UNESCO’s Çatalhöyük to Rumi: A Cultural Weekend in Konya

Step backward to Protected content , when humanity built its first urban civilization. Welcome to Çatalhöyük, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Konya Plain. An ancestor of the first cities in the world, this breathtaking Neolithic settlement offers an unmatched window into early human life.

This is the famous "city with no doors." Travelers will discover a dense, honeycomb matrix of mudbrick homes clustered without streets or ground-level gates. Instead, residents walked across interconnected rooftops, stepping down into their homes via wooden ladders lowered through ceiling hatches.

Beyond these ancient walls lies Konya, Turkey's spiritual and cultural heart. Celebrated as the home of Sufi mystic Rumi and birthplace of the Whirling Dervishes, Konya bridges the ancient and the divine. Experience the destination fully by exploring exquisite Seljuk architecture, examining Neolithic artifacts, and visiting modern marvels like the Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden.

At dusk, ground yourself in tradition by witnessing a mesmerizing whirling dervish ceremony. No weekend is complete without honoring the region's culinary legacy; indulge in time-honored local specialties, from crisp flatbreads to slow-cooked meats, to discover the rich gastronomical world of this Anatolian region.

Incl.: 2 return flights Protected content hotel + local transport & day trips + professional guide + TÜRSAB insurance