Things to do in Konya Province, Konya Province: The Best Cultural Tours

April 14, 2022 Jana Sager

Discover the best top things to do in Konya Province, Turkey including 10 days Turkey Tours with Small Group, Highlights of Konya, Private Tour: Best of Turkey in 15 Days From Istanbul, MINI Group Max.10 pax Turkey Express 8 Days Tour, Catalhuyuk Archeological Site, In The Footsteps Of Rumi, Best of Capaddocia and Konya in 2 days with full board, Private tour: 12-Day Turkish Adventure Package Tour From Istanbul, Cappadocia 2 Day Tour from Belek, Cappadocia to Konya,Antalya,Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour.
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1. 10 days Turkey Tours with Small Group

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Istanbul to Cappadocia,Konya,Pamukkale and Ephesus Start from Cappadocia (2 night) Konya (1 night) Pamukkale (2 night) Ephesus (2 night) Istanbul (2 night)

Inclusions: 9 nights accommodation, National Park fees, Breakfast, Professional guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Istanbul to Cappadocia flight ticket

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Dinner and drinks, Dinner

Reviewed By 947bilals

Love the Tour and the staff is very educated and fluent in english espcially Saleem. Highly recommended you will get to see most of the important sites in Cappadocia.

2. Highlights of Konya

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This tour program is a professional guided tour program that includes the main attractions of Konya such as the museum&Tomb of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi ,madrasahs from Seljuk time,Alaeddin mosque & ruins of the Seljuk palace,old Roman village and churches.This program also includes walking in the Old bazaar and visiting the felt art house. Private transportation ,professional guidance, Ala Carte lunch with drinks, all the admission fees are included in the tours. If you are coming to Konya for 1 day ,this program is right for you. You can check detailed itinerary below..

Inclusions: Ala Carte Lunch with drinks are included, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, professional guiding, hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Any tip for te guide and driver

Reviewed By apricot44

çatalhöyük, located about 50 km southeast of konya province in the central Anatolia region of Turkey, does not have any problems with transportation.you can reach it very easily.you should definitely see the excavations of this Neolithic settlement, consisting of 2 Hills about 20 meters high.now I want to tell you about the Neolithic period and çatalhöyük. Çatalhöyük (Catalhoyuk) mound Open-Air Museum of the Neolithic period Çatalhöyük consists of 2 Hills belonging to the Neolithic and Chalcolithic period ,located on both sides of çarşamba Creek ,located in the center of the Anatolian peninsula, located at the crossing point of 3 major continents, about 50 km southeast of konya province. çatalhöyük was discovered in the late 1950s and excavations were started in the early 1960s. it has been used as a settlement area continuously for about 2000 years and is like an open-air museum that allows us to understand the settled Society of the Neolithic and Chalcolithic period consisting of about 20 different layers with all the Found artifacts. The first settlement at Çatalhöyük was Neolithic about 9400 years ago. It happened in the age. In an area of 13.5 hectares on the edge of old Konya Lake Çatalhöyük settlement, which was founded and is thought to have been inhabited continuously for about two thousand years, is dated to the Neolithic period “Doğu Çatalhöyük " (B.C.7400– 6200) and “West Çatalhöyük” dated to the Chalcolithic Period (B.C. 6200–5200) it consists of two mounds. Homes abandoned over time, new arrivals as a result, they built new houses on it, filling it with soil it rose in layers and formed a 21-meter peak. çatalhöyük has made the Neolithic period commemorated with art with its unusual finds. Weaving, woodworking, mining, Obsidian craftsmanship, murals and reliefs, stone and clay figurines shed light on the art aspect of the period. The temple in the settlement and the statuettes it contains have developed a religion, the birth of architectural and conscious planning, the economy of advanced agriculture and animal husbandry and a large number of captured it is possible to witness the progress in the trade of raw materials with imported materials. in addition to various items, superior jewelry works were obtained from forged copper or rare Stones. çatalhöyük houses, which have a regular city plan, are used for pantry and food production in addition to the main room 1 or It consists of side rooms ranging from 3. Main rooms entered from the roof a staircase is used to enter from the roof, and a stove is located below the staircase. The point where the ladder is located is also the exit point of the smoke coming out of the stove. The main room was often repainted, probably due to smoke coming out of the hearth. During the day, light comes from the stairwell to houses that are dark. and because of this, the main room is quite bright. For better reflection of light, the walls were painted white with limestone. A painting of rooms White another reason is to eliminate the heat generated by the stove. At home on cold winter nights the time spent has contributed to people's socialization. adjacent planned structures it is seen to be built in a honeycomb shape, conjoined and closed outwards. Çatalhöyük houses were built of Quadrangular Adobe, a mixture of sun-dried mud and straw, using Reed and wood poles and plaster. Region mudbrick and Reed were easily found, making use of the swamp. Çatalhöyük, which has similar characteristics with the architecture of adobe houses in Anatolia today between the walls of their house are tree plantings. On these pylons incoming beams carry the flat ceiling, while the ceiling top cover is compressed onto the Reed it is covered with white, thin and sticky clay. Çatalhöyük with the addition of the neighborhoods while the buildings around the courtyards create the neighborhoods city established. There are no streets in the city and the people who live here they provided passage through the roofs of the houses and also entered the houses through these roofs. çatalhöyük helps us to understand the belief systems,rituals,symbols and cosmic world of the Neolithic period with its many cult and ritual symbols. wild cattle horns or horned skulls plastered with clay (ancestral cult),skulls(skull cult),goddess(Cybele) statue (Mother Earth,fertility and life cult) are some of the features that make çatalhöyük unique. the male God and the male cult, which dominated the neoltic period and before it, are replaced by the cult of the Mother Goddess along with çatalhöyük. A mural with a Çatalhöyük drawing was found during excavations in 1960 . A large part of this unusual mural was painted on the north wall. The third section is pictured on the eastern edge of the House. Monochrome one the picture is. B. carbon testing pictureC shows that it was built in 6300. On the north wall of the painting on plaster part of it was dismantled in four parts. Three pieces are exhibited in Ankara Anatolian Civilizations Museum Pictured are quadrangular structures, often built in terraces in front it has a total area of. After the city, an erupting volcano is seen, covered with volcanic stones, whose slopes are rolling down. A cloud of smoke and ash sits above it, from the erupting crater similar parts are thrown into the air. Double cone pictorial of the mountain, Konya It depicts the eruption of Mount Hasan, located at the eastern end of the plain. It is believed that this volcano is the extinct volcano of today, Mount Hasan . This picture shows the twin-crested volcanic Mount Hasan rising just beyond the village's borders it shows a view of the village. On a surface out of human hands it is considered one of the earliest paintings ever made. çatalhöyük has opened a new era related to the Neolithic period and continues to open...........

3. Private Tour: Best of Turkey in 15 Days From Istanbul

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Enjoy a private Turkey tour with our expert local tour guides. This tour a good option to visit most of important historical landmarks of Turkey. Visiting : istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Ayvalık, Gallipoli (Anzac Cove).

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Drinks, Personal expenses, Dinner

Reviewed By Flormiosotis

Our first time in Turkey was AMAZING, exceeded our expectations in so many ways. All the places We visited were absolutely beautiful, the hospitality, the culture, the people are super nice. The Jeepsafari in Cappadoccia, the hot air balloons in Pamukkale, THE TURKISH BATH and the Galata tower are highly recommended. WE WANT TO GO BACK!!! Alí was our private tour guide and He was excellent. He's very nice, professional and knowledgeable (and very patient with my girls and I lol We didn't stop talking and singing) Our designated driver was very friendly as well and polite. Overall, AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! MARAVILLOSO! ????????

4. MINI Group Max.10 pax Turkey Express 8 Days Tour

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This mini group ( max. 10 pax ) fully guided land tour includes the most popular highlights of Western Turkey. Surround yourself in the world-famous attractions of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus on an 8-day fully guided tour. The non-stop adventure gives you a thorough overview of the country's most popular destinations, without making you feel rushed. Perfect for travelers who are short on time or people who hate planning, all logistical details, including domestic flights, accommodation, and most meals, are included and accounted for * Selected centrally Located Boutique and 4 star Hotels * Small group ensures personal service with * Informative, friendly and professional guide * Domestic flights included. * Option with Private Tour for your family

Inclusions: 7 nights accommodations in given hotels below, Professional licensed Tour guide/guides, Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line ) , Domestic flight tickets (Istanbul - Cappadocia and Izmir - Istanbul), All transportation by A/C ´NO SMOKING’ vehicle , 7 Breakfasts & 4 Dinners, Boutique Hotels in Istanbul : Yasmak Sultan or Dosso Dossi Old City or similar, Hotels in Cappadocia:5 star Perissia Hotel / 4 star Dinler Nevsehir , Hotels in Kusadasi: Carina Hotel or La Vista Boutique or similar, Hotels in Pamukkale: Colossae Thermal or Pam Thermal Hotel or similar

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Any drinks and the meals not mentioned in including section

Reviewed By aaleemm1

I did a day tour with Curio Travel and had an amazing time! The tour guide, Serkan was so knowledgeable, professional and friendly. It was a private tour and the tour guide was flexible and understanding for the tour sites where I wanted to spend more time, and I am so thankful to him for that. I feel so fortunate to experience Istanbul with Curio Travel, and going to remember my tour for a very long time. Hopefully, I will visit Istanbul again, and if I do I would definitely reach out to them :-)

5. Catalhuyuk Archeological Site

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This is a half day tour including Catalhuyuk Archelogical Site & Boncuklu Huyuk Archeological site and Konya Archeological Museum. Catalhüyük Archeological site which is in UNESCO World Heritage List, is obviously the largest, most developed and one of the oldest city settlement in the World. It dates back to the Neolithic period (7200-6500 BC),and it is known to have been the first proto-city settlement in Anatolia. Boncuklu Huyuk archelogical site which dates back to the Neolithic period is 10 km from Çatalhüyük . 10.000 years ago it was part of a revolution which made settled life in houses and farming a normal part of people’s lives. If you are interested in archeology and prehistory it is definitely the best places you should see. We offer you private transportation and a very special tour accompanied by informative , friendly ,reliable and professional guide.

Inclusions: No lunch because this is a half-day tour program., Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Professional Guiding, Hotel pick up and Drop Off

Exclusions: Any tip for the guide and driver

Reviewed By 432basseme

We had such a great time with our hosts. They were super friendly, punctual, and very understanding of what we would like to do and catering the trip to our preferences. The tour itself was beyond amazing, walks you through many historical events and stories the effects of we see until our present day. Highly recommended to anyone who is curious about Sufism.

6. In The Footsteps Of Rumi

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This is a special and unique tour programme that includes the footsteps of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. It has been organized to make you feel the spiritual atmosphere where Rumi lived. In addition to the program, you will meet with real Mevlevi sufies and you will have chance to speak ,make a conversation and ask questions. Private transportation ,professional guidance, lunch with drinks, all the admission fees are included in the tours. You can check detailed itinerary..

Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, professional guiding

Exclusions: Any tip for the Guide and driver

Reviewed By apricot44

çatalhöyük, located about 50 km southeast of konya province in the central Anatolia region of Turkey, does not have any problems with transportation.you can reach it very easily.you should definitely see the excavations of this Neolithic settlement, consisting of 2 Hills about 20 meters high.now I want to tell you about the Neolithic period and çatalhöyük. Çatalhöyük (Catalhoyuk) mound Open-Air Museum of the Neolithic period Çatalhöyük consists of 2 Hills belonging to the Neolithic and Chalcolithic period ,located on both sides of çarşamba Creek ,located in the center of the Anatolian peninsula, located at the crossing point of 3 major continents, about 50 km southeast of konya province. çatalhöyük was discovered in the late 1950s and excavations were started in the early 1960s. it has been used as a settlement area continuously for about 2000 years and is like an open-air museum that allows us to understand the settled Society of the Neolithic and Chalcolithic period consisting of about 20 different layers with all the Found artifacts. The first settlement at Çatalhöyük was Neolithic about 9400 years ago. It happened in the age. In an area of 13.5 hectares on the edge of old Konya Lake Çatalhöyük settlement, which was founded and is thought to have been inhabited continuously for about two thousand years, is dated to the Neolithic period “Doğu Çatalhöyük " (B.C.7400– 6200) and “West Çatalhöyük” dated to the Chalcolithic Period (B.C. 6200–5200) it consists of two mounds. Homes abandoned over time, new arrivals as a result, they built new houses on it, filling it with soil it rose in layers and formed a 21-meter peak. çatalhöyük has made the Neolithic period commemorated with art with its unusual finds. Weaving, woodworking, mining, Obsidian craftsmanship, murals and reliefs, stone and clay figurines shed light on the art aspect of the period. The temple in the settlement and the statuettes it contains have developed a religion, the birth of architectural and conscious planning, the economy of advanced agriculture and animal husbandry and a large number of captured it is possible to witness the progress in the trade of raw materials with imported materials. in addition to various items, superior jewelry works were obtained from forged copper or rare Stones. çatalhöyük houses, which have a regular city plan, are used for pantry and food production in addition to the main room 1 or It consists of side rooms ranging from 3. Main rooms entered from the roof a staircase is used to enter from the roof, and a stove is located below the staircase. The point where the ladder is located is also the exit point of the smoke coming out of the stove. The main room was often repainted, probably due to smoke coming out of the hearth. During the day, light comes from the stairwell to houses that are dark. and because of this, the main room is quite bright. For better reflection of light, the walls were painted white with limestone. A painting of rooms White another reason is to eliminate the heat generated by the stove. At home on cold winter nights the time spent has contributed to people's socialization. adjacent planned structures it is seen to be built in a honeycomb shape, conjoined and closed outwards. Çatalhöyük houses were built of Quadrangular Adobe, a mixture of sun-dried mud and straw, using Reed and wood poles and plaster. Region mudbrick and Reed were easily found, making use of the swamp. Çatalhöyük, which has similar characteristics with the architecture of adobe houses in Anatolia today between the walls of their house are tree plantings. On these pylons incoming beams carry the flat ceiling, while the ceiling top cover is compressed onto the Reed it is covered with white, thin and sticky clay. Çatalhöyük with the addition of the neighborhoods while the buildings around the courtyards create the neighborhoods city established. There are no streets in the city and the people who live here they provided passage through the roofs of the houses and also entered the houses through these roofs. çatalhöyük helps us to understand the belief systems,rituals,symbols and cosmic world of the Neolithic period with its many cult and ritual symbols. wild cattle horns or horned skulls plastered with clay (ancestral cult),skulls(skull cult),goddess(Cybele) statue (Mother Earth,fertility and life cult) are some of the features that make çatalhöyük unique. the male God and the male cult, which dominated the neoltic period and before it, are replaced by the cult of the Mother Goddess along with çatalhöyük. A mural with a Çatalhöyük drawing was found during excavations in 1960 . A large part of this unusual mural was painted on the north wall. The third section is pictured on the eastern edge of the House. Monochrome one the picture is. B. carbon testing pictureC shows that it was built in 6300. On the north wall of the painting on plaster part of it was dismantled in four parts. Three pieces are exhibited in Ankara Anatolian Civilizations Museum Pictured are quadrangular structures, often built in terraces in front it has a total area of. After the city, an erupting volcano is seen, covered with volcanic stones, whose slopes are rolling down. A cloud of smoke and ash sits above it, from the erupting crater similar parts are thrown into the air. Double cone pictorial of the mountain, Konya It depicts the eruption of Mount Hasan, located at the eastern end of the plain. It is believed that this volcano is the extinct volcano of today, Mount Hasan . This picture shows the twin-crested volcanic Mount Hasan rising just beyond the village's borders it shows a view of the village. On a surface out of human hands it is considered one of the earliest paintings ever made. çatalhöyük has opened a new era related to the Neolithic period and continues to open...........

7. Best of Capaddocia and Konya in 2 days with full board

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2-day trip to Konya and Capaddocia with full board and overnight in 4 star hotel. Visit the most famous land in Turkey! Capaddocia will amaze you with its underground cities, rock curved churches in Goreme Open Air Museum and fabulous shapes of stone formations. Visit the monastery of Mevlana Whirling Dervishes  in Konya. Do not miss the chance! Go to the land of volcanos, fairy chimneys and beautifull valleys and finally see all these attraction from up high – during unforgettable hot air balloon adventure.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Overnight accommodation in 4-star hotel, 2 x breakfast, 2 x open buffet lunch, 1 x dinner at the hotel in Capaddocia, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Turkish Night Show in the cave and Hot Air Baloon flight (may be booked from the guide)

Reviewed By stefandemirm

I booked this tour as a private tour and I am absolutely thrilled. Already at the pick-up you feel like a VIP because of the spacious vehicle. The catering is fully included and very good despite current legal restrictions. Great importance is attached to hygiene measures for pandemic prevention without having to have any significant restrictions on the experience. The guide speaks perfect German. Apart from that, he also speaks several other languages fluently. He really has an extensive expertise. You can have an excellent conversation about the cultures, mythologies as well as art. Although several sites are visited that are a bit far from each other, one is at the sights most of the time. The ancient buildings are fascinating and it is an indescribable feeling to stand in the middle of an ancient trade route while the guide describes life and events there at that time. At least as impressive are the waterfalls surrounded by nature and a park that invites you to explore. For cultural tourists, this tour is without a doubt a must.

8. Private tour: 12-Day Turkish Adventure Package Tour From Istanbul

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You will see all of the most significant sights of Istanbul aided by an expert guide ensuring that you retain a good understanding of the History and Culture.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 11 nights accommodation, Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Entrance Fees, Domestic flight

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Dinner and lunch at istanbul

Reviewed By Flormiosotis

Our first time in Turkey was AMAZING, exceeded our expectations in so many ways. All the places We visited were absolutely beautiful, the hospitality, the culture, the people are super nice. The Jeepsafari in Cappadoccia, the hot air balloons in Pamukkale, THE TURKISH BATH and the Galata tower are highly recommended. WE WANT TO GO BACK!!! Alí was our private tour guide and He was excellent. He's very nice, professional and knowledgeable (and very patient with my girls and I lol We didn't stop talking and singing) Our designated driver was very friendly as well and polite. Overall, AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! MARAVILLOSO! ????????

9. Cappadocia 2 Day Tour from Belek

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Cappadocia is an amazing wonderland in the middle of Turkey. Being world famous for the incredible rock formations it is really worth a visit. Join a 2 day trip from Antalya to discover the most beautiful valleys of Cappadocia, to explore the underground city, rock houses and rock-cut churches. Spend two unforgettable days in Cappadocia and you will definitely wish to come back there again.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Overnight accommodation, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Turkish night show in Cappadocia and whirling dervishes show (optional), Drinks on lunch time, Balloon ride (optional).

Reviewed By MitchellL231

Went on this tour and it was a great time. Definitely suggest to do it be prepare to hike and swim through some canyons to get to the point where you will get into a raft. They do have water shoes and cell phone water prof protectors for sale if you don't have them and you want those's item at the less.

10. Cappadocia to Konya,Antalya,Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour

Stoneland Turkey Travel

2 night Cappadocia 1 night Konya 2 night Antalya 1 night Pamukkale 2 night Ephesus and daily tours

Inclusions: 8 nights accommodation, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch, Dinner

Reviewed By 947bilals

Love the Tour and the staff is very educated and fluent in english espcially Saleem. Highly recommended you will get to see most of the important sites in Cappadocia.

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