A fun night of entertainment, these dance shows full of exotic costumes, Whirling Dervishes, and belly dancers are on the best Istanbul tours. The dinner cruise with Turkish Night show complete with hotel pickup, allows you to see all of Istanbul’s beautifully illuminated palaces while you enjoy good food and fresh air. What to Expect …
The Rumi Festival takes place annually from December 10-17th at the Mevlana Museum in Konya; the birthplace of the Mevlevi Order and Sufism. Whether you’re a passionate admirer of Rumi’s philosophy or just want to witness a whirling Dervish ceremony in a truly authentic and memorable environment, this is the place you need to be. …
Located in a 550 year-old bathhouse turned theater in Sirecki, Hodjapasha tops the list of venues in Istanbul to watch a Whirling Dervish performance. Be sure to arrive early to enjoy a free, non-alcoholic drink in the foyer and to explore the impressive exhibition of dervish culture. The history of the dervishes and the unique …
Review the top 4 venues to watch Sufis perform a sema dance ceremony in Istanbul at the Hodjapasha, Galata Mevlevi, Sireki, and Yenikapi. The Mevlevi Sema ceremony performed by whirling dervishes should be on your lists of things to see in Istanbul. With the number of tourists watching these shows it has almost become almost …