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Experience the contrasting flavours and faces of Turkey
Take a culinary journey through Europe and Asia on this authentic food adventure full of Turkish delights. From the aromatic spice bazaars of Istanbul, through the Anatolian wine cellars of Goreme, and on to the kitchens of Gaziantep – the country’s kebap capital – discover an intoxicating combination of east and west cuisine and be rewarded with a wealth of secret recipes and endless memories. From bites to sights: witness the spectacular Blue Mosque, the impressive whirling dervishes, and the ancient site of Gobeklitepe – an archaeological complex that pre-dates the pyramids – all while feasting on the delectable dishes of their regions. Whether you’re dining on age-old Ottoman recipes that were served to the Sultan, indulging in a heart-warming homecooked fare in the caves of Cappadocia, or exploring the gastronomic alleys of Kalakoy on the hunt for flavour-filled street food, this exploratory adventure through the tastes of Turkey will surpass all expectations.
- Start
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Finish
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Destination
- Turkey
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Food Collection
- Code
- PETF
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Is this trip right for you?
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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.
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You'll be covering a lot of land during the trip, which means a few long days of driving. Most of these drives will be broken up with interesting stops along the way.
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Just as a heads up before you book: this trip is new to our range this year. And while we have thoroughly researched every detail of the logistics, new destinations can sometimes throw us some unexpected surprises. More often than not, it’ll be a great surprise. But every now and again there might be a hiccup. We like to think that’s what puts the ‘adventure’ in ‘adventure travel’.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Legacy Ottoman Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Istanbul - Welcome dinner
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.Accommodation
- Legacy Ottoman Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Istanbul - City Tour
- Istanbul - Blue Mosque
- Istanbul - Regional cuisine dinner
Optional Activities
- Istanbul - Basilica Cistern - TRY20
- Istanbul - Galata Tower - TRY25
- Istanbul - Hagia Sophia - TRY60
- Istanbul - Archaeology Museum - TRY30
- Istanbul - Topkapi Palace (Entry) (Excluding Harem) - TRY60
- Bosphorus Boat Cruise (Public Boat) - TRY25
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel El Ruha or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sanli Urfa Orientation walk
- Sanliurfa - Culinary Arts Museum
- Sanliurfa - Sira Gecesi Dinner
Optional Activities
- Gobeklitepe Site - entrance fee - TRY5
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Holiday Inn Gaziantep (1 night)
Included Activities
- Gaziantep - Old Bazaar Walking Tour
- Gaziantep - Baklava Museum
- Gaziantep - Kepab Dinner & Demonstration
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Heybe Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cappadocia - Turkish Ice Cream tasting
- Goreme - Cooking Class & Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
More on women empowerment training and Nuray - peakdmc.com/news-centre/latest-news/supporting-female-suppliers-turkeyAccommodation
- Heybe Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Goreme - Derinkuyu Underground City tour
- Cappadocia - Pottery Demonstration
- Cappadocia - Carpet shop visit & demonstration
Optional Activities
- Cappadocia- Wine tasting - TRY25
- Goreme - Hot Air Balloon, Cappadocia Deluxe Flight - EUR250
- Goreme - Hot Air Balloon, Cappadocia Regular Flight - EUR195
- Cappadocia - Goreme - Open Air Museum - TRY45
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- First class sleeper train (1 night)
Included Activities
- Konya - Sufi Food Demonstration and tasting
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
After a long day at Ephesus return to your hotel to freshen up before a cooking class focusing on Turkish and Mediterranean cooking.
Accommodation
- Kalehan Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ephesus - archaeological site
- Selcuk - Mediterranean Cooking Class
Optional Activities
- Ephesus - Terrace Houses Entry - TRY30
- Selcuk - Basilica of St John - TRY15
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Ferahi Evier Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk Ayvalik
- Ayvalik - Market tour and Cunda Island picnic
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Celik Palas Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ayvalik - Wine tasting & vineyard visit
- Bursa - Orientation Walk in Bursa
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Legacy Ottoman Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinnersTransport
Private aircon bus, Plane, Boat, Overnight trainAccommodation
7 nights comfortable hotel, 1 night Overnight Train, 3 nights Legacy Ottoman Hotel (feature stay)Included Activities
- Istanbul - Welcome dinner
- Istanbul - City Tour
- Istanbul - Blue Mosque
- Istanbul - Regional cuisine dinner
- Sanli Urfa Orientation walk
- Sanliurfa - Culinary Arts Museum
- Sanliurfa - Sira Gecesi Dinner
- Gaziantep - Old Bazaar Walking Tour
- Gaziantep - Baklava Museum
- Gaziantep - Kepab Dinner & Demonstration
- Cappadocia - Turkish Ice Cream tasting
- Goreme - Cooking Class & Dinner
- Goreme - Derinkuyu Underground City tour
- Cappadocia - Pottery Demonstration
- Cappadocia - Carpet shop visit & demonstration
- Konya - Sufi Food Demonstration and tasting
- Ephesus - archaeological site
- Selcuk - Mediterranean Cooking Class
- Orientation walk Ayvalik
- Ayvalik - Market tour and Cunda Island picnic
- Ayvalik - Wine tasting & vineyard visit
- Bursa - Orientation Walk in Bursa
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Important notes
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
TRANSFERS
A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel. For 2020 departures this transfer will be available from both Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
TURKEY
We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest information on travelling in Turkey before your departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas of your itinerary. We have links to prominent government travel advisories and regular updates on issues affecting this trip on our Travel Alerts page - http://www.peregrineadventures.com/en-au/travel-alerts

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