A day that begins at Rumi's tomb, continues at 9,000-year-old Çatalhöyük and ends in Sille with its stone houses. For the Şeb-i Arus ceremonies in December, see our events too.
Things to experience at least once in Türkiye: the Eastern Express and the train to Lake Van, sunrise on Mount Nemrut, the Lycian Way, a Blue Cruise, the sunken city of Kekova, the Hittite capital, Selimiye and Kırkpınar, and skiing on Erciyes and Palandöken. We don't sell train, boat or ski tickets; each route links to the official sales channel. Places where seasons and hours may change carry a "check before you go" notice.
Getting there / tickets: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism · museums and archaeological sites · Şeb-i Arus ceremonies · our events calendar
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Start: central Konya · stay 75 min
The tomb of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi and the Mevlevi lodge; with its green dome, the emblem of the city.
Hours and prices change with the season; check with the official source before you go.
≈ 50 min by car (Çumra) · stay 90 min
A Neolithic settlement from about 9,000 years ago; with its adjoining houses entered through the roofs and its wall paintings, one of humanity's first towns. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hours and prices change with the season; check with the official source before you go.
≈ 1 hours by car · stay 90 min
Konya's quiet village, with its stone houses, the Church of St Helena and rock-cut churches overlooking the valley.
Location approximate.
≈ 2 h 15 min · fast ferry + bus · Day trip
Why here: The first Ottoman capital. The Green Mosque, the Grand Mosque and Koza Han make an easy day trip; we suggest it if you are staying in Istanbul for more than four days. Not part of this route.
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Source: Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı (1947–2026)
Source: Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı (1947–2026)
