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Cappadocia: Live Whirling Dervishes Ceremony & Sema Ritual

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
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Cappadocia: Live Whirling Dervishes Ceremony & Sema Ritual
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
25 reviews

The whole ceremony is a ritual, forming a symbolic representation of the stages that Dervishes are going through in order to reach their ultimate goal in life, God.

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Duration 1 - 2 hours
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Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.

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Vivian – Hong Kong

We really enjoyed it. The driver was very prompt and professional, and we were happy with our seats. The small venue and ceremony were excellent. Eric, who coordinated the tour booking, gave efficient and hassle-free service.

5
5 out of 5 stars
V
Vanessa – United Kingdom

What a beautiful and amazing experience! I have no words to describe it and could not recommend it more!

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Highlights

  • Be captivated as the semazens dance and chant their way around the stage
  • See an extraordinary dance show that dates back 800 years
  • Watch the miraculous whirling dervishes

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Cappadocia Dervishes Ceremony forms an excellent alternative to cultural exploration. It presents many important concepts of the Dervishes lifestyle and ideology, and gives you the chance to immerse yourself into the core of their philosophy. In addition, it is a great option for an alternative night outing, in case you wish to experience something new and away from the ordinaries. The ceremony is indeed an ideal option for people of all ages.

Join Cappadocia Dervishes Ceremony and spend some quality time with your friends and family while on holidays. The price of this ceremony included a two-way transfer service from and to your place of accommodation in Cappadocia. Transfers are made with fully air conditioned and comfortable cars. The price includes also the entrance fee to the ceremony. Please note that, personal expenses are not included in the cost.

While the ceremony begins with a prayer to Prophet Mohammed, you will also watch the infamous Circling of Veled. This particular phase is a symbolic representation of Dervishes’ journey to reach God. Every single part of the ceremony has its own unique hidden meaning. Get ready to feel emotional and a spiritual uplift by the end of the show.

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  • Hotel Transfer (If option selected)
  • Entrance Fee
  • Personal Spendings

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You can see the sign as Motif Sema Performance Hall.

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4.6 out of 5 stars

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Vivian – Hong KongJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
We really enjoyed it. The driver was very prompt and professional, and we were happy with our seats. The small venue and ceremony were excellent. Eric, who coordinated the tour booking, gave efficient and hassle-free service.
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Vanessa – United KingdomMay 21, 2025 – Verified booking
What a beautiful and amazing experience! I have no words to describe it and could not recommend it more!
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Megha – AustraliaNovember 30, 2024 – Verified booking
We had a good experience, with no hassle, will recommend

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