Cappadocia Whirling Dervishes ceremony w/optional hotel transfer | 1 hour

238 Reviews | Goreme
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option is selected)
  • Live entertainment
  • A soft drink called Serbet
  • Food

Overview

The Sema 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 Cappadocia 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

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Motif Kültür Merkezi (Sema Gösterisi Salonu) Adres: Bahçelievler, Nevşehir Ürgüp Yolu, 50650 Ortahisar/Ürgüp/Nevşehir

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Dervis Evi Whirling Dervishes

    The whole ceremony takes around one hour and we offer 'Serbet', a religious drink, after the ceremony. Turkish Heritage Travel picks you up from your hotel in Goreme or other towns of Cappadocia half an hour earlier, which will give you enough time to see the parts of the caravanserai prior to ceremony.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.8

238 reviews

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Best Captivating Dervishes Ceremony Experience

Published on Jan, 2025

The Dervishes ceremony was truly mesmerizing—a beautiful blend of spirituality and artistry. Watching the graceful whirling movements and hearing the soulful Sufi music created a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere. Special thanks to the agency we booked with for making the experience seamless. They picked us up right on time and ensured we were well taken care of throughout. This unforgettable experience was made even better by their excellent service. Highly recommended!

Great experience!

Published on Jan, 2025

Great experience. A mesmerizing, spiritual experience in Turkey, showcasing captivating dance and cultural tradition.

good experience

Published on Dec, 2024

good experience with soulful performance. Special note to Beyza who coordinated the itinerary. Very thankful for the whole experience.

Great Performance With Great Service

Published on Nov, 2024

Great performance with great service. Fatma coordinated the arrangements well to get me to and from the venue on time. The Dervishers were extaordinarily focused. An opportunity to take those prized videos and pictures came at the end. It's worth booking through Fatma if you have space on your agenda in Cappadocia.

Thank you Fatma

Published on Nov, 2024

The ceremony is about an hour and is quite somber and quiet with music, singing and the dervish dancing of course. My driver was Fatma and he was right on time for pickup, was friendly and personable, and transported me to the venue in good time to attend the event. Definitely worth the money for the convenience and warm welcome I received from Fatma. Thank you!

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