Daily Konya & Catalhoyuk Tour

Daily Konya & Çatalhöyük Tour from Istanbul

Private Tour | All Year Round | Lunch Included

Discover the spiritual heart of Anatolia and one of the world’s oldest settlements on this unforgettable full-day Konya & Çatalhöyük tour from Istanbul. Travel back in time from Neolithic civilization (7000 BC) to the mystical world of Mevlana Rumi and the Seljuks — all in one perfectly curated day.

Tour Highlights

• ✈️ Same-day return flight from Istanbul to Konya

• 🏺 Explore Çatalhöyük, one of the world’s earliest known cities (UNESCO-listed)

• 🕌 Visit Mevlana Museum (Rumi Mausoleum)

• 🏛 Discover Seljuk architecture: Karatay Museum, İnce Minare, Sırçalı Medrese

• 🍽 Enjoy authentic Konya local cuisine

• 🚗 Fully private tour with professional guide

Tour Program

Morning – Flight to Konya

Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Konya.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our local guide and depart directly for Çatalhöyük.

Çatalhöyük – The Birthplace of Civilization

Dating back to 7000 BC, Çatalhöyük is one of the most significant Neolithic archaeological sites in the world.

First discovered in the late 1950s and excavated by James Mellaart, the site gained global fame for its:

• Dense urban settlement

• Wall paintings and symbolic art

• Advanced social structure without streets or doors

Since 1993, excavations led by Professor Ian Hodder have continued to reveal insights into early human life, beliefs, and community organization.

Your guide will bring this extraordinary ancient city to life with fascinating historical context.

Lunch – Taste of Konya

Return to Konya city center for lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.
Enjoy traditional Konya specialties such as:

• Etliekmek (Konya-style flatbread)

• Bamya Soup (Okra)

• Fırın Kebap

• Tandır Kebap

• Local varieties of Turkish kebabs

Afternoon – Spiritual & Seljuk Konya

Mevlana Museum (Rumi Mausoleum)

Visit the mausoleum of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, the world-famous Sufi mystic and poet.
Once the lodge of the Mevlevi Order (Whirling Dervishes), the complex is today one of Türkiye’s most visited museums.

Highlights include:

• The iconic turquoise dome (Kubbe-i Hadra)

• Rumi’s tomb beside his father

• Sacred relics and dervish artifacts

• Rich Seljuk and Ottoman interior decoration

Seljuk Architectural Gems

Continue with visits to:

• Karatay Museum – 13th-century Seljuk madrasa, famous for its ceramic collection

• İnce Minare Medrese – Seljuk science and astronomy school

• Sırçalı Medrese – remarkable Seljuk tile work

• Alaeddin Mosque – Konya’s oldest mosque, located on Alaeddin Hill

Evening – Return to Istanbul

After the tour, transfer to Konya Airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
Upon arrival, meet our staff and transfer back to your hotel.

Tour Includes

✔ Round-trip domestic flights (Istanbul – Konya – Istanbul)
✔ All airport & city transfers
✔ Private professional licensed guide
✔ Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
✔ Lunch at a local restaurant
✔ All local taxes

Tour Excludes

✖ Drinks
✖ Tips
✖ Personal expenses

Why Choose This Tour?

• ✔ Perfect 1-day cultural escape from Istanbul

• ✔ UNESCO-listed Çatalhöyük

• ✔ Ideal for history, archaeology & spirituality lovers

• ✔ Private, flexible, high-comfort experience

• ✔ Combines ancient civilization + Sufi heritage