Konya Sille Butterfly Valley Tour / 1 Night Hotel Accommodation
Tour Detail
We are embarking on a rich cultural journey in Mevlana’s peaceful city of Konya, with the Hz. Mevlana Tomb, the enchanting Sema Ceremony, the colorful Butterfly Valley, and the historic Sille Village. Unforgettable memories await you on this tour, where you will experience spirituality, history, and nature all together.
Tour Program
Istanbul – Konya Night Journey
We pick up our valued guests in the evening from our designated departure points. Departing from Istanbul, we set off on an overnight journey in our comfortable buses, following the route via Izmit, Adapazarı, Bolu, and Ankara. We arrive in Konya with the first light of dawn.
Konya City Tour – Hz. Mevlana Tomb – Sema Ceremony
After arriving in Konya early in the morning, we start the day with breakfast to be taken as an extra. Then, accompanied by our guide, we begin our Konya city tour.
Places to Visit:
Alaeddin Mosque and Tomb: One of the most important works of the Anatolian Seljuk State, it is a historical shrine rising in the heart of Konya.
Karatay Tile Works Museum: A unique museum where you can see the most valuable examples of Seljuk tile art.
Mevlana Museum: The heart of Sufi culture, where the tomb of Hz. Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, the founder of the Mevlevi order, is located.
Konya Selimiye Mosque: A mosque designed by Mimar Sinan that reflects the magnificence of the Ottoman period.
Shams-i Tabrizi Tomb and Mosque: The grave of Shams-i Tabrizi, Mevlana’s spiritual friend and mentor, is located here.
Three Tombs Cemetery: A spiritual stop where Mevlevi dervishes were buried.
Meram Vineyards and Tavus Baba Tomb: A region that brings together Konya’s natural beauty and spiritual atmosphere.
Ince Minaret Stone and Wood Works Museum: A museum exhibiting the finest examples of Seljuk stone craftsmanship.
Butterfly Valley: A natural wonder featuring exotic plants and colorful butterflies.
After our all-day excursion, we check into our hotel and have dinner. Later, we go to the Mevlana Cultural Center to watch the Sema Ceremony, which has become a symbol of Konya. After watching this mystical performance, one of the deepest expressions of Sufism, we return to our hotel.
Accommodation: Konya Region Hotels
Breakfast: Will be taken in Konya. ( Extra )
Lunch: Will be taken in Konya. ( Extra )
Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
Konya – Sille Village – Aya Elena Church - Rock Tombs and Caves - Ottoman Bridges & Hacı Ağa Bathhouse - Greek Stone Houses - Return to Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we depart for Sille Village, one of Konya’s historical treasures.
Sille Village Tour:
Church of Aya Elena: A historic church built 1,500 years ago by Helena, the mother of the Byzantine Emperor.
Rock Tombs and Caves: It has a fascinating appearance with rock settlements and tombs dating back thousands of years.
Ottoman Bridges & Hacı Ağa Bath: The bridges and historic bathhouse, preserved from the Ottoman period to the present day, add a distinct charm to the village’s architecture.
Stone Houses: The characteristic stone houses and streets of the Rum settlements offer views reminiscent of Cappadocia.
After our Sille tour, we begin our return journey. With breaks along the route, we arrive in Istanbul at night and bid farewell to our valued guests, hoping to meet again on our next trip.
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be served in the region. (Extra)
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a facility on the return route.
What's Included
1 night accommodation at the hotel
1 breakfast buffet at the hotel
1 dinner buffet or set menu at the hotel
Transportation with luxury vehicles (The vehicle is provided according to the number of people.)
Surrounding tours specified in the program
Professional guiding service
Bottled water on board
Mandatory Travel Insurance according to Tourism Law No. 1618
Semah Show,
Not Included
Breakfast on the first day specified in the program
Dinner on the last day specified in the program
Beverages taken with all meals
Lunches
All additional activities specified
Personal expenses
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees (Valid for municipality and private enterprises.)
Museum Card (Valid for museums affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.)