A pilgrimage of the soul to the most sacred places of Sufism.
Guided by the Sufi mystic Sheikh Burhanuddin, we will traverse magical Istanbul amidst mosques, ancient sounds, and the hypnotic whirls of the whirling dervishes. Then on to Konya, to the tomb of Mevlana Rumi, poet of divine love, to immerse ourselves in the pulsating heart of the Sufi tradition.
An inner journey through silence, dhikr (remembrance), beauty, and presence, where time dissolves and the heart awakens.
Limited spots available
TRAVEL PROGRAM
DAY 1 — Sunday, May 10
Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome of participants and hotel check-in. Free time for rest or a walk in the surroundings.
DAY 2 — Monday, May 11
Istanbul
Visit to the most iconic places of the city:
Sultan Ahmet
Grand Bazaar
Süleymaniye Mosque
DAY 3 — Tuesday, May 12
Istanbul – Traditional Sema Ceremony
Continuation of cultural and spiritual visits.
In the evening, participation in the traditional sema ceremony.
DAY 4 — Wednesday, May 13
Yalova
Visit to the Maqam of Şeyh Sherafuddin.
DAY 5 — Thursday, May 14
Bursa
Exploration of the spiritual sites of the city:
Bursa Ulu Mosque
Various historical maqams
DAY 6 — Friday, May 15
Eskişehir
Visit to the Maqam of Yunus Emre, great Sufi saint and poet.
DAY 7 — Saturday, May 16
Konya
Pilgrimage to:
Maqam of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi
Maqam of Shamsi Tabrizi
DAY 8 — Sunday, May 17
Nevşehir – Cappadocia
Visit to the Maqam of Hacıbektaş Veli.
Exploration of Cappadocia.
DAY 9 — Monday, May 18
Nevşehir – Cappadocia
Sunrise in Cappadocia and further visits in the region.
DAY 10 — Tuesday, May 19
From Nevşehir to Fethiye
Day dedicated to the bus transfer to Fethiye
(long journey: approximately 12 hours).
Arrival and hotel check-in.
SUFI RETREAT IN FETHIYE
DAY 11 — Wednesday, May 20
Retreat – Day 1
Activities and teachings with Sheikh Burhanuddin.
DAY 12 — Thursday, May 21
Retreat – Day 2
DAY 13 — Friday, May 22
Retreat – Day 3
DAY 14 — Saturday, May 23
Check-out and departures to Dalaman Airport
COSTS
COSTS
EUR 2,350 per person (EUR 2,800 for those who register after December 31, 2025)
What is included:
Half-board accommodation for the first 10 days (and full board for the final days of the retreat)
All internal transfers by private bus
Guides and translators
The accompaniment of Sheikh Burhanuddin
Travel insurance
What is not included:
Round-trip airfare (arrival in Istanbul and return from Dalaman)
Lunches during the first 10 days
Transfer from the retreat location to Dalaman Airport (from which we recommend taking an internal flight to Istanbul at a cost of approximately EUR 50)
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT METHODS:
Only those who, after contacting us by email, send 50% of the total cost by December 31, 2025, will be considered registered.
The remaining amount must be paid by April 30, 2026.
REFUND POLICY
By February 1, 2026: full refund
Between February 1 and March 10, 2026: 50% refund
After March 10, 2026: no refund possible
INFO info@consapevol-mente.it
