Thursday, January 13, 2011

Discover Istanbul, Turkey’s Culinary Sensations—Your Way


Istanbul's Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Blue Mosque
Next to accompanying clients on trips, the most magical and exciting aspect of working in travel is planning customized trips. For example, if you’d like to take a culinary trip to Istanbul, Turkey, I can literally plan anything you can think of—thanks to contacts I have there. Don’t be shy in asking for what you want, as I want to design a trip you’ll never forget.

Turkey is a land of exotic beauty, and it’s full of unique architecture and beauty. In addition to visiting popular attractions such as the Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace, you’ll find plenty to do. Browse the 4,000-shop Grand Bazaar, travel by private yacht on the Bosphorus Strait, or go hot air ballooning over Cappadocia. You’ll visit historic villages such as Tire and Zelve, and the white marble city of Ephesus is always a fascinating excursion. Your imagination is your only limit.

Your accommodations will be lavish, and you’ll travel in style in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver. Turkish cuisine is delicious and made from seasonal ingredients. You’ll enjoy delicious meals at Ottoman restaurants as well as fresh-caught seafood complemented by wine from famous vineyards such as Doluca and Gulor.

Culinary and wine experiences you can have on a tour of Turkey include . . .

Baklava
  •  Learning Turkish and Ottoman cuisine in a private cooking class.
  • Visiting Turkey’s finest vineyards and sampling a variety of wines such as Montepulciano, Papazkarasi, and Gewurtztraminer.
  • Enjoying the sights and seafood of Kumkapi Fish Market.
  • Discovering exotic ingredients, herbs, and spices with an in-depth tasting tour through the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and the Beyoglu Market.
  • Tasting regional cuisine and experiencing the warmth of Turkish hospitality with an invitation into a traditional village home.
  • Following the path of the humble olive from the September harvest to premium Aegean olive oil.

Setting up entry to Turkey couldn’t be simpler. An expediter service will pick you up at the gate in Turkey, take care of your visa, escort you through immigration, and then take you to your luggage. No stress, no fuss. 

Contact me today to get started planning your customized trip to Turkey

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