A Sufi Journey — Istanbul to Konya

Sacred journey scene for the Special Journeys page
Special Journey

A Pilgrimage of Presence

A journey through sacred places and inner landscapes, following the path of Sufism from Istanbul to Konya, created as a pilgrimage of remembrance, presence, and connection.

Inspired by the teachings of Rumi and the living tradition of the dervishes, this experience moves through historic sites, spiritual atmospheres, and quiet moments of reflection that invite a deeper encounter with both place and self.

It culminates during Şeb-i Arûs, the sacred commemoration of Rumi’s passing, a night understood not as an ending, but as a union with the Divine Beloved.

Rumi tomb and sacred setting for the Sufi journey
The Journey

Walking the Sufi Path

Walking in the footsteps of saints and the tradition of the dervishes, the journey unfolds through significant Sufi sites in Istanbul before continuing to Konya, the spiritual home of Rumi.

Sacred places

Through visits to sacred spaces such as the shrine of Aziz Mahmud Hüdayi and the Galata Mevlevi Lodge, participants encounter the teachings of humility, remembrance, and devotion in their living context.

Konya and Şeb-i Arûs

In Konya, the journey deepens with visits to the resting places of Shams of Tabriz and Rumi, exploring the path of awakening and divine love. The experience culminates in the Sema ceremony and the sacred commemoration of Şeb-i Arûs — a moment of reflection, unity, and return.

6 days · December (Şeb-i Arûs)

If you feel called to this journey, we invite you to get in touch. We will share the full program and guide you through the experience.

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