Highlights of Konya

Highlights of Konya

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, Ala Carte lunch 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..

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mevlana Muzesi, Mevlana Cd. No:1, Konya 42030 Turkey

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.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Alaeddin Mosque, Hamidiye Mh, Konya 42040 Turkey

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).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ince Minare Museum, Hamidiye Mah. Alaaddin Bulv. No:15 Meram Merkez, Meram, Konya Turkey

The Ince Minaret Madrasah ( Slender Minaret Madrasah ), now the Museum of wooden Artefacts & Stone Carving, was built in 1264 in the Seljuk Period.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Karatay Medresesi Museum, Alaaddin Meydani, Konya Turkey

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

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Aziziye Mosque, Konya Merkez Carsi Karatay, Konya 42030 Turkey

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sahip Ata Museum, Sahibiata, 42200 Meram/Konya, Turkey

Sahip Ata is a complex of buildings that consist of mosque, tomb, dervishes lodge, double bath, fountain and shops. It was built in 1258. In the museum there are manuscripts, wooden artifacts, metal works, carpets and kilim works belonging to Anatolian Seljuks, Beyliks, Ottoman and Republican Era, as well as sacred relics such as Sakal-ı Sharif and Kaaba coverings.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Sille Village, Konya Turkey

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)

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Aya Elena Kilisesi, Sille SubasI Mh., Sille, Konya 42240 Turkey

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.

Duration: 20 minutes