Turkey Real Food Adventure

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 11 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-44102
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Istanbul, Turkey
Ends Istanbul, Turkey

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Discover the secrets behind Turkish dishes during a cooking class with a celebrated local chef in Selcuk, and learn how to make central Anatolian dishes with a local chef in her cave home.
Meet the people behind the dishes, from the market vendors serving up sizzling street food in Izmir and Istanbul, to the owners of a local olive farm in a rural village.
Explore bustling Istanbul, walk among the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, hear the wartime stories of Gallipoli and wander through the ancient ruins of Ephesus.
Taste the country’s most cherished dishes, from iconic kebabs and world-famous Turkish delight to local favourites like baklava, pide, gozleme and fish sandwiches.
Get to know the artisans behind local crafts when you visit a social enterprise that trains local women in carpet weaving, and visit a family-run pottery studio that’s been in business for six generations.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, CYDD (Çağdaş Yaşamı Destekleme Derneği). Donations help them provide scholarships and educational programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Turkey.
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The "Turkey Real Food Adventure" trip starts from and ends in Istanbul. It is a food trip that takes 11 days taking you through Goreme, Canakkale and Istanbul in Turkey. "Turkey Real Food Adventure" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Get up close and personal with Turkey's age-old culinary traditions on this authentic food adventure. From ancient recipes with modern twists to Asian-inspired feasts with European influences, take a tongue-tingling journey beyond the cookbook and discover the secrets behind delicious Turkish dishes. Enjoy a cooking class in the caves of Cappadocia, learn from a celebrated local chef in Selcuk, and explore the impressive ruins of Ephesus. Whether you’re wandering through the passageways of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar or flying high in a balloon above the fairy chimneys of Goreme, embark on an experience that goes above and beyond what you think you know about Turkish cuisine.

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Day 1: Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul
Day 3: Canakkale
Day 4: Selcuk
Day 5: Selcuk
Day 6: Overnight train to Goreme
Day 7: Goreme
Day 8: Goreme
Day 9: Goreme
Day 10: Istanbul
Day 11: Istanbul

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (9 nights), Overnight Sleeper Train (1 night)

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Transport

Plane , Private Vehicle , Overnight Train

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Istanbul - Welcome Dinner
Istanbul - Spice Market tour
Istanbul - Kadikoy visit and street food tour
Istanbul - City Tour
Gallipoli - Battlefields visit
Canakkale - Leader-led orientation walk
Canakkale - Cheese Halva tasting
Havran - Olive Oil Farm
Adatepe - Altar of Zeus
Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
Selcuk - Sultankoy Village Carpet Weaving
Selcuk - Cooking class
Sirince - wine tasting in a wine house
Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
Izmir - Street eats and city tour
Cappadocia - Derinkuyu Underground City
Goreme - Sunset wine tasting
Goreme - Red Valley walk
Goreme - Soganli Valley walk
Mustafapasa - Coffeehouse visit and tasting
Goreme - Cooking Class
Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration
Istanbul - Balik ekmek (fish sandwich)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Istanbul are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Turkey Real Food Adventure tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Turkey Real Food Adventure tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 18 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 18 July 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Turkey Real Food Adventure tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Turkey Real Food Adventure tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

The cuisine of Turkey includes a lot of meat and seafood. For vegetarians and vegans we recommend reviewing the itinerary and inclusions to ensure that you will be able to fully participate and enjoy this trip. We also have many other trips to Turkey which can accommodate a range of dietary requirements.
This trip includes a 12 hour overnight train trip from Izmir to Konya. Please see Day 6 of the itinerary for details.
This trip involves a lot of walking, sometimes on rocky or slippery terrain such as the sites in Goreme. Please bring sturdy walking shoes, but also note that you can sit out the walks if you do not feel up to them.
Don’t underestimate the weather at any time of year in Turkey. In the summer months, heat can be extreme. In winter months, some travellers have been surprised at how low the temperatures go. A hat, sunscreen, and clothing that can be layered will serve you well year-round.

COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.

Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.

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