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Roundtrip International Air from New
York or Chicago
(we may provide air
rates departing from
other US cities)
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Istanbul-Izmir-Istanbul Domestic
flights in Turkey
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2 Nights at 4 star Germir Palas Hotel
in Istanbul
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5 Nights at Fuar Anemon Hotel in
Izmir
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3 Night at 4 star Surmeli Hotel in
Pamucak
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Sightseeing as per the itinerary
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All escorted transfers
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All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and
Dinner)
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Transportation by private A/C bus
with driver throughout the tour
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Car ferry cost, tolls, parking fees,
gasoline
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English speaking professional tour
guide throughout the tour
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Entry fees to the sites & museums
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Service charges & local taxes
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Bottled water at all meals (lunches
and dinners)
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Local Wine or Soft Drinks at lunches
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All drinks
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Turkish Visa fee to be paid at Istanbul
airport upon arrival-$20 per person
for US citizens
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Personal expenses
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Tips to tour guides and drivers
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Any other service which is not
mentioned above
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Deposit:
$100 per person deposit is
needed at the time of booking.
Deposits are fully refundable until 60
days prior to departure.
Full Payment : 60 days prior to
departure
We need the final Rooming and Name
list. The full payment (BALANCE) must
be wired to our bank account.
Land Cancellation Penalty:
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60-46 days prior to departure:
No Penalty
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45-15 days prior to departure:10%
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14-7 days prior to departure :25%
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6-1 days prior to departure :50%
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After tour departure: No refund |
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CULINARY TOUR OF TURKEY
Vegetables, Meat Courses,
Breakfast, Desserts, Coffee Ritual, Olive Oil, Pide (Turkish Pizza) and
other Turkish Cuisine
Day 1 Arrive
Istanbul
Arrive Istanbul Airport. Our representative will meet you after the
customs and baggage claim with a “Tutku Tours” sign. Drive to Gelik Meat
Restaurant. Lamb Cooking demonstration and lunch (Menu: Lamb with Gelik
Rice, Ayran, Künefe). Short orientation tour in the city. Transfer to
the hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is free. Welcome dinner at Sea
Food Restaurant in Kumkapı district (Menu: Mezes, Calamari, Fish, Fruits)
Day 2 Istanbul
Visit Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, St. Sophia. Lunch at Sultanahmet
Köftecisi (Menu: Meatballs, Piyaz-bean salad, semolina pinenuts dessert)
Afternoon Bosphorus Boat Tour and Grand Bazaar. Return to the hotel.
Dinner at Çiya Restaurant in Asian side (Menu: İçli Köfte-Meatballs
stuffed with minced meat and wallnuts, Kısır-Bulgur Salad, Green Salad,
Chicken with Chestnuts, Garlic with meat, Baklava-Pistachio with clotted
cream, and wallnuts with cream fresh, Zahter tea, Sumak drink)
Day 3 Istanbul –
Fly Izmir
Visit Spice Bazaar. Lunch at Darruzziyafe Restaurant (menu by George).
Transfer to airport for 4 pm flight to Izmir. Arrive Izmir at 5 pm.
Visit Isa Bey vinery. Dinner at Isa Bey Vinery and Wine tasting before
and after the dinner (Menu to be advised)
Day 4 Izmir-Gümüldür-Izmir
Cooking demonstration at Fuar Anemon Hotel: Stuffed Grapeleaves, Dolma (Green
Pepper) and Börek. Drive to Görece Village to see Evil Eye making
process in hot furnaces. Then visit a local house in Gümüldür Viallage
to taste Cig Köfte-raw meatballs with spices, and Ekşili Köfte-a kind of
meatball soup which citrus brightens the flavor. Also see Ayran making.
Baklava and cookies as dessert. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 5 Pergamon –
Izmir
Visit Acropolis of Pergamon. Visit Cheese making factory to see the
grated cheese of Bergama. Lunch at Saglam local restaurant. After lunch,
visit a local Yogurt making factory. Return Izmir. Dinner at Altınkapı (Menu:
Salad, Döner Kebap, Fruits)
Day 6 Tire – Buca – Izmir
Visit Tire Bazaar. Lunch in Tire. Drive to Buca House. Cooking
demonstration and dinner (Menu to be advised)
Day 7 Izmir -
Pamucak
Visit Naci Usta Restaurant. Cooking demonstration, puff bread, mezes
making, raki tasting. Lunch at Naci Usta. Drive to Selcuk. Visit Ceramic
and Leather centers. Continue to Sürmeli Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 8 Ephesus –
Pamucak
Visit Ephesus and Terrace Houses. Lunch at Carpet Weaving School.
Cooking demonstration; Special Meatballs of Selcuk, Bread Making, Mantı
Making-Turkish Ravioli. Return to hotel. Dinner at Çınar Sea Food
Restaurant.
Day 9 Aphrodisias
- Pamucak
Visit Aphrodisias. Pide Making-Turkish pizza demonstration at local
restaurant; Pide with cheese, grounded lamb meat and tahini. Main course
and Fruits will be served for lunch. Dinner and overnight at Surmeli
Hotel in Pamucak.
Day 10 Izmir
Visit Lavanta Cooking Class, a final cooking class preparing recipes
recommended by the students, and Künefe making.
Day 11 Fly back to
USA
Transfer to Izmir airport. Fly back to USA via Istanbul. Arrive USA same
day
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