Konya to Istanbul Sufi & Cultural Tour – Rumi Trail in Turkey 7 Days

Welcome to the heart of Anatolia, the capital of spirituality, with the privilege of TravelShopBooking…
Our guide will meet you at the airport, and your journey to the ancient city of Konya begins. After hotel check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening, you may take a short walk to feel the soul of the city and experience the serenity of lands shaped by centuries of wisdom and knowledge.

Accommodation: Konya
Meals: Dinner Included

After breakfast, we begin our tour with a briefing from our guide. Today, we embark on a deep spiritual journey following the path of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, the symbol of love and tolerance.
Our first stop is the Mevlana Museum… As we visit Rumi’s mausoleum, we will feel the universal meaning of his call: “Come, whoever you are, come again.”
Then, we visit the magnificent Seljuk heritage sites: Alaeddin Mosque and Karatay Madrasa. Throughout the day, we will not only explore the sites but also their spirit and stories. At the end of the tour, return to the hotel. 
Accommodation: Konya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

After breakfast, we continue exploring the deeper cultural and religious layers of Konya.
During our visit to Sille Village, we trace the marks of tolerance in this unique settlement where different beliefs coexisted for centuries. Then, we visit the Tomb of Shams of Tabriz, one of the most important figures in Sufi tradition.
This day is not just a tour, but a silent journey into one’s inner world…
Accommodation: Konya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Konya and transfer to the airport or train station with TravelShopBooking.
Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to your hotel.
Istanbul… A city that has been the capital of empires for centuries and a meeting point of religions and cultures…
We enjoy dinner together and spend the rest of the day at leisure. 
Accommodation: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Included

Pick up at 08:30 am from your hotel for the daily tour of old Istanbul city.
Visit TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, Murtis Tour will take you to the Grand Spice Bazaar which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays. If your tour is on one of these days we would offer you to visit Underground Cistern instead of Topkapi palace museum. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Included

(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Meals: Breakfast Included