Konya
by High Speed Train
1 nights and 2 days tour
Tour services:
- Day 1
We will gather at Söğütlüçeşme High-Speed train station prior to the designated train departure time to welcome our dear guests. Once the train arrives, we will embark on our journey to Konya. Our friendly staff will distribute food packs, allowing you to enjoy the meal on the train.
Upon arrival in Konya, our first stop will be the tomb of Ateşbaz Veli, a great cook who holds the honor of being the first cook in the world to have a tomb built in his name and also served as Mevlana’s personal cook. Following our visit to this historical site, we will indulge in Konya’s popular dish, Etliekmek, at a fabulous restaurant for lunch.
After a satisfying lunch, we will then proceed to visit the tomb of Shams, the close and old friend of Mevlana. Following this visit, we will take a leisurely stroll through the charming streets of Konya, ultimately reaching our next destination – the Aleaddin Hill and Mosque, a magnificent structure commissioned by Aleaddin Keykubat. You will be given some free time to explore and immerse yourself in the beauty of this location before reconvening and heading to our hotel.
Once we have rested, we will come together for a pleasant dinner at the hotel. After the meal, we will reconvene and proceed to the Mevlana Cultural Center, where the enchanting Vuslat ceremonies are held. After the ceremony, we will return to our hotel, concluding our eventful first day.
- Day 2
Following a delightful breakfast at the hotel, we prepare ourselves for our departure as it marks the end of our stay. Our first destination of this day is the revered Mevlana Tomb. Accompanied by the insightful narrations of our guide, we immerse ourselves in the rich history and cultural significance of this sacred place. After the completion of our tour, our guide graciously grants us some leisure time for shopping, allowing us to explore and embrace the local offerings. Subsequently, we reconvene and proceed to a carefully selected restaurant, where we indulge in Furun Kebab, a culinary highlight renowned in Konya. Our journey continues with a visit to Sille village, an ancient Greek settlement, and promptly after, we venture to the enchanting Butterfly Valley, thoughtfully preserved by the Seljuk Municipality. As our memorable excursions draw to a close, we bid farewell at the Konya train station, with hopes of getting together in the future once again.