4 Whirling Dervish Shows in Cappadocia Worth Booking

1.The Original Dervish Ritual in Konya or Cappadocia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $50Our pick

See a genuine dervish ritual at Saruhan Caravanserai or attend Konya’s Şeb-i Arus ceremony, with hotel pickup and return.

“We were picked up on time, just two of us in the minivan. A short drive to the beautiful caravanserai at Saruhan. The ceremony was mesmerising, with reed music and drum to start, while the dervishes prayed, before starting the whirling part of the ceremony. It was truy beautiful to watch. At the end, you are given a chance to take photos before having sherbet and visiting the small onsite shop. Our guide/ driver was excellent, and very attentive. We weren't left trying to find him at the end. Altogether, a very good experience.Read more”

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2.the Original Whirling Dervish Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $28Best value

Review of Cappadocia’s original whirling dervish ceremony at Motif Art Center, with practical details on music, transport, price, and what to expect.

“This Ceremony is unique and a must watch! Shaheen was our guide and he gave us information about the program. Last 10mins after the Payer ends they allow you to click the Performed prayer and you are served with Cinnamon Tea!”

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3.Cappadocia Dervish Ritual with live music (With 2 options)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 43 reviews · from $34

See Cappadocia’s solemn Sema ritual in an underground cave house, with live ney music, hotel transfers, cinnamon tea, and a five-minute photo finale.

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4.Whirling Dervish Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 1 hour · from $49

See Cappadocia’s sincere Sema ceremony with hotel transfers, traditional reed music, and a quiet look at Turkish spiritual culture.

“Het was erg indrukwekkend, heel mooi Echter het fotomoment was te kort,3 min men had geen tijd om het vast te leggen op een manier zoals de ceremonie was”

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