Activities in Konya

Konya Rumi Whirling Dervishes Sema Ceremony Entry Ticket

A Must Do

You can't go to Konya without experiencing a Sema/ whirling dervish show for yourself. It was amazing.

Çatalhöyük Archaeological Excavation Site and Virtual Museum

Small but significant site - well worth a visit!

This bus service out to Catalhoyuk is fantastic value. It went on time and was really comfortable. The pickup location is also really central and easy to find. Once we got on the bus, the staff gave a brief overview of the site and what to expect in both Turkish and English, which was really helpful. They dropped us at Catalhoyuk and picked us up 2 hours later. We bought our ticket on site (5 euro for site and museum). The site itself is quite small but incredibly significant and well worth a visit. There is a new, interactive museum there too, which has lots of fascinating info about the history of the site and archeological processes. (There is also a toilet and Cafe.) My only regret was that they seemed to underplay the genetic evidence demonstrating it was a matrifocal, matrilineal society, as is also evidenced by the famous female fertility figures found on site. Apart from that, we really loved our visit here.

Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus 8-Day Private or Group Tour

Amazing 5-Day Tour with Orkun & Team!

We had a fantastic 5-day tour through Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Kusadasi with our guide Orkun. He was knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, and was so friendly with our kids, which made the trip extra enjoyable. He also suggested some excellent local restaurants where we tried authentic Turkish food—we thoroughly enjoyed every meal and experience. Special thanks as well to our driver, who stayed with us for all five days. He was an excellent, safe, and reliable companion on the long drives. Overall, the trip was well-organized, fun, and full of memories thanks to Orkun and the team. Highly recommended!