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Rinad Tours · Experience
Whirling dervishes ceremony
An hour-long Sufi ceremony — Mevlevi whirling dervishes accompanied by ney flute, with a short historical explainer.
IstanbulAround 2 hGroupCultural heritage
An hour-long Sufi ceremony — Mevlevi whirling dervishes accompanied by ney flute, with a short historical explainer.
Highlights
- Traditional Sufi whirling dance
- Ney flute and Turkish instruments
- Mevlevi-order history briefing
- Calm spiritual atmosphere
What's included
- Air-conditioned hotel pickup and drop-off
- Arabic/English/French-speaking local guide
- Tickets for the listed sites
- Bottled water throughout
Not included
- Meals (unless noted)
- Tips (discretionary)
- Personal expenses
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