03 Nıghts / 04 Days Tour
COOKING CLASSES OF ISTANBUL

Cooking Classes Of Istanbul Tour Programme:

Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel, offers a welcome drink and a chat with gourmet experts in Turkish cuisine. Tonight, you will have a welcome dinner, be introduced to our friendly crew and other travelers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Overnight in Istanbul Accommodation in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights:  Turkish Cooking Lesson – Topkapi Palace – Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque – Blue Mosque – Hippodrome – Obelisk of Theodosius – Serpentine Column & the Column of Constantine
After a morning orientation, sightseeing tour of Istanbul, you participate in your first Turkish cooking lesson: During our Istanbul cooking tour, you will taste various flavors of Turkey from different regions, preparing lunch which you will enjoy! After lunch, we visit TOPKAPI PALACE. The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE: Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME: Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights:  Hagia Sophia – Spice Bazaar – Belly dancing &  floklore class
Pick up at 08:30 am from your hotel for a daily tour of old Istanbul city. Visit to ST. SOPHIA This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. We will then Visit the Grand Spice Bazaar which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping on many Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores .After the Tour, return to hotel for a rest. In the evening, we depart for your Belly dancing and folklore class. This will be a very memorable class learning belly dancing techniques and folklore dance. You will learn the special moves and how to get the attention of the audience. We have dinner at the Restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, we check out from the hotel. We hope your cooking tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another Istanbul Turkey Travel Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing us. Hope your trip will be a memorable one!

Inclusions:

•  Total 3 Nights  Hotel Accommodations
• All tours mentioned above (including entrance fees, taxes & professional guiding) – SIC
• All transfers required to complete the program (in good model luxury vehicles) – PRIVATE
• Licenced professional tour guide in English language
• All breakfast & lunches & dinners that are mentioned in the itinerary
• All arrival and departure transfers
• 1 cooking class in Istanbul
• 1 welcome dinner
•  1 Belly Dancing and Folklore Class
• Transportation by airconditioned vehicle
• %18 Vat taxes.

Not Included:

• International airfare
• Visa fee on arrival to Turkey
• Personal travel insurance
• Drinks, Alcoholic drinks
• Non mandatory but customary tips
• Optional balooning in Cappadocia
• Alcoholic drinks where not included in menu

Important Notes :

• If you have 2 or more children, please contact us.
• Please note that higher prices may apply during peak periods. (Eid period, Easter and New years etc.)