Konya
The city of Rumi — whirling dervishes, Seljuk stone, and one of the oldest towns on earth nearby.
Konya was the capital of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum and the home of the 13th-century poet and mystic Mevlânâ Celaleddin Rumi. His tomb, under its turquoise dome, is one of the most visited places in Türkiye.
It is a conservative, calm city with some of the finest Seljuk architecture anywhere. We plan it as a quiet, meaningful stop between Cappadocia and the Mediterranean coast.
What to see in Konya
The places worth your time — and the ones we build a day around.
Planning Konya
The practical answers, before you book anything.
April–June and September–October. Every December the Şeb-i Arus commemoration of Rumi's death draws large crowds — book early.
1–2 days.
Konya Airport (KYA), or the high-speed train from Ankara and Istanbul. By road it is about three hours from Cappadocia.
Konya: common questions
When can you see the whirling dervishes in Konya?
Ceremonies are held regularly at the Mevlana Cultural Centre, with the largest programme during the Şeb-i Arus commemoration each December. Schedules change, so we confirm dates before you travel.
What should I wear in Konya?
Konya is more conservative than the coast. Covered shoulders and knees are appropriate, and women need a headscarf inside mosques and the tomb.
Which of these is your kind of day?
Tell us what pulls at you and we will build Konya around it — the right hours, the right guide, and an honest word on what to skip. How we charge is set out in How we work.