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Indulge your senses and enrich your mind with this captivating 9-Day Gourmet & Historical Turkey Tour. This extraordinary package seamlessly blends cultural sightseeing with immersive culinary experiences, covering the nation’s most iconic destinations: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia. You will participate in three unique Turkish cooking lessons (Istanbul, Pamukkale, Cappadocia), learn the secrets of local cuisine, and enjoy wine tasting at a village famed for its fruit wines. From the imperial grandeur of Ottoman palaces to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, this tour is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Book your gourmet Turkish adventure today!
3x Immersive Cooking Lessons: Hands-on classes in Istanbul, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia, focusing on regional specialties (vegetarian options available).
Gourmet Delights: Welcome Dinner, wine tasting in Şirince Village, and enjoying the dishes you prepare.
Imperial Istanbul: Explore the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia Mosque.
WWI History: Pay tribute at the somber Gallipoli Battlefields (Anzac Cove, Lone Pine).
Ancient Cities: Witness the legendary Troy, the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamon, and the monumental Ephesus.
Natural Wonders: Walk the white calcium terraces of Pamukkale and explore the ruins of Hierapolis.
Cappadocia Wonders: Discover the Göreme Open-Air Museum (UNESCO), Underground Cities, and the region’s famous pottery.
Seamless Travel: Domestic flights connect major distant regions for maximum comfort.
(Welcome Dinner included) Welcome to Turkey! The TSG team will provide airport assistance and transfer you to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a warm Welcome Dinner with your friendly crew and fellow travelers, savoring traditional Turkish cuisine in Istanbul’s enchanting nighttime atmosphere.
Accommodation: Hotel in Istanbul
Meals: Dinner
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Morning Cooking Lesson: Participate in your first professional, hands-on Turkish cooking class. Learn the secrets of preparing a typical Turkish menu (vegetarian options available).
Gourmet Lunch: Enjoy the delicious dishes you prepared.
Afternoon City Tour:
Topkapi Palace: Explore the 15th-19th century palace, viewing its exquisite collections, robes, and the Holy Mantle enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. (Note: Closed Tuesdays; Basilica Cistern offered as alternative.)
Sultanahmet Square: See the majestic Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque) and the adjacent Hagia Sophia Mosque.
Hippodrome: Explore the site of ancient chariot races and three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.
Accommodation: Hotel in Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included) Early morning departure for Gallipoli, a key front during WWI.
Travel & Breaks: Enjoy scenic travel with a brief break en route.
Battlefield Tour: After a lunch break, visit the historic sites: Ariburnu Cemetery, Anzac Cove (where the war began), Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley, and Plugge’s Plateau.
Accommodation: Hotel in Canakkale
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Troy Ancient Site: Visit the famous archaeological and mythological site, known for the Trojan Horse and the epic Trojan War.
Pergamon Acropolis: After lunch, tour the impressive acropolis of Pergamon, a significant ancient cultural center known for its temples and historical library.
Local Stops: Visit a local jewelry center and an Olive Oil Factory to observe the extraction process.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Ephesus Ancient City: Explore one of the world’s best-preserved ancient sites, visiting the Temple of Artemis (site of one of the Seven Wonders), Curetes Street, Roman Baths, Celsus Library, and the Grand Theatre.
Lunch Break.
Şirince Village: Visit this village, famous for its local fruit wines. Participate in a wine tasting and learn the traditional preparation process.
Shopping Stop: Visit a traditional carpet weaving center.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Pamukkale Cooking Lesson: Participate in your second hands-on cooking class, focusing on the local cuisine of Denizli, including dishes like Denizli Kebab, Keskek, and Tavas Baklava.
Pamukkale Travertines: Visit the famous calcium terraces (cotton castle) and walk around this natural phenomenon. Optional: Lie in the hot, healing waters of the natural springs.
Hierapolis Ruins: Explore the nearby ancient city built as a thermal spa.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Breakfast and Dinner included) After breakfast, depart for Izmir Airport for your Domestic Flight to Nevşehir/Kayseri Airport. Upon arrival, transfer and check-in to your hotel in Cappadocia. The remainder of the day is free. Optional Evening: Consider a Whirling Dervish Ceremony, Turkish Night Show, or Turkish Bath (Extra cost). Hot Air Balloon Registration: Register now for the highly recommended Hot Air Balloon Tour tomorrow morning.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Cappadocia Cooking Lesson: Participate in your final cooking class, preparing and enjoying local food from the Cappadocia and Central Anatolian region.
Cappadocia Tour:
Göreme Open Air Museum: Visit the “heart of Cappadocia,” a UNESCO site famous for its 10th-century frescoes depicting the lives of Jesus and monks.
Çavuşin: Explore this abandoned village with old cave Greek houses.
Özkonak Underground City: Discover one of the region’s best-preserved underground cities.
Pottery Workshop: See how the region’s oldest craft is practiced.
Esentepe Panorama: Enjoy one of the best viewpoint panoramas of the region.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Breakfast included) Enjoy free time for last-minute shopping in Cappadocia after breakfast. You will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for your Domestic Flight to Istanbul, connecting to your international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
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