We are going to a mystic journey today, peaceful philosophy, heart touching history,and world wide accepted religious scholar Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. We are going to take you to the where love of humanity bloomed, Dervishes who left material world behind and devote their life to the love of god. You are going to learn about the Sufism and Mevlevi Order, And ofcourse tolerance of Islam. Just as he says, “come, whoever you are..” More information in the description below.
"Come, come again, whoever you are, come!
Heathen, fire worshipper or idolatrous, come!
Come even if you broke your penitence a hundred times,
Ours is the portal of hope, come as you are."
Pick you up from your hotel and take you to airport.
(Time may change according to available flights departure time)
You will fly from Antalya to Konya.
(Please note that flight time may change according to avalibility)
You will arrive in Konya Airport then meet with our staff at the Konya Airport with name sign.
If flights are not available we will make the trip by Bus
Drive to Konya center and meet with guide.
The tour starts by visiting, Mevlana Museum.Today, it is the mausoleum of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, a Sufi mystic, also known as Mevlâna or Rumi.
Here is Whirling Dervishes lodge (tekke).
We will visit all available section of Mevlana Museum such as Matbah (Kitchen), tombs, Tilavet Chamber (Quran Reading And Chanting), Semâ-Hâne (Ritual Hall).
Afterwards, visiting Selimiye Mosque is located next to Mevlana Museum. Construction began in 1558 was completed in 1567.
Then we will have lunch in an authentic restaurant. After having lunch you will do Panaromic Meram tour.
Then continue the tour by visiting Tomb of Tavusbaba, belongs to Seyh Tavus Mehmet El Hindi, a holy man (Sufi saint) in Seljuk Period near the Meram area.
After visiting these places go to Karatay Madrasah was usually founded and maintained by the sultan, princes and other nobles as well as the Wakf, who could afford to meet the expenses needed for free education to students.
Then visit the Ince Minaret Medrasah which is dated 13th century. Originally a medrasah, an islamic school, it is now a museum of wood and stone carving.
It is named for its elegant tiled minaret. Alaaddin Mosque which was built up on hill, is still surviving intact with its impressive beauty.
At the end of the Mevlana Rumi & Konya day tour, return back to Konya Airport for flying back to Antalya.
You will take flight from Konya Airport to Antalya
(Please note that flight departure time may change according to avalibility)
When you arrive in airport, you will meet with our staff then be transferred to your hotel.
Your arrival back to hotel will be end of the Mevlana Rumi & Konya day tour .
If flights are not available we will make the trip by Bus
Tour Includes
All tranportations as mentioned in programme
Fully Guided tour of Mevlana Rumi & Konya
All entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums in the programme
Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
Professional Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
Lunch
Parking fees and Road tolls
Meals as mentioned in programme
Local taxes
Tour Excludes
Personal Expenses
Drinks at the lunches
Dinners
Important Notes
You are kindly requested to present yourself at the pick up point 15 minutes prior the pre advised pick up time