Whirling Dervishes are an Islamic Sufi sect founded by Mevlana Jelauddin Rumi. They practice whirling as a form of Sufi worship and meditation. The ceremony represents spiritual journey towards God and truth
Public transportation costs $1 per ride, including subway and tram. Bosphorus cruise costs $6 for 2 hours, with guide fee of $55. Golden Horn ferry runs from Karakoy to Eyüp Sultan, costs $1 each way
Konya hosts annual Şeb-i Arûs festival honouring Mevlana in December. Festival celebrates 13th century Persian poet Rumi's teachings. Thousands gather to commemorate Rumi's life and teachings
Konya is a conservative university town often overlooked by tourists. City is famous for Sufism and Whirling Dervish ceremonies. Mevlana complex houses Rumi's tomb and is main tourist attraction
Mevlevi Order founded by Mevlana in Konya during Seljuk period. Galata Mevlevihane in Istanbul is elaborate Ottoman-era structure. Order spread through Divani Mehmet Celebi's efforts to Egypt, Algeria, and Anatolia