Turkey Food Explorer
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- Take part in a hands-on cooking class in konya that will introduce you to the earthy flavours of sufi cuisine – a hearty fare that dates back to the 13th-century.
- Experience the traditional way of dining in sanilurfa as you gather with the locals, dine on handmade cig kofte and witness a magical performance by regional musicians.
- Indulge in the iskender kebap at the restaurant where it was invented in 1867 – there’s a reason this mouth-watering turkish classic sees eager diners queuing out of the door.
- Enjoy a homecooked dinner of a local fare as you’re welcomed into nuray’s enchanting cave house in cappadocia to try your hand at central anatolian cuisine under her tutelage.
- Soak up the authentic aegean ambience of eros restaurant as you dine on turk-greek meze, seafood and salads with sweeping views of the istanbul skyline.
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Welcome to Istanbul, a historic city straddling two continents and simply brimming with delectable dishes. Your food adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, however if you arrive early, don’t be afraid to head out into this captivating city, where east beauti...
After breakfast, embark on an orientation tour of Istanbul – a magical metropolis that the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans have all called home. Explore the Old City, visiting the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar and the celebrated Egyptian Spice Bazaar. ...
This morning, depart Istanbul and fly to Sanliurfa. Refuel with a delicious lunch at Altin Lokantasi, a traditional restaurant renowned for their lahmacun (Turkish pizza) and considered one of the best places in the country to try it. Walk off your satisfied stomach ...
Today you’ll drive to Gaziantep, kebap capital of the country, and is home to over 180 pastry shops producing some of the world’s best pistachio baklava. On arrival, take a walking tour of the old bazaar, finishing up at the Millethan Baklava Museum. For dinner, enjoy...
Today you’ll take a long drive from Gaziantep to Cappadocia, stopping at Maras along the way to try their famous Turkish ice cream. Arrive in Cappadocia late this afternoon and join your friendly host, Nuray, for a homecooked dinner of a local fare in her enchanting c...
This morning, go underground to explore the ancient subterranean city of Ozkonak and get a taste of what life was like 40 metres below the surface. Next, enjoy a pottery demonstration and carpet weaving demonstration. The evening is free for you to explore or relax. Perhaps take an optional Wine and Sunset tour! Your leader will be able to assist you.
Bid farewell to Cappadocia after a relaxed morning. Today discover Sufi cuisine - a combination of earthy flavours and spices that date back to 13th century Konya region, known as the Sufi era. The dishes are similar to the Ottoman cuisine, but with more of a meat foc...
Arrive by train and unwind with a traditional Turkish breakfast before continuing to Selcuk. Later this afternoon visit Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Eastern Mediterranean and arguably the greatest Greco-Roman site in the world. Tour aroun...
This morning, drive to the pretty port town of Ayvalik, home to a fascinating mix of Greek and Turkish cultures, and a place that even takes its name from food (ayva is Turkish for quince). The town is famous for olive oil, but for todays lunch, you’ll enjoy local far...
After breakfast, drive to the city of Bursa, but not before stopping off on the way for a regional varietal wine tasting at Ma'adra vineyards! Bursa is an old and important city with a rich and varied history. It had a central role in the creation of the Ottoman Empir...
This morning, drive back to Istanbul and enjoy time at leisure to relax or perhaps re-visit some of your favourite spots from the first few days. As night falls, gather with your group and leader for a farewell dinner at a specialist restaurant focusing on Ottoman pal...
Your Turkey food exploration ends after breakfast today.
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