Konya Day Tour from Istanbul by Flight
Uncover the spiritual and architectural beauty of Konya — all in a single day from Istanbul.
This day tour takes you to the land of Rumi, the mystic poet and founder of the Whirling Dervishes. Explore the Mevlana Museum, historic mosques, and ancient madrasas that once shaped Islamic learning in Anatolia. With roundtrip flights, hotel transfers, and a professional guide, you’ll walk through centuries of Seljuk and Ottoman heritage — and return to Istanbul by evening, enriched and inspired.
- Walk in the footsteps of Rumi and the Whirling Dervishes
- Includes flights, hotel transfers, guide, and museum entries
- No need to stay overnight — return to Istanbul same day
- Covers Seljuk and Ottoman heritage in depth
- Perfect for travelers seeking a cultural and spiritual escape
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up in Istanbul
- Roundtrip domestic flights (Istanbul ↔ Konya)
- English-speaking professional guide
- Museum and mosque entrance fees
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Airport transfers in Konya
- All transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
- Drinks during lunch
- Personal expenses
- Dinner
Itinerary – Konya Day Tour from Istanbul
04:00 – Hotel Pick-Up in Istanbul:
Begin your spiritual journey with an early morning pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the airport.
06:35 – Flight to Konya:
Take a short 1-hour domestic flight to Konya.
08:00 – Arrival in Konya:
Meet your local assistant at the airport and transfer to the city center to begin your full-day tour with a licensed guide.
Visiting Sights:
- Mevlana Museum: The heart of Konya, once a dervish lodge and now a spiritual center. Explore the tomb of Rumi, ritual hall (Semahane), Qur’an rooms, and the historic kitchen.
- Selimiye Mosque: A fine example of classical Ottoman architecture, built in the 16th century by order of Sultan Selim II.
- Karatay Madrasa: Once a center for Islamic education, now a museum showcasing Seljuk-era tiles and mosaics.
- Ince Minaret Madrasa: A remarkable 13th-century building featuring Seljuk stonework, now home to wood and stone artifact collections.
- Alaaddin Mosque: The oldest surviving mosque from the Seljuk era in Konya, resting atop Alaaddin Hill with sultans’ tombs in its garden.
- Panoramic Meram View: End the day with scenic views of Meram and the wider Konya city landscape.
13:00 – Lunch:
Enjoy seasonal Turkish dishes at a local restaurant in the heart of the city.
17:00 – Transfer to Airport:
After the tour, you will be transferred to Konya Airport for your return flight.
20:55 – Flight to Istanbul:
Board your evening flight back to Istanbul.
22:30 – Arrival in Istanbul:
Upon arrival at the airport, our welcoming team will welcome you and we will transfer you back to your hotel in Istanbul. TOUR ENDS.
- Domestic flight times may vary depending on season and availability
- Luggage allowance per person for the flight: 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin
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Visited Konya to learn about Rumi and Sufi culture. Mevlana Museum was very peaceful place, you can feel the spiritual atmosphere there. Selimiye Mosque architecture was impressive with beautiful tile work.
Flight from Istanbul was early but worth it to see this historic city. Karatay Madrasa had beautiful ceramics and tilework inside. The guide explained about Seljuk period which was educational. Meram area gave us nice views over the city.
Good day trip if you are interested in Islamic history and architecture. Mevlana Museum tomb was moving experience. Ince Minaret Madrasa stone carvings were very detailed and well preserved. Flight timing worked well for full day visit.
Konya is different from other Turkish cities we visited. Much more traditional and religious atmosphere. Alaaddin Mosque was oldest building we saw and still active for prayers. The whirling dervish history at Mevlana Museum was fascinating to learn about.
Spiritual journey to birthplace of whirling dervishes. Mevlana Museum contains Rumi's tomb which was very meaningful for me to visit. Architecture of madrasas showed how advanced Seljuk civilization was. Guide was knowledgeable about Islamic history and Sufi traditions.
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