Turkey travel guide
What to see in Konya
The city of Rumi and the whirling dervishes, in the heart of Anatolia.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to January
Konya highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Mevlana Museum
Rumi’s tomb under a green dome.
- Sema ceremony
The dervishes whirl.
- Karatay Madrasa
A ceramics museum.
- Çatalhöyük
One of the first cities in the world.
- Sille
A village with a Byzantine church.
Day trips from Konya
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Konya
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Konya are from April to January.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- February, March
Ramadan (approximate dates)
During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.
What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the lokanta (canteen-style eatery). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Turkey guide.
Frequently asked questions about Konya
What to see in Konya?
Mevlana Museum, Sema ceremony, Karatay Madrasa, Çatalhöyük and Sille.
What to see in Konya in one day?
Don’t miss Mevlana Museum, Sema ceremony, Karatay Madrasa, Çatalhöyük and Sille. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Konya?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Konya are from April to January.
What day trips can you take from Konya?
Dervishes in Konya and Guided tour of Konya.
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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.