Cappadocian Sema Ceremony: Ancient Turkish Ritual

Immerse yourself in the mystical Sema ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes in Cappadocia. Experience an ancient Turkish ritual and learn about the spiritual journey of man. Hotel pick-up included.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dervis Evi Whirling Dervishes - The whole ceremony takes around one hour and we offer ‘Serbet’, a religious drink, after the ceremony. Turkish Heritage Travel picks you up from your hotel in Goreme or other towns of Cappadocia half an hour earlier, which will give you enough time to see the parts of the caravanserai prior to ceremony.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option is selected)
  • Live entertainment
  • A soft drink called Serbet
What's Not Included
  • Food
Additional Information

The Sema ritual symbolizes the mystic journey of a person’s spiritual elevation through affection and their quest for authenticity and excellence. It’s a belief that once a person completes his spiritual expedition, he can cultivate love and serve all beings around him. This evening, you get a chance to engage in a traditional Cappadocian ceremony and…

Location
Motif Sema Gösterisi Salonu
Nevşehir Ürgüp Yolu
Motif Kültür Merkezi (Sema Gösterisi Salonu) Adres: Bahçelievler, Nevşehir Ürgüp Yolu, 50650 Ortahisar/Ürgüp/Nevşehir
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Navigator36485404746
Feb 26, 2025
Mesmerising Experience - The sema ceremony was amazing. We really enjoyed it. Ozan our guide was really helpful. From the announcer, musicians and the dance was really mesmerising and captivating. The place Motif Kültür Merkezi (Sema Gösterisi Salonu) was under a cave where you can seat around the stage. It is nearby Goreme city about 8 min drive by the Yakut Hotel Kappadokiya. there is a gift shop
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Alifiyag2025
Feb 15, 2025
Amazing experience! Highly recommend - Beautiful ceremony and very well managed! The pick up and drop was smooth and comfortable. Tourmania manages it smoothly by updating you with all details on time
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Dinay276
Jan 18, 2025
Best Captivating Dervishes Ceremony Experience - The Dervishes ceremony was truly mesmerizing—a beautiful blend of spirituality and artistry. Watching the graceful whirling movements and hearing the soulful Sufi music created a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere. Special thanks to the agency we booked with for making the experience seamless. They picked us up right on time and ensured we were well taken care of throughout. This unforgettable experience was made even better by their excellent service. Highly recommended!
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Shakir
Jan 13, 2025
Great experience! - Great experience. A mesmerizing, spiritual experience in Turkey, showcasing captivating dance and cultural tradition.
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Sanjay_g
Dec 23, 2024
good experience - good experience with soulful performance. Special note to Beyza who coordinated the itinerary. Very thankful for the whole experience.
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Quade
Nov 20, 2024
Great Performance With Great Service - Great performance with great service. Fatma coordinated the arrangements well to get me to and from the venue on time. The Dervishers were extaordinarily focused. An opportunity to take those prized videos and pictures came at the end. It's worth booking through Fatma if you have space on your agenda in Cappadocia.
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Ashley_c
Nov 12, 2024
Thank you Fatma - The ceremony is about an hour and is quite somber and quiet with music, singing and the dervish dancing of course. My driver was Fatma and he was right on time for pickup, was friendly and personable, and transported me to the venue in good time to attend the event. Definitely worth the money for the convenience and warm welcome I received from Fatma. Thank you!
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Bonnie_w
Nov 2, 2024
It’s unique and not a travel tour that lasted all day - Pick up was on time. It was an interesting thing to watch and it was entertaining. We could take a photo at the end and also buy treats nets to n the gift show. From m beginning to end it lasted 2 hours. Perfect for a little outing if you want to do an activity that doesn’t last too long
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Aroop_s
Nov 9, 2024
A bit boring - Have to sit quietly for a long time. It’s more of a religious ceremony and this gets a bit tiring after sometime.
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Dasom_s
Jan 10, 2025
A disappointing and unpleasant experience. - Paying an extra €10 for a pickup service meant getting into a car reeking of cigarette smoke, just 30 minutes before the performance, for a 5-minute drive to an unattractive building site. Before the show, you’re sent into what looks like a prefabricated container building, where the sofas are soaked with stale odors—enough to make your clothes smell. The performance itself was poorly lit, making it hard to see who was playing which instrument. If I visit Turkey again, I hope to have a better experience in a different city rather than in Cappadocia.
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