it feels lighter because the middle of the day already delivered a real visit rather than a roadside break.
19:30 - Arrival in Antalya and hotel drop-off.
You reach central Antalya by evening and the driver drops you at your hotel. That same-day arrival is especially useful if you want to start your Antalya stay without needing another overnight transfer.

Tour Services

What's Included

Clear scope of services for the Cappadocia to Antalya with a Stop in Konya

Includes

Services covered in your tour package

Pickup from central Cappadocia hotels
Drop-off at central Antalya hotels after the route
Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking coach
Professional licensed guide during the Konya section
Traditional lunch at a local Konya restaurant
All visits mentioned in the program
Road tolls, parking, local taxes, and service charges

Excludes

Services not covered by the package price

Personal expenses
Drinks at lunch
Entrance fees for optional visits outside the listed route
Hotel accommodation in Cappadocia or Antalya
Extra pickup fee for non-central Cappadocia locations if required

Before Booking

Remarks

Please read the following important information carefully before booking.

Pickup is included from central Cappadocia hotels and drop-off is included for central Antalya hotels. Non-central areas may require an extra supplement.
The Konya section includes Mevlana Museum, Mevlana Square, Sultan Selim Mosque, and a lunch stop as mentioned in the program.
This route does not include hotel accommodation in either Cappadocia or Antalya.
You travel with your luggage during the overland transfer, so keeping one small day bag easy to reach is recommended.
Pick-up times may vary depending on your hotel location and seasonal conditions.

Tour Overview

What Makes This Scenic Transfer Worth Booking

The Konya stop converts dead travel hours into guided culture so the whole day contributes to your Turkey experience instead of just covering distance.
Mevlana Museum and Sultan Selim Mosque add spiritual and architectural depth that most intercity transfers completely skip.
A proper sit-down lunch in Konya grounds the day in regional flavor with dishes like etli ekmek and local Anatolian cooking.
Hotel pickup in Cappadocia and drop-off in central Antalya are already coordinated which removes the stress of arranging separate legs.
The landscape shift from volcanic plateau to coastal mountains keeps the scenery rewarding throughout the entire drive south.

Lock in this Cappadocia to Antalya scenic transfer via Konya and arrive on the coast with a full day behind you, not an empty one. Pair it with a morning Cappadocia hot air balloon flight before departure, or continue your coastal stay with the Best of Istanbul City Tour once you fly north later.

Guest Feedback

Customer Reviews

Real experiences from guests who booked this itinerary.

Average Rating

5.0

4 verified reviews

Caio S.

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the cave churches with ancient frescoes were fascinating. Turkey is now our favorit country weve visited. Our guide Burak made everything so enjoyable. Cant wait to come back to Turkey.

Jessica T.

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Way better than the direct bus. Konya was not on our original plan but the Mevlana Museum ended up being one of our favourite stops in Turkey. The whirling dervish connection, the mosque, the museum exhibits were all facinating. Plus the scenery driving through the mountains to Antalya was gorgeous. Got picked up from our cave hotel in the morning and dropped at our beach hotel in Antalya by 7:30pm. Lunch included. No complaints.

Andreas P.

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Good transfer option with sightseeing built in. Mevlana Museum is interesting even if your not into Sufism, the architecture and history are worth it. Sultan Selim Mosque next to it was impressive. Its a long day though, about 11 hours total from Cappadocia hotel to Antalya hotel. The mountain descent into Antalya had nice views. Lunch in Konya was tasty. Wish we had a bit more time in the city but the schedule is tight.

Emily R.

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Konya stop was a lovely surprise. We needed to get from Cappadocia to Antalya and instead of a straight bus we got a proper visit to the Mevlana Museum which was beautifull and peaceful. Lunch in Konya was included and the food was different from what we had been eating in Cappadocia, nice change. The drive through the Taurus Mountains into Antalya was scenic too. Dropped off at our Antalya hotel by evening. Much better than wasting a day on a boring transfer.

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