Konya 1-Day Private Tour from Istanbul with Flights
Overview
Konya 1-Day Private Tour from Istanbul with Flights
Discover the spiritual heart of Turkey on this private one-day tour of Konya, a city rich in religious and cultural history.
Rumi and the Mevlana Museum
Your private guide helps you understand the city's religious past. Konya is the city of the famous poet and mystic Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, and at the Mevlana Museum, his tomb, you will feel its peaceful atmosphere and learn about Sufism.
During the tour you also visit mosques, tombs and madrasas that reveal Konya's spiritual heritage.
Tour Info
Itinerary
1 Day Private Konya Tour from Istanbul
We pick you up from your Istanbul hotel by private van and take you to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Konya. Our representative meets you on arrival with a name sign.
You drive into the city centre to meet your guide, who introduces the history of this spiritual city before the tour begins. The day includes:
- Mevlana Museum (the Lodge of the Whirling Dervishes)
- Karatay Madrasa (Tile Museum)
- Tomb and Mosque of Shams-i Tabrizi
- Alaeddin Hill
- Sircali Madrasa
- Aziziye Mosque
- Konya Archaeological Museum
- Alaeddin Mosque and Palace
After the tour you are transferred to Konya Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Our representative meets you at Istanbul Airport with a name sign and takes you to your hotel by private van. Overnight in Istanbul.
This is the end of our service. Thank you for travelling with us; we look forward to welcoming you again.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Private Tour
- ✓Licensed Tour Guide
- ✓Domestic Flights (Economy Class)
- ✓Transportation by Private Van
- ✓Airport Transfers (Mentioned)
- ✓Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- ✕Meals & Drinks
- ✕Gratuity (Suggested)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.
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Konya private day tour from Istanbul: what you need to know
This private day trip flies you from Istanbul to Konya, the spiritual heart of Turkey and the city of the poet and mystic Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. With a licensed private guide you visit the Mevlana Museum and Rumi's tomb, the tomb and mosque of Shams of Tabriz, the Karatay and Sircali madrasas, Alaaddin Hill with its mosque, the Aziziye Mosque and the Konya Archaeological Museum. Economy-class domestic flights, airport transfers, a private van and museum tickets are included. The price depends on your date and group size, so we quote it on request.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 day, hotel to hotel |
| Price | Quoted on request for your date and group |
| Type | Private, with a licensed guide |
| Flights | Istanbul to Konya and back, economy class |
| Included | Private guide and van, airport transfers, museum tickets and attraction fees |
| Not included | Meals and drinks, tips |
Who was Rumi, and why visit Konya?
Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi was a 13th-century poet, scholar and Sufi mystic whose verses on love and the spirit are read around the world. He lived and taught in Konya, then the capital of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum, and after his death his followers founded the Mevlevi order, known for the Sema ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes. His tomb, beneath a turquoise dome, is now the Mevlana Museum and one of the most visited places in Turkey.
What do you see on the tour?
| Site | What it is |
|---|---|
| Mevlana Museum | Rumi's tomb and the former Mevlevi lodge |
| Tomb and Mosque of Shams of Tabriz | Honouring Rumi's spiritual companion |
| Karatay Madrasa | A Seljuk school famous for its tiled dome, now a tile museum |
| Sircali Madrasa | Another Seljuk madrasa with glazed tile decoration |
| Alaaddin Hill and Mosque | The heart of Seljuk Konya |
| Aziziye Mosque | An Ottoman mosque in the city centre |
| Konya Archaeological Museum | Finds from the region's long history |
Can you see the Whirling Dervishes in Konya?
Sema ceremonies are performed in Konya, especially around the annual commemoration of Rumi's death in December, but schedules vary. If seeing the ceremony matters to you, ask us when you book; alternatively, our Whirling Dervish ceremony in Istanbul from $60 runs regularly.
How does it compare with other spiritual and heritage tours?
| Tour | Focus | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| This tour | Rumi, Seljuk madrasas and Sufism | On request |
| Whirling Dervish ceremony in Cappadocia | The Sema in a historic hall | $60 |
| Istanbul, Cappadocia, Saint Paul and Seven Churches | Includes Iconium (Konya) on Saint Paul's route | $2,750 per person |
| Private Iznik day trip | Ancient Nicaea | $375 |
When is the best time to visit Konya?
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable. Konya lies on the high Anatolian plateau, so summers are hot and dry and winters cold. December brings the Rumi commemoration, when the city is busiest.
What should you bring?
Modest clothing for the mosques and Rumi's tomb (a scarf for women, covered shoulders and knees for everyone), comfortable shoes and your passport or ID for the flights.
How do you book?
Send us your preferred date and the number of travellers through the form on this page or on WhatsApp. We check flight times, confirm the price and plan in writing, and you pay only after confirmation. For more ideas see our Konya tours and our Turkey tour packages.
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