Whirling Dervish Ceremony: Go on a Spiritual Journey
Overview
Get ready to be enchanted by Turkey’s Whirling Dervishes traditional ‘sema’ Mevleviye dance ceremony at the iconic Hodjapasha Dance Theater in Istanbul!
- Having the chance to watch the mystical ritual of the Mevlevi Order, whose whirling dance has been declared a UNESCO Heritage of Humanity.
- Enjoy a drink and some Turkish delight from the bar, and then sit captivated as the dervishes’ glide around the stage in their eye-catching robes; it’s the perfect evening out for a taste of age-old Istanbul culture.
- Feeling the atmosphere of Relish the inspiring and fascination transcendental performance by the Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul.
What's Included
- Whirling Dervishes Ceremony (SEMA)
- Sufi Music Concert
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Location
Hodjapasha
Hocapasa HamamI Sk. No:3 D:B, Istanbul 34410, Turkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Photography is not allowed
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5744ISTDERVISH
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Whirling Dervishes Ceremony (SEMA).
- Sufi Music Concert.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whirling Dervish Ceremony: Go on a Spiritual Journey is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whirling Dervish Ceremony: Go on a Spiritual Journey will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Whirling Dervishes Ceremony (SEMA)
- Sufi Music Concert
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Photography is not allowed
