Daily Konya Tour from Ankara

Pick-Up & Departure

✔ Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 – 07:30 AM from your hotel in Ankara City Center.
✔ Drive Duration: Around 3.5 hours to Konya, with a scenic road trip and comfort break.
✔ Arrival Time: Approximately 11:00 AM.

Stop 1: Mevlana Museum & Mausoleum

✔ Visit the Mevlana Museum, the final resting place of Jalaluddin Rumi (Mevlana), one of the world's most famous Sufi poets and philosophers.
✔ Admire the beautiful turquoise dome, an iconic symbol of Konya.
✔ Learn about Sufism, Rumi’s teachings, and the history of the Whirling Dervishes.
✔ Explore ancient manuscripts, artifacts, and Rumi’s personal belongings.

 Stop 2: Selimiye Mosque

✔ A stunning 16th-century Ottoman mosque located next to the Mevlana Museum.
✔ Built by Sultan Selim II, this mosque is an architectural masterpiece.
✔ A perfect place to admire Ottoman-era Islamic art and design.

 Stop 3: Local Lunch Break

✔ Enjoy a delicious traditional Konya-style lunch at a local restaurant.
✔ Try Konya’s famous dishes like Etli Ekmek (Turkish-style pizza) and Fırın Kebabı (slow-cooked lamb kebab).
✔ Vegetarian and vegan options available upon request.

Stop 4: Alaeddin Hill & Alaeddin Mosque

✔ Visit the Alaeddin Mosque, the oldest and most significant Seljuk-era mosque in Konya.
✔ Enjoy panoramic views of Konya from Alaeddin Hill, a perfect photography spot.
✔ Discover the Seljuk Palace ruins, once home to powerful Seljuk Sultans.

Stop 5: Karatay Madrasa & Tile Museum

✔ Visit this 13th-century Islamic school turned museum.
✔ See the magnificent Seljuk tilework and Quranic calligraphy.
✔ Learn about the philosophy and education system of the Seljuks.

Stop 6: Sille Village (Optional Stop)

✔ Explore this charming historical village known for its Greek and Turkish heritage.
✔ Visit the Aya Eleni Church, built in the 4th century AD.
✔ Enjoy a tea break by the riverside and explore local handicrafts.

Departure & Return to Ankara

✔ 4:30 PM: Depart from Konya.
✔ 8:30 PM: Arrive back at your hotel in Ankara.