Details for the 2019 EAT SMART Culinary Tour to Turkey
FOR A MINIMUM OF 8 PARTICIPANTS; A Maximum of 12 participants
Prices per person in Double room $3,895.00. Single supplement $550.00.
Included Services:
• Accommodation in Istanbul, Izmir, and Cappadocia (all double rooms, including breakfast)
• Domestic flights in Turkey: Istanbul / Izmir, Izmir / Kayseri, Nevsehir / Istanbul
• All bus transfers: Istanbul, Bergama, Izmir, and Cappadocia
• All airport transfers and group transfers
• Land transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English speaking guide throughout the tour
• Services of Joan Peterson, tour leader and Susan Chwae, assistant tour leader
• Entrance fees to museums and historical sites: Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace with Harem and Kitchen, Underground Cistern, Bergama and surrounding area, Ephesus, Özkonak Underground City and Uchisar Fortress, Zelve, Göreme.
• All lunches and dinners, unless specified: Sultanahmet Köftecisi (L), Akdeniz Hayat Sofrası (D), Chef’s Table cooking school (L), Richmond Hotel (D), Güllüoglü Baklava Factory (Br), Saglam Restaurant (L), Urlice (D), Degirmen Restaurant and Park (L), Millocal Restaurant, (L), Ziggy (D), Lil’a (L), Aravan (L), Farewell dinner (D).
• Cooking class in Istanbul at Serkan Bozkurt Chef’s Table including apron
• Tour and tasting at the Güllüoglü Baklava Factory
• 1 Soft drink, tea, or coffee during lunch and dinner
• Bottled water (available on the motor coach and at lunch and dinner)
• Copy of culinary guidebook, Eat Smart in Turkey, by Joan Peterson
• Tips for the porters at the hotels and airport
• Tips for the wait staff
Optional services not included in the price:
• Balloon Trip on May 13. Price per person: $ 230 (including transfers)
Services not included:
• International flights
• Alcoholic drinks during lunch and dinner
• Tips for driver and guide
• Visa fees
• Travel and Medical Insurance
• Medical emergencies
• All expenses arising out of voluntary or involuntary rerouting of the itinerary.
TRIP INSURANCE: It is highly recommended that all participants purchase travel insurance. Assistant tour leader Susan Chwae (based in US) can help you obtain international flights. Travel insurance (recommended) can be obtained through Travelex Insurance Services.
Prices per person in Double room $3,895.00. Single supplement $550.00.
Included Services:
• Accommodation in Istanbul, Izmir, and Cappadocia (all double rooms, including breakfast)
• Domestic flights in Turkey: Istanbul / Izmir, Izmir / Kayseri, Nevsehir / Istanbul
• All bus transfers: Istanbul, Bergama, Izmir, and Cappadocia
• All airport transfers and group transfers
• Land transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English speaking guide throughout the tour
• Services of Joan Peterson, tour leader and Susan Chwae, assistant tour leader
• Entrance fees to museums and historical sites: Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace with Harem and Kitchen, Underground Cistern, Bergama and surrounding area, Ephesus, Özkonak Underground City and Uchisar Fortress, Zelve, Göreme.
• All lunches and dinners, unless specified: Sultanahmet Köftecisi (L), Akdeniz Hayat Sofrası (D), Chef’s Table cooking school (L), Richmond Hotel (D), Güllüoglü Baklava Factory (Br), Saglam Restaurant (L), Urlice (D), Degirmen Restaurant and Park (L), Millocal Restaurant, (L), Ziggy (D), Lil’a (L), Aravan (L), Farewell dinner (D).
• Cooking class in Istanbul at Serkan Bozkurt Chef’s Table including apron
• Tour and tasting at the Güllüoglü Baklava Factory
• 1 Soft drink, tea, or coffee during lunch and dinner
• Bottled water (available on the motor coach and at lunch and dinner)
• Copy of culinary guidebook, Eat Smart in Turkey, by Joan Peterson
• Tips for the porters at the hotels and airport
• Tips for the wait staff
Optional services not included in the price:
• Balloon Trip on May 13. Price per person: $ 230 (including transfers)
Services not included:
• International flights
• Alcoholic drinks during lunch and dinner
• Tips for driver and guide
• Visa fees
• Travel and Medical Insurance
• Medical emergencies
• All expenses arising out of voluntary or involuntary rerouting of the itinerary.
TRIP INSURANCE: It is highly recommended that all participants purchase travel insurance. Assistant tour leader Susan Chwae (based in US) can help you obtain international flights. Travel insurance (recommended) can be obtained through Travelex Insurance Services.