In The Footsteps Of Rumi: A Journey Through Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi's Spiritual Life

Embark on a spiritual journey through the life of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi with this unique tour. Experience the spiritual atmosphere, meet Mevlevi sufis, and immerse yourself in Rumi’s teachings.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mevlana Muzesi - The Tomb of Rumi & Museum
    For Muslims and non-Muslims alike, the main reason to come to Konya is to visit the Mevlâna Museum, the former lodge of the whirling dervishes and home to the tomb of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi who lived in 13th century. This is the biggest Sufi centre in Turkey, and the building’s fluted dome of turquoise…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Professional guiding
What's Not Included
  • Any tip for the Guide and driver
Additional Information

This is an exclusive and distinctive tour itinerary following the trail of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. The agenda is planned to immerse you in the spiritual ambiance of Rumi’s life. As part of the experience, you will encounter authentic Mevlevi sufi practitioners, offering you the opportunity for dialogue and inquiry. Private conveyance, expert tour…

Location
Mevlana Muzesi
Mevlana Cd. No:1,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Shilpa_s
May 18, 2025
It was a very good tour. - The tour was very informative. The guide Hayri was well informed . I enjoyed the overall experience.
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Cecilia
May 10, 2025
Perfect day - beautiful and very pleasant tour. very kind guide. I recommend the tour to everyone. We visited several important places and lunch was delicious
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Kapn2023
Apr 28, 2025
retrace footsteps of Rumi - Amazing tour for Konya through the lens of Rumi. Mr Heyri and all organisers (Meti and driver) were super friendly and accommodating. Mr Heyri gave a very detailed and passionate account of Rumi's life that bought the city to life in our eyes. The tour was accompanied with a lovely meal. Highly recommend this tour for those in Konya. Our thanks to Meti and Mr Heyri for their amazing hospitality
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Mohammadak1791fh
Jan 21, 2025
Memorable Day in Konya - We had an amazing one-day experience in Konya! Everything was so well-organized and planned that we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Fatimah, our guide, was fantastic—she shared so much interesting information about every place we visited. It truly felt like we were visiting local friends who showed us around and made sure we were comfortable the entire time. They even went above and beyond by adding a couple of extra stops that weren’t originally part of the tour and arranging late-night airport transportation for us. It was such a thoughtful and memorable trip!
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Lerena_h
Dec 12, 2024
Came for Rumi, stayed for the warm and friendly energy! - Amazing way to spend a day in Konya! Hayri was my guide. He provided a wealth of fascinating information about Rumi. As a solo traveler, it felt as if I was spending the day with a local friend in Konya telling me all about the history. We saw Rumi and Shams of Tabriz's tombs which I was delighted to see after reading the book, "Forty Rules of Love". I learned about the local Konya cuisine and Hosmerim (which is a MUST to try before leaving Konya), things you won't get in other parts of Turkey. I really enjoyed learning more about the purpose and goals of the dervishes and how their aim is to temper the ego and not take themselves too seriously. It was a very curated experience! By the end of the day, I felt as though I had made a friend. I would definitely recommend this trip. It's worth every penny! You will leave feeling a bit more lighthearted, spiritual, and connected to the rich fabric of Konya!
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Lisa_w
Nov 12, 2024
Wonderful mystical tour - I had a wonderful day with Hayri during my tour of “In the footsteps of Rumi”. Hayri was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. He was able to bring Rumi and the Mevlevi order he founded to life
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365sheryln
Sep 25, 2024
Rumi Fan - Thank you to Hayri and team from Selene Travel for an amazing day. We covered Rumi and his journey from beginning to end. Hayri was very informative. Thank you for an enlightening day
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Nurdaner
Sep 5, 2024
Full of gratitude. A tour from the heart. - I booked the private Sufi tour and Hayri was my guide and took me to the most beautiful places in Konya and shared all his knowledge about rumi with me. It was so great. Mete also enriched the tour with his stories. The planning and care for the participants of the tour is from the heart, which you can feel again and again. Thank you for this wonderful day.
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Goplaces420704
Jul 2, 2024
Great guide!! - This was a wonderful tour of the places related to Rumi as described. The tour guide, Hayri, was extremely knowledgeable about each Rumi location and other significant sites. He explained the overall history and told interesting anecdotes and legends about Rumi and other important figures of that time. In the morning we walked to all of the locations in the center of Konya. We stopped for a very good lunch of traditional Turkish food and then continued to outlying sites in the afternoon in a van.
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Nohaessop
Jun 28, 2024
17 Days Private Tour - Konya - In May 2024, I brought a group of clients on a Spiritual retreat &tour through Turkiye. Konya was our first city & Fatma was our guide. Fatma was beyond amazing! She not only gave us all the information, but could easily read the group & what they needed & were interested in. Going to all the sites and getting the meanings behind it, such as the Sema, was moving. Walking the path Mevlana walked to the mosque & then praying the mosque was special. Fatma arranged that the group met with a practicing Dervish, whom we sat in conversation with & could ask any questions we had, which was the highlight of the day. If ever you're in Konya, do not hesitate to have Mete & Fatma take you on a tour of this beautiful city. I know I will be back over & over again and they are the only people whom I'd contact. Thank you Fatma and thank you Mete. You both made our group's trip amazing!
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From $80
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).