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Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in Cappadocia

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Duration :45 Mins (19:00 to 20:15) (approx.)
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Highlights

Experience the spiritual cermeony of The Sema first hand

Learn about the history of this ritual from your private English-speaking guide

Enjoy luxury air-conditioned transportation to and from your hotel


Inclusions

  • Pick up & drop off from all centrally located hotels in Cappadocia.
  • Transportation with A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle throughout the trip.
  • Professional tour guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.
  • A religious drink called Serbet
  • Local taxes.

Exclusions

    • Gratuities (optional)
    • Food and drinks, unless specified

Activity Info

The Sema (whirling dervishes) ceremony represents the mystical journey of man’s spiritual ascent through love and his search for truth and perfection. It is believed that once man has returned from his spiritual journey, he can love and be of service to all creatures surrounding him. Tonight, you have the opportunity to experience an authentic Cappadocian ceremony and witness an ancient Turkish ritual.

You will be collected from your accommodation in the Avanos, Goreme or Urgup area at approximately 21:00 and transported by luxury air-conditioned transport to the caravanserais, (caravan places). These abodes were built when trade across Turkey in medieval Seljuk times was dependent on camel trains. The buildings provided accommodation for the merchants and stabling for their animals. Today these ancient structures are the site of The Sema.

The ceremony lasts for one hour and during this time your friendly and professional English-speaking guide will talk you through the ceremony and introduce you to Serbet, a traditional religious libation. After a the performance, you will be transported back to your accommodation.

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Entrance

  • Pick up & drop off from all centrally located hotels in Cappadocia.
  • Transportation with A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle throughout the trip.
  • We aim to respond to all travel requests within 12 hours.
  • Clothing: Entrance to performance is not allowed to gentlemen and ladies with no proper outfit.

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in Cappadocia

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony Cappadocia Turkey

Cappadocia Travel Guide

Cappadocia

Goreme Open Air Museum

Zelve Open Air Museum

Urgup

Uchisar

Ortahisar

Mustafa Pasa Village

Rose Valley

Red Valley

Piegon Valley

Pasabag Valley

Pancarlik Valley

Selime Monastery

Three Beauties

Love Valley

Kizilirmak River

Kiliclar Valley

Kaymakli Underground City

Derinkuyu Underground City

Ihlara Valley

Guzelyurt

Gulludere Valley

Esentepe Village

Devrent Valley

Cavusin Village

Cave Dwellings

Belisirma Village

Avanos Village

Agzikarahan Caravanserai

Church of the Buckle

Apple Church

Church of Saint Barbara

The Snake Church

Dark Church

Church with Sandals

St. Catherine Chapel

Durmus Kadir Church

Yusuf Koc Church

El-Nazar Church

Virgin Mary Church

Swords Church

Nunnery and Monastery

Chapel of St. Basil

Hidden Church

Columned Church

Holy Cross Church

Deer church

Church of the Fish

Church of the Grapes

 

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16 Reviews
  1. Judah-Elna
    11:50 pm on May 17, 2012

    I found the performance of the Whirling Dervishes to be a spiritual and touching experience, viewed in the meaning of the sacred ritual…

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  2. Lisa Fairnie
    11:01 pm on June 29, 2012

    Don’t expect a spectacular dance show. It’s a religuous and spiritual ceremony. It’s well worth a visit if your interested in learning more about the culture and the derwishes ceremony and are willing to understand the meaning of the different aspects of this ceremony.

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  3. Agnes martin
    9:45 pm on September 16, 2012

    Whilst I think its a bit expensive to watch people spinning in a trance them not me) for the best part of 45 minutes it is also fascinating. I have tried but am dizzy after 30 seconds. I would have liked some more information via an introduction beforehand to help me understand the significance and history behind this , nonetheless if in Cappadocia it is a must.

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  4. Chris Fusco
    11:38 am on October 5, 2012

    It’s a religious ceremony which confronts you with the hearth of islamitic religious culture. Don’t miss it if you have a few days in Cappadocia.

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  5. Felicia Clover
    11:06 pm on May 5, 2013

    Despite what a lot of tourists think, the Whirling Dervishes are NOT spinning to entertain you… They’re spinning to reach a higher power a.k.a God. Don’t be fooled by mood lighting and light hearted pre-show music. That’s not what it’s about. This is a religious practice. If you are curious about religion and whatnot I highly suggest going. If you’re not and you thought there’d be belly dancers you’re S.O.L…. It’s wonderful as its true purpose, but not a whole lot else. My husband fell asleep… he was doing his own sort of “trance”.

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  6. Katerina london
    3:12 pm on August 6, 2013

    Apart from the tourists clicking away with their cameras, this was a terrific experience. Some people were moved to tears. I wasn’t but felt much calmed and in awe of the revolving for 30 minutes. Really eased we went.

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