Private Sufi Tour / Konya
Description
Konya is the record book of the secrets. All the secrets of religion, meditation , philosophy, thinking are hidden in this city. Everyone must come to the steps of Konya because the epistles of universal peace are buried here. Sufism is the way of the heart ,the way of the pureness,the inner mystical path of Islam. It is the path which takes the seeker to the divine presence. The Sufi surrenders to God, in love, over and over. Each person is a unique representative of the divine. The Sufis say ''If human beings knew their own inner secrets ,never would they look elsewhere for seeking happiness ,peace ,and inner light.'' We invite you on a journey to your inner world ,where enlightenment may come from this tolerance ocean..
Tour Options
Itinerary
Konyanuma museum offers the opportunity to see the 13th century Konya in three dimensions.There are models of the Mevlevi Lodges of Turkey and other countries. In the other part, important events of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi’s life from his childhood to death are described with oil paintings and small wax sculptures.
The Tomb of Rumi and Museum 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.
Shams-i Tabrizi was the spiritual guide, inspiration and companion of Mevlâna Celaleddin Rumî. The tomb of Shams-i Tabrizi is one of the most important place to visit.
This is the mosque where Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi and some other important Sufies like Muhiddin-i Ibni Arabi usually prayed. 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)
Sadreddun Konevi who lived in 13th century was a great scholar and a respected and well-known person for the Anatolian Seljuks. He was stepson of Muhyiddin-i Arabi. There was a close friendship with Mevlana and Mevlana requested that his funeral prayer would be given by Sadreddin-i Konevi.
In Meram district of Konya you will see a historical bridge ,a Seljuk period mosque and near the mosque there is the tomb of Tavusbaba. The sufi (tavusbaba) who was a fan of Mevlana celaleddin-i Rumi came from India in order to see him in Konya. He was busy with music, especilally playing the ney instrument (reed flute) very well. It is also noted that Rumi and his followers often came to him to listen and feel the Divine love.
The tomb of Atesbaz-ı Veli Ateşbaz-ı Veli was the cook of Mevlana celaleddin-i Rumi. He represents one of the most important authorities of the Mevlevi order.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any hotel, airport,bus and train station in Konya.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(62)
We first met Mete from Selene in Konya nearly 20 years ago. Since that time he and his lovely team have consistently provided our family and friends with excellent, exclusive experiences in Konya. From airport transfers to behind-the-scenes private sufi tours to visits to the region beyond Konya, Selene deserve their reputation as Konya's Number 1 for the international visitor. Recommend wholeheartedly. Kevin and family
Hayri was a truly wonderful guide: warm, insightful, and deeply connected to the spirit of Konya. The day was thoughtful, personalized, and rich with both historical and spiritual depth. His deep knowledge and kind presence brought each place to life in a way that was grounded and inspiring. I’m deeply grateful and highly recommend this tour.
This was a great tour. The guide was extremely informative and very professional. The communication from time of reservation all the way to the end was superb. We had a great day, learned a lot and enjoyed a wonderful lunch as well. Highly recommend this tour.
After a week and a half in Turkey and my best friend leaving on the same day I was scheduled to leave for Konya, I wanted to go home. Home being the United States. I even checked to see if I could change my flight hoping it would be a $200 fee but apparently with the ticket I purchased I couldn’t make changes and I would have to buy a one way ticket costing over $900USD. Well I decided to continue with my journey and headed to Konya via Turkish Airlines. The flight was wonderful. I booked a private tour since it was just me and I wanted to have the flexibility to staying longer in one place if I wanted to or skipping things if I felt it wasn’t important to me. The driver was on time. He was a little quiet but then he said we were going to pick up the tour guide. When we did he introduced himself. After sometime we were dropped off to the first location. It wasn’t somewhere I was familiar with but it was interesting and I learned a lot. The main reason for going to Konya was for Rumi so my anticipation was overtaken but I decided to slow down and take in everything the guide had to say. His name is Hayri. What a wonderful person! His explanation was detailed and you can tell he is passionate about what he does. He’s patient and I felt like he was a friend I knew for a while because the comfort level was there. I mentioned to Hayri that I did not visit the grand market in Istanbul because it seemed very commercialized. He took me to a REAL market. I was so extremely happy. I purchased henna since I dye my hair with henna I get from Amazon, then coffee, rolling pin, Turkish coffee cup and Turkish tea cups, I even almost bought a sets of gold but I tilt them let me think about it and I will come back. I well I was talking forever ib the market that I had to be reminded I needed to head to Rumi’s tomb since I had to catch a flight back ans had to be at the airport for 2 ha ha. I was so happy I did not buy the gold. It was approximately $3000 USD IMPULSE buy. Rumi’s mausoleum was amazing. It’s an experience, one that you cannot explain. It’s like going to the Taj Mahal. It’s something you cannot explain except you have to go to understand the spiritual feeling. It’s calm and breath taking. Hayri made sure and explained everything before going inside since we had to be quiet. That I appreciated very much. It helped when I went in and understood who Rumi’s blood family were. Even while there Hayri quietly whispered information to me so I understood everything. I asked him if he could give me 1/2 so I could stay inside and I will cut my lunch or another tour. He said not a problem. Many people were sitting on the floor. After taking my pictures without the flash, I sat there and took in that I was at the resting place of this great man!! Words I have been reading for years. Words cannot describe how happy I was. After I came out; which was 5 minute before my scheduled time to neet Hayri, we had lunch and then said goodbyes. I wished him the very best and I hope to keep in touch with him. At the end of the day Hayri wasn’t just a tour guide but I felt he was a new friend. If I ever visit Konya, I will definitely meet with him. He’s excellent at what he does, he’s kind and patient and since it’s a private tour, he works with you to make minor changes to the tour. I encourage anyone to book this wonderful tour with Hayri. Don’t forget this tour includes pick up and drop off to and from the airport. Huge plus!!!!
I like the tour. It show konya in one day. The guide will explaine everything in English. It is spiritual tour definitly recommended
Wonderful and informative tour. Perfect if you only have one day in Konya or if you would like to then spend additional time visiting other places there. Highly recommend it. Thank you! 🙏🏻
This trip is one of my dreams in my life, thanks to Selene Travel as the operator who helped me make it happen. I never felt alone in Konya they treated me as a long-time friend. They were very caring from the beginning of my arrival from the late flight schedule they were able to adjust it. Especially to Mr. Hayri who has guided me from one place to another, explaining with great patience. I am really impressed. Thank you.
The entire trip was excellent. Organising and communicating with Mete was easy. Our guide was awesome and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Visited Kunya for the first time with my family. I had the best experience. Our tour guide Hayri was the best. He speaks fluent English. Very knowledgeable, very friendly. He explained each and everything during the tour. The lunch was delicious!! Our tour van was very comfortable and clean. We took lots of pictures. Hayri has great sense of humor and he kept smiling all the time. We highly recommend this tour. 5 stars
Magical! One word to describe the tour is Magical. The tour was refreshing and soulful. My tour guide Hayri was very informative. The car that travelled me around was also very comfortable. The company also went an extra mile to make my trip worthwhile. This was one my best experiences in my entire life. Hats off!
