Enjoy a hands-on culinary experience where you'll cook Turkish cuisine and explore the streets of Istanbul.

Combine Istanbul's culinary and historical delights with this cooking class and walking tour. Learn how to prepare a 6-course Turkish meal, mastering traditional recipes and techniques. Then, take a guided tour through the streets of Istanbul. The class includes two glasses of local wine, along with tea and snacks - and of course, you'll get to savor whatever you chef up.

Energy Level

Duration

6 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

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This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

Guided walking tour of Istanbul
Class includes two glasses of local wine to complement the cooking experience, along with tea and snacks
Learn to prepare a 6-course meal
Engaging cooking class led my expert chefs from Cookistan

Need to know

Daytime temperatures can be very hot and humid — please prepare accordingly
Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Please be aware that air conditioning may not be up to Sailors standards
Sailors should be aware and wear appropriate footwear with non-slip soles
There will be a restroom stop en route to/from your Shore Things destination
Any dietary restrictions should be provided to the ship on the day of embarkation
Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
This Shore Thing involves long periods walking and standing on cobblestones, uneven terrain and steps; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Cooking Class by Cookistan (Small Group Tour)

Enjoy a hands-on culinary experience where you'll cook Turkish cuisine and explore the streets of Istanbul.

Shore Thing Highlights

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