Food Tours in Turkey
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Turkish cuisine is renowned for its varied flavours and an ever-present emphasis on fresh ingredients cooked to perfection. Food is a fundamental part of Turkish culture, discussed at great length by all members of society. The sights and aromas of food being cooked, prepared and presented will surround you in any urban setting: markets, fresh produce displays, teashops, coffee houses, cafes, bakeries, restaurants and small speciality shops are everywhere you look. It is hardly a surprise, given this deep and abiding interest that Turkish chefs have become culinary artists with a keen eye on the presentation of their dishes: Turkish cuisine truly is a feast for all the senses.
The wide variety of healthy and delicious mezes, deeply flavoursome slow roasted meats, smoked vegetables, barbecued fish, sticky pastries with honey and almonds and exotic deserts with pomegranate, rose and apricot all combine to make Turkish food one of the most exuberant and delicious cuisines in the world.
Our gastronomic gulet cruise is a voyage of discovery through Turkish coastal cuisine. You will see and taste countless delights on this tour, from the daily dishes prepared by the on-board cook using fresh local ingredients, to cooking demonstrations in traditional restaurants, and getting hands-on to create some excellent regional delicacies. The vibrant colours, delicious aromas and mouth-watering tastes of Turkey are combined with daily adventures to explore some of the country's most impressive ancient sites; personally escorted by a leading archaeologist.
Average rating 5 out of 5 from 505 reviews for Food Tours in Turkey, according to AITO reviews.
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I find it hard to summarize this tour as two entirely different worlds are being put together, yet tied by strange and unexpected links. Nota's knowledge however is absolutely brilliant. Bringing the huge and really ancient site like Hattusha to life in combination with the artefacts from the museums is quite an achievement. Travelling through Cappadocia, Nota definitely found a way to explain this complex Byzantine art in such a way that it sticks to the mind. Amazing! The walks were a real treat; not too strenuous, not too long and well paced. This is exactly what I expected to find in the Cappadocian landscape. The utter silence of the place with only the rustling of the leaves, the murmur of the streams and the song of an occasional bird. All in all, a wonderful experience that I can highly recommend!
Leonie B, Brussels Walking and Exploring Cappadocia and The Land of the Hittites
An excellent and well organised trip, that, strangely (and uniquely), catered for all tastes - walking, cruising, touring, architecture and history - in a happy and inclusive atmosphere. The catering and transport were excellent, as was the accommodation - which was also surprisingly spacious for a small boat. One felt as if one had been invited to cruise on their private yacht by old friends who had specially picked the other guests; and who were determined to cater for your every whim, while letting you enjoy the peace and serenity of the Lycian coast, about whose history and archaeology they were passionate.
Memo and Maria Spathis, London, UK Walking and Cruising Western Lycia
