Konya Day Tour From Istanbul
Konya Day Trip from Istanbul
Fly to Konya and visit Mevlana Museum, Selimiye Mosque, and Seljuk heritage in one day. Lunch, guide, transfers, and flights from Istanbul included.
Tour Overview
Experience a spiritual journey to the heart of Sufism with a full-day Konya Day Tour from Istanbul. Fly directly to Konya and visit the city of Mevlana Rumi, explore the historic Seljuk architecture, and witness the soul of Anatolia in just one day. This tour includes all transfers, flights, lunch, and a professional local guide.
Why Choose This Konya Day Tour from Istanbul?
- Same-day round trip flights from Istanbul to Konya included.
- Visit Mevlana Museum, one of the most sacred places in Islamic mysticism.
- Explore Seljuk architecture at Karatay and Ince Minaret Madrasas.
- Enjoy a delicious Anatolian lunch at a local restaurant.
- See Alaaddin Mosque, the oldest mosque in Konya and resting place of Seljuk sultans.
This Islamic cultural tour to Konya from Istanbul is ideal for those who want to experience Turkey’s deep spiritual roots in a single, enriching day.
Tour Itinerary
Meal: Lunch
05:00 ─ You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul early in the morning.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Konya.
07:35 ─ Flight from Istanbul to Konya.
*Flight duration is approximately 1 hour.*
08:35 ─ Arrival at Konya Airport.
Our team will welcome you at the exit gate with a name sign and transfer you to the city center to start the guided Konya tour.
- Mevlana Museum: Begin your spiritual journey at the heart of Konya by visiting the Mevlana Dervish Lodge, where Rumi (Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi) lived and taught. See his tomb, the Semahane (Whirling Dervish Hall), Kitchen of Dervishes, and Quran reading rooms. This is the spiritual highlight of Konya.
- Selimiye Mosque: Built between 1558–1567 in classical Ottoman style, this elegant mosque stands beside Mevlana Museum. Its wide dome and architectural harmony reflect the height of Ottoman religious design. It was commissioned during Sultan Selim II’s governorship of Konya.
- Lunch Break: Enjoy a delicious lunch in a traditional local restaurant. You’ll taste the flavors of central Anatolian cuisine with regional specialties.
- Karatay Madrasa (Tile Museum): Built in 1251 by Emir Celaleddin Karatay during the Seljuk era, this former Islamic school now serves as a museum of Seljuk tiles and mosaics. The turquoise and cobalt ceramic work here is extraordinary.
- Ince Minaret Madrasa: One of the most beautiful examples of Seljuk stonework, this 13th-century theological school has a dramatically thin minaret and richly decorated portal. Today, it functions as a museum of wood and stone carvings.
- Alaaddin Mosque: The oldest mosque in Konya, built between the reigns of Seljuk sultans I. Rukneddin Mesud and I. Alaaddin Keykubad. Located atop Alaaddin Hill, the mosque is surrounded by ancient Seljuk tombs and offers great views of the city.
- Panoramic Meram: At the end of the tour, enjoy a scenic panoramic drive through Meram district, a tranquil green area of Konya with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
Transfer to Konya Airport.
20:00 ─ Evening flight from Konya to Istanbul.
21:15 ─ Arrival at Istanbul Airport.
You will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.
The Konya Islamic Day Tour from Istanbul ends with lifelong spiritual memories. Thank you for choosing us!
What's Included
Included
- Internal flight tickets in the program
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in the porgram
- Transportations as mentioned in program
- Lunch in a local restaurant
- Professional local tour guide during the tour
- All necessary transportation for the tour
- Local taxes and Service charges
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at the lunch
- Unmentioned meals
- Tips to guides, driver and staff ( No obligation)
Important Remarks
Please read the following important information carefully before booking. These remarks contain essential details about your tour experience.
- Domestic flights from Istanbul to Konya and back are included. Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Istanbul are included.
- Flight times may vary depending on season and availability.
- All entrance tickets for museums and historical sites in Konya are included.
- Licensed professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
- Lunch in a local restaurant in Konya is included. Drinks are extra.
- Suitable for all ages and spiritual interests. Tour runs all year round.
More Details
Your day begins before sunrise in Istanbul, but what awaits you is a sunrise of the soul. After a short flight, you arrive in Konya, the spiritual capital of Turkey, where Mevlana Rumi once walked, wrote, and whirled in divine love.
As you step into the Mevlana Museum, the air feels different—calmer, deeper. Inside, you’re surrounded by ancient Qur’ans, dervish cloaks, and the tomb of Rumi himself. A sense of reverence settles in, and you realize: this is not just a museum, but a living shrine.
Nearby, the elegant Selimiye Mosque offers a glimpse into Ottoman serenity, with its grand dome and timeless elegance. After a nourishing local lunch, you dive into Seljuk history. At Karatay Madrasa, the dazzling turquoise tiles whisper secrets of ancient knowledge. Ince Minaret Madrasa amazes with its intricate stonework and narrow, soaring minaret.
Finally, you visit Alaaddin Mosque, perched atop Konya’s sacred hill, home to the tombs of Seljuk sultans. As the sun begins to set over Meram and the old city, you carry a quiet joy in your heart—a connection to something eternal.
This is more than a tour. It’s a pilgrimage of the heart.
This was a great trip for me and my family. We had joined this trip and learned a lot about the Soufizm in Konya. That was an excellent trip for the Islamic culture in Konya. Thank you for arranging the best service for us.
We have many daily tours from different companies. This day trip was my best tour in Turkey till now. All transportation was on time. Ibrahim is the most professional guide which we had. All your team is so professional and loves their job. We learned many things and enjoyed ourselves a lot. Everybody has to visit Celalledin Rumi in Konya.
My wife, sister, mom, and I were toured around Konya in a day from Istanbul by Toursce company. It was a lifelong experience and we were mesmerized by the entire experience. We were guided professionally all the time. Highly recommend the travel services, their guide, and the staff. All the things were 5 stars all day!
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It was a wonderful trip and a great experience with special thanks to our guide Serhat. He is well connected with the locals in the area and his vast knowledge of Sufism & Mevlana made it an exquisite experience for all of us. I think will visit the Konya again very soon. Are 2 days enough to visit Konya and Cappadocia on the next Turkey vacation? Many thanks to the team.
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