Alemdar, Hoca Rüstem Sk. No:6, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turchia - Kızlarağa Medresesi
Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Istanbul
·Daily, 2 Destinations·Starts from Istanbul
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Full refund up to 30 days before the tour
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Only 25% prepayment until 30 days before departure
Duration
daily
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Self guided
Physical level
relax
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
About this tour
This special ceremony in a unique environment reveals the spiritual character of Istanbul and Turkish people outside of the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. A poetic experience, Sufi whirling brings dervishes closer to God as they spin in repetitive circles. The original name _Sema_ has two meanings – the skies and hearing. The dervishes are raising their hands while whirling to feel the universe, its creation and motion. This is the way to reach maturity as a human being in an ecstatic moment full of love. The historic venue sets the stage as the whirling dervishes come forward to lift the curtain between the body and soul, their dress lifting hypnotically serving as a meaningful metaphor.
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Route
Starts from
Istanbul
Ends in
Istanbul
Pickup Location
Istanbul
Dropoff Location
Istanbul
What makes this tour special
Take part in a mystical journey to a historic house that reflects the life of dervishes in Istanbul Feel the spiritual Istanbul as you witness the ritual of Sufi dervishes in the heart of the old city Learn about the Mevlevi Order, a centuries-old tradition of the followers of Rumi, the medieval poet of Konya Witness the transcendental pray of dervishes in this historic house in Istanbul
Itinerary
This special ceremony in a unique environment reveals the spiritual character of Istanbul and Turkish people outside of the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. A poetic experience, Sufi whirling brings dervishes closer to God as they spin in repetitive circles. The original name _Sema_ has two meanings – the skies and hearing. The dervishes are raising their hands while whirling to feel the universe, its creation and motion. This is the way to reach maturity as a human being in an ecstatic moment full of love. The historic venue sets the stage as the whirling dervishes come forward to lift the curtain between the body and soul, their dress lifting hypnotically serving as a meaningful metaphor.
Trip includes
Included
Admission to the whirling dervishes ceremony
Once you have made your purchase you will receive our confirmation by email, shortly after, again by email, you will receive the actual ticket
Silence is necessary during the ceremony
Make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start.
Excluded
Accommodation is not included.
Flights are not included.
The guide is not included.
Guiding Method
Self guided
Meals are not included.
Insurance is not included.
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