• Konya - Konya, one of Turkey’s oldest continuously inhabited cities was known as Iconium in Roman times. The capital of the Seljuk Turks from the 12th to the 13th century, it ranks as one of the great cultural centres of Turkey. During this period of artistic, political and religious growth, the mystic Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi founded a Sufi Order known in the West as the Whirling Dervishes. The striking green-tiled mausoleum of Mevlana is Konya’s most famous building. Attached to the mausoleum the former dervish seminary serves now as a museum devoted to manuscripts of Mevlana’s works and various artefacts related to the mysticism of the sect. Every year, in the first half of December, this still-active religious order holds a ceremony commemorating the Whirling Dervishes. The controlled, almost trance-like turning of the white-robed men creates a mystical experience for the viewer.

• Private transportation
• Carbonated beverages
• On-board WiFi
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Surcharges on fuel
• Parking fees

• Gratuities

Embark on a journey to Konya, traversing the historic Silk Road and making a stop at the 13th-century Sultanhan Caravanserai. Once in Konya, pay a visit to the Mausoleum of Mevlana, renowned worldwide for its mysticism. Next, savor a meal featuring regional delicacies, then tour the Ottoman Sultan Selim Mosque and the millennium-old Alaaddin Mosque, nestled atop the ancient mound of Alaaddin Hill. Continue to the Thin Minaret Mosque as well as the striking rock-encrusted Byzantine church of Aya Elena in Sille before making your way back to Cappadocia.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.