Things to do in Konya Province

Discover the highlights of Turkey on a guided 8-day sightseeing tour. See the best of Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Konya. Visit the famous sites of Ephesus, Pammukale, and the Devrent Valley. Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul Arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST) or SAW airport where the tour representative will meet you with your name sign and private transfer to the hotel for your overnight stay in Istanbul. Day 2: Full-Day Istanbul Tour with Breakfast After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Istanbul. Visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place. Visit the Grand Bazaar for shopping and spend the night in Istanbul. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays so the Spice Market will be visited instead. Day 3: Istanbul – Izmir – Ephesus Tour – Kusadasi with Breakfast and Dinner Start day 3 with early morning pickup from the hotel and transfer to Istanbul IST or SAW airport for your flight to Izmir. Arrive at Izmir Airport and be met by your tour guide. Drive to Ephesus and see the Artemis Temple before continuing to Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionia (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor). After Ephesus, visit the House of the Virgin Mary. This house is located in the Aladag Mountains 5 miles from Ephesus. Then drive to Kusadasi to stay overnight. Day 4: Kusadasi – Pamukkale Tour with Breakfast and Dinner Drive to Pamukkale to visit the Travertines, white terraces, and Hierapolis ancient city. Stay overnight in a Thermal Hotel. Day 5: Pamukkale – Cappadocia Cave Hotel with Breakfast Drive to Cappadocia which will be approximately 8 hours of driving. Visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the worldwide famous mystic, and Sultanhani Caravanserai, a roadside inn where travelers could rest Overnight in Cappadocia in a cave hotel. Day 6: Cappadocia Tour Cave Hotel with Breakfast See the Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup. Then, visit Kaymakli Underground City. Visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum Continue to Uchisar Rock Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. Spend the night in a traditional Cappadocia cave hotel. This day includes an optional hot air ballooning experience during sunrise. Day 7: Full-Day Cappadocia Tour - Istanbul with Breakfast In the morning, admire the lunar landscape of the Devrent Valley. Stop at Avanos, the center of terra cotta works of art since 3000 BC, and enjoy a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop. Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight from Kayseri to Istanbul and then head to your hotel for an overnight stay. Day 8: Home with Breakfast After breakfast check out from the hotel and relax with a private transfer to the airport. Depends upon flights/hotel availabilities, reverse (Istanbul-Capp.-Pamukkale-Ephesus-Izmir-Istanbul) can be organized.

See fairy chimneys, cave-like stone hotels, underground cities, and national parks with your guide on a two-day tour. Relax with breakfast and supper included, and explore from a hot air baloon. In the content of Cappadocia tour, you will have the opportunity to take your holiday to a completely different dimension and discover the historical ruins and formations. Cappadocia has a history of about 60 million years and this legendary region is a region that was formed by the interaction of Erciyes Mountain and Güllüdağ volcanic mountains. Our guides will accompany you on this historical tour and visual feast that will continue throughout the tour in Cappadocia and will provide you with information about the region. In addition, when you have any questions, you can direct your question to the guides and get an answer. Cappadocia region is a region spread mainly to Nevşehir, Kırşehir, Niğde, Aksaray and Kayseri. Cappadocia region is a place where nature and history are integrated.While geographical events constituted the Fairy Chimneys, in the historical process people carved houses, churches and monasteries into these fairy chimneys and decorated them with frescoes and carried the traces of thousands of years of civilization. The written history of Cappadocia, where human settlements date back to the Paleolithic period, begins with the Hittites. Cappadocia, which has hosted trade colonies throughout history and built a commercial and social bridge between countries, is one of the important crossroads of the Silk Road. Two-days Cappadocia Tour Program: The First Day: Pick-up from the hotels in Alanya,Side,Belek,Antalya and Kemer Breakfast break at touristic facilities in the Taurus Mountains Continue on Seydişehir, Konya, Aksaray line Arrive to Kapadokya region Visit to the underground city Lunch in Uçhisar Walking down from Uçhisar Castle Visiting Pasabag (Valley of Priests) Visiting Devrent valley (Pink valley) Visiting Pottery workshop Visiting Kizilirmak Arrival to the hotel in Urgup The Second Day: Visiting Goreme Open Air Museum Visiting Rock church Visiting Lovers valley Visiting Leather store Visiting Caravanserai Lunch in Konya Return to hotels by taking a rest break in Seydişehir or Taurus mountain on the way back.

Take a journey from Side and learn about traditional Turkish culture. Drive around some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Southern Mediterranean area of Turkey. Travel on and off-road on a Jeep, and cross rivers in your vehicle. Try local Turkish foods and teas, and take in an Islamic mosque. Start your tour by boarding your Jeep. Next, meet up with your group and drive as a fleet across rivers, rough roads, and along the mountains. Stop for lunch and tea at a local Turkish town. Once you’re refreshed, continue to the Oymapınar Dam, a stunning arch dam on the Manavgat River. Use this view as a prologue to your next views at Green Lake, a beautiful place to swim. Enjoy a boat tour of the lake, and enjoy a snack at a restaurant near the lake before getting ready to head back in your Jeep. Before you get back to Side, take a quick stop at a mosque to see where the Islamic religion lives. After, relax on your return journey with drop-off at your hotel.

Learn about the life and times of the great Sufi mystic Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi on this guided tour of the sacred city of Konya. Immerse yourself in Rumi's teachings and learn more about many of his most trusted advisors and companions as you wander through the streets of his home town. After getting picked up from your hotel, pay a visit to one of Turkey's most hauntingly beautiful dervish lodges and prepare to be amazed at the Mosque of Aladdin, which contains one of the oldest Minbars/pulpits in the entire country. Later, wander through the charming streets of the village of Sille where Turks and Greeks lived side by side for over 800 years. Finally, travel back in time at the Byzantine Church of Agia Eleni before getting dropped off back at your hotel.

After pickup from your hotel in Side, drive to Oymapınar Dam to take photos. Then, continue to Green Canyon. Upon arrival, board a boat tour to take in the beautiful scenery of the lake. Stop to go swimming in the turquoise water. After the boat trip, enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant. Choose from meatballs, chicken or fish, served with rice and salad. For drinks, choose from tea, coffee, mineral water, and various soft drinks. After lunch, try a spot of fishing on the lake. You will then start the 2-hour return journey by boat back to the bus. Along the way, make another stop to go swimming and cool down in the refreshing water. You will then be dropped off back at your hotel in Side.

Full day boat tour in Antalya lower Düden waterfall and Antalya bay Boat tour at Antalya duden waterfall, including hotel pick-up and drop-off, and lunch on the boat. Join the nearest boat tour from Antalya city and experience swimming in Antalya lower Düden waterfall. Enjoy swimming in Antalya lower Düden waterfall. Because the name of the region is Lara Karpuzkaldıran, Lower Düden Waterfall is also called Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall. In addition, this waterfall is also called Düden Coastal Waterfall in some sources because it is the continuation of the upper Düden Waterfall and is on the seaside. Lower Düden, or Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall, as it is known locally, is a wonderful sightseeing spot that should be seen by everyone who crosses the road from Antalya with its breathtaking view. Lower Düden (Karpuzkaldıran) Waterfall is the only waterfall in Turkey that pours into the sea from 45 meters. The water flows very heavily in all seasons. Due to the refraction of the sun's rays in the Lower Düden waterfall, it is possible to see rainbows every hour of every day. We started our boat tour near Kundu Titanic Mardan palace hotel apx 10:00am and after about 1 hour and 30 minutes journey towards Kundu Lara, 1 hour swimming break at Antalya lower Düden (Karpuzkaldıran) waterfall and then lunch here. In our lunch menu that we will take on our boat, there will be grilled chicken breast and meatballs, as well as spaghetti, seasonal salad, haydari and fruit. After the meal, following the Antalya cliffs, we will sail to the Mediterranean Sea in search of sea turtles (caretta caretta) and Mediterranean dolphins. 2nd swimming break will be around 30 minutes in the area where the caretta sea turtles live, and then our boat tour will end at approximately 15:00 - 15:30. Enjoy swimming in the clear waters of the Mediterranean with Antalya boat tours. Experience an enjoyable boat tour with the possibility of swimming twice, while enjoying the view of Antalya from the Antalya bay with this enjoyable boat tour that lasts about 6 hours. Enjoy a delicious lunch on the boat on the Antalya daily boat tour. Lunch with chicken, meatballs, spaghetti, salad, tzatziki and fruit, and soft drinks are included in the price. You can also get the chance to see large sea turtles (Caretta Caretta) and Mediterranean dolphins on the boat tour. Antalya Cliffs The Cliffs region, which has been formed as a result of the crashing waves for centuries and is also called the "waterside race", is one of the interesting attractions of Antalya. The cliffs between the two big beaches of the city center, Lara and Konyaaltı, have a dazzling view with their natural beauties. Antalya lower Düden pours into the Mediterranean from 45 meters high cliffs.

Explore Cappadocia on a 2-day tour from Antalya or Alanya. See the famous Uchisar Castle, explore the Devrent Valley's fairy chimneys, and see the Stone Church, cut out of the cliffs. Day 1Begin with a hotel pickup and head for Cappadocia. Take a break along the way for breakfast (not included). Once you arrive in Cappadocia, head to Saratli Kirkgoz Underground City. Explore the small and narrow rooms and corridors and learn about this city's fascinating history. Next, visit Göreme Open-Air Museum (entrance not included). Marvel at the rock-cut churches, chapels, and monasteries. After exploring, enjoy lunch near Uchisar Castle (not included). Next, Devrent Valley and Pasabag Valley, also known as the Monks Valley. As you explore the valleys, marvel at the dainty fairy chimneys dotted throughout. Continue to the Kizilirmak (Red River) for relaxing, scenic views. After the river, stop at a local pottery shop. See how the potters create their pottery by hand. Continue to an onyx manufacturer and learn the fascinating production process. Finish your evening with dinner at the hotel. Day 2Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before heading to Göreme to visit the famous Stone Church. Next, explore Love Valley and snap a photo of its many fairy chimneys. Have lunch in Konya (not included) before heading back to your original pickup point.

Start with pickup from your hotel at 8:00 AM and travel by air-conditioned bus to the starting point of the boat trip. Enjoy the beautiful scenery throughout the journey and admire the views of the Mediterranean Sea, the Taurus Mountains, various forests, and local villages. Stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Oymapinar Dam and Lake, also known as the Green Canyon. This lake was formed in 1984 after the damming of the Manavgat River. Today, the lake is a protected area, which is home to a variety of rare birds.  Then, embark on a relaxing boat trip on the calm waters of the lake. Listen to the songs of the many birds who live in the area. Enjoy a stop for an optional swim in the stunning turquoise-green waters.  Break for lunch at a local restaurant on the shore with fantastic views of the lake. After lunch, set sail on the return leg of the journey, and arrive back at the port for your transfer back to your hotel.

Join your guide as you set out to discover Ankara. Visit the city's most charming neighborhoods and see the Alâeddin Mosque, the oldest mosque in Ankara. Hear fascinating facts and intriguing tales as you explore Ankara with your guide. Find out what makes this city unique and what life is like for the locals who call it home.

Discover the southern Turkish city of Manavgat and its longstanding history on this guided tour. Visit a local mosque, the Manavgat Waterfall, the Roman aqueducts, Green Lake, and Oymapınar Dam. Start the tour with a pickup from your hotel and head to a local mosque. Learn about the local culture and beliefs before driving to the Manavgat Waterfall. Discover the small but picturesque waterfall and the clear blue-green waters below.  Head to the historical Roman aqueducts and visit an old village house. Reach the man-made Green Lake and witness its incredible green waters. Take in the peace and quiet of the area. Enjoy lunch at the Green Lake restaurant which has a perfect panorama view to take in the scenery. Use your free time to enjoy water sports like swimming or fishing. Take a photo break at the Oymapınar Dam for a spectacular view of the Green Canyon. Explore an orange garden before returning to your accommodation.