Konya: Rumi’s Light

• Flight to Ankara ( Depends on your flight )
• Arrival in Ankara and meet & greet with the local guide.
• Private transfer to Konya along the scenic Anatolian route (approx. 3 hours).
• Turkish lunch
• Arrival in Konya, hotel check-in at Bayır Diamond Hotel, and rest.
• Opening session with Dr. Etemadi at the hotel.

• Visit the Mausoleum and Museum of Rumi, the spiritual heart of Konya.
• Group lunch.
• Visit Alaeddin Hill Park and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
• Free time to stroll through Konya and soak up its unique atmosphere.

• Free time for shopping and exploration.
• Attend the official Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at the Mevlana Cultural Center.
• Group dinner at the Rotating Restaurant with panoramic city views.

• Departure to Sille, a historic stone-built village with traditional architecture.
• Visit the church and explore the charming stone-paved alleys.
• Enjoy lunch at a local stone restaurant featuring authentic Turkish dishes.
• Visit the Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden in the afternoon.
• Return to Konya and enjoy free time to relax.

• Free time to explore Konya at your own pace.
• Second session with Dr. Etemadi and Whirling Dance Workshop.
• Group dinner at the hotel.

Early morning transfer to Ankara for the return flight