{"product_id":"yalova-tour-from-istanbul","title":"Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul (HodjaPasha Culture Centre)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFancy an alternative night outing? Attend the Whirling Dervishes ceremony in Istanbul, and be part of an incredible experience, that is full of cultural elements. The worldwide famous show is one of the most exciting experiences to join, as it can be seen as both, entertainment, and cultural exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceremony is an ideal experience for people of all ages, and promises to fill you with mysticism, and inspire you. Observe the lifestyle of Sufi Muslims, unfold their beliefs and traditions, and feel the energy of this ceremony filling your body. Whirling Dervishes ceremony promises to offer you a lot of new images, and long-lasting memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen joining our Whirling Dervishes ceremony in Istanbul, you can expect to witness one of the most interesting, and exciting shows in town. It is available on a daily basis, in the evening. Upon booking, members of our team will inform you about the exact time, so make sure that you will be there on time. The ceremony takes place at Hodjapasha Culture Centre. Reaching the cultural center won’t be a problem, as it is located in the city center. The building features an incredible architectural and interior design. In fact, it used to be a 550-year-old hamam, and then it was turned into a center for arts, and today hosts a variety of cultural shows. Hence, upon your entrance, expect to feel the magical atmosphere that this place has, and to admire its exceptional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhirling Dervishes ceremony lasts for almost two hours, during which you will unfold the core of Dervishes’ ideology. These people are Sufi Muslim Ascetics, and are famous for exercising extreme poverty, and austerity in their lives. In fact, they believe that by deserting your ego, you can reach God. According to the legend, Dervishes have superpowers, and capable of doing miracles because their life is close to God. The ceremony starts with a prayer, while Dervishes take their places on the stage. What follows is the infamous performance of the Circling of Veled. As they circle around themselves, get ready to feel the flawless mysticism of the ceremony. One interesting highlight is that every step of the ceremony has its own, unique symbolization. The clothes of Dervishes have their own meaning as well, which you will unfold while observing their performance. The ceremony finishes after, almost, two hours. By that time, expect to be full of awe, and be overwhelmed with emotions. Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul is, definitely, an experience like no other!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation \u0026amp; Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.225%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDestination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.414%; height: 10px;\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.225%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCategory\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.414%;\"\u003eHistorical Tour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.225%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAvailability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.414%;\"\u003eEvery Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.225%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDuration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.414%;\"\u003e1 Hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.225%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTour Time\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.414%;\"\u003e19:00-20:00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.225%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHotel Transfer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.414%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that hotel transfers are not provided as part of this tour. Guests are kindly requested to make their own way to the show venue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.225%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeeting Point\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.414%;\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/K3YzL6AjjBV7vbSSA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHodjaPasha Culture Center\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 18:45 (Latest) This tour has no hotel transfer, our guests must make their way to the meeting location on their own. Please be ready at the time mentioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntrance Ticket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Excludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal Spending\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Forget\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe a witness to dervishes beliefs bring Sufist traditions to life through mistical atmospher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmerse Yourself In Turkish Culture At The “Whirling Dervishes ” Ceromony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12 text-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"m-t-15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooking for this Excursion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-primary\"\u003eIf you wish to amend your booking once it has been confirmed please contact us as soon as possible. Please note it may not always be possible to make amendments. An amended excursion ticket (where applicable) will be issued to you. The original ticket will then become invalid and should be destroyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo refund for cancellations within 48 hours prior to the actual departure time of the excursion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e%50 refund for cancellations within 48 – 72 hours prior to the actual departure time of the excursion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e%100 refund for cancellations before 72 hours prior to the actual departure time of the excursion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"True Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46604962136222,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/0270\/3774\/files\/White_and_Ivory_Minimalist_Baby_Shower_Photo_Collage_f4d039e2-dbf6-4758-804d-64ad3a0a1582.jpg?v=1773402900","url":"https:\/\/www.trueadventurelb.com\/products\/yalova-tour-from-istanbul","provider":"True Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}