Konya Mevlana Museum and Rumi Sema Ceremony Daily Tour
|Daily, 2 Destinations |Starts from Konya
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Duration

daily

Max Group Size

40

Departure Type

Guaranteed

Guiding Method

Partially guided

Physical level

easy

Operated In

TurkishEnglish

Age Requirement

11 - 99 Ages

Tour Overview

That sounds like a truly authentic experience! The Konya Mevlana Museum and Sema Ceremony Daily Tour offers a deep dive into the mystical world of the Whirling Dervishes, combining history, spirituality, and tradition.
Here’s a quick overview of what participants can expect:

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Route

Starts from

Konya

Ends in

Konya

Pickup Location

Konya, 20:00

Dropoff Location

Konya, 21:00

Tour route map

Highlights

Mevlana Museum Visit – Explore the resting place of Rumi and learn about the Mevlevi Order. Authentic Sema Ceremony – Witness the full ritual, performed by a 13-member Sema group led by the Postnishin (head dervish). Sacred Atmosphere – Experience the mystical whirling of dervishes accompanied by a 6-person mutrip (musician) delegation. Evening Performance – Held daily from 20:00 to 21:00, offering a peaceful and spiritual end to your day in Konya.

Itinerary

19:30 – 20:00 | Arrive at the Venue
Arrive early to find a good seat and prepare yourself for the Sema Ceremony. It's a wonderful opportunity to meditate on the spiritual atmosphere before the ceremony begins.

20:00 – 21:00 | Sema Ceremony
Be transported into a sacred world of Mevlevi music and whirling dance. The ceremony will start with the Noble Eulogy to the Prophet Muhammad, followed by the flute solo, and the Circling of Veled. The ceremony unfolds in four selam segments, each with its own unique meaning.
The 13-member group will perform in perfect harmony, including the Postnishin, Head Whirling Dervish, 5 Whirling Dervishes, and mutrip delegation (6 musicians). The powerful music, composed by Itri and other composers like Pir Adil Çelebi, will accompany the sacred whirling dance. The Ney (flute), oud, and kettledrum will fill the air with mystical sounds, drawing you into the heart of Sufism.

Post-Ceremony: Reflection and Departure
21:00 – 21:30 | Post-Ceremony Discussion
After the ceremony, take some time to reflect on the experience and discuss the meanings of the ritual with the group or guide. This is a good opportunity to ask questions about the Sema and its spiritual significance.

21:30 | Return to Hotel
After the ceremony, you can either return to your hotel or take a peaceful walk in Konya, absorbing the serene energy left by the ritual.

Trip includes

Included

Professional English - speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Partially guided

Turkish English

Private transportation
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach

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1 Hour Mevlana Museum and Sema Ceremony 
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excluded

Lunch & Dinner

Vegetarian Halal Meat

Insurance: All types

Tips
Hotel room taxes
Turkey entry visa
Hotel room taxes
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

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