Pamukkale to Cappadocia with Konya Tour: Private Transfer

Nine hours across two regions without the bus: Konya's Rumi sites and a historic caravansarai

A private transfer from Pamukkale to Cappadocia that breaks the journey in Konya with a professional English-speaking guide, visits to Mevlana Museum and the Tomb of Rumi (Turkey's second most visited museum), and a stop at Sultanhani Caravansarai, a 13th-century structure on the route. Hotel pickup is included. The driver meets you at your hotel reception desk and drops you at your Cappadocia accommodation. Lunch is not included but the driver will stop anywhere you choose.

The experience

Nine to eleven hours in an air-conditioned vehicle beats more than ten hours on a bus, and this transfer uses that time to reach three stops instead of just the destination. The driver picks you up at your Pamukkale hotel and handles the route while you rest between two breaks before Konya. Once there, a professional guide meets you to walk through Mevlana Museum and the Tomb of Rumi, the second most visited museum in Turkey and the spiritual heart of the Mevlevi order.

From Konya, the route continues toward Cappadocia with a stop at Sultanhani Caravansarai, a 13th-century structure that once sheltered merchants and travelers crossing Anatolia. The driver will stop for breaks whenever needed, and you can arrange lunch anywhere along the way. The journey ends with hotel drop-off in Cappadocia, so you arrive rested and oriented instead of exhausted from a long bus ride.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned private vehicle for the full journey.
• hotel pickup in Pamukkale and drop-off in Cappadocia.
• professional English or German-speaking guide in Konya.
• entrance fees to Mevlana Museum and the Tomb of Rumi.
• parking fees and government fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Selene Travel

Is this one for you?The nine to eleven hour drive is what makes three stops possible in a single day instead of a choice between a long bus ride and a rushed transfer. If you want to see Konya's Rumi sites and the caravansarai without backtracking, this route builds them into the journey itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (under 7): free.

What is Mevlana Museum and why does it matter?

Mevlana Museum houses the Tomb of Rumi, the 13th-century Islamic scholar and poet, and is Turkey's second most visited museum. It is the center of the Mevlevi order, known for the whirling dervish tradition.

What will I see at Sultanhani Caravansarai?

Sultanhani Caravansarai is a 13th-century structure on the route to Cappadocia, built as a rest stop for merchants and travelers crossing Anatolia. It stands as one of the most beautiful caravansarais from that era.

Does the price include lunch?

Lunch is not included, but the driver will stop at any restaurant or food stop you choose along the way, so you decide where and when to eat.

Will the driver wait if my flight or arrival is late?

Hotel pickup is included and the driver meets you at your hotel reception desk, so timing depends on when you arrive at your Pamukkale accommodation.