Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Istanbul

·Daily, 2 Destinations·Starts from Istanbul
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Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Istanbul 1
Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Istanbul 2
Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Istanbul 3
Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Istanbul 4
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Duration

daily

Max Group Size

40

Departure Type

Scheduled

Guiding Method

Self guided

Physical level

relax

Operated In

Age Requirement

11 - 99 Ages

Tour Overview

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

Tour route map

Highlights

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.

meeting point

Alemdar, Hoca Rüstem Sk. No:6, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turchia - Kızlarağa Medresesi

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