Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Cappadocia

🌀 Step into the heart of Anatolian culture with the Whirling Dervish Ceremony — a spiritual and symbolic performance rooted in the teachings of Rumi and Shams-i Tabrizi. This sacred ritual, once a Sufi method of dhikr (remembrance), is now shared with visitors as a peaceful and profound cultural experience.

The ceremony takes place inside a historic Cappadocian cave, adding a mystical ambiance to the experience. You’ll witness the dervishes in their flowing white garments, turning in meditative harmony, their right palms raised to the sky and left to the earth — symbolizing receiving from the divine and sharing with the world.

📍 Location: Cappadocia (Cave Venue)

✨ Highlights / Key Points:

🕊️ Witness the sacred Sufi ritual in its authentic form
🏛️ Historic cave setting for a mystical atmosphere
💫 Flowing white garments and meditative spinning movements
🌍 Deep cultural insight into Rumi’s teachings and Sufi traditions
🧘 A moment of stillness, reflection, and spiritual connection

✅ What’s Included:

• 1-hour ceremony ticket
• Round-trip hotel transfer (from select areas: Göreme, Avanos, Uçhisar, Çavuşin, Ortahisar)
• Entry to cave venue
• Waiting time of the driver during the show

❌ Not Included:

• Transfers from locations outside the listed areas (can be arranged for extra fee)
• Personal expenses

Good to Know:

• Please be ready 5–10 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time
• The ceremony takes place in a cool cave environment, so dress accordingly
• Children are welcome, but the space is designed for quiet appreciation of the ceremony
• Transfers may be shared depending on hotel proximity