In The Footsteps Of Rumi: A Journey Through Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi's Spiritual Life

Embark on a spiritual journey through the life of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi with this unique tour. Experience the spiritual atmosphere, meet Mevlevi sufis, and immerse yourself in Rumi’s teachings.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mevlana Muzesi - The Tomb of Rumi & Museum
    For Muslims and non-Muslims alike, the main reason to come to Konya is to visit the Mevlâna Museum, the former lodge of the whirling dervishes and home to the tomb of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi who lived in 13th century. This is the biggest Sufi centre in Turkey, and the building’s fluted dome of turquoise…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Professional guiding
What's Not Included
  • Any tip for the Guide and driver
Additional Information

This is an exclusive and distinctive tour itinerary following the trail of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. The agenda is planned to immerse you in the spiritual ambiance of Rumi’s life. As part of the experience, you will encounter authentic Mevlevi sufi practitioners, offering you the opportunity for dialogue and inquiry. Private conveyance, expert tour…

Location
Mevlana Muzesi
Mevlana Cd. No:1,
Cancellation Policy

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

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365sheryln
Sep 25, 2024
Rumi Fan - Thank you to Hayri and team from Selene Travel for an amazing day. We covered Rumi and his journey from beginning to end. Hayri was very informative. Thank you for an enlightening day
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Nurdaner
Sep 5, 2024
Full of gratitude. A tour from the heart. - I booked the private Sufi tour and Hayri was my guide and took me to the most beautiful places in Konya and shared all his knowledge about rumi with me. It was so great. Mete also enriched the tour with his stories. The planning and care for the participants of the tour is from the heart, which you can feel again and again. Thank you for this wonderful day.
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Goplaces420704
Jul 2, 2024
Great guide!! - This was a wonderful tour of the places related to Rumi as described. The tour guide, Hayri, was extremely knowledgeable about each Rumi location and other significant sites. He explained the overall history and told interesting anecdotes and legends about Rumi and other important figures of that time. In the morning we walked to all of the locations in the center of Konya. We stopped for a very good lunch of traditional Turkish food and then continued to outlying sites in the afternoon in a van.
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Nohaessop
Jun 28, 2024
17 Days Private Tour - Konya - In May 2024, I brought a group of clients on a Spiritual retreat &tour through Turkiye. Konya was our first city & Fatma was our guide. Fatma was beyond amazing! She not only gave us all the information, but could easily read the group & what they needed & were interested in. Going to all the sites and getting the meanings behind it, such as the Sema, was moving. Walking the path Mevlana walked to the mosque & then praying the mosque was special. Fatma arranged that the group met with a practicing Dervish, whom we sat in conversation with & could ask any questions we had, which was the highlight of the day. If ever you're in Konya, do not hesitate to have Mete & Fatma take you on a tour of this beautiful city. I know I will be back over & over again and they are the only people whom I'd contact. Thank you Fatma and thank you Mete. You both made our group's trip amazing!
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Angusco6706rz
Jun 13, 2024
A lovely experience in Konya - Such a beautiful experience. I saw photos of the Mevlana museum before but the full spiritual power is only felt when you are there and it is truly awe inspiring. Konya is a city full of extremely kind people and is very safe. I actually prefer it here over Istanbul. If you want to do this tour, I highly recommend staying at Araf Hotel - which is also run by a Rumi admirer.
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Wanderer09327962734
Jun 2, 2024
Into the mind and times of Rumi - A great insight into the life and times and message of Rumi and his contemporaries. Hayri shared his wealth of knowledge as we walked the city and his knowledge about local cuisine during lunch was an added bonus. The car with Mehmet was comfortable and always on time. Thank you for a heart filling experience and hope to visit again soon!!
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Nazg2019
May 13, 2024
The best experience in my Turkiye Trip - The best private tour ever with Selene Tour- Mette n Huseyn as thr guide. Huseyn is a very good and patient guide. Veru knowledgeable and is able to answer all our queries. He is help and accommodating as well. The lunch was superb. Time and money well spent with Selene tour. Highly recommended 10 stars!
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Martines207
May 6, 2024
WONDERFUL Tour! - We spent a delightful & educational day with Fatma who is very knowledgable & thoughtful. She brought the life of Rumi alive through a blending of stories & historical facts. A Wonderful way to get to know Konya as well as the Beloved Rumi. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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Martine_s
May 6, 2024
Wonderful Tour! - Fatima is very knowledgable & thoughtful. She brought the life of Rumi alive through a blending of stories & historical facts. HIGHLY RECOMMEND 😊
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904elnaram
Apr 25, 2024
Our unforgettable experience in Konya - What you seek, seeking you! ( Rumi) - We visited Konya in December 2023. It was my dream to touch the memories of Rumi & Shams Tebrizi in the city where Masnavi was created! Imagine, how we were happy to find out about this amazing tour " In the Footsteps of Rumi'. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mehmet and his wife - Fatma for this wonderful experience: we not only visited museums, and holy places but also got acquainted with the history of each painting and item in them. We also visited mosques and places where there were ancient madrasas where Rumi taught. Viatour representatives- Mehmet and Fatma were very knowledgeable and have taken care of our every request! The tour was promptly and efficiently planned so we did not wait in line and even tasted delicious national cuisine. Fatma met us with the dervish and we had a chance to ask him questions and buy books and souvenirs there. These people knew their business extremely well and helped us navigate in Konya to discover not only touristic but also other local places which were historical pearls of Turkey. Thanks to Viator, we will never forget Konya, and come back there in October- musical festival! If you plan to visit Konya, to take Rumi & Tebrizi footsteps and discover Sufism, semazen and Ney music – I recommend you from the bottom of my heart to benefit from this tour. Thanks a lot Mehmet and Fatma again!
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From $75
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).