- Easy and comfortable access to the world-famous Neolithic site of Catalhoyuk.
- Discover one of the world’s oldest cities, dating back 9,000 years, with unique mudbrick houses, symbolic art, and ancient burial traditions.
- See original artifacts, tools, pottery, and vibrant wall paintings excavated from Catalhoyuk.
- Enjoy seamless transfers, lunch, and an expert English-speaking guide throughout your journey.
- Roundtrip flight ticket: Istanbul – Konya – Istanbul
- Airport transfers in Konya and Istanbul
- Traditional lunch during the tour
- Guided tour with an English-speaking professional guide
- Parking, fuel, toll, and bridge charges
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- Local taxes and service fees
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at the lunch
- Optional Istanbul Day Tours
- Breakfast and dinner
- The exact pickup time will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- Please arrive at the designated pickup point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
- Comfortable footwear and a hat are recommended, especially during summer due to limited shade.
- The tour itinerary may be adjusted to prevent overcrowding.
- Flight times are subject to change based on availability.
- Please note that this tour may not be available during the winter season due to snow.
Catalhoyuk Day Trip from Istanbul by Plane
Morning Departure
04:30 AM – Early pick-up from your Istanbul hotel and transfer to the airport in Istanbul.
07:50 AM – Flight from Istanbul to Konya (flight times may vary)
09:00 AM – Arrival in Konya; meet your professional English-speaking guide and continue directly to the Catalhoyuk archaeological site.
Tour Highlights
Catalhoyuk Archaeological Site (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Step back 9,000 years into the Neolithic period at one of the world’s oldest urban settlements
- Walk among the remains of mudbrick houses, built without streets and accessed through roof openings
- Discover unique wall paintings, shrines, and figurines reflecting early spiritual beliefs and ritual practices
- Learn how people transitioned from nomadic hunters to settled farmers, shaping the foundations of urban life
- Gain rare insight into the daily lives, burial traditions, and symbolic art of prehistoric communities
Archaeological Insights
- Observe ongoing excavation areas where archaeologists continue to uncover tools, pottery, and symbolic art
- Understand early examples of urban planning, where homes were built side by side, reflecting strong community bonds
- Explore how early societies combined agriculture, animal domestication, and trade to sustain a large settlement
- Hear stories about the discovery of Catalhoyuk in the 1950s and its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012.
Evening Return to Istanbul
17:00 – Transfer back to Konya Airport
19:30 – Flight from Konya to Istanbul (flight times subject to change)
20:45 – Arrival in Istanbul; we will transfer you back to your hotel.
This full-day tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Catalhoyuk – the world’s earliest known city. With expert guidance, seamless flights and transfers, and authentic local cuisine, you will walk in the footsteps of humanity’s first farmers, artisans, and urban dwellers before returning comfortably to Istanbul.
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