Activity Konya, Turkey

Highlights of Konya Tour

5.0 (81 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This tour program is a professional guided tour program that includes the main attractions of Konya such as the museum&Tomb of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi ,madrasahs from Seljuk time,Alaeddin mosque & ruins of the Seljuk palace,old Roman village and churches.This program also includes walking in the Old bazaar and visiting the felt art house. Private transportation ,professional guidance, traditional lunch (Etliekmek) with drinks, all the admission fees are included in the tours. If you are coming to Konya for 1 day ,this program is right for you. You can check detailed itinerary below..

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Selene Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–16 years) · Adults (17–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: hotel pick up and drop off
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: lunch is in one of the best restaurant that serves traditional Konya ''Etliekmek'' which is the most popular food of Konya.
Included: professional guiding

Not included

Not included: Any tip for te guide and driver

Itinerary

Mevlana Muzesi

2 hours Admission included

For Muslims and non-Muslims alike, the main reason to come to Konya is to visit the Mevlâna Museum, the former lodge of the whirling dervishes and home to the tomb of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi who lived in 13th century. This is the biggest Sufi centre in Turkey, and the building's fluted dome of turquoise tiles is one of Turkey's most distinctive sights.
Alaeddin Mosque

30 min

The Alaeddin Mosque is one of the oldest mosque in Turkey, constructed by the Seljuk Sultans of Rum between 1116-1220. Alaeddin Mosque has some interesting architectural features ,such as columns of different sizes and from earlier periods. Seljuk Palace was built during the reign of Sultan Kılıçarslan II (1156-1192).
Karatay Medresesi Museum

20 min Admission included

Karatay Madrasah was built in 1252 in the Seljuk period. It served as a theological school , it now houses many beautiful historical tiles.
Aziziye Mosque

10 min

Aziziye Mosque was originally built in the 17th century but was restored 200 years later, after it was destroyed by fire. This late renovation resulted in the mosque being reconstructed in an unusual baroque and Rococo style which contrasts sharply with other mosques.
Sille

2 hours

Sille village dates back to 8th-7th century BC. It is an old Roman village. It is one of the early Christians’ residence with its rock carved churces. One of the primary monastries in the World is in this village ,which is known as St.Charitan ( Ak Monastry)
Aya Elena Kilisesi

20 min Admission included

Helena the mother of Byzantine Emperor constantine stopped in Sille during her journey to Jarussalem for pilgrimage ,saw the engraved temples and constructed this church.
Tarihi Bedesten Carsisi

30 min

Konya historical bazaar from Ottoman period