Experience the spiritual essence of Konya with a day excursion from Istanbul. Tour the Mevlana Museum, wander through the historic Bedesten Bazaar, and savor a delightful meal at a local eatery.
Experience the spiritual essence of Konya with a day excursion from Istanbul. Tour the Mevlana Museum, wander through the historic Bedesten Bazaar, and savor a delightful meal at a local eatery.
- Istanbul - Begin the day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Istanbul and proceed to the airport for your flight to Konya. Upon arrival, meet your guide and start exploring this historic city.
- Konya - Visit the Tomb of Shams Tabrizi, a site of spiritual significance associated with Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. Discover the story of Shams…
- Istanbul - Begin the day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Istanbul and proceed to the airport for your flight to Konya. Upon arrival, meet your guide and start exploring this historic city.
- Konya - Visit the Tomb of Shams Tabrizi, a site of spiritual significance associated with Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. Discover the story of Shams of Tabriz, a wandering Sufi mystic and Rumi’s spiritual mentor, whose encounter with Rumi in the 13th century profoundly influenced him and inspired his renowned poetry and philosophy.
Next, explore the İplikçi Mosque, one of Konya’s oldest and most historically significant Seljuk mosques, closely associated with Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. Then, admire the Aziziye Mosque, a remarkable Ottoman-era mosque in Konya, celebrated for its Baroque-style architecture.
Continue to the Historical Bedesten Bazaar, the commercial hub of the old city, where trade has flourished almost continuously for centuries. Then, visit the Sultan Selim Mosque, one of Konya’s most impressive Ottoman mosques, situated adjacent to the Mevlana Complex, symbolizing the Ottoman reverence for Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi.
- Konya - Next, explore the Museum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, Konya’s most significant cultural and spiritual landmark and one of Türkiye’s most visited museums. Learn about the life and teachings of Mevlana Rumi and explore the museum’s exhibits.
Afterward, enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant. Then, embark on a panoramic city sightseeing tour, passing by the Taş Bina Museum, a historic Seljuk–Ottoman stone building in Konya, now serving as a cultural and exhibition space closely linked with the Mevlana area.
Finally, visit Ateşbaz-ı Veli, the Cook-Chef of Mevlana Rumi, a symbolic figure of the Mevlevi Order, representing humility, discipline, and spiritual transformation through service.
- Istanbul - Conclude the tour by returning to Konya Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, enjoy a transfer back to your hotel.

- All Entrance Fees to the Archaeological Sites and Museums, Parking and Road Tolls
- Professional Guide Licensed By the Ministry of Tourism
- Local Taxes
- Round Trip Flight Tickets
- Airport Transfer Services in Istanbul and Konya
- 1 Lunch in the Tour at Local Restaurant
- Transportation By Air-Conditioned Non-Smoking Tour Car
- Konya City Tour and Mevlana Museum Tour
- All Entrance Fees to the Archaeological Sites and Museums, Parking and Road Tolls
- Professional Guide Licensed By the Ministry of Tourism
- Local Taxes
- Round Trip Flight Tickets
- Airport Transfer Services in Istanbul and Konya
- 1 Lunch in the Tour at Local Restaurant
- Transportation By Air-Conditioned Non-Smoking Tour Car
- Konya City Tour and Mevlana Museum Tour
- Drinks at Lunches
- Personal Expenses
- Tips to Guide and Driver
- Drinks at Lunches
- Personal Expenses
- Tips to Guide and Driver
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.