Your experience
Experience the Whirling Dervishes & Sufi Dance in Istanbul, with options for a traditional Turkish dinner or an authentic Mevlevi Sema ritual.
Getting started
Arrive at your selected venue in the Sultanahmet or Hagia Sophia area and present your ticket for entry. Depending on your chosen option, you may begin with a traditional Turkish dinner at a nearby restaurant or proceed directly to the performance venue. Seating is arranged upon arrival, so reaching early is recommended.
What to expect
The experience centers around the Mevlevi Sema ceremony, a centuries-old spiritual ritual that represents a dervish’s journey toward divine connection through music and movement. The evening begins with traditional Sufi music, setting a meditative tone before the whirling ritual unfolds. As the dervishes spin in synchronized motion, their performance symbolizes spiritual ascent and inner harmony. Depending on your selected option, your experience may also include a traditional Turkish dinner with regional dishes.
Features
• Authentic Sema ceremony: Experience a UNESCO-recognized spiritual ritual performed by trained dervishes
• Live Sufi music: Enjoy traditional music that enhances the ceremonial atmosphere
• Central Old Town venue: Attend the show near Istanbul’s iconic landmarks
• Optional Turkish dinner: Savor kebabs, meze, salads, tea, coffee, and künefe (as per option selected)
• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Free cancellation up to 1 day before start
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