Türkiye Culinary Tour Package

Day 1-2: Istanbul

Day 1:

• Morning: Begin your culinary journey in Istanbul with a food tour of the historic Beyoğlu district. Taste food like börek, simit, and Turkish delight as you explore the vibrant streets.

• Afternoon: Visit local markets and small eateries to sample a variety of traditional snacks.

• Evening: Dine at a traditional meyhane (tavern), enjoying an array of mezes and local drinks.

Day 2:

• Morning: Take a cooking class focusing on Ottoman cuisine, learning to prepare dishes once served in the sultans’ palaces.

• Afternoon: Visit the Spice Bazaar to discover the spices that define Turkish cooking and pick up some for yourself.

• Evening: Enjoy a seafood dinner along the Bosphorus, savoring the fresh catch and stunning views.

Day 3-4: Gaziantep

Day 3:

• Morning: Fly to Gaziantep, a city famous for its culinary heritage, particularly baklava and kebabs.

• Afternoon: Visit the Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaic Museum to appreciate the area’s rich history.

• Evening: Dine at a local restaurant, sampling the city’s renowned baklava and other traditional dishes.

Day 4:

• Morning: Attend a cooking workshop to learn how to make local dishes like lahmacun and baklava.

• Afternoon: Explore the bazaars to see the variety of local ingredients and crafts.
• Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant known for its traditional Gaziantep cuisine.

Day 5-6: Sanliurfa

Day 5:

• Morning: Travel to Urfa, known for its spicy kebabs and mezes.

• Afternoon: Visit the Pool of Sacred Fish and explore the city’s historical sites.

• Evening: Savor a meal at a local restaurant, tasting the distinctive flavors of Urfa.

Day 6:

• Morning: Participate in a culinary tour focusing on Urfa’s unique dishes, including the famous isot (Urfa pepper).

• Afternoon: Visit a local market to learn about the ingredients used in regional cuisine.

• Evening: Enjoy dinner featuring a variety of Urfa’s traditional dishes.

Day 7-8: Antakya

Day 7:

• Morning: Head to Antakya (Antioch), a city with a rich culinary tradition influenced by various civilizations.

• Afternoon: Try specialties like künefe, a sweet cheese pastry, at a renowned local eatery.

• Evening: Dine at a restaurant known for its diverse Antakyan cuisine.

Day 8:

• Morning: Visit the Hatay Archaeology Museum to understand the historical context of the region’s cuisine.

• Afternoon: Explore the city’s culinary scene, sampling dishes that reflect its multicultural heritage.
• Evening: Enjoy a final meal in Antakya, savoring the diverse flavors that define Turkish culinary tradition.

Tour Highlights:

• Istanbul: Food tour in Beyoğlu, Ottoman cuisine cooking class, Spice Bazaar visit, seafood dinner along the Bosphorus.
• Gaziantep: Culinary workshops, Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaic Museum, exploring local bazaars.
• Sanliurfa: Culinary tour focusing on Urfa’s unique dishes, Pool of Sacred Fish, and local market visit.
• Antakya: Tasting local specialties like künefe, Hatay Archaeology Museum visit, exploring diverse culinary influences.

Join us on this Culinary Tour of Turkey to experience the country’s rich flavors and culinary traditions, from the bustling streets of Istanbul to the historic kitchens of Antakya.