The gyravago dervishes, also known as Mevlevi, form an order or tariqa founded around the 13th century by the followers of the famous Sufi poet Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi. This Muslim order has an ascetic and mystical character and its main ritual ceremony consists of a dance-meditation called Semá.

The Semá is a male dance accompanied by flute and drums music. The dancers turn on themselves with their arms outstretched, until they reach ecstasy, symbolizing “the spiritual ascendancy towards the truth, accompanied by love and totally liberated from the ego”.

If you have always wanted to witness this mystical and impressive spectacle, or simply become curious, this time we offer you the possibility of attending one of the most genuine and original, which has been celebrated since time immemorial in Cappadocia. For this our professional guides will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the place of the celebration.

And it is precisely the place of the celebration the other great attraction of this excursion: we propose you to enjoy the mystical ceremony of the dervishes in a “caravansaray”, an ancient inn to lodge caravans of merchants, pilgrims or soldiers, during their long journeys.

This caravansaray is located five kilometers east of Avanos, on the Kayseri-Aksaray road and is known as Sarı Han. It consists of an interior area with five towers and a courtyard. It is believed that Sarı Han had to be built in 1238. It had a Turkish bath and a mesjid on the main door and its external area (except the towers and the portal) covers 2 thousand square meters.

Generally, they were rectangular buildings with a single portal, wide enough to allow the passage of large or heavily laden beasts, such as camels. The inner courtyard was almost always open, and around it were stables, niches and chambers for the merchants, their servants and their merchandise.

The caravansers provided water to travelers and their animals, both for drinking and for ritual washing and ablutions. Some had bathrooms incorporated. They stored fodder and sometimes had stores where guests could stock up, or even sell their merchandise.

DAY 1: CAPPADOCIA Arrival at Cappadocia airport. Welcome to our team Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

DAY 2: CAPPADOCIA Arrival in Cappadocia and visit of this fantastic region for its fascinating and original landscape, formed by the lava thrown by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. Visit of Pasabag Valley, Çavusin, Avcilar and Güvercinlik; which have a spectacular landscape of the Fairy Chimneys. Lunch. Afternoon visit of the underground city of Özkonak or Kaymakli, built by Christian communities to protect themselves from Arab attacks. Opportunity to visit one of the typical onyx and turquoise workshops. Return to the hotel and lodging. In the evening you will have the possibility of attending a folk dance show in a typical cave with regional drinks.

DAY 3: CAPPADOCIA At dawn you will have the possibility of participating in an optional hot air balloon excursion. Breakfast. Departure to the Göreme valley, visit the numerous monasteries and chapels carved out of the rocks and decorated with frescoes from the 10th century (some of them very well preserved). Lunch and continuation with the visit of Uçhisar, troglodyte village, spectacular for its landscape and its fortress from the time excavated in the rock. Opportunity to visit one of the typical carpet workshops. At the scheduled time, departure to the airport to take the return flight. End of services.

The price includes:

– Accommodation 2 nights in a cave-like hotel

– Breakfast

– 2 lunches

– Transfers airport hotel airport

– Spanish-speaking local guide

– All the entries described in the program

Price does not include:

– Expenses not specified in the program

– Tips – Air tickets

Important note: The order of the visits can be modified in favor of the passenger but always respecting the fulfillment of the same.

Price per person in double accommodation from 355 USD Price per person Balloon trip 200 USD

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DAY 1: CAIRO Arrival, visa procedures, reception of our team. Hotel moving and lodging.

DAY 2: CAIRO Breakfast. In the morning visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, Menkaure and the famous Es? Nge de Guiza that is composed half head of pharaoh and half body of lion, is a monumental group classified as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world . In the afternoon visit of the Egyptian Museum, which contains the most impressive collection of the pharaonic stage inside. In spite of its modest size it hides jewels like the treasures that were of the tomb of Tutankamon that it means: Living image of de Aton, this famous pharaoh acceded to the throne with only 12 years and its reign lasted few years. Return to the hotel and lodging.

DAY 3: CAIRO – LUXOR Breakfast and transfer to the airport to take the flight to Luxor. Arrival, meeting with our representative to accompany you to the dock. Boarding and boarding procedures. In the afternoon visit to the Temples of Luxor and Karnak the religious precincts dedicated to the worship of God Amun Ra, the king of the gods of the ancient Theban era. Dinner on board.

DAY 4: LUXOR – EDFU Full board aboard, in the morning sailing on the Nile we will arrive at its western shore and visit the Necropolis of Thebes where is the Valley of the Kings that contains 62 royal tombs all belonging to the rulers of the new kingdom like the families of the Tutmosis, Ameno? s and Ramses, we must not forget the golden tomb of the young king Tutankhamun then we go to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut one of the few women who ruled in Egypt, also known by the temple of Deir the Bahari of there we go to the colossi Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch and start sailing towards Esna. After the crossing of the lock continues the cruise towards Edfu. Night on board and dinner.

DAY 5: EDFU – KOM – OMBO – ASWAN Full board on board. In the morning visit to the Temple of God Horus the golden God of the horizon and protector of Egypt in Edfu. Sailing towards Kom Omb and in the afternoon visit of the twin Temple dedicated to the Gods Sobek and Haroeris or Horus the greatest famous this temple also by the symmetrical temple or the temple of the duality. Sailing to Aswan. Night on board and dinner.

DAY 6: ASWAN Full board on board. In the morning visit to the great dam called the High Dam of Aswan founded in 1960 there we will visit the ancient and valuable granite quarry where the ancient Egyptians had all their granite blocks, you see in the quarry a broken or unfinished obelisk from the times of Queen Hatshepsut. Afternoon walk in Faluca along the Nile River. Night on board in Aswan.

DAY 7: ASWAN – EL CAIRO Breakfast and disembarkation. Possibility of making the optional excursion to the famous Abu Simbel temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cairo. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

DAY 8: CAIRO Breakfast and at the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take the return flight. End of services.

The price includes:

– Accommodation at a 5 * hotel in Cairo

– Breakfast

– A lunch in Cairo

– Full board on Cruise on the Nile

– 4 nights cruise on the Nile River

– Transportation by airbus or luxury minibus with air conditioning

– Entrances to the museums described in the program

– Spanish speaking guide

– Transfers airport hotel airport

Price does not include:

– Expenses not specified in the program

– Tips for Guide and driver

– Drinks Price per person in double accommodation from USD 999 by plane.

Price per person in double accommodation from USD 799 in sleeper train.

Important note: The order of the visits can be modified in favor of the passenger but always respecting the fulfillment of the same.

Domestic flight includes 1 suitcase per person up to 15KG For 5 * hotels you will have a supplement of 150 USD

What day do you start your cruises?
Usually on Saturdays, but at the beginning of the season and in its final stretch it is sometimes possible to start on a different day.

What time can we get on board the schooner?
It is possible to board the schooner at approximately 4:00 p.m. If you arrive earlier you have the possibility to leave your luggage on the boat, while the preparations are completed.

At what time should we leave or disembark from the schooner?
The day of departure you will have to disembark from the schooner after breakfast, around 10: 00h.

Can we choose our own cruise route?
Yes, you can choose your own route, although you should consider flexible navigation due to weather and wind conditions. You also have the option of starting the voyage in one port and ending in another. By early booking you will have more options to choose the ports of departure and arrival.

Can we sail on a sailboat for a longer time and less than the established 7 days?
We can offer sailings under 3 or 4 days and cruises of 8, 10 and even 14 days are also possible, but usually at the beginning of the season and in its final stretch. Do not hesitate to contact us for these offers.

Can we navigate the Greek islands?
You can visit the islands near the coast of Turkey, such as Kos, Rhodes, Simi, Kalymnos, Patmos and Leros. In this case, we would ask you to pay the expenses of a Turkish yacht cruise in Greek waters. These itineraries can be found in “Routes of navigation, Greek Islands”.

What places will we see from our cruise on a motor sailboat?
A detailed list will be offered later, navigation routes, sailboat rentals. We can also send you the itineraries with descriptions of cities, towns and bays.

How often will we stop and drop anchor? How many hours do we sail every day?
We sail every day for a couple of hours, and every day between two and three bays will be visited.

Does the captain and the crew speak English?
Our captains and the crew have some knowledge of English

Can we sail?
Our cruises are normally carried out by motor and only when there is favorable wind can the sails be deployed. Please let us know if you are an enthusiastic or experienced sailor at the time of your request, this will allow us to suggest a more suitable schooner for you.

During the trip can we leave the ship?
It is possible that in some bays we go down to land with a pneumatic boat, and some nights we will dock in ports where we can get off the boat to explore the area on foot.

Can we hire tours to places of interest when we go ashore, during our cruise on schooner?
If possible. There are many places of interest to visit, you can do it independently or if you prefer we can help you with the organization of vehicles for land, local guides, or in case of request, a guide (for several languages) for all your trip on board.

What ship is used for sailing cruises? Can you tell us the name of the schooner?
All excursions are made with traditional Turkish schooners, wooden schooners built especially in the regions of Bodrum and Marmaris. The name of the ship will not be available before the date of embarkation, since we will depend on the number of clients on board to assign the most suitable ship.

Is there an individual supplement?
Yes, the individual supplement for sailboat rentals is 70%.

Are there drinks on board?
They will have a selection of drinks on board. They can buy soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, which must be paid at the end of their trip. You pay directly in cash to the captain / crew.

Can we bring our own drinks on board?
On a private cruise you can bring your own drinks on board.

Can we bring our own food on board?
Yes, you can bring your own food on board. In case you decide not to opt for our full pension, we also help you with purchases upon arrival. We can send you a list with those food products you may need and make the purchase of them, to transport them to the ship upon arrival. All purchases can be paid upon arrival.

Can you assist us with special diets, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.?
Our chefs have great experience in culinary work using special diets, if you are a vegetarian or are allergic to certain foods, let us know in advance.

How can you get in and out of the sea / water?
The ladder to enter and exit the water can be an extension that leads to a small platform in the water or in small pleasure boats. Some boats have a swim platform in the stern.

Are there towels / linens on board?
On all our boats we supply towels and hand towels for showers. You will have to bring your own beach / pool towel. The bedding is also provided by us. (On our standard boats once a week there is a general change of provisioning).

Can we listen to music on the schooner?
All our schooners are equipped with a CD and / or MP3 player with a wide selection of music. Feel free to bring your own CDs.

How much money do we need on board?
You will need money on board to make any road trip you may wish to take, for occasional meals on land (optional), for your personal purchases and to pay your bill for drinks consumed on board at the end of your cruise.

What currency can we use to pay our bar account?
Your bar account can be paid in US dollars (USD), Euros (€), Turkish Liras (TL), or sterling pounds (£).

How to get from the airport to the schooner / boat?
We offer a private transportation service for our clients. Check our prices at the time of booking. All of our transfer vehicles to and from the airport have air conditioning.

What should we carry?
Remember that you will probably spend most of your time in your swimsuit! For travel on land a pair of lightweight long pants and shirt or shirt is advisable. You will also need shoes for stony roads. At night, especially at the beginning and end of the season, it can get colder, so you may also need a sweater. Other necessary items are a beach towel, a sunscreen against sunburn, snorkeling, fins and goggles and a sleeping bag in case you want to sleep on the deck. Bring your belongings in a travel bag instead of a suitcase, because it is easier to store these bags in the cabins.

What kind of electricity supply do the boats have?
Electricity in most boats is 12 or 24 volts. Please keep this in mind if you wish to take recharge batteries or electric shavers, camcorders, etc. And make sure you have left the hair dryer at home, as it is better to dry your hair in the sun. In most traditional yachts (and in all luxury boats) there are 220 V generators, which operate a couple of hours during the day and at night to recharge batteries, refrigerators, freezers, as well as for air conditioning .

Is a schooner in Turkey suitable for small children’s holidays?
Accompanied by adults, children of any age are welcome and will positively enjoy the warm waters of the Turkish Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea.

What is the best season?
The months of May and October offer excellent sailing conditions and the opportunity to go hiking or fishing. The days of July and August are long and hot, and the nights are warm. June, early July and every day of September offer a better combination, with warm days and cool nights. The water in September can be very warm in some places. Between the end of July and the beginning of September, Turkey is at its peak of summer occupation, taking thousands of tourists to the coastal regions.

What are the typical habitable spaces on a schooner?
An indoor lounge, a deck that sits aft on the ship’s keep, to eat and rest in the shade of an awning, and a foredeck with numerous sun loungers also protected from the sun and very pleasant, especially when the boat is not Is browsing.

Do all the cabins have a private bathroom?
All cabins have their own bathroom (shower and toilet), showers vary in style, some have normal showers and some schooners have shower cabins. The luxury schooners have shower cabins, some bathrooms have a hairdryer, shower with Jacuzzi and / or whirlpool and sauna.

Are there water sports facilities on each boat?
In most traditional yachts there are canoes, diving equipment and fishing equipment on board. Our luxury schooners offer a variety of water sports such as kayaking, windsurfing, water skiing, canoeing, wakeboarding and diving. For those water sports that require the use of fuel and zodiac use, an extra amount must be paid, which can be paid to the crew. Please ask before special requests.

Are there games / TV on board?
There is a small selection of board and card games on the boats and on most traditional yachts there is a TV and CD / DVD player in the lounge. In our luxury yachts are usually offered: satellite television, HD TVs / DVD / CD players in the lounge and in the cabins.

Our excursion includes:
Visit the Basilica of St. Sophia, glory of Byzantine architecture, the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and tiles, the Roman Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar, the largest covered market in the world, with more than 4 thousand 400 stores.

Program

Alida del Puerto in private vehicle accompanied by the guide.

Roman Hippodrome

The square in front of the Blue Mosque corresponds to the place of the old Hippodrome, one of the most famous monuments of Byzantine Constantinople. It was later used as a resting place for the Ottoman troops and was called “At Meydani” horse square. There we can admire the following wonders of the Byzantine Empire: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the German Fountain and the Column of Constantine.

Blue Mosque

It is one of the most emblematic buildings of Istanbul, with its cupola and semi-domes in the shape of a waterfall and its six elegant minarets that accent the angles of the mosque and courtyard. Its walls are covered with beautiful Iznik tiles.

Basilica of Saint Sophia

One of the most extraordinary buildings in the history of architecture. It was a Byzantine cathedral for 9 centuries and a mosque for another 5. For 70 years it has been a museum open to the public.

Grand Bazaar

This bazaar was founded in the Ottoman era by Sultan Mehmet II “the Conqueror”. The big bazaar is a small city. According to an 1880 survey, the bazaar had 4,399 stores, 2195 workshops, 497 looms, 12 warehouses, 18 fountains, 12 small mosques, also a large mosque, a primary school and a tomb. The number of commercial establishments was more or less the same as today, although half a dozen restaurants, many cafeterias, two banks, bathrooms and an information center have been added.

Return to the ship.

We remind you that this exclusive route is a guided tour by our qualified professionals, in which it has a wide range of luxury vehicles for private transportation around the city, and we assure you that the restaurants in which you will delight culinary are a selection of the most outstanding of Istanbul. We put at your disposal everything you need to make your trip a resounding success.

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Wonder among wonders in terms of tourism. We can carry out everything you may need, such as special gala dinners or cocktails in dream places. Our suggestions are endless, but we could highlight the gardens of the most luxurious hotels along the Bosphorus, the gardens of the palaces of Dolmabahçe or Topkapı or the modernized Ottoman residence Esma Sultan Yalisi. You can also listen to classical music in an incomparable environment, such as the old Byzantine cisterns of Constantinople. If you love the classics, a cruise on the Bosphorus at dusk, on a luxury sailboat, is always an attractive and unforgettable option …

Official name: Republic of Turkey

Surface: 779,452 km²

Population: 68,000,000 inhabitants

Density: 87 h / km²

Official language: Turkish

Religions: Muslim (99%), others (1%)

Capital: Ankara

Main cities: Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, Bursa, Gaziantep, Antalya, Konya, Kocaeli, Trabzon.

Currency: Turkish lira

Political form: Presidential Republic. Democracy since 1946

Administrative division: 81 provinces

Some organizations to which it belongs: UN, Council of Europe, OECD, NATO, Black Sea Economic Cooperation, OCE

Official time: GMT +2: 00 hours (normal), +3: 00 (summer)

National holidays: April 23: Children’s Day, October 29: Republic Day.

Gentilicio: Turkish

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