# Private Konya and Mevlana Tour

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Language: en
Also described in: de, fr, es, it, pt, nl, ru, zh-CN, tr, ar, hi
Categories: KONYA, Turkey Tours
Last updated: 2026-11-04
Summary: A private one-day Konya tour to the Mevlana Museum, Alaaddin Hill, Karatay Madrasa and Çatalhöyük, with hotel pick-up and lunch included.

## Overview

This Konya private tour takes one day, with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in the city. A licensed guide, a minivan with driver, lunch and entrance fees are included. You see the tomb of Rumi at the Mevlana Museum, the Seljuk sites on Alaaddin Hill and the Karatay Madrasa, then drive about 50 kilometers to the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük.

## Tour highlights

**[The Mevlana Museum](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-mevlana-museum/):** A former Mevlevi dervish lodge that holds the 1274 turquoise-domed tomb of the Sufi poet Rumi, with the order's manuscripts and musical instruments on display.

**[Alaaddin Hill and Mosque](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/alaaddin-hill-and-mosque/):** More than 40 reused Roman and Byzantine marble columns stand in the mosque, which also has an ebony minbar carved in 1155.

**[Karatay Madrasa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/karatay-madrasa/):** Built in 1251, it has been the Museum of Tile Art since 1955, and its portal is carved from blue-and-white marble.

**[Çatalhöyük Neolithic Site](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/catalhoyuk-neolithic-site/):** A UNESCO-listed settlement of mudbrick houses dating from 7400 to 6200 BC, with no streets between them.

## Itinerary

### Itinerary

Your guide collects you from your hotel in central Konya and takes you to the [Mevlana Museum](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-mevlana-museum/), the former dervish lodge that houses the tomb of the poet Rumi. Inside, you see the burial hall and the original Mevlevi manuscripts and instruments. Next is [Alaaddin Hill and Mosque](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/alaaddin-hill-and-mosque/), where the Seljuk citadel stands on a prehistoric settlement mound and the courtyard holds the mausoleum of eight Seljuk sultans. From the hill, the group continues to the [Karatay Madrasa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/karatay-madrasa/) at its foot, where the tile collection is displayed. Lunch is at a local restaurant. In the afternoon the minivan heads southeast to [Çatalhöyük](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/catalhoyuk-neolithic-site/), where the timber welcome center, a full-scale replica Neolithic house and the excavation trenches are open to visitors. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

## Included

Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink.

Comfortable minivan and experienced driver.

Professional tourist guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Entrance fees to the museums and sites.

Local taxes, parking and fuel.

Highway tolls.

## Not included

Optional tours.

Tips.

Flights or other travel to Konya.

## Details

Tours start between 9:30 and 10:00 am and finish between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in new comfortable vehicles sized for the group.

Your group sets the pace, and the guide adjusts stops to match.

Quotes are issued on request and depend on dates and group size.

Bring comfortable shoes for the hill and the open excavation site, and a light scarf for the mosque visits.

Cancellation terms are in our [cancellation and refund policy](https://tubostravelturkey.com/cancellation-and-refund-policy/).

## Who this tour suits

This tour suits travelers who want one day in Konya built around Mevlana, Seljuk architecture and Neolithic history. It fits visitors who are already touring Turkey by way of Cappadocia or the south and need a single day in the city without arranging taxis between sites. Anyone interested in old tilework will enjoy the Karatay Madrasa, and the Çatalhöyük site shows how people lived before streets existed. Families with children should know that the Çatalhöyük trenches are open ground and can be hot and dusty. Because the tour is private, the group can spend more time at the stops it likes most.

## When to visit Konya and how to get there

Konya has hot summers and cold winters, so spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking between the sites. Konya Airport serves the city, and many visitors also arrive by high-speed train from Ankara. Flights and train tickets to the starting city are not included in the tour price. Plan your arrival first, then share the arrival time and the airport or station with us when you ask for a price, so the pick-up time suits your schedule. Pack water for the afternoon, since the site lies outside the city.

## Comparison

Konya tours compared

| Tour | Duration | Group | Highlights | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Private Konya and Mevlana Tour | 1 day | Private | Mevlana Museum, Alaaddin Hill, Karatay Madrasa, Çatalhöyük | Travelers with one day in Konya |
| [10 Days Private Turkey Tour](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/10-days-private-turkey-tour/) | 10 days | Private | Cappadocia, Çatalhöyük, Antalya | Travelers who want Konya inside a longer route |
| [12 Days Private Turkey Tour: Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pergamon and Troy](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/12-days-private-turkey-tour/) | 12 days | Private | Cappadocia, Konya, Eğirdir Lake, Pamukkale | Travelers who want Konya and Pamukkale in one trip |
| [13 Days Private Turkey Tour](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/13-days-private-turkey-tour/) | 13 days | Private | Cappadocia, Konya, Sagalassos, Fethiye Islands | Travelers who want the south coast as well |

## Frequently asked questions

**How do I get a price for this private tour?**

Quotes depend on your dates and group size, so we give the price on request. Send us a message on WhatsApp at +90 544 674 42 28 with your travel dates, your hotel name in Konya and the number of people. We will reply with a quote for your group.

**Is Çatalhöyük really part of a one-day tour?**

Yes, the afternoon stop is Çatalhöyük. The site lies about 50 kilometers southeast of Konya near Çumra, so it takes up a good part of the afternoon. If you prefer a shorter day in the city, tell us when you request a price and the guide can drop that stop.

**Do we need to dress modestly for the mosque and the Mevlana Museum?**

Yes. Cover your shoulders and knees, and remove your shoes where your guide asks you to. A light scarf is useful for women, since the Mevlana Museum and Alaaddin Mosque both contain sacred spaces. Dress for a short walk around the courtyards as well.

**Is lunch included, and what about tips?**

The price includes lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink. Tips and optional tours are extra, so keep some cash on hand for tipping. Mention any dietary needs when you book, so the lunch stop can be planned for everyone.

**Can we see a whirling dervish ceremony?**

Sema ceremonies are held at the Mevlana Cultural Center in Konya, usually on Saturday evenings, after this tour ends. Tell us your dates and we check the program for you. The Mevlana Museum can be visited on any day of the tour.

## Summaries in other languages

- de: Eine private Tagestour mit Abholung und Rückbringung am Hotel in Konya. Sie führt zum Grab von Rumi im Mevlana Museum, zu den seldschukischen Stätten auf dem Alaaddin Hügel und zur Karatay Medrese, danach fährt sie etwa 50 Kilometer zur neolithischen Stätte Çatalhöyük.
- fr: Un circuit privé d'une journée avec prise en charge et dépose à votre hôtel de Konya. Il couvre le tombeau de Rumi au musée Mevlana, les sites seldjoukides de la colline d'Alaaddin et la madrasa Karatay, puis roule environ 50 kilomètres jusqu'au site néolithique de Çatalhöyük.
- es: Un tour privado de un día con recogida y regreso a su hotel en Konya. Incluye la tumba de Rumi en el Museo Mevlana, los sitios selyúcidas de la colina de Alaaddin y la madrasa Karatay, y después recorre unos 50 kilómetros hasta el yacimiento neolítico de Çatalhöyük.
- it: Un tour privato di un giorno con prelievo e rientro al vostro hotel a Konya. Include la tomba di Rumi al Museo Mevlana, i siti selgiuchidi sulla collina di Alaaddin e la madrasa Karatay, poi percorre circa 50 chilometri fino al sito neolitico di Çatalhöyük.
- pt: Um passeio privado de um dia com busca e retorno ao seu hotel em Konya. Inclui o túmulo de Rumi no Museu Mevlana, os sítios seljúcidas da colina de Alaaddin e a madraçal Karatay, e depois percorre cerca de 50 quilômetros até o sítio neolítico de Çatalhöyük.
- nl: Een privétour van één dag met ophalen en terugbrengen bij uw hotel in Konya. De route omvat het graf van Rumi in het Mevlana Museum, de Seltsjoekse locaties op de Alaaddin heuvel en de Karatay madrasa, en rijdt daarna ongeveer 50 kilometer naar de neolithische site Çatalhöyük.
- ru: Частная экскурсия на один день с трансфером от отеля в Конье и обратно. Маршрут включает гробницу Руми в музее Мевляны, сельджукские памятники на холме Алаеддин и медресе Каратай, затем около 50 километров до неолитического поселения Чатал-Хююк.
- zh-CN: 为期一天的私人游览，从科尼亚的酒店接送。行程参观梅夫拉纳博物馆中的鲁米陵墓、阿拉丁山上的塞尔柱遗迹和卡拉泰神学院，然后驱车约50公里，前往新石器时代遗址恰塔霍裕克。
- tr: Konya'daki otelinizden alınıp bırakılmasını içeren, bir gün süren özel tur. Mevlana Müzesi'ndeki Mevlana'nın türbesi, Alaaddin Tepesi'ndeki Selçuklu yapıları ve Karatay Medresesi gezilir; ardından yaklaşık 50 kilometre yol alınarak Neolitik çağ alanı Çatalhöyük'e gidilir.
- ar: جولة خاصة مدتها يوم واحد مع استقبال من فندقك في قونية وإعادتك إليه. تشمل ضريح الرومي في متحف مولانا ومواقع السلاجقة في تلة علاء الدين ومدرسة قرطاي، ثم تقطع نحو 50 كيلومترا إلى موقع تشاتال هويوك النيوليتي.
- hi: कोन्या में आपके होटल से लेने और वापस छोड़ने वाला एक दिन का निजी टूर। इसमें मेवलाना संग्रहालय में रूमी का मकबरा, अलाद्दीन पहाड़ी के सेल्जुक स्थल और कारातय मदरसा शामिल हैं, फिर लगभग 50 किलोमीटर दूर नवपाषाण स्थल चतलहुयुक तक जाया जाता है।

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- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/41199-scaled.jpg — 41199
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Maulana_Jelaledin_Muhammad_Rumi_in_konya.jpg — Maulana_Jelaledin_Muhammad_Rumi_in_konya
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- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/3.jpg — Alaaddin Hill and Mosque – Alaaddin Mosque and conical Seljuk tomb on Alaaddin Hill illuminated at night. Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/c1661a50d1fed871b9ed385fa194b7ba.jpg — Karatay Madrasa – Seljuk turquoise tilework on the dome and fan pendentives. Photo: Murat Özsoy 1958, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Karatay-Medresesi.jpg — Karatay-Medresesi
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CatalHoyukSouthArea.jpg — CatalHoyukSouthArea
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Catalhoyuk_7400_BC_Konya_Turkey_-_UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site_08-scaled.jpg — Çatalhöyük,_7400_BC,_Konya,_Turkey_-_UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site,_08

## Sources

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al%C3%A2eddin_Mosque
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karatay_Madrasa
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mevlana_Museum

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