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Konya (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈkon.ja]; Greek: Ἰκόνιον Ikónion, Latin: Iconium) is a major city in south-western edge of the Central Anatolian Plateau and is the seventh-most-populous city in Turkey with a metropolitan population of over 2.1 million. Konya is an economically and industrially developed city and the capital of Konya Province.
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1. 12 Days Private Tour of Turkey
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour is for customers who are coming to Turkey not only to see the sites, but to understand it’s culture, history, food, tradition, who are coming to learn and enjoy this country. Therefore, their full satisfaction is our priority. In 12 days you can see highlights of Turkey such as Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Pergamon.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Domestic flight ticket (Cappadocia - Istanbul), Airport transfers and daily tours (transport, guiding, entrances)
Exclusions: Hot-air balloon ride in Cappadocia, Hotel accommodation
Reviewed By Krystal L
This description was the best choice of what TripAdvisor had. What we actually had was a 16 day private tour of western and central Turkey focusing on archeology and history. There were 5 of us on this fabulous adventure. It wasn't exactly easy because of COVID and the lockdowns for citizens around Ramadan. We had to be tested both before and after the trip even though we are vaccinated and lots of shops and restaurants were closed BUT........ It was the GREATEST trip imaginable! Ertunga made sure we never lacked for anything, found us great restaurants and the accommodations were so special. Still, the highlights were the sites and the learning and the beauty of Turkey. We often had the popular sites all to ourselves. The sail boating on the Aegean Sea was terrific. I could list 100 things that were wonderful. Ertunga Ecir went above and beyond to give our group a superior and unforgettable trip -or-a-lifetime.
2. Highlights of Konya
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
This tour program is a professional guided tour program that includes the main attractions of Konya such as the museum&Tomb of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi ,madrasahs from Seljuk time,Alaeddin mosque & ruins of the Seljuk palace,old Roman village and churches.This program also includes walking in the Old bazaar and visiting the felt art house. Private transportation ,professional guidance, Ala Carte lunch with drinks, all the admission fees are included in the tours. If you are coming to Konya for 1 day ,this program is right for you. You can check detailed itinerary below..
Inclusions: Ala Carte Lunch with drinks are included, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, professional guiding, hotel pick up and drop off
Exclusions: Any tip for te guide and driver
Reviewed By apricot44
çatalhöyük, located about 50 km southeast of konya province in the central Anatolia region of Turkey, does not have any problems with transportation.you can reach it very easily.you should definitely see the excavations of this Neolithic settlement, consisting of 2 Hills about 20 meters high.now I want to tell you about the Neolithic period and çatalhöyük. Çatalhöyük (Catalhoyuk) mound Open-Air Museum of the Neolithic period Çatalhöyük consists of 2 Hills belonging to the Neolithic and Chalcolithic period ,located on both sides of çarşamba Creek ,located in the center of the Anatolian peninsula, located at the crossing point of 3 major continents, about 50 km southeast of konya province. çatalhöyük was discovered in the late 1950s and excavations were started in the early 1960s. it has been used as a settlement area continuously for about 2000 years and is like an open-air museum that allows us to understand the settled Society of the Neolithic and Chalcolithic period consisting of about 20 different layers with all the Found artifacts. The first settlement at Çatalhöyük was Neolithic about 9400 years ago. It happened in the age. In an area of 13.5 hectares on the edge of old Konya Lake Çatalhöyük settlement, which was founded and is thought to have been inhabited continuously for about two thousand years, is dated to the Neolithic period “Doğu Çatalhöyük " (B.C.7400– 6200) and “West Çatalhöyük” dated to the Chalcolithic Period (B.C. 6200–5200) it consists of two mounds. Homes abandoned over time, new arrivals as a result, they built new houses on it, filling it with soil it rose in layers and formed a 21-meter peak. çatalhöyük has made the Neolithic period commemorated with art with its unusual finds. Weaving, woodworking, mining, Obsidian craftsmanship, murals and reliefs, stone and clay figurines shed light on the art aspect of the period. The temple in the settlement and the statuettes it contains have developed a religion, the birth of architectural and conscious planning, the economy of advanced agriculture and animal husbandry and a large number of captured it is possible to witness the progress in the trade of raw materials with imported materials. in addition to various items, superior jewelry works were obtained from forged copper or rare Stones. çatalhöyük houses, which have a regular city plan, are used for pantry and food production in addition to the main room 1 or It consists of side rooms ranging from 3. Main rooms entered from the roof a staircase is used to enter from the roof, and a stove is located below the staircase. The point where the ladder is located is also the exit point of the smoke coming out of the stove. The main room was often repainted, probably due to smoke coming out of the hearth. During the day, light comes from the stairwell to houses that are dark. and because of this, the main room is quite bright. For better reflection of light, the walls were painted white with limestone. A painting of rooms White another reason is to eliminate the heat generated by the stove. At home on cold winter nights the time spent has contributed to people's socialization. adjacent planned structures it is seen to be built in a honeycomb shape, conjoined and closed outwards. Çatalhöyük houses were built of Quadrangular Adobe, a mixture of sun-dried mud and straw, using Reed and wood poles and plaster. Region mudbrick and Reed were easily found, making use of the swamp. Çatalhöyük, which has similar characteristics with the architecture of adobe houses in Anatolia today between the walls of their house are tree plantings. On these pylons incoming beams carry the flat ceiling, while the ceiling top cover is compressed onto the Reed it is covered with white, thin and sticky clay. Çatalhöyük with the addition of the neighborhoods while the buildings around the courtyards create the neighborhoods city established. There are no streets in the city and the people who live here they provided passage through the roofs of the houses and also entered the houses through these roofs. çatalhöyük helps us to understand the belief systems,rituals,symbols and cosmic world of the Neolithic period with its many cult and ritual symbols. wild cattle horns or horned skulls plastered with clay (ancestral cult),skulls(skull cult),goddess(Cybele) statue (Mother Earth,fertility and life cult) are some of the features that make çatalhöyük unique. the male God and the male cult, which dominated the neoltic period and before it, are replaced by the cult of the Mother Goddess along with çatalhöyük. A mural with a Çatalhöyük drawing was found during excavations in 1960 . A large part of this unusual mural was painted on the north wall. The third section is pictured on the eastern edge of the House. Monochrome one the picture is. B. carbon testing pictureC shows that it was built in 6300. On the north wall of the painting on plaster part of it was dismantled in four parts. Three pieces are exhibited in Ankara Anatolian Civilizations Museum Pictured are quadrangular structures, often built in terraces in front it has a total area of. After the city, an erupting volcano is seen, covered with volcanic stones, whose slopes are rolling down. A cloud of smoke and ash sits above it, from the erupting crater similar parts are thrown into the air. Double cone pictorial of the mountain, Konya It depicts the eruption of Mount Hasan, located at the eastern end of the plain. It is believed that this volcano is the extinct volcano of today, Mount Hasan . This picture shows the twin-crested volcanic Mount Hasan rising just beyond the village's borders it shows a view of the village. On a surface out of human hands it is considered one of the earliest paintings ever made. çatalhöyük has opened a new era related to the Neolithic period and continues to open...........
3. MINI Group Max.10 pax Turkey Express 8 Days Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This mini group ( max. 10 pax ) fully guided land tour includes the most popular highlights of Western Turkey. Surround yourself in the world-famous attractions of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus on an 8-day fully guided tour. The non-stop adventure gives you a thorough overview of the country's most popular destinations, without making you feel rushed. Perfect for travelers who are short on time or people who hate planning, all logistical details, including domestic flights, accommodation, and most meals, are included and accounted for * Selected centrally Located Boutique and 4 star Hotels * Small group ensures personal service with * Informative, friendly and professional guide * Domestic flights included. * Option with Private Tour for your family
Inclusions: 7 nights accommodations in given hotels below, Professional licensed Tour guide/guides, Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line ) , Domestic flight tickets (Istanbul - Cappadocia and Izmir - Istanbul), All transportation by A/C ´NO SMOKING’ vehicle , 7 Breakfasts & 4 Dinners, Boutique Hotels in Istanbul : Yasmak Sultan or Dosso Dossi Old City or similar, Hotels in Cappadocia:5 star Perissia Hotel / 4 star Dinler Nevsehir , Hotels in Kusadasi: Carina Hotel or La Vista Boutique or similar, Hotels in Pamukkale: Colossae Thermal or Pam Thermal Hotel or similar
Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Any drinks and the meals not mentioned in including section
Reviewed By aaleemm1
I did a day tour with Curio Travel and had an amazing time! The tour guide, Serkan was so knowledgeable, professional and friendly. It was a private tour and the tour guide was flexible and understanding for the tour sites where I wanted to spend more time, and I am so thankful to him for that. I feel so fortunate to experience Istanbul with Curio Travel, and going to remember my tour for a very long time. Hopefully, I will visit Istanbul again, and if I do I would definitely reach out to them :-)
4. 7 Day Private Turkey Adventure from Istanbul
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit Cappadocia, Pamukkale (Hierapolis), Sardis, Aphrodisisas, Kusadasi, Ephesus on this 7-day trip. Private tour of the top archaeological and cultural highlights of Turkey. High quality tour services: experienced tour guides with fluent English, latest model, air-conditioned and fully insured tour vehicles, superior hotel accommodations, delicious local cuisines and domestic flight with Turkish Airlines or Anadolu Jet. Experience of great history, culture, friendly people, delicious cuisine and splendid natural beauty.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, 6 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Meals as per itinerary, Professional guide, Private tour, Domestic flights
Exclusions: Gratuities, Beverages
Reviewed By taekod
I would say this was one of the best trips I've ever taken. Brilliant itinerary - Visited 9 UNESCO Wold Heritage sites. The places we visited were truly breath taking. Fazli, the tour director/guide pulled together an amazing trip in the challenging environment during the pandemic in April 2021. He was the best, very knowledgeable and super dependable. Requests and questions before, during and after my trip were always welcomed with a courteous attitude, so called " Turkish Hospitality". He also knew the best restaurant in each place we visited which is a very important attribute as well. Everything was wonderful and hoping to come back to travel the Black sea and eastern Turkey with him in the near future. Lastly, I would like to thank Mr. Favzi for driving us during the trip with such a pleasant attitude and professionalism.
5. 10 Day Private The Best of Turkey Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Embark on a 10-Day Guided Private Tour of Turkey from Istanbul. Visit some of the top archaeological and cultural highlights of Turkey. Visit Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale (Hierapolis), Aphrodisisas, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale and Gallipoli on this 10-day trip. Experience high quality tour services with experienced tour guides with fluent English, latest model, air-conditioned and fully insured tour vehicles, superior hotel accommodations, delicious local cuisines and domestic flight. Experience the great history, culture, friendly people, delicious cuisine and splendid natural beauty.
Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Domestic flight, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Airport pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Beverages, Gratuities
Reviewed By taekod
I would say this was one of the best trips I've ever taken. Brilliant itinerary - Visited 9 UNESCO Wold Heritage sites. The places we visited were truly breath taking. Fazli, the tour director/guide pulled together an amazing trip in the challenging environment during the pandemic in April 2021. He was the best, very knowledgeable and super dependable. Requests and questions before, during and after my trip were always welcomed with a courteous attitude, so called " Turkish Hospitality". He also knew the best restaurant in each place we visited which is a very important attribute as well. Everything was wonderful and hoping to come back to travel the Black sea and eastern Turkey with him in the near future. Lastly, I would like to thank Mr. Favzi for driving us during the trip with such a pleasant attitude and professionalism.
6. Catalhuyuk Archeological Site
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
This is a half day tour including Catalhuyuk Archelogical Site & Boncuklu Huyuk Archeological site and Konya Archeological Museum. Catalhüyük Archeological site which is in UNESCO World Heritage List, is obviously the largest, most developed and one of the oldest city settlement in the World. It dates back to the Neolithic period (7200-6500 BC),and it is known to have been the first proto-city settlement in Anatolia. Boncuklu Huyuk archelogical site which dates back to the Neolithic period is 10 km from Çatalhüyük . 10.000 years ago it was part of a revolution which made settled life in houses and farming a normal part of people’s lives. If you are interested in archeology and prehistory it is definitely the best places you should see. We offer you private transportation and a very special tour accompanied by informative , friendly ,reliable and professional guide.
Inclusions: No lunch because this is a half-day tour program., Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Professional Guiding, Hotel pick up and Drop Off
Exclusions: Any tip for the guide and driver
Reviewed By 432basseme
We had such a great time with our hosts. They were super friendly, punctual, and very understanding of what we would like to do and catering the trip to our preferences. The tour itself was beyond amazing, walks you through many historical events and stories the effects of we see until our present day. Highly recommended to anyone who is curious about Sufism.
7. Grand Turkey Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
If you have enough time to visit the most popular destinations in Turkey, then you are welcome to our Turkey Grand Tour for 14 days. Grand Turkey Tour is a mix of west and east parts of Turkey. In 14 days we will be visiting Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Kaş, Fethiye, Pamukkale, Efes, Kusadasi, Pergamon, Troy, Gallipoli, Bursa, and Istanbul cities, covering various historical, cultural, and natural sites.We will be traveling with comfortable car with maximum 10 travelers. The tour flows smoothly between destinations by driving 1 to 3 hours each day
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Travel Health Insurance, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
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8. Antalya Konya - Cappadocia Private Tour 3 Days by Lazy Duck Travel
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This Cappadocia Tour will depart from your hotel. Along with a professional tour guide and driver, you will visit historic sites in Cappadocia such as Sultan hanı Kervansaray, Konya (Mevlana museum), Göreme, Konya, Pasabagi, 3 güzeller, and Derinkuyu underground city. Lunch Air-conditioned vehicle Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner All Entrance Fees 2 Nights Accommodation in Jotrl Cave Hotel
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner, All Entrance Fees, 2 Nights Accomodation in Jotrl Cave Hotel
Exclusions: Drinks, Ballon or other personal expenses
Reviewed By revinz2019
Amazing experiance ahmdi he treated my Canadian friends and I with an adventure of a lifetime. Very social and treats you like a king/queen I would definitely recommend him if you are in antalya doing excursions he really goes in depth with history with excitement
9. Best of Capaddocia and Konya in 2 days with full board
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4.8 based on 37 reviews
2-day trip to Konya and Capaddocia with full board and overnight in 4 star hotel. Visit the most famous land in Turkey! Capaddocia will amaze you with its underground cities, rock curved churches in Goreme Open Air Museum and fabulous shapes of stone formations. Visit the monastery of Mevlana Whirling Dervishes in Konya. Do not miss the chance! Go to the land of volcanos, fairy chimneys and beautifull valleys and finally see all these attraction from up high – during unforgettable hot air balloon adventure.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Overnight accommodation in 4-star hotel, 2 x breakfast, 2 x open buffet lunch, 1 x dinner at the hotel in Capaddocia, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Turkish Night Show in the cave and Hot Air Baloon flight (may be booked from the guide)
Reviewed By stefandemirm
I booked this tour as a private tour and I am absolutely thrilled. Already at the pick-up you feel like a VIP because of the spacious vehicle. The catering is fully included and very good despite current legal restrictions. Great importance is attached to hygiene measures for pandemic prevention without having to have any significant restrictions on the experience. The guide speaks perfect German. Apart from that, he also speaks several other languages fluently. He really has an extensive expertise. You can have an excellent conversation about the cultures, mythologies as well as art. Although several sites are visited that are a bit far from each other, one is at the sights most of the time. The ancient buildings are fascinating and it is an indescribable feeling to stand in the middle of an ancient trade route while the guide describes life and events there at that time. At least as impressive are the waterfalls surrounded by nature and a park that invites you to explore. For cultural tourists, this tour is without a doubt a must.
10. 15-day Best of Turkey From Istanbul
This comprehensive tour of Turkey combines history and beaches, man-made wonders and natural phenomena, as well as a vibrant and welcoming culture. Begin your trip roaming the palaces and mosques of Istanbul before journeying into the bizarre as you explore otherworldly Cappadocia. From the amazing white cliff waterfalls of Pamukkale to the bustling bazaars of Istanbul, our local tour guides will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've left this crossroads of Asia and Europe.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Professional guide, Night Accommodations
Exclusions: Drinks and dinners
Reviewed By Ref4219
The visit to many historical sites along with a tour of European and Asian sides was a half day historical view of the area.
