Eat Smart Culinary and Cultural Tour to Turkey

İstanbul, Türkiye

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Sep 8 - 18, 2025
Group size: 8 - 12
Eat Smart Culinary and Cultural Tour to Turkey
İstanbul, Türkiye

Eat Smart Culinary Travel
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Sep 8 - 18, 2025
Group size: 8 - 12

About this trip

 Join culinary experts Joan Peterson and Susan Chwae in getting to the heart of the culture through an exploration of its tantalizing cuisine. Sample the infinite variety of regional specialties in their natural setting. Delve into the secrets of local dishes by participating in cooking classes. Talks on culinary topics and visits to bustling markets are included to learn about the herbs, spices and condiments that are prevalent in regional cookery.


We also see the major tourist sights, yet still have time to shop and relax along the way. You’ll come away with a knowledge of the culinary traditions and a deep appreciation of the magnitude of history and culture.


Our Culinary and Cultural Tours are perfect for those with special dietary needs. Because we work closely with all of our chefs on our tours, we can easily accommodate dietary choices and restrictions.

Do you have limited mobility? We can make special arrangements to accommodate most limited mobility situations. Please ask when inquiring about our tours and see Participation note below for more information on travel in Turkey.

Tour Details

FOR A MINIMUM OF 8 PARTICIPANTS, MAXIMUM OF 12 PARTICIPANTS

Price per person sharing room. with minimum 8 participants.
$6,375 - 8 Participants
$6,050 - 9 Participants
$5,795 - 10 Participants
$5,585 - 11 Participants
$5,415 - 12 Participants


Price per person in single room - Single occupancy supplement of $1,235. 

$7,610 - 8 Participants

$7,285 - 9 Participants

$7,030 - 10 Participants

$6,820 - 11 Participants

$6,650 - 12 Participants

Final price to be determined by how many participants have signed up by the time we close the tour.


Deposit Required: 

Non-refundable deposit* - $2,000 per person

*Your deposit is refundable until you have been notified that the tour has been filled and your deposits have been sent to our India tour operator, at which point your deposit is non-refundable.

Balance due 75 days prior to departure. 

Itinerary and accommodations may change slightly at tour operator discretion.

More Details:

 Included Services:

  • Accommodation in Istanbul, Kuşadası and Cappadocia. (including breakfast)
  • Domestic flights in Turkey: İstanbul / İzmir, İzmir - İstanbul / Kayseri.
  • All bus transfers Istanbul, Kuşadası, Ephesus and Cappadocia.
  • All airport group transfers.
  • Land transportation by air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Professional English-speaking guide through-out the tour.
  • Entrance fees to museums and historical sites: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia,
  • Topkapı Palace with Harem, Cistern, Ephesus and Terrace Houses, Ephesus
  • Museum, Özkonak Underground City and Uchisar Fortress, Paşabağ; Zelve,
  • Göreme Open Air Museum.
  • Bosphorus cruise with private boat.
  • Day cruise by Gullet in Kuşadası.
  • All lunches and dinners, unless specified: Selim Usta (L), Sarniç (D), Pandeli
  • (L), Ali Ocakbaşı (D), Selçuk Köfte (L) 7 Bilgeler Wine Tasting (L), Ziggy (D),
  • Keyif (L), Gorgoli (L).
  • Cooking class in Istanbul at Serkan Bozkurt Chef’s Table including apron (D).
  • Tour and tasting at the Gulluoglu Baklava Factory.
  • Cooking class at Village House Cappadocia (L)
  • 1 Soft drink, tea and coffee during lunch and dinner
  • Bottled water (available on the motor coach and at lunch and dinner)
  • Tips for the porters at the hotels and airport
  • Copy of Eat Smart in Turkey culinary travel guidebook by Joan Peterson

 Not included:

  • International flights for the participants and connection flight on departure day from Kayseri or Nevşehir
  • Alcoholic drinks during lunch and dinner
  • Tips for driver and guide.

Optional services not included in the price (subject to change)

  • Hürrem Sultan Hammam; Price per person: $ 110 - 24 hours cancellation
  • Balloon Tour; Price per person:  $ 330 - 48 hours cancellation

Participation Notes:

Please be advised that our trip to Turkey entails physical activities that may not be suitable for individuals with limited mobility or physical disabilities. Participants should have the ability to walk unassisted and navigate up to 4 flights of stairs without handrails and on uneven surfaces. It's important to note that Turkey may not have the same accessibility standards as other countries, and there is no equivalent to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in place. Therefore, accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be limited or unavailable. We encourage all participants to assess their own physical capabilities and consider the nature of the trip before booking. If you have any concerns or require further information about  accessibility, please feel free to contact us. 

Available Packages

2025 Turkey Tour - Double Occupancy
Deposit: $2,000

Price per person sharing room. with minimum 8 participants.


$6,375 - 8 Participants 

$6,050 - 9 Participants 

$5,795 - 10 Participants 

$5,585 - 11 Participants 

$5,415 - 12 Participants


Final price to be determined by how many participants have signed up by the time we close the tour.

$5,415
Deposit: $2,000
2025 Turkey Tour - Single Occupancy
Deposit: $2,000

Price per person in single room - Single occupancy supplement of $1,235.  


$7,610 - 8 Participants

$7,285 - 9 Participants

$7,030 - 10 Participants

$6,820 - 11 Participants

$6,650 - 12 Participants  


Final price to be determined by how many participants have signed up by the time we close the tour.

$6,650
Deposit: $2,000


Itinerary

Day 1 - Sept 8, 2025
Arrival in Istanbul

 Arrive Istanbul, transfer and check in to the hotel, rest of evening at leisure. 

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Looking for a small group to explore a new destination? Our tours are an intimate way to discover the country. And lots of great food! Our tours are set up for people who want to see the sights, be in a small group, and eat.