Turkish Village Cooking Class & Bosphorus Tour

Turkish culture is rich and vibrant, with centuries of history that have influenced the country's cuisine, artistry, architecture, and more. There's no better way to experience a country than through its food.

Come join our culinary adventure away from the hustle and bustle of the city. After taking a private boat trip across the Bosphorus with our guide, you’ll arrive in our peaceful village and be welcomed as our guest. Get the unique opportunity to experience life in a Turkish village, with our local guide offering extra insight in English.

You'll learn how to prepare some traditional favorites such as eggplant moussaka, also known as imam bayıldı (the priest fainted). You'll also learn about the ingredients that make up the local cuisine, with ingredients sourced locally from our garden.

After preparing a variety of local delicacies with our English-speaking head chef and the rest of our local team, we will enjoy a family-style meal together. You will have time to enjoy dessert and the company of new friends before returning across the Bosphorous with a recipe book, cherished memories, and new cooking skills.

Itinerary

8:15 AM Meet at the Eminonu Ferry Port

8:30 AM Depart by Private Ferry toward the Black Sea

9:20 AM Arrive at the Asian side boat dock and board minibuses for our village

9:45 AM Visit the village, garden, and market per day's availability. Grab the day's ingredients

10:45 AM Introduction to the Cooking Class

11:00 AM Start Cooking under the direction of our own head chef and guide - both English speakers

11:30 AM Continue working on your technique - some of our recipes are tricky.

13:00 PM Around this time we'll start eating our 5-course lunch. Hope you're hungry!

14:15 PM Wrap up, say goodbye to new friends, and head to the boat dock.

14:35 PM Depart by private boat back to Eminonu

15:15 PM Disembark with delightful memories, new cooking skills, and lots of recipes to try.

Inclusions

Included in the tour are the following:

All food & snacks while preparing meals
Hands-on instructions for at least 5 dishes which typically include bread/soup, an appetizer, a salad, a vegetable dish or two, a main course, and dessert
English-speaking guide
English-speaking head chef along with a group of local women to assist in teaching you as you cook
Private Bosphorous tour with a guide
Local transportation between the ferry and village and back
A visit to the village which could include a visit to the market, garden, or other points of interest
A visit to the garden to observe, harvest, plant, or tend, depending on the season
A recipe book of Turkish dishes
Time to enjoy the meal you created along with your group
An unforgettable experience with new friends

Excluded from the tour are:

Transportation to & from the meeting point
Tips for the guide, chef, and staff
Personal expenses such as gifts or handicrafts at the restaurant

Best Travel Agencies

SEARCH champspinco.com

Turkish Village Cooking Class & Bosphorus Tour